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Combine Solicitation/Synopsis: DACS08Q2142
GENERAL INFORMATION
| Document Type: |
Combine Solicitation/Synopsis |
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| Solicitation Number: |
DACS08Q2142 |
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| Posted Date: |
April 10, 2008 |
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| Original Response Date: |
April 29, 2008 11:30 a.m. (EST) |
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| Current Response Date: |
April 29, 2008 11:30 a.m. (EST) |
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| Classification Code: |
U – Education and Training Services |
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| Set Aside: |
Total Small Business |
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| NAICS Code: |
611430 |
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS
National Science Foundation, Division of Acquisition and Cooperative
Support, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 475, Arlington, Virginia 22230
DESCRIPTION
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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/synopsis reference number is DACS08Q2142 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-16. This is 100% set-aside for small business. The government anticipates awarding a firm, fixed price contract with optional labor hours as described in the Statement of Work. Contractors shall submit resumes of instructor(s), coach(es), copies of certifications, a minimum of 3 past performance references, a fixed price with backup, and appropriate optional fully loaded labor hour rate. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.
The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and will remain in full force in any resultant award. The full text of these clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at this website: http://www.arnet.gov/far/.
Item Description: Link for Statement of Work
FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial
FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -Commercial Items Evaluation. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Listed in descending order of importance, the following technical factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1) past performance in training/coaching in strategic planning, 2) training and facilitation approach, 3) qualifications of key personnel, price and 4) experience with academic researchers. Technical is more important than price, however, the more equal the technical rating the more important is price.
Offerors shall use the website at www.bpn.gov/orca to complete their Certifications and Representations (FAR 52.212-3).
The following FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Condition Commercial items applies to this acquisition. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items incorporates the following clauses cited therein: 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concern; 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-3 Convict Labor; 52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.225-1 Buy American Act – Supplies; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; and 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration.
Questions are to be sent to the point of contact listed below. Quotes are due no later than April 29, 2008, 11:30 a.m. EST by email to the point of contact below. E-mail is the preferred delivery. However, quotes may be submitted by fax, mail, or hand delivery. Mail or hand delivery is to the National Science Foundation, Division of Acquisition and Cooperative Support, Barbara B. Mitchell, Contract Specialist, Room 475, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22230 and marked with the RFQ number DACS08Q2142.
Point of Contact: Barbara B. Mitchell, Contracts Branch, Phone (703) 292-7349, Fax (703) 292-9140, Email: bmitchel@nsf.gov
Contracting Officer: Mary C. Rouse, Contracting Officer, Contracts Branch, Phone (703) 292-4588, Fax (703) 292-4190, Email: mrouse@nsf.gov.
Place of Performance:
National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22230
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