DCAA Mercer Combined Synopsis Solicitation and Instructions to Quoters.docx

DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT AGENCY

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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION & INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or 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 will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as a sole source request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05 dated May 22, 2024.

This procurement is being solicited as unrestricted under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 513210, Software Publishers. The small business size standard is $47M. Partial quotes will not be accepted.

The purpose of this procurement is for the contractor to provide two Mercer Surveys, U.S. Long-Term Incentive and Equity Report and U.S. SIRS Benchmark Standard High Technology with Executive, that are electronic online versions support for DCAA on all system components. Please refer to the Purchase Description (PD) for complete details.

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. This procurement will be awarded on the basis of lowest price technically acceptable. To be considered technically acceptable, vendors must offer a solution that meets all requirements of the PD. Additionally, vendors must comply with all solicitation requirements to be considered for award.

Quoters must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with their quote.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition as do the following clauses within 52.212-5:

FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020)

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

FAR 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (June 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021)

FAR 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 632 (a)(2))

FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEC 2022) (E.O 13126).

FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015)

FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2016)(E.O. 11246)

FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.S. 4212)

FAR 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C 793).

FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. Chapter 78 and E.O. 13627)

FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513)

FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer --System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

FAR 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards --Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.

C. chapter 67).

FAR 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (JAN 2022).

FAR 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

FAR 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (NOV 2020)

FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020)

DFARS 252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016) DFARS

DFARS 252.204-7003 CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL WORK PRODUCT (APR 1992) DFARS

DFARS 252.204-7009 LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OR DISCLOSURE OF THIRD-PARTY CONTRACTOR REPORTED CYBER INCIDENT INFORMATION (JAN 2023) DFARS

DFARS 252.204-7012 SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT REPORTING (JAN 2023) DFARS

DFARS 252.204-7015 NOTICE OF AUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION FOR LITIGATION SUPPORT (JAN 2023) DFARS

DFARS 252.209-7004 SUBCONTRACTING WITH FIRMS THAT ARE OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF A COUNTRY THAT IS A STATE SPONSOR OF TERRORISM (MAY 2019) DFARS

DFARS 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services – Representation (DEC 2019)

DFARS 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (MAY 2021)

DFARS 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (JAN 2023) DFARS

DFARS 252.225-7048 EXPORT CONTROLLED ITEMS (JUN 2013)

DFARS 252.225-7052 RESTRICTION ON THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN MAGNETS, TANTALUM, AND TUNGSTEN (JAN 2023)

DFARS 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (MAY 2022)

DFARS 252.225-7056 PROHIBITION REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH THE MADURO REGIME (JAN 2023)

DFAR 252.225-7966 Prohibition Regarding Russian Fossil Fuel Business Operations- Representation (Class Deviation 2024-O0006) (JAN 2024)

DFARS 252.225-7974 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (DEVIATION 2020-O0005) (FEB 2020)

DFARS 252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (DEC 2018)

DFARS 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

DFARS 252.232-7010 LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006)

DFARS 252.243-7001 PRICING OF CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS (DEC 1991) DFARS

DFARS 252.243-7002 REQUESTS FOR EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENTS (DEC 2022) DFARS

DFARS 252.244-7000 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS OR COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2023)

INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

Quotes must be submitted via email to the contract specialist no later than 8:00am EDT, July 01, 2024. The vendor is responsible for confirming quote receipt. Please note that external emails are often delayed so quotes should not be submitted at the last minute. Late quotes may or may not be considered at the contracting officer’s discretion.

The submission email must include the following:

· Company name, address, UIE, and CAGE (included in body of email);

· Point of contact for questions (included in body of email);

· Required submission documents (specific attachments as identified below)

All submissions must be in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Adobe PDF unless otherwise specified. Word and PDF documents must adhere to the following: 8.5” x 11”; Times New Roman; 11pt font. Table fonts must be Times New Roman with font no smaller than 9pt.

Vendors are required to submit the following:

· Technical Capability Statement: Vendors must submit a capability statement outlining their ability to meet all requirements of the performance work statement. The capability statement cannot exceed three pages total, which is inclusive of the cover page, table of contents, charts, tables, graphs, etc.

· Price Quote: Vendors must submit a quote in Excel format using the CLIN Structure spreadsheet. This spreadsheet must be submitted with formulas in-tact and unprotected with all cells limited to two decimal places.

The required documents must be submitted as separate attachments.