News_Paper_Clippings_Combined_Synopsis.docx

Solicitation # 34300020Q0001 NAICS 519190 – All Other Information Services PSC: D317 – Automated News Services/Data Services This posting serves as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, 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. The solicitation number is 34300020Q0001. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC). It is the responsibility of the Offeror to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions.

The USITC has a requirement for the procurement to obtain News Monitoring/Clippings Services.

Reference the Statement of Work, attached to this posting, for complete requirement.

This is a full and open competition. Any vendor who is capable of meeting this requirement may submit a quotation. The associated North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 519190 – All Other Information Services. Award will be based upon the best value to the government criteria.

The successful offeror must comply with the following applicable commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors –Commercial Items; the provision at FAR 552.212-2, Evaluation. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies, as well as FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, Paragraph (a), and the following clauses in Paragraph (b): 52.204-10; 52.204-10; 52.209-6; 52.209-9; 52.209-9;; 52.222-3; 52.222-36; 52.232-33. The full text of the referenced FAR clause may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquistion.gov/far/.

The USITC will make one Firm Fixed Price award as a result of this solicitation. The anticipated period of performance is a One Year Base Year and four, one year options for a total performance period Not to Exceed 60 months, if all options are exercised. The Commission reserves the right not to make an award as a result of this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation if found for any reason not to be in the best interest of the Government.

In order to be considered for award, the offeror must be registered, and current (with certain exceptions), in the System for Award Management database (www.sam.gov) prior to award being made. (Reference FAR 4.11).

Questions related to this solicitation must be emailed to meaghann.peak@usitc.gov and debra.bridge@usitc.gov no later than Wednesday, October 23, 2019, 2:00 p.m. EST.

Quotations shall be received by the Government on or before 2:00 p.m. EST Monday, November 4, 2019, emailed to meaghann.peak@usitc.gov and debra.bridge@ustic.gov PLEASE NOTE: Offerors responding to this solicitation shall offer USITC staff a demonstration of their services in person or via webinar within five business days of the closing of this solicitation (November 6, 2019 to November 13, 2019). This demonstration is not to exceed 90 minutes.