Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation.docx

Combined Synopsis-Solicitation, Stakeholder Engagement Strategy for Shared-Use Study and Data Needs Assessment

(i) Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented by FAR 13.5 and the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) This solicitation number is DTFR53-16-Q-18181 and is a request for quote.

(iii) This solicitation document incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89.

(iv) There is no set-aside for this procurement. The NAICS is 541611 and the small business size standard is $15,000,000.

(v) This order includes two CLINs:

CLIN 0001 Stakeholder Engagement Strategy CLIN 0002 Shared Use and Data Needs Assessment Combined Study **Optional Line**

(vi) The statement of work attached to this announcement describes the required services.

(vii) The delivery date of CLIN 0001 is negotiable and the delivery date for CLIN 0002, if exercised, is August 4, 2018. The acceptance point is the Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590.

(viii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial, applies to the acquisition with no addenda.

(ix) 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The evaluation criteria are technical capability of the services to meet the government requirement, price, and past performance. Technical and past performance, when combined, are of equal importance to price.

(x) Offerors must have a copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items available via www.sam.gov.

(xi) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.

(xii) Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xiii) No additional contract terms and conditions are necessary for this acquisition. Proposal page limit: Proposals shall not exceed 8 total pages including pricing, technical approach, past performance, and any cover pages/letter.

(xiv) No DPAS rating applies.

(xv) Offers are due Monday, 8 August, at Noon EDT. Offers shall be emailed to Keith Boyea at keith.boyea@dot.gov.

(xvi) Contact Keith Boyea at 202.493.1341 for questions regarding this solicitation. Emails are preferred.