Notice of Intent - ArchiPLUS Software Renewal

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing sheet for the "Requirements - 70Z03826QM0000008" opportunity, associated with the US Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, NC. It outlines the specific item being procured and provides fields for unit price quotes and extended totals.

• Item #: 1
• Product Code: AC-SCRIPT
• Description: SSA-ArchiPLUS Annual SSA - 1 year
• Unit of Issue: EA (Each)
• Quantity: 20
• POP Start Date: 2026-04-01
• POP End Date: 2027-03-31
• Unit Price Quote: To be filled by bidder.
• Extended Total: To be calculated by bidder (Quantity * Unit Price).
• F.O.B. Point: Destination is requested. Offers will be considered F.O.B. Destination unless F.O.B. origin is specified with estimated delivery costs.
• Estimated Delivery Cost: 0.0 (to be filled if F.O.B. origin)
• Extended Total + Delivery: 0.0 (to be calculated by bidder)

Bidders must complete the 'Unit Price Quote' and ensure the 'Extended Total' is accurately calculated. They should also specify if delivery terms are F.O.B. Origin and include estimated delivery costs if applicable. This sheet is crucial for submitting a complete and accurate quote for the SSA-ArchiPLUS Annual SSA service.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) under FAR 12.102(a). It outlines the U.S. Coast Guard's (USCG) requirement for continued ArchiCAD licensed subscriptions, support, new purchases, and existing/upgrades. ArchiCAD is described as an essential 3D architectural design tool used for various aspects of the built environment, contributing to user ability to create architecture and increase productivity.

This justification indicates that the USCG intends to procure ArchiCAD software and maintenance on a sole source basis from GRAPHISOFT NORTH AMERICA. The rationale provided is that Graphisoft is the only vendor for ArchiCAD software and maintenance, offering essential updates, patches, and technical support crucial for sustaining current operations and ensuring network security. This information is relevant to potential bidders as it explains why this specific procurement is being conducted without full and open competition and identifies the sole source vendor.

Terms and Conditions

This document outlines the "Terms and Conditions" applicable to any order awarded under solicitation 70Z03826QS0000008. It supersedes all other terms and conditions and acceptance of an order constitutes acceptance of these terms.

• 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors: Specifies that offerors agree to hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the offer receipt date.

• 52.212-2 Evaluation: This provision is not applicable. Instead, quotes will be evaluated based on the criteria below for a firm-fixed-price purchase order awarded on a sole-source basis:

  • Technical Acceptability: Evaluated as "acceptable" or "not acceptable" based on the ability to meet schedule requirements.
  • Price: Offerors must provide pricing as requested in the "Requirements - 70Z03826QM0000008" schedule, populating highlighted yellow areas.
  • Evaluation Method: Only the lowest-priced offer will be evaluated for technical acceptability. If not acceptable, the process continues with the next lowest-priced offer until a technically acceptable offer with acceptable past performance is identified.

• 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions: Defines terms related to covered telecommunications equipment, sensitive technology, and business operations in Sudan and Iran. Requires offerors to represent compliance and disclose any non-compliance.

• 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference: Lists various FAR provisions incorporated by reference, requiring offerors to comply and potentially complete specific certifications or representations.

• Addendum to 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions:

  • Inspection and Acceptance: Performed at destination by local USCG personnel.
  • Invoicing Instructions: Requires active SAM status and specifies submission to the USCG ALC Fiscal Branch.
  • Payment Information: All payments will be made electronically.

• 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions: Indicates provisions with authorized deviations.

• 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses: Indicates clauses with authorized deviations.

• 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions: Details prohibitions related to covered telecommunications equipment, unmanned aircraft systems, and certain transactions involving Iran and Sudan.

• 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems: Outlines requirements for safeguarding Federal contract information.

• 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference: Lists additional FAR clauses incorporated by reference, including those related to small business concerns, ethics, and various certifications.