3. Instructions to Offerors.pdf

(Attachment # 3)

REQUEST FOR QUOTE

NATIONAL JEWELRY, ART, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES CONTRACT

SOLICITATION NO.: 15M50022QA4400006

1. SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

(a) Proposals are due on Thursday, April 14, 2022 by 2:00 p.m. EST.

(b) All questions with respect to this solicitation must be submitted in writing no later than Monday, March 28, 2022 by 2:00 p.m. EST

(c) Incomplete proposals will not be considered for award. See FAR 52.212-2 “Evaluation – Commercial Items (Oct 2014) under Attachment 4 in the Evaluation Factors for Award section. Each area / section of Technical Capability must be addressed in the Written Proposal. Completed “Past Performance Data Worksheets” must be submitted for three (3) similar and relevant federal or commercial contracts completed in the last three (3) years.

A completed Price Schedule (Attachment #8) must be submitted to address the price evaluation factors.

(d) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 120 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

(e) Questions and Proposals shall be e-mailed to Freddie.Everett@usdoj.gov, Kimberly.Hall2@usdoj.gov, Christopher.Ottie@usdoj.gov, and AFP.PROCUREMENT@USDOJ.GOV. Please reference the solicitation number in the subject line of emails. If more than one email will be sent, please state 1 of total numbers of emails (ex. 1 of 3) to be sent in the email or subject line.

FOR INQUIRES ON THIS SOLICITATION PLEASE E-MAIL

FREDDIE.EVERETT@USDOJ.GOV, KIMBERLY.HALL2@USDOJ.GOV,

CHRISTOPHER.OTTIE@USDOJ.GOV, & AFP.PROCUREMENT@USDOJ.GOV

Please reference the solicitation number in the subject line of emails.

(f) Your proposal should contain the following information:

1) Signed and Dated SF-1449 and Completed Offeror’s Information Page.

2) Signed and Dated Standard Form SF-30 (Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of

Contract) [If any amendments were issued]

3) Three (3) Past Performance Data Worksheets (Attachment #6).

4) Price Quote.

5) Proposed Storage Facility – Signed Memorandum of Understanding or Lease Agreement and address of Facility.

6) Technical Capability Materials - one (1)

7) Shall provide a proof of concept for each sales option for review within their proposal.

(g) SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

Ensure all Representations and Certifications are up to date with all fill ins completed in www.SAM.gov.

(h) PAST PERFORMANCE INSTRUCTIONS (VOLUME I)

Each company must submit three (3) Past Performance Data Worksheets for similar and relevant Federal Government or Commercial contracts worked on within the last three (3) years. The information provided should reflect the offeror’s record of performance in the areas of conforming to specifications, adherence to contract schedules, reputation for reasonable and cooperative behavior, commitment to customer

FAR 52.212-1- INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS (ADDENDUM)

mailto:Freddie.Everett@usdoj.gov mailto:Kimberly.Hall2@usdoj.gov mailto:Christopher.Ottie@usdoj.gov mailto:FREDDIE.EVERETT@USDOJ.GOV mailto:KIMBERLY.HALL2@USDOJ.GOV mailto:CHRISTOPHER.OTTIE@USDOJ.GOV http://www.sam.gov/ satisfaction and business-like concern for the interest of the customer. Additionally, if performance deficiencies are identified, describe the deficiency and the corrective action taken.

(i) PRICE QUOTE INSTRUCTIONS (VOLUME II)

Each company must submit one (1) original Price Schedule (Attachment #8). The pricing schedule will be provided in Microsoft Excel. Once the unit price is entered for a line item, an automatic calculation will occur for the total price of the line item. The total amount for each year will also be automatically calculated, as well as, the total price of the contract. There are five (5) tabs at the bottom of the excel spreadsheet.

Pricing shall be completed on the excel spreadsheet only. 52.217-8 will be calculated by using 50% of Option Year 4.

