This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an aircraft computer maintenance management system (CMMS) for the USDA Forest Service. The acquisition is an unrestricted requirement for a firm fixed-price (FFP) task order. The system must be a configurable commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software currently in aviation industry use. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the government, based on technical approach, price, and past performance. Technical approach is limited to eight pages, and past performance is limited to three pages. The government may use various sources to evaluate past performance. Delivery is F. O. B. destination. The solicitation incorporates FAR and AGAR clauses and provisions. Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through the USDA's internal alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums. Formal agency protests can be filed with the contracting officer or the ombudsman, with a goal of resolution within 35 calendar days.
The bid notice states that payments under the contract are predicated on compliance with antidiscrimination and DEI requirements, and that failure to comply may be grounds for termination for default. Payments under the contract are predicated on compliance with the above requirements, and therefore the contractor is not eligible for funding under the contract or to retain any funding under the contract absent compliance with the above requirements.
The bid notice states that award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the government, based on technical approach, price, and past performance. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the government.
The bid notice states that the offeror's experience will be evaluated on whether they have experience in CMMS aviation data tracking requirements, with five or more years of experience with CMMS large transport category aircraft. Past performance: Past performance the offerors experience will be evaluated on whether they have experience in CMMS aviation data tracking requirements. Five 5 or more years of experience with CMMS large transport category aircraft.
The bid notice states that submission of a knowing false statement relating to the offeror's compliance with requirements may subject the offeror to liability under the False Claims Act and/or criminal liability. Submission of a knowing false statement relating to contractors compliance with the above requirements andor eligibility for the contract may subject the contractor to liability under the falseclaims act, 31 ****, andor criminal liability, including under 18 u. s. c. 287 and ****.
The bid notice states that the agency's goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from the date of filing. Resolution timeline: The agencys goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from the date of filing.