Congressional Subscription
Added: Aug 24, 2017 10:58 am 1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items and services 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. 2. This solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). 3. This acquisition will be posted as Full and Open. In order to be eligible for award the vendor must have an active registration in SAM.Gov. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 519190 All Other Information Services. 4. FAR Clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, 52.217-8, 52.217-9 apply to this procurement. For the exact text and wording of clauses and provisions please see http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The Government contemplates an award of a Firm Fixed Priced Contract resulting from this solicitation. See attached RFQ document for a list of all contract clauses and provisions. 5. Description of services: The Small Business Administration (SBA) of Washington, DC, has a requirement for an annual Congressional Subscription. The vendor will provide a 12-month license for four (4) users for the services listed below. o Federal Budget Tracking and Alertso Federal Budget Newso Congressional Transcripts (Committee and Newsmaker)o Amendment Texto Committee Coverage (Amendments and News)o Bill Texto Bill Tracking and Alertso Committee Reportso Committee News Coverageo Custom Alertso Congressional Member Profileso Congressional Directory (Personal and Committee Offices)o Congressional Schedules, to include floor, committee, and congressional sessiono Congressional News Coverage and Any Proprietary Congressional Reportingo Daily Congressional News and Highlights by email.o Congressional Research Service Reports CRS Reports Full - Package C (Business, Finance, Economics, and Housing) o Congressional Recordo Congressional Record Tracking and Alertso U.S. Codeo Public Law TextThe contract will be for a base year plus four option years. The period of performance will be as follows: Base Year: September 15, 2017-September 14, 2018Option Year 1: September 15, 2018-September 14, 2019Option Year 2: September 15, 2019-September 14, 2020Option year 3: September 15, 2020-September 14, 2021Option Year 4: September 15, 2021-September 14, 2022 6. See 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors and 52.212-2 Evaluation of Commercial items on the attached RFQ document for response submissions and evaluation information. 7. Submit offers or any questions to the attention of Pedro Arritola-Vazquez via email to: Pedro.Arritola-Vazquez@sba.gov. 7804000EQ0005 Small Business Administration Office of Performance Management and the Chief Financial Officer
8/24/17, 10:58 AM Congressional Subscription
Added: Aug 15, 2017 10:44 am The Small Business Administration (SBA) intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (1), with CQ-Roll Call, Inc., of Washington, DC, for an annual Congressional Subscription.Sole Source determination is based on the need to procure a Congressional subscription needed by the Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for a base year plus four (4) one (1) year option periods CQ Roll Call provides a unique service providing a database with updates on relevant legislative activities to include public law, US Code, Federal Register, Congressional Record, CRS Bill Digest, Committee Reports, Amendment and Bill Text and Committee Reports bills, votes, Congressional committee testimony/reports, Congressional committee members and staff, and significant events in both Chambers of Congress. CQ Roll Call is the only known vendor capable in providing a Federal subscription for Congressional updates.The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 813920- Professional Organizations, with a size standard of $15M.This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. Any interested party that believes they can fulfill this requirement should submit a capability statement to be reviewed. All submissions will be considered, however there is no guarantee that submissions in response to this notice will in any way alter the Government's acquisition strategy.Please provide responses to this notice NLT 12:00 PM EST, 18 August 2017 to:Pedro.arritola-vazquez@sba.govTelephone responses will not be accepted.Responses to this notice will not be considered as a response to any solicitation, a request to be added to a prospective offerors list, or to receive a copy of any solicitation. A determination by the Government not to compete the contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.Note: In order to be eligible for award of a Government contract, vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), have no active exclusions, and complete the FAR and DFARS representations and certifications. 7804000EQ0005 Small Business Administration Office of Performance Management and the Chief Financial Officer
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