4.01_e-Books_Combined_SynSol_revised.docx

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures found at FAR Part 13, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on both FEDBIZOPPS and NECO (http://www.neco.navy.mil/).

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation number is N0018919QZ175. The proposed contract action is for commercial supplies, in accordance with the attached requirements statement. The NAICS code is 511130 and the Small Business Standard is 1,000 employees. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2019-01 and DFARS Change Notice 20190215 It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.acqnet.gov/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm.

The NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Philadelphia Office intends to solicit the subject requirement in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b), Soliciting from a single source. The intended single source contractor is US Navy Institute (USNI). This action will result in a firm fixed-price (FFP) purchase order.

The proposed acquisition is to purchase 10,000 electronic copies of “Parent’s Guide to the Navy” books using electronic keys to distribute in FY19 to parents and/or guardians of future sailors and to include additional services such as mobile app maintenance and reporting, from the publisher US Navy Institute (USNI) 291 Wood Road Annapolis, MD 21402.

The proposed contract action is for commercial services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.1061(b). Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than the closing date of this posting.

The Requirements Statement is as follows:

REQUIREMENTS STATEMENT

CLIN 0001: The Parent's Guide to the U.S. Navy Electronic Book (PGUNeBook), up to 10,000 each of the eBook to be delivered over the next 12 months.

ISBN # 9781682471460

CLIN 0002: Twelve (12 months) of services to include maintenance of the app, software updates across Google and Apple environments, publishing updates to the Parents Guide as well as managing access to the Parents guide within the delivery mechanism, the app; and manage and update the landing page for signups and provide that information to NRC.

Agency Name: NRC Navy Recruiting Command Address: 5722 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38054 Delivery: Delivery will be made to Navy Recruiting Command no later than 30 days after date of award for CLIN 0001.

Period of Performance: Date of Award through 12 months thereafter for CLIN 0002.

See the attached Specifications/Performance Work Statement (PWS) for more details regarding the Government’s requirement.

A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency; however, only services meeting the Government’s requirements will be considered for award. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered; all responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine whether a competitive solicitation will be issued. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/.

Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information. No documents submitted will be returned. By submitting capability information, the contractor is self-certifying that neither the requestor nor the principal corporate officials and owners are currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contracts from any federal agency.

Clauses and Provisions:

The following FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions are applicable to this procurement:

The following FAR and DFAR clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference:

· 52.203-18 “Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation”

· 52.204-2 “Security Requirements

· 52.204-7 “System for Award Management”

· 52.204-13 “System for Award Management Maintenance”

· 52.204-18 “CAGE Maintenance”

· 52.212-4 “Contract terms and Conditions- Commercial Items

· 52.223-18 “Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving”

· 52.232-18 “Availability of Funds”

· 52.232-39 “Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations”

· 52.232-40 “Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors”

· 52.247-34 “F.O.B. “Destination”

· 252.203-7000 “Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials”

· 252.203-7002 “Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights”

· 252.204-7003 “Control of Government Personnel Work Product”

· 252.204-7005 “Oral Attestation of Security Responsibilities”

· 252.204-7012 “Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information”

· 252.204-7015 “Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors”

· 252.223-7008 “Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium”

· 252.225-7048 “Export-Controlled Items”

· 252.232-7003 “Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports”

· 252.232-7010 “Levies on Contract Payments”

· 252.244-7000 “Subcontracts for Commercial Items”

· 252.247-7023 “Transportation of Supplies by Sea”

The following FAR and DFAR clauses and provisions are incorporated by full text:

· 52.212-5 “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items”

· 52.252-1 “Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference”

· 52.252-2 “Clauses Incorporated by Reference”

· 252.203-7005 “Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials”

· 252.232-7006 “Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions”

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The quoter is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the quoter and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the quoter may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): (1) FAR Clauses: http://acquisition.gov/far/ (2) DFARS Clauses: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/. (End of provision)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): (1) FAR Clauses: http://acquisition.gov/far/ (2) DFARS Clauses: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/. (End of clause)

This announcement will close at 4:00pm EST on 3/29/2019 Questions and responses to this posting shall be submitted in writing via email to Dennis Aquino at dennis.aquino@navy.mil.