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(i) 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.
(ii) The solicitation number is 75N95022Q00468 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).
This acquisition is for a commercial item or service and is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13—Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 12—Acquisition of Commercial Items, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed-price purchase order for this acquisition, and the anticipated award date is July 29, 2022.
(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2022-06 dated May 26, 2022.
(iv) This acquisition is full and open with no set-aside restrictions. The associated NAICS code is 325414 and the small business size standard is 1,250 employees.
DESCRIPTION
The statement of work with a description of the services to be performed is included as Attachment 1 to this Solicitation.
(vi) The period of performance will be three (3) months; however, offerors may propose an alternative schedule.
PROVISIONS, CLAUSES, AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
(vii) The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Tailored), applies to this acquisition and is attached in full text.
(viii) The Government will perform a comparative evaluation of responses in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) and award a purchase order from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose response meets the solicitation’s requirements and, as a whole, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The evaluation will compare: Technical Capability of the service to meet the Government requirement, Price, and Past Performance as defined under FAR 13.106-2(b)(3). If only one quotation is received it will be evaluated on the preceding.
(ix) Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with offers. Offerors are also to complete the attached provisions at FAR 52.204-26, and FAR 52.204-24 if applicable, with their offers. Alternatively, the Offeror’s representations and certifications completed within their SAM.gov registration at the time of the Government’s receipt of a response to this Solicitation shall apply to their response and be relied upon by the Government.
(x) The provision at FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), applies to this acquisition. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html
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The following provisions apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference:
FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018)
FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020)
https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html
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The following clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference:
FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018)
FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020)
FAR 52.204-21, Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Nov 2021)
FAR 52.227-14, Rights in Data-General (May 2014). Pursuant to paragraph (d), the Contractor may not assert copyright, make use of, release to others, reproduce, distribute, or publish any data first produced or specifically used by the Contractor in the performance of this contract without prior approval of the contracting officer.
HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (December 18, 2015)
HHSAR 352.223-70, Safety and Health (December 18, 2015)
The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are attached in full text:
FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)
FAR 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020)
Invoice and Payment Provisions (Vendor Has Transitioned to IPP). Addendum to these invoicing instructions applies to this acquisition as follows: the Contractor will invoice for payment upon completion of work.
(xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and is attached in full text.
(xiii) Responses to this solicitation must include clear and convincing evidence of the offeror’s capability of providing the service. The quote must be for a firm-fixed-price total amount inclusive of all costs and fees.
The Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size must be included in the response. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov.
All responses must be received by 03:00 PM, EDT on July 26, 2022, and reference Solicitation Number 75N95022Q00468 Responses must be submitted by email to the Contracting Officer at mark.mcnally@nih.gov.
(xiv) The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation:
Mark McNally, Contracting Officer, 301-827-5869, mark.mcnally@nih.gov.
(Copies of all attachments available from the Contracting Officer upon request at mark.mcnally@nih.gov):
- Statement of Work
- FAR provision 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)
- FAR provision 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020)
- FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (Tailored)
- FAR 52.212-4 Addendum
- FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders–Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2022)
- Invoice and Payment Provisions (Vendor Has Transitioned to IPP)
Interested parties may identify in writing their interest and capability in response to this requirement. Responses to this notice shall contain sufficient information to establish the interested parties’ bona-fide capabilities for fulfilling the requirement and include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, the delivery period after contract award, the prompt payment discount terms, the F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov.
All responses must be received by closing date and must reference the announcement. Responses may be submitted electronically to the attention of the contract specialist. Fax responses will not be accepted.
All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.