What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking a sole source Firm Fixed Price contract with IHS Global, Inc. for pricing and purchasing services, as well as economic analytics, under NAICS code 518210. This opportunity is not set aside for small businesses, making it suitable for larger firms or those with specific capabilities aligned with IHS Global's offerings. Interested parties should note that this is a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning they must track the posting for updates and submit their quotes electronically by the specified deadline.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs
Additional Information/Notes
Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount
0001 Pricing and Purchasing Services (Base Year)
Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price
1 Each
0002 Economic Analytics (Base Year)
Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price
1 Each
Option Line Item
1001 Pricing and Purchasing Services (Option Year 1)
Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price
1 Each
Option Line Item
1002 Economic Analytics (Option Year 1)
Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price
1 Each
Option Line Item
2001 Pricing and Purchasing Services (Option Year 2)
Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price
1 Each
Option Line Item
2002 Economic Analytics (Option Year 2)
Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price
1 Each
Option Line Item
3001 Pricing and Purchasing Services (Option Year 3)
Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price
1 Each
Option Line Item
3002 Economic Analytics (Option Year 3)
Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price
1 Each
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Option Line Item
4001
Pricing and Purchasing Services (Option Year 4)
Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price
1 Each
Option Line Item
4002 Economic Analytics (Option Year 4)
Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price
1 Each
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Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work
SALES TAX EXEMPTION
The contractor is hereby advised that the United States Government and Agencies thereof are exempt from State and Local
Government tax by virtue of Article 6 of the United States Constitution. No exemption certificate is required.
STATEMENT OF WORK
1. INTRODUCTION
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Cost Engineering and Industrial Analysis Division (SEA 05C) requires the following
annual subscription and services from IHS Global Incorporated/Global Insight.
2. BACKGROUND
NAVSEA SEA 05C requires the following annual subscription and services from IHS Global Incorporated/Global Insight.
3. REQUIREMENTS
The contractor will provide support services, which include the following:
Description Quantity
Pricing & Purchasing Services (Base Year) 1
Economic Analytics (Base Year) 1
Pricing & Purchasing Services (Option Year 1) 1
Economic Analytics (Option Year 1) 1
Pricing & Purchasing Services (Option Year 2) 1
Economic Analytics (Option Year 2) 1
Pricing & Purchasing Services (Option Year 3) 1
Economic Analytics (Option Year 3) 1
Pricing & Purchasing Services (Option Year 4) 1
Economic Analytics (Option Year 4) 1
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USE OF NAVY SUPPORT CONTRACTORS FOR OFFICIAL CONTRACT FILES
(a) NAVSEA may use a file room management support contractor, hereinafter referred to as "the support contractor", to manage its file
room, in which all official contract files, including the official file supporting this procurement, are retained. These official files may
contain information that is considered a trade secret, proprietary, business sensitive or otherwise protected pursuant to law or
regulation, hereinafter referred to as "protected information". File room management services consist of any of the following:
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secretarial or clerical support; data entry; document reproduction, scanning, imaging, or destruction; operation, management, or
maintenance of paper based or electronic mail rooms, file rooms, or libraries; and supervision in connection with functions listed
herein.
(b) The cognizant Contracting Officer will ensure that any NAVSEA contract under which these file room management services are
acquired will contain a requirement that:
(1) The support contractor not disclose any information;
(2) Individual employees are to be instructed by the support contractor regarding the sensitivity of the official contract files;
(3) The support contractor performing these services be barred from providing any other supplies and/or services, or competing to
do so, to NAVSEA for the period of performance of its contract and for an additional three years thereafter unless otherwise
provided by law or regulation; and,
(4) In addition to any other rights the contractor may have, it is a third party beneficiary who has the right of direct action against
the support contractor, or any person to whom the support contractor has released or disclosed protected information, for the
unauthorized duplication, release, or disclosure of such protected information.
(c) Execution of this contract by the contractor is considered consent to NAVSEA's permitting access to any information, irrespective
of restrictive markings or the nature of the information submitted, by its file room management support contractor for the limited
purpose of executing its file room support contract responsibilities.
(d) NAVSEA may, without further notice, enter into contracts with other contractors for these services. Contractors should enter into
separate non-disclosure agreements with the file room contractor. Contact the Procuring Contracting Officer for contractor specifics.
However, any such agreement will not be considered a prerequisite before information submitted is stored in the file room or otherwise
encumber the government.
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PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits
for complying with any applicable Federal, State, and Municipal laws, codes, and regulations for shipping and transportation
including, but not limited to, any movement over public highways of overweight/over dimensional materials.
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Requirements
IHS Global Insight
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Section D - Packaging and Marking
PACKAGING OF SUPPLIES--BASIC
Item(s) The supplies furnished hereunder shall be packaged in accordance with ASTM-D-3951-18, Standard Practice for 0001-4002
Commercial Packing.
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MARKING AND PACKING LIST(S) - BASIC
(a) Marking. Shipments, shipping containers and palletized unit loads shall be marked in accordance with ASTMD-3951-1…
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