Electronic Laboratory Notebook   3

Differences between this solicitation and'00106' are described in the attached document Summary of Changes From Prior Solicitation.' Note that documents, such as Statements of Work, in this solicitation are based upon the same document in prior solicitation and have changes highlighted.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office of Information Technologies and Management (OIMT), is establishing an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Electronic Library notebook software, training and support.

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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 15-223-SOL-00185 and this solicitation is a request for proposal IAW FAR Part 15. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-83. This is 100% set-aside for qualified 8(a) small businesses and the NAICS code is 541512 with size standard of $27.5 million. The location is Silver Spring, Maryland. The period of performance is expected to be January 2016 - January 2021

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, and 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Evaluation is trade-offs. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items apply. All clauses, provision, terms and conditions are described in the attached solicitation document.

**Questions are due via email to the POC November 25, 2015 at 9 AM Eastern Time.

**Answers will be posted December 2, 2015 by 5 PM Eastern Time.