Synopsis_for_DTFH6114R00047.docx

This synopsis is issued in accordance with FAR Part 5.203 in response to the mandatory requirement for a 15 day pre-solicitation notification. The purpose of this synopsis is to announce the Federal Highway Administration’s intent to issue a solicitation for a Full and Open Competition to procure the services of a contractor to conduct a study entitled, “FHWA Research, Development, and Technology (RD&T) Products Distribution Center (PDC).”

As a result of this solicitation, the FHWA intends to award one contract. The anticipated period of performance will be 60 months, including all option years.

The overall objective is to provide specific non-personal support services in the operations of the FHWA PDC. The activities fall under the following broad categories:

· Furnish, Operate, and Maintain the day-to-day operations of the FHWA RD&T PDC Facility;

· IT Support and Computer Inventory & Shipping Database;

· Receiving, Filling, Packaging, Mailing, and Shipping Requests for PDC Products;

· Exhibits and Materials Maintenance, Graphics Development and Exhibition Services;

· Prepare shipments for National Archives and Records Administration;

· NHI Course Material Assembly and Shipment;

· OST-R Document Assembly and Mailing;

· Print on Demand; and

· Transition Period for relocation of PDC Warehouse, as required.

The solicitation will be released electronically via this Government Point of Entry (GPE) otherwise known as Federal Business Opportunities or www.fbo.gov. As such, no written, telephonic or other type of request for an advance copy of the solicitation will be entertained at this time. Potential offerors/vendors are encouraged to register on www.fbo.gov to receive any further information in reference to the subject action inclusive of any announcements, and/or amendments to the solicitation after its release.

Any questions regarding this synopsis should be directed to Guang Zeng, Contract Specialist, via email at Guang.Zeng @dot.gov. A secondary point of contact is the Contracting Officer, Robin Hobbs via email at Robin.Hobbs@dot.gov.