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General Buy Information
| Buy #: | 1004901 | |
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| Solicitation #: | W91QV120R0008 | |
| Buy Description: | OPTION - Cision Public Relations Software Subscription | |
| Category: | 70 -- Information Technology (ADP) Equipment (Including Firmware), Software, Supplies and Support Equipment | |
| Sub Category: | 7030 -- IT Software | |
| NAICS: | 511210 -- Software Publishers | |
| SAM Contract Opportunity: | Yes (If Yes, buys prior to 11/2019 were posted to FBO) | |
| Set-Aside Requirement: | Women-Owned Small Business | |
| Buyer: | MICC Fort Belvoir | |
| End Date: | 11/13/2019 | |
| End Time: | 12:00 ET | |
| Seller Question Deadline: | 11/8/2019 - 11:00 ET | |
| Delivery: | Period of Performance - See below | |
Line Item(s) Template - Optional
| You have the option of entering Bid information manually by clicking Start Bid or you can prepare your Bid in an Excel spreadsheet by clicking Download Template. Complete the template using the instructions provided in the spreadsheet and save the file to your computer. When complete, login to Unison Marketplace and click Start Bid. Proceed to the Line Items screen to upload the information. |
Line Item(s) Base
| Base Period of Performance: | 11/18/2019 - 11/17/2020 |
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| Item No | Description | Qty | Unit |
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| 001 | Cision PR software | 1 | EA |
Line Item(s) Option 1
| Option 1 Period of Performance: | 11/18/2020 - 11/17/2021 |
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| Item No | Description | Qty | Unit |
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| 001 | Cision PR software | 1 | EA |
Line Item(s) Option 2
| Option 2 Period of Performance: | 11/18/2021 - 11/17/2022 |
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| Item No | Description | Qty | Unit |
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| 001 | Cision PR software | 1 | EA |
Line Item(s) Option 3
| Option 3 Period of Performance: | 11/18/2022 - 11/17/2023 |
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| Item No | Description | Qty | Unit |
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| 001 | Cision PR software | 1 | EA |
Line Item(s) Option 4
| Option 4 Period of Performance: | 11/18/2023 - 11/17/2024 |
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| Item No | Description | Qty | Unit |
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| 001 | Cision Public Relation Software Subscription-The contractor shall provide public relations program with three concurrent seat licenses that Manage and track correspondence, inquiries, press releases, press coverage and other activities with any audience in accordance with Statement of Work. | 1 | EA |
| 002 | Please provide pricing for extended 6 months. 52/217-8 11/18/2024-05/17/2025-Cision Public Relations Software | 1 | EA |
Bidding Requirements
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In addition to providing pricing through the marketplace, Sellers MUST include certain non-pricing information as document(s) attached to their Bid, so they are received no later than the closing date and time of this Buy. Pricing will not be accepted if it is included in the attachment(s). Attachment(s) can total no more than 20 MB, whether multiple files or one file, and may be zipped to decrease their size. A Seller's failure to comply with these terms may result in its Bid being determined to be non-responsive. The attachment(s) must include the following non-pricing information: See attached SOW and SF 1449 for pricing.
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Open Market bids are accepted in this solicitation; however, please refer to the specifications below, including 'Set-Aside Requirement' provision, for additional requirements.
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The Buyer requests that Sellers bid only the Brand Name and part number provided (exact make, model, part number and/or description). This means that bids containing substitutions will be viewed as UNACCEPTABLE. If you are not able to deliver the line item as requested, DO NOT BID. Please direct any questions to the Buyer through our 'Submit a Question' button.
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The Buyer is requiring that any rebid must be lower than the 'current bid price' by this amount. The reduction is based on the total order and must be satisfied within the rebid minimum.
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Buyer intends to issue award using a purchase order or delivery order. Bids from Sellers unable to accept purchase orders or delivery orders will not be considered for award.
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This solicitation is a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside and only qualified Sellers can bid.
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Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through Unison Marketplace in compliance with the Unison Marketplace Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive.
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Sellers understand that the Marketplace ranks all Bids by price; however, pursuant to applicable acquisition regulations and/or departmental guidelines, Buyers may use criteria other than price to evaluate offers. Accordingly, please note that, unless otherwise specified in the Buy Terms, below, to the extent required by applicable regulations and/or guidelines, award will be made to the responsible Seller whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Buyer on the basis of price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance.
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Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the buyer to respond. Questions can be submitted by using the 'Questions & Responses' link. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.
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Unless otherwise specified in the Buy Terms, below, Bid must be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy and shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.)
