This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in
Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

1. Request for Quote (RFQ) #: SP4704-21-Q-0029

2. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06.

3. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 511210. The small business size standard is $41.5 million. This acquisition is other than full and open competition.

4. CLIN Structure: DLA Contracting Services Office (DCSO) anticipates award of a firm fixed price contract that includes a base period(CLIN 0001) and four 12-month option periods (CLIN 1001 CLIN 2001, CLIN 3001, and CLIN 4001).

5. Description of Services to be acquired: The resultant contract is an intended sole source to IHS, Global, Inc. in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), and procedures found at FAR 13.500(a), FAR 13.501 (a)(2)(ii). However, all responsible sources may submit a quotation prior to the specified closing date and time of the combined synopsis solicitation which shall be considered by the agency. This acquisition is to obtain a cost analyzer subscription service for DLA that provides forecast and analyses of over 750 commodity prices and wages by industry; the focus is global coverage, this includes forecast coverage for North America (US, Canada, and Mexico) as well as coverage for Europe and Asia.

6. Quantity, description, and required delivery dates for the item: See attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) for further details.

7. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addendum applies:

-Contractor will submit a technical approach that meets everything that is listed in the PWS. The Contractor shall assure that there is a complete understanding of the requirements set forth in the attached document. Please refer to the attached for all additional requirement details. Limit submission length of technical approach to 20 pages single sided. Preferred transferal method is email submission to POC shown below.

-The contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting a quote. If not already registered in SAM, go to https://www.sam.gov/ to register prior to submitting your quote .

8. FAR Provision FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, is not applicable. This purchase order will be awarded using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). To be determined technically acceptable, the offeror must adhere to everything that is listed in the attached Performance Work Statement. Quote submissions must not exceed 20 pages using Times New Roman 12-point font.

-Contracting officer reserves the right to conduct exchanges in accordance with FAR 15.306.

(a) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's
specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly
unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

9. Offerors to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer.

10. Please propose an invoicing/payment schedule if vendor anticipates submitting invoices other than at the end of the base period and if exercised at the end of each option periods.

11. Duration of the contract period: The estimated base period is September 28, 2021 to September 27, 2022 and if exercised four 12-month option periods with a final potential end date of September 27, 2026.

Any questions regarding this solicitation must be addressed to [email protected] in writing (email only) by 12pm EDT, September 15, 2021. Quotes must be submitted by email only to [email protected] by 2pm EDT, September 17, 2021.

Please ensure that clauses 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct. 2020), 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct. 2020), and any other fill-in clause are filled in.
Section 508 applies to this requirement. Please fill out the Volunteer Product Accessibility Template
(VPAT), as this is being considered an Electronic and Information Technology product. You may access
the VPAT at https://www.section508.gov/sell/vpat Source selection information shall be marked with the legend "CUI- Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104." This includes the quoter's cover page and EACH page that may contain source
selection information. The government reserves the right to award with or without discussions. Multiple award will not be made. Please see attached Performance Work Statement and Schedule B.

Please see attached Final SP470421Q0029 09-13-21, Redacted Final PWS IHS Cost Analyzer, and Schedule B.