68HE0B20Q0191 -addendum.pdf

US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

REQUEST FOR QUOTE NUMBER: 68HE0B20Q0191

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

a. This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information as prescribed in FAR Subpart 12.603, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) and a written solicitation will not be issued.

b. Solicitation number 68HE0B20Q0191 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Acrylic Awards and Bronze Medal Sets for the ORD Awards Ceremony.

c. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-05, effective March 30, 2020, EPA Acquisition Regulations (EPAAR) as of September 7, 2018 and Environmental Protection Agency Acquisition Guide (EPAAG) as of March 12, 2020.

d. This is a full and open competitive solicitation. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 453998 All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except tobacco stores) Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 500 employees.

e. Description of Requirement. This requirement is for brand name only will be issued based on firm fixed price for each line item. Responses must include pricing with the quote.

See detailed description below:

f. Delivery. FOB Destination and deliver to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 4930 Old Page Road, Mail Code AA-216-02, Durham, NC 27703. Attn: Rita Vestal. To be shipped by October 1, 2020.

g. The following clauses apply to this acquisition:

i. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial. See attached clauses.

ii. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items. Not used see paragraph (4) basis for award.

Manufacturer Part Number

Description Number of Units

1 See Attachment B

Acrylic Awards 206

2 see Attachment A Bronze Medal Sets 418

iii. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items.

Offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items with the offer.

iv. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items.

v. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or

Executive Order – Commercial Items and the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause.

vi. FAR 52.203-18 – Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation.

vii. FAR 52.209-11 – Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law.

viii. FAR 52.225-25 -- Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications.

ix. FAR 52.232-39 – Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations.

x. FAR 52.232-40 – Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

xi. EPAAR 1552.211-79 COMPLIANCE WITH EPA POLICIES FOR INFORMATION

RESOURCES MANAGEMENT. (JUL 2016).

xii. EPAAR 1552.233-70 NOTICE OF FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR AGENCY

PROTESTS. (JUL 1999)

xiii. EPAAG LOCAL CLAUSE - EPA-H-42-102 UTILIZATION OF FEDCONNECT

FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

xiv. EPAAG LOCAL CLAUSE - EPA-L-15-102 TECHNICAL QUESTIONS

xv. EPAAG LOCAL CLAUSE - EPA-L-15-104 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF

PROPOSALS/BIDS/ OFFERS/QUOTES

2. CONTRACT TYPE

In accordance with FAR 16.2, Fixed Price Contracts, this RFQ is for the award of one purchase order with firm fixed prices for delivery of all line items.

3. PROCEDURES FOR SOLICITATION, EVALUATION, AND AWARD

The source selection evaluation procedures to be used for this solicitation will utilize solicitation, evaluation, and award procedures as outlined in FAR 13.106.

4. BASIS FOR AWARD

The government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions, as provided by FAR 13.106-2 and FAR 13.106-3. The government reserves the right to conduct discussions with offerors, if later determined by the Contracting officer to be necessary. A Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order will be awarded to the successful vendor that provides the lowest price, technically accepted, meets delivery schedule and the price is determined to be fair and reasonable.

5. SOLICITATION REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

Inquiries and questions regarding this RFQ shall be submitted in writing electronically to the Contracting Officer, at email: daggs.pam@epa.gov. All inquiries/questions must be received no later than 1500 hours Central Time (CT), July 20, 2020.

6. PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Offers are due no later than 1200 hours CT on July 24, 2020. All current and potential contractors shall use FedConnect which is available at https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/default.htm. There is no charge to use FedConnect.

FedConnect is hosted by Compusearch, all related questions from vendors/contractors will be answered by Compusearch. Please notify the Contracting Officer, daggs.pam@epa.gov when your offer has been submitted to verify receipt. Courtesy copies may be attached to your notification email if you choose. Hard copy offers are not required. If having issues with FedConnect or not registered in FedConnect at this time an exception is extended, and alternate responses may be received by e-mail: daggs.pam@epa.gov.