Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation_12319819Q0101_(Final).pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

Solicitation Number: 12319819Q0101

Functional Nutritionist SME Services

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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, is applicable to this procurement.

Solicitation number, as referenced above, is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2019-06.

Solicitation is 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 541990 and the small business size Standard in millions of dollars is $15 million.

NOTE: All due date/times are Eastern Time.

It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Nutrition Service (FNS) intends to issue a single award, Firm-Fixed Price contract from this solicitation. The period of performance for the contract will be a base period of 12 months from the date of award with two (2) twelve-month option periods. The place of performance will be FNS Headquarters 3101 Park Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22302.

Please indicate above referenced solicitation number in the subject line of emails and all correspondence.

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

1. SOLICITATION QUESTIONS:

1.1 Questions must be submitted via Attachment D, Questions Format. Questions shall be submitted via electronic mail (e-mail) to:

Jessica.Carrillo@usda.gov AND Antoine.Boissonniere@usda.gov. Questions will be accepted up to 12:00 PM (Noon)

Eastern on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. All questions and answers will be published via amendment to the solicitation.

2. AMENDMENTS TO SOLICITATION:

2.1 Acknowledged receipt of ALL amendments to this solicitation on the quote transmittal letter. If any of the amendments to this solicitation furnish amended sections, the amended sections must be used in submitting your quote.

3. VALID QUOTE PERIOD:

3.1 All quotes shall be valid for a minimum of 60 days and shall include a statement confirming the number of days the quote is valid.

4. SUBMITTING QUOTES:

4.1 Quotes must arrive at the designated location by the exact time and date as specified in this solicitation. Any submissions after the closing date and time will not be considered.

4.2 Quotes will only be received by this office via email to Jessica.Carrillo@usda.gov AND Antoine.Boissonniere@usda.gov.

Transmission of offers by fax to this office is NOT ACCEPTABLE and will result in quotes being rejected.

4.3 Please carefully review the entire RFQ package including the Performance Work Statement (PWS), all other solicitation attachments, and the instructions included herein and respond with a written Quote. Quotes must demonstrate the vendor’s capability to satisfy the technical evaluation criteria and the PWS requirements.

4.4 Quote due date and time is September 23, 2019 12:00 PM (Noon) Eastern.

5. WRITTEN CONTENTS

5.1 Quote Cover Letter shall include:

Names, titles, email addresses and telephone numbers of persons authorized to negotiate on the firm's behalf with the

Government in connection with this solicitation.

Name, title, and signature of the person authorized to sign the Quote

Acknowledgements of all amendments

DUNS #. Each Quotes shall include the contractual organizational DUNS # on documentation

A statement specifying agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any and all items upon which prices are quoted at the quoted item prices.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ mailto:Jessica.Carrillo@usda.gov mailto:Antoine.Boissonniere@usda.gov mailto:Jessica.Carrillo@usda.gov mailto:Antoine.Boissonniere@usda.gov

5.2 Quotes shall include Firm Fixed Unit Pricing for CLIN 0001. Contractor must complete the attached excel spreadsheet for proposed pricing. See Attachment C, Price Schedule.

5.3 . A copy of completed certifications via the vendor’s SAM profile shall be available.

6. COPIES OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS

6.1 Copies of the solicitation and amendments are available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. All Request for Quotation (RFQ) documents and any amendments to the RFQ are made available via the FedBizOpps website.

6.2 It shall be the vendor’s responsibility to check the website for any amendments. The vendor shall submit in the Quote all requested information specified in this solicitation

7. EVALUATION

7.1 FAR Part 13.106-2 is applicable to this procurement.

7.2 The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the quote determined to be the best value to the

Government.

8. ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A – Performance Work Statement

Attachment B – Terms and Conditions

Attachment C – Price Schedule

Attachment D – Questions Request Form http://www.fbo.gov/