Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation_-_FULL_AND_OPEN_-_FAR13.5.doc

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the test program for commercial items found at FAR 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation on FedBizOpps; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

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 2005-73, effective April 29, 2014 and DFARS Change Notice 20140506, effective May 6, 2014.

DEADLINE FOR RFQ SUBMISSION: Submit quotes/proposals, information and questions electronically to carolyn.giles@navsoc.socom.mil and WARCOM-Contracts@navsoc.socom.mil; the “Subject” line must show the RFQ/RFP Solicitation Number, H92240-14-Q-1012. Submit questions not than June 17, 2014 at 1200 Pacific time. Submit quotes/proposal not later than June 24, 2014 at 1200 Pacific time unless an amendment is issued to extend the date/time for receipt of quotes/proposals.

No facsimile quotes/proposals will be accepted. All quotes/prpopsals must be clearly marked with the RFQ/RFP Number. Contractors are responsible for verifying receipt of their quotes/ proposals to this office before offer due date and time.

The following PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES apply to this acquisition and will be incorporated into any resultant purchase order.

Note: Quotes received without the completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 or completed SAM representation may be considered non-compliant. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items Proposal preparation instructions are attached separately.

52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (JAN 1999):

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose proposal conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

The Government will evaluate all proposals as acceptable or unacceptable for the Technical factor. The Price Factor will not be evaluated as acceptable or unacceptable; however, this factor will be evaluated for reasonableness.

Factor 1: Technical Factor 2: Price

Techncical:

Subfactor 1: Technical Capability/Approach

Subfactor 2: Contractor’s General Capabilities and Policies

Subfactor 3: Site Security Subfactor 4: Key Personnel

Subfactor 5: Contractor’s Team

Subfactor 6: Past Performance

Each technical subfactor will be rated either acceptable or unacceptable. A technical proposal receiving an unacceptable rating for any subfactor will be determined unacceptable and no further consideration will be given.

Price: The Government will evaluate price based on the aggregate total prices submitted for the Base and four (4) one-year Option CLINs (see Excel pricing spreadsheet).

Procedures in FAR 13.106 are applicable to this procurement. While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award will be based on the combination of the factors above.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of a quote mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful quoter within the time for acceptance specified in the quote, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the quote's specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote (or part of a quote), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

The following clauses are hereby checked in 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (JAN 2014):

52.217-8 – Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 15 days of contract expiration.

52.217-9 – Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 15 days of contract expiration; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 60 months/5 years.

The following DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference. If the offeror has completed any of the following provisions listed in this paragraph electronically as part of its annual representations and certifications at https://www.acquisition.gov, the offeror they are to indicated in the submitted quote, there is no need to complete these provisions again for a this solicitation.

The following SOFARS provision and clauses apply to this acquisition:

5652.201-9002 Authorized Changes Only by Contracting Officer (JAN 2005) The Contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel unless it is issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer, or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as part of this contract. Except as specified herein, no order, statement, or conduct of Government personnel who visit the contractor’s facilities or in any other manner communicates with Contractor personnel during the performance of this contract shall constitute a change under the Changes clause in Section I. In the event the Contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in cost incurred as a result thereof. The address and telephone number of the Contracting Officer is: Laura Patterson, 619-537-1372, Email: laura.patterson@navsoc.socom.mil 5652.204-9003 Disclosure of Unclassified Information (NOV 2007)

(a) On September 21, 2001, the Department of Defense designated Headquarters US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) a sensitive unit, as defined by Title 10 United States Code (USC) Section 130b (10 USC 130b). In keeping with this designation, unclassified information related to USSOCOM military technology acquisitions managed by USSOCOM or any of its component commands, will be designated Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). As such, the contractor hereby unequivocally agrees that it shall not release to anyone outside the Contractor's organization any unclassified information, regardless of medium (e.g., film, tape, document, contractor's external website, newspaper, magazine, journal, corporate annual report, etc.), pertaining to any part of this contract or any program related to this contract, unless the Contracting Officer has given prior written approval. Furthermore, any release of information which associates USSOCOM, Special Operation Forces (SOF), or any component command with an acquisition program, contractor, or this contract is prohibited unless specifically authorized by USSOCOM.

(b) Request for approval shall identify the specific information to be released, the medium to be used, and the purpose for the release. The contractor shall submit the request to the Contracting Officer at least 45 days before the propose date for release for approval. No release of any restricted information shall be made without specific written authorization by the Contracting Office.

(c) The Contractor shall include a similar requirement in each subcontract under this contract. Subcontractors shall submit request for authorization to release through the prime contractor to the Contracting Officer.

(d) The Contractor further understands that Title 18 USC Section 701 specifically prohibits the use of the USSOCOM emblem or logo in any medium (e.g., corporate website, marketing brochure, news paper, magazine, etc.) unless authorized in writing by USSOCOM. Forward any request to use the USSOCOM emblem or logo through the Contracting Officer.

5652.215-9016 Technical and Contractual Questions Concerning This Solicitation (2000). All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Office. No direct discussion between the technical representative and a prospective offeror will be conducted unless it is deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer. Questions shall be sent to the following point of contact: Carolyn Giles at carolyn.giles@navsoc.socom.mil.

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Attachment 2 – Pricing Template Attachment 3 – Past Performance Worksheet Attachment 4 – DFARS Clause Deviations

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