89603020Q0045 0001_01.docx

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Politico Pro Subscription Services for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC); RFQ #89603020Q0045

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation (SF1449) will not be issued.

The solicitation number is 89603020Q0045. The solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-87, effective 6 April 2016.

The NAICS code for this procurement is 519130 (Internet Publishing & Broadcasting & Web Search Portals).

The combined synopsis solicitation contains five (5) firm-fixed price line items in Section B.1 Cost/Schedule of the solicitation, one-year base period, with four (4) one-year option periods, if such pricing is available.

The objective of this contract is to provide Politico Pro subscription services to 45 users.

A more detailed description of requirements, dates and place of performance are provided in the attached solicitation document. The FOB point and acceptance point for deliverables are destination (FERC Headquarters, 888 First Street NE, Washington DC 20426.)

The provisions at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; an addenda to 52-212-1 is provided in the attached solicitation document.

The provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation–Commercial Items does not apply to this acquisition; the lowest priced quote will result in award.

Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items, with its quote. If the offeror’s annual representations and certifications are current in the U.S. Government System for Award Management (SAM), the offeror may merely state that the offeror’s representations and certifications are available through SAM in lieu of submitting the annual representations and certifications as part of the offeror’s quote.

The clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. An addenda to 52-212-4 is provided in the attached solicitation document.

The clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders–Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; additional FAR and other clauses applicable to this acquisition are included in the attached solicitation document.

Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) does not apply to this acquisition.

Questions regarding this solicitation and its contents shall be submitted in electronic format only to the Contract Specialist at joan.demetrius@ferc.gov not later than 10:00 AM (EST), June 2, 2020.

Quotes shall be submitted in electronic format to the Contract Specialist at joan.demetrius@ferc.gov not later than 10:00 AM (EST), June 5, 2020.

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

06-03-2020

00039 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Acquisition Services Division 999 North Capitol Street, NE

Washington DC 20426

00039 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, NE

Washington DC 20426 To all Offerors/Bidders

89603020Q0045 05-28-2020

X x x

The purpose of this modification is to answer questions and extend the due date.

A correction has been made to the synopsis (see enclosed document).

The due date for quotes has been extended to 10:00am (EST),on 6/5/2020, they must be submitted via email only to Joan.Demetrius@ferc.goc. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.