What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is soliciting quotes for access to Salary.com, categorized under NAICS 513210 for Software Publishers, with no set-aside for small businesses. This unrestricted procurement is a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning interested vendors must submit their quotes directly as a response to this announcement, as no formal solicitation will be issued. Vendors should note that partial quotes will not be accepted, and the government intends to award a sole source purchase order.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
DCAA SALARY.COM
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION & INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 dated March 2026.
This procurement is being solicited as unrestricted under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 513210, Software Publishers. The small business size standard is $47M. Partial quotes will not be accepted. The government intends to award a sole source purchase order for the procurement of salary.com access. Please refer to the attached purchase description for complete details.
PROVISIONS/CLAUSES THAT APPLY TO THIS PROCUREMENT:
52.202-1 DEFINITIONS (JUN 2020) FAR
52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020)
52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS (JUN 2020) FAR
52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021)
52.203-16 PREVENTING PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (JUN 2020) FAR
52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS (JAN 2017) FAR
252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011) DFARS
252.203-7002 REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (DEC 2022) DFARS
52.204-7 System for Award Management (Nov 2024)
52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020)
52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018) FAR
52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020) FAR
52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014) FAR
52.204-21 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS (NOV 2021) FAR
52.204 -23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021)
52.204 -25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021)
52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023)
252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016) DFARS
252.204-7003 CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL WORK PRODUCT (APR 1992) DFARS
252.204-7009 LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OR DISCLOSURE OF THIRD-PARTY CONTRACTOR REPORTED CYBER INCIDENT INFORMATION (JAN 2023) DFARS
252.204-7012 SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT REPORTING (DEVIATION 2024-O0013)
(MAY 2024) DFARS
252.204-7015 NOTICE OF AUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION FOR LITIGATION SUPPORT (JAN 2023) DFARS
252.204-7018 PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES (JAN 2023) DFARS
252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2023) DFARS
L39 CYBERSECURITY MATURITY MODEL CERTIFICATION (CMMC) LEVEL 1 SELF-ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTING INFORMATION (FCI) (NOV 2025)
52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (JAN 2025)
52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015)
252.209-7004 SUBCONTRACTING WITH FIRMS THAT ARE OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF A COUNTRY THAT IS A STATE SPONSOR OF TERRORISM (MAY 2019) DFARS
52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The proposal will be evaluated based on technical approach, past performance, and price. The proposal will first be evaluated on the basis of the technical approach and past performance. Technical and past performance will be evaluated on the basis of acceptable or unacceptable. The technical evaluation will be based on the vendor’s compliance with solicitation instructions and whether or not the technical response addresses all requirements within the PWS. Past performance information will be based on CPARS and other government data systems. Pricing will be evaluated for accuracy, fairness, reasonableness, and completeness.
Quoter must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with their quote (or a statement certifying that SAM.gov is current and up-to-date).
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Representation (JAN 2025)
52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)
52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.
52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies.
52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020)
52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020)
52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020)
52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021)
52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022)
52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (MAR 2025) (DEVIATION 2025-O0004)
52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021)
252.225-7001 BUY AMERICAN AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM - BASIC (FEB 2024) DFARS
252.225-7002 QUALIFYING COUNTRY SOURCES AS SUBCONTRACTORS (MAR 2022) DFARS
252.225-7012 PREFERENCE FOR CERTAIN DOMESTIC COMMODITIES (APR 2022) DFARS
252.225-7048 EXPORT CONTROLLED ITEMS (JUN 2013) DFARS
252.225-7056 PROHIBITION REGARDING BUSI…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.