(j) TECHNICAL CAPABILITY / WRITTEN PROPOSAL AND SITE VISIT (VOLUME III)

(1) SCHEDULE FOR SITE VISIT: The government may choose to conduct site visits; companies selected for site visits will be notified of the date and time. No rescheduling of site visits will be done unless determined necessary by the government to resolve unanticipated problems or delays encountered in the presentation process.

(2) WRITTEN PROPOSAL: Written proposals shall not exceed 25 pages to include the Physical Security

Plan, tables, charts, etc. Photos, copies of professional certifications, resumes, schematics of the facility, sample marketing plans, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Pricing Schedule are excluded from the written proposal 25 page maximum. Proposals shall be typed, double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5" x 11") with 1" margins on all sides with 12 point Times New Roman font. If two (2) sided proposals are submitted, each side will count as one (1) page.

Note: If the offeror uses a different format (font size, margin, etc.), the government reserves the right to adjust the proposal to fit the parameters of the format as stated in the RFQ, and if this results in the proposal exceeding the page limitations in any one area, the government will not consider those excess pages.

(3) Your technical proposal should address all of the following:

A. FACILITY, STAFFING, AND SECURITY

(i) Describe your firm's current or proposed facilities meet the requirements of the SOW.

(ii) Describe in detail the Phase In Plan for contract transition (to include time period, security, equipment, personnel, etc.).

(iii) Describe in detail the Phase Out Plan for contract transition (to include time period, security, equipment, personnel, etc.).

(iv) Describe your workforce (including sub-lets), will meet the requirements of the SOW.

(v) Describe your Physical Security Plan in place at main storage facility to be used for the duration of the contract. The PSP should include at a minimum the following information:

• Facility location: State the address of all locations to be utilized by the contract

• Facility Requirement: Total amount of square footage required for indoor and outdoor facility and how much storage area vendor has available

• Physical Security Requirement: Describe area where JAAC Assets will be stored. Describe the surveillance camera system and emergency response notification and length of time information is stored in security system.

• Photos: Provide photos of the indoor and outdoor facility.

• Schematic: Provide a sketch of the facility and where items are located (parking, indoor and outdoor storage and the layout o f a s se t s , doors, security cameras, lighting, fencing, etc)

• Preview and auction day including: Facility, Resources and Standard Operating Procedures.

B. TRANSPORTATION

(i) Provide proposed equipment for use to satisfy relocation requirements for specialized types of

JAAC and other personal property assets, as per the SOW.

(ii) Provide detailed plan of transportation process for transition of assets from incumbent facility to newly awarded facility.

(iii) Describe in detail the transportation plan upon receipt of the STO including time frames for transporting a JAAC asset to be seized from its current location (not from incumbent storage facility) to the primary storage facility. Demonstrate ability to track and monitor all transportation activities.

C. INITIAL INTAKE

(i) Describe initial intake of a JAAC Asset

(ii) Describe management system for tracking and storing case files/records.

(iii) Describe process to inventory JAAC and personal property assets.

D. APPRAISAL AND AUTHENTICATION

(i) Describe the processes and procedure regarding the appraisal and authentication process

E. STORAGE

(i) Demonstrate the ability to track assets in contractor’s custody and describe your ability to obtain and maintain liability insurance commensurate with the value of asset inventory throughout the life of the contract. (Example: Insurance quotation and policy documents)

F. TECHNOLOGY

(i) Describe in detail your secured web-based management system

G. DISPOSAL

(i) Live auction: Describe entire auction process from preview day through the USMS receipt of sale proceeds and documentation (security, registration and documentation, etc.).

(ii) Online auction: Provide process for online sales plan to include website sample, how auctions will be conducted online, duration proposed, and marketing plan and outreach efforts.

(iii) Provide a sample marketing plan for an online auction, four (4) paintings with a combined liquidation value of $1,550,000 (painting 1 = $150,000, painting 2 = $150,000, painting 3 = $450,000 and painting 4 = $800,000). Plan should incorporate market research, advertising, proposed sales campaign, creative sales strategy, etc.