SAP NetWeaver Business Intelligence (BI) Accelerator software Maintenance
SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking sources for Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Electronic Business System (EBS) project,
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:
Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO)
One Overcash Avenue, Bldg 12
Chambersburg PA, 17201
INTRODUCTION:
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION to determine the availability and technical capability of small businesses (including the following subsets, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone Firms; Certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Woman Owned Small Business) to provide the required products and/or services.
The Enterprise Information Services is seeking information for potential sources for renewal of software maintenance and support for SAP NetWeaver Business Intelligence (BI) Accelerator software maintenance for Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Electronic Business System (EBS) project.
DISCLAIMER:
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.
CONTRACT/PROGRAM BACKGROUND:
Contract Number: HC1028-15-P-0085
Contract Type: Firm Fixed Priced (FFP)
Incumbent and their size: SAP Public Service, Inc., OTSB
Method of previous acquisition: Brand Name, Other Than full and Open Competition
FY16 /17 SW Maint Renwl for SAP NetWeaver Business Intelligence (BI) Accelerator in Mechancisburg , PA
REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:
The Government requires the SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse (BW) Accelerator appliance to be configured with the SAP Business Intelligence (BI) Accelerator software, and since Hewlett Packard (HP) has mandated that only an SAP-certified vendor can complete the software installation and configuration, only SAP or one of its reseller partners can be awarded this maintenance contract without voiding the hardware maintenance agreement DISA currently holds with HP and the software certification currently held through SAP.
FY16/FY17 SW Maint Renwl for SAP NetWeaver Business Intelligence (BI) Accelerator, Qty 4; Prev SAP Order #10609831; PoP: 1/1/16 - 12/31/16; ReqOrg: Mechbg;
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FY16/FY17 SW Maint Renwl for SAP NetWeaver Business Intelligence (BI) Accelerator, Qty=4; Prev SAP Order #10911164; PoP: 1/1/16 - 12/31/16; ReqOrg: Mechbg;
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
SAP Public Services, Inc. owns all proprietary rights to the software's source code and is the only responsible source for maintenance on that software. No other source can provide maintenance upgrades (e.g., versions and releases), correct problems (e.g., patches, fix docs, Program Temporary Fixes (PTF).
SOURCES SOUGHT:
The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 211210, with the corresponding size standard of $38.5 M. This Sources Sought Synopsis is requesting responses to the following criteria ONLY from small businesses that can provide the required services under the NAICS Code.
To assist DISA in making a determination regarding the level of participation by small business in any subsequent procurement that may result from this Sources Sought, you are also encouraged to provide information regarding your plans to use joint venturing (JV) or partnering to meet each of the requirements areas contained herein. This includes responses from qualified and capable Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Service Disabled-Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Women-owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and 8(a) companies. You should provide information on how you would envision your company's areas of expertise and those of any proposed JV/partner would be combined to meet the specific requirements contained in this announcement.
In order to make a determination for a small business set-aside, two or more qualified and capable small businesses must submit responses that demonstrate their qualifications. Responses must demonstrate the company's ability to perform in accordance with the Limitations on Subcontracting clause (FAR 52.219-14).
SUBMISSION DETAILS:
Responses should include:
1) Business name and address;
2) Name of company representative and their business title;
3) Type of Small Business;
4) Cage Code;
5) Contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the product and service, to include ENCORE II, General Service Administration (GSA), GSA MOBIS, NIH, NASA SEWP, Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle. (This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.)
Vendors who wish to respond to this should send responses via email NLT 1 December, 2015, 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) to cindy.m.goshorn.civ@mail.mil . Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than five pages) demonstrating ability to perform the services listed in this Technical Description. Documentation should be in bullet format.
Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All government and contractor personal reviewing RFI responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.
Dana L. Rutledge, Contracting Specialist, Phone 4057345371, Email dana.l.rutledge.civ@mail.mil