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Buy Terms
| Name | Description |
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| CLIN Pricing | For solicitation with multiple CLINs, each individual CLINs shall be priced and submitted on Unison Marketplace. Pricing for multiple CLINS shall not be lumped into one line item. Doing so will place your quote/proposal in the (not to be considered for award) status. CLINs with $0 dollar shall be identified as NO CHARGE. |
| SAM Requirement | This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time an offer or quotation is submitted, excluding the exceptions outlined in FAR 4.1102(a). Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. |
| WAWF | In accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports, the contractor shall submit their payment request electronically using the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). The WAWF website is located at https://wawf.eb.mil. There is no charge to use WAWF. Contractors must register to use WAWF at this website and ensure an electronic business point of contact (POC) is designated in the Central Contractor Registration site at http://www.ccr.gov within ten (10) calendar days after award of this contract. Contractor training is available at the website Home Page, under about WAWF. Contractors may contact the WAWF Customer Support for assistance toll free at 866-618-5988; commercial: 801-605-7095; Fax commercial: 801-605-7453 or CSCASSIG@CSD.DISA.MIL http://cp.mcafee.com/d/2DRPoQrhopuud7b33XVKVJ6XZTT4PhOqen3qdTXLKcTshdETvod79EVusvhdETvK-UOqerzzp2cA2fPUDFVVo5e-wgAxOVJTQ24AendK3zhPpCPX_nVAsOyYMVRXBQSn7e73AS74TemKzp55mUVzBgY-F6lK1FJ4SyrKrKr9PCJhbccqotXO7aOfMTFnTv9YXN-GAfzfHicwEjVmhVJ5dxdcSbwaAq8054055Ph0va1kQg6yw9wMi2Ewc30qbxEQ76yASCYrZwIX |
| Please Read This Before Submitting Your Quote | This solicitation is being released in Unison Marketplace for competition. In order to submit a quote, you must register, and/or log into Unison Marketplace to submit your quotes in accordance with their guidance. No quotes will be accepted outside of the Unison Marketplace site. Please log onto www.UnisonMarketplace.com to submit your quote. |
| Instructions to Offerors | In addition to providing pricing at www.UnisonMarketplace.com for this solicitation, each Offeror shall provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposals, representations and certifications, etc.). You may attach documents with your offer when placing a bid. After you begin the bidding process the attachment feature is located on the 2nd page “Line Items” or you may submit them to MarketplaceSupport@unisonglobal.com to supplement your Bid (e.g., in response to a ‘Brand name or Equal/Meet or Exceed’ Requirement). Failure to provide any required documents prior to the proposal due date and time will deem your offer non-responsive and ineligible for award. |
| Evaluation Criteria | All bids are final at the time the buy closes. Basis of award: An award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror. Evaluation are lowest technically acceptable offer. All communication is made solely through the Contracting Office. |
| Offer Period | Bid MUST be good for 60 calendar days after submission. |
| Seller Attachments | In addition to providing pricing through the marketplace, Sellers must include certain non-pricing information as document(s) attached to their Bid, so they are received no later than the closing date and time of this Buy. Pricing will not be accepted if it is included in the attachment(s). Attachment(s) can total no more than 20 MB, whether multiple files or one file, and may be zipped to decrease their size. A Seller's failure to comply with these terms may result in its Bid being determined to be non-responsive. |
| Additional Information | Review and comply with the attached solicitation terms and conditions as stated in the clauses of the solicitation in the attachment. The clauses in the By Terms of Unison Marketplace do not apply to this requirement. All sellers are required to provide pricing as stated through the marketplace of Marketplace. Please do not quote pricing on the attached solicitation. |
| NAICS Code | NAICS CODE: The applicable NAICS code for this procurement is 511210 with the related size standard of $41.5 million The NAICS code identified herein must appear in FAR 52.212-3 "Offeror Representations and Certifications" in SAM and the vendor must be actively registered in that NAICS prior to receipt of quote in order to receive an award. Sellers are reminded that failure to comply shall render their quote as non-responsive QUESTIONS: Question Submission: Interested bidders must submit any questions concerning the solicitation by the date and time indicated,12 November 2019 12:00pm Eastern Standard Time, to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.unisonmarketplace.com. Questions after the date and time indicated above may not be considered. GENERAL INFORMATION: For this solicitation, MICC Fort Belvoir intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, Unison Marketplace (formerly FedBid, Inc.) Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. A Seller may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. MICC Fort Belvoir is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids .All responsible Sellers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing and/or technical portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.UnisonMarketplace.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.UnisonMarketplace.com. Sellers that are not currently registered to use www.UnisonMarketplace.com should proceed to www.UnisonMarketplace.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact the Unison Helpdesk at (877-933-3243) or via email at MarketplaceSupport@unisonglobal.com Sellers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.UnisonMarketplace.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.UnisonMarketplace.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.UnisonMarketplace.com process. Should sellers require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or Unison Marketplace at 877-933-3243 or MarketplaceSupport@unisonglobal.com. Use of Unison Marketplace: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through Unison Marketplace in compliance with the Unison Marketplace Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. |
Shipping Information
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Seller Attachment(s): Required
| The attachment(s) must include the following non-pricing information: See attached SOW and SF 1449 for pricing. |
Buy Attachment(s)
| No. | Document Name | Document Size | |
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| 001 | Solicitation_W91QV120R0008.pdf | 785 KB | |
| 002 | Brand_Name_Only_J_A.pdf | 412 KB |