Cognos Accelerated Value Program
HSCG38-17-Q-900011
1. Action Code: K
2. Send to Fed Biz Ops: Yes
3. Date: 22 September 2016
4. Classification Code: D - Information Technology Services, including telecommunications services
5. Contracting Office Address:
USCG Aviation Logistics Center
ISD Procurement
1664 Weeksville Road
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909-5001
6. Title: COGNOS ACCELERATED VALUE PROGRAM
7. Response Date: 28 September 2016 at 4:30 pm EST
8. Primary Point of Contact: Terrie L. Pickard
9. Secondary Point of Contact: Martin W. Combs
10. Solicitation Number: HSCG38-17-Q-900011
11. Reference Number: N/A
12. Description:
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number HSCG38-17-Q-900011 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-89 effective 15 August 2016.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541519. The small business size standard is 150 employees. This is an unrestricted requirement. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order for the License Subscription Renewal and Support for an IBM Cognos Accelerated Value Program. The USCG intends to negotiate and award on a sole source basis to IBM Corporation, 6710 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817, Cage Code 49EQ3. All responsible sources may submit an offer that shall be considered by the agency.
The following schedule items are sought:
IBM Cognos Accelerated Value Program
QTY: 1 year
Period of Performance: 10/1/2016 to 09/30/2017
An award will be made to the offeror proposing the lowest priced technically acceptable product. Inspection and acceptance of material shall be performed by Information System Division.
See attached document titled:
"TERMS AND CONDITIONS - HSCG38-17-Q-900011"
Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 28 September 2016 at 4:30 pm EST. E-mail quotations are preferred and may be sent to Terrie.L.Pickard@uscg.mil and Martin.W.Combs@uscg.mil. Please indicate HSCG38-17-Q-900011 in subject line. Quotations may also be faxed to 252-334-5465, or mailed to the following address:
USCG ALC
1664 Weeksville Road
ISD Building 63, HSCG38-17-Q-900011
Attn: Terrie L. Pickard
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS
United States Coast Guard Ombudsman Program
It is the policy of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and timely manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to investigate agency protest issues and resolve them without expensive and time-consuming litigation. OPAP is an independent reviewing authority that is empowered to grant a prevailing protester essentially the same relief as the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution of their concerns within the USCG as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) forum rather than filing a protest with the GAO or some external forum. Interested parties may seek resolution of their concerns informally or opt to file a formal agency protest.
Informal Forum with the Ombudsman. Interested parties who believe a specific USCG procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer. If the Contracting Officer is unable to satisfy their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the U.S. Coast Guard Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Use of an informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a protest with the agency or other forum. In order to ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).
Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman. Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions. If the protester's concerns are unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest to either the Contracting Officer or as an alternative to that, the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract award or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless contract award or performance is justified, in writing, for reasons of unusual and compelling urgency or is determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government. The agency's goal is to resolve protests in less than 35 calendar days from the date of filing. Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.103(d) (2). If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. To be timely protests must be filed within the period specified in FAR 33.103(e). Formal protests filed under the OPAP program shall be submitted electronically to OPAP@uscg.mil and the Contracting Officer or by hand delivery to the Contracting Officer.
The Ombudsman Hotline telephone number is 202.372.3695.
Terrie L. Pickard, Phone 252-335-6145, Fax 252-335-5240, Email Terrie.L.Pickard@uscg.mil - Martin W. Combs, Purchasing Agent, Phone 2523356370, Fax 252-335-6227, Email martin.w.combs@uscg.mil
