CombinedSynopsisDTFR5319Q00006_Final.docx

DTFR53-19-Q-00006

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

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This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation is for Expert Railroad Operations Support the Develop Metrics and Standards for measuring the performance and service quality of intercity passenger train operations.

Solicitation DTFR53-19-Q-0006 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

Synopsis:

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart12.6 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.

This solicitation includes the incorporated provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-01. This requirement is 100% set-aside for small businesses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 541614 with a size standard of $15 million.

The Federal Railroad Administration intends to acquire commercial consulting services of Experts in Rail Operations to support the development of metrics and standards for measuring the performance and service quality of intercity passenger train operations. See attached Statement of Work for period of performance and deliverables.

Each offeror is required to submit their quotation as specified in FAR Provision and clauses related to the Acquisition of Commercial Items as noted below:

Interested offerors are reminded that award can only be made to a contractor that is registered in accordance with FAR 52.204-7.

Additionally, in accordance with FAR 12.302, the FAR Clause at 52.212-1 is tailored to include the following:

The Government anticipates awarding a labor-hour type contract with an 18-month period of performance.

Interested parties capable of providing the specified services shall prepare their quotation in accordance with the attached ‘Instructions to Offerors', dated 03/29/2019, and the attached ‘Statement of Work’, dated 03/29/2019, and submit to Isaac Rosier, Jr., Contracting Officer, at isaac.rosier@dot.gov. Offerors shall submit a technical proposal and a labor hour price proposal with the total proposed price. Award will be made on a “best value” basis. The evaluation criteria, in descending order of importance, are: Key Personnel, Technical Approach, Past Performance and Price. All non-price evaluation factors combined are more important than Price. The technical proposal shall not exceed 10 pages. Resumes of key personal are limited to 2 pages. A Cover Page, Executive Summary and Table of Contents (1 page each) may be included but will not be counted towards the 10-page limit.

Offerors are encouraged to direct any questions to the Contracting Officer by e-mail. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation shall be submitted to the email address above no later than Tuesday, 04/09/2019 at 2:00 P.M. EST. Any questions received after this date and time may or may not be answered due to time constraints of this combined synopsis/solicitation. Answers to questions will be posted within 48 hours.

Quotations are due on Tuesday, 04/16/2019, at 4:00 PM EST and should be submitted via email to Isaac Rosier, Jr. at the e-mail address above. Partial proposals will not be accepted for this requirement.

Attachment 1

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Aug 2018)