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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation For Squared Up Software

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items and 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation. This notice and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). All responsible sources may submit a proposal.

2. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 519130 – Internet Newsletter Publishing. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov, in order to be considered for award.

3. FAR Clauses 52.212-1 through 52.212-5 apply to this procurement. For the exact text and wording of clauses and provisions please see http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The Government contemplates an award of a Firm Fixed Priced purchase order contract resulting from this solicitation.

4. Description of services: This requirement is for publishing of clippings of immigration law related news. Please see the attached Statement of Work for details. The proposed action is for a base and 2 years.

This combined synopsis & solicitation notice is a request for competitive quotations. Therefore, all quotations received prior to the RFQ close date will be considered by the DOJ.

5. The Government will award a single purchase order contract resulting from this RFQ to the responsible offeror whose offer represents the best value in terms of technical capability and price. All non-price factors (i.e., technical capability and past performance) are significantly more important than price.

6. Offerors must submit representations and certifications in accordance with the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Item. (Accessible at the FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil)

7. Submit the following documents in response to this RFQ:

Price Quotation

8. Offers are due on August 22, 2016 12:00 PM EST. All questions/inquiries must be submitted to the contract officer via electronic mail (e-mail) not later than 3:00 PM EST on August 12, 2016. Inquiries submitted via telephone calls will be re-directed to an e-mail submission. Submit offers or any questions to the attention of James Wages and copy to: james.wages@usdoj.gov and OpsEoir.Procurement@usdoj.gov, respectively. Offerors who fail to complete and submit the requirements above may be considered non-responsive.

Evaluation of Options (FAR 52.217-5) (July 1990)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

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