Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation_-_Collector-EIPB.pdf

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on both FBO and NECO (http://www.neco.navy.mil/).

The solicitation number is N6230619R0012 and is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This RFP documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2019-01 effective 22 January 2019 and DFARS Publication Notice 20190401. 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: https://www.acquisition.gov/browsefar and https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html.

This requirement is being solicited on a full and open basis, using FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541511 and the Small Business Standard is $27,500,000.00.

The Naval Oceanographic Office requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing service support to maintain and enhance the Collector – Environmental Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace (C-EIPB) application.

The resultant contract will be a single award indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.504 (Indefinite-Quantity Contracts), consisting of one (1) Base and four (4) Option years.

The contractor shall provide C-EPIB Services. Specific tasks or work to be performed will be identified at the task order level. All tasks outlined in applicable sections shall be completed per month with a possibility of multiple customers, simultaneously. The contractor shall furnish all personnel, facilities, equipment, materials, supplies, and services (except as may be expressly set forth in this indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract or any task order (TO) against this IDIQ contract as furnished by the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) and otherwise do all things necessary for, or incident to, performance of these requirements in accordance with the performance of work (PWS) provided in this IDIQ contract and all TOs issued against this IDIQ contract.

THE TOTAL MAXIMUM CONTRACT VALUE, defined as the sum of contractor payment streams associated with all task orders against this IDIQ contract, shall not exceed $15,000,000.00.

THE MINIMUM GUARANTEE VALUE for this IDIQ contract award will be approximately $250,000.00.

Task orders may be awarded for any variety of quantities within the ordering period within the limitations of FAR 52.216-19.

The Government intends to satisfy the minimum guarantee of $250,000.00 with the issuance of the first order. No minimum guarantee applies to the option years.

Exercise of Option. As prescribed in FAR Clause 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, the Naval Oceanographic Office may require the services provided by this contract during the period(s) identified as “options”.

Personnel Requiring Access to Government Facility. The Contractor shall provide a list of Contractor personnel who require access to installation sites during the course of the contract to the Contracting Officer within 10 calendar days after date of award. If Contractor personnel change during the term of the contract, the Contractor shall provide a revised list to the Contracting Officer five (5) calendar days prior to contractor personnel requiring access to the installation.

Placement of Task Orders for C_EPIB Services. Task orders and modifications thereto shall be made in writing by the Contracting Officer as follows:

The Contracting Officer will provide to the Contractor specific task (CLINs) and Period of Performance requirements in writing.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in any request, the Contractor shall furnish services necessary for accomplishing work specified in each request issued hereunder.

(b) Each task order and modifications thereto will be individually funded at time of issuance.

(c) Each task order requiring travel will –

(1) require the Government to determine the location of travel and submit a request for quote thirty (30) days prior to required travel dates;

(2) require the contractor to submit travel costs in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation within five (5) business days after receipt of the request for quote;

(3) require all quotes to include refundable airfare. Profit and G&A fees are NOT an allowable cost associated with travel. Profit and G&A fees shall not be factored into the quoted price of travel; and,

(4) be issued after the submitted quoted price for the cost of travel is determined fair and reasonable.

(d) Each order or modification thereto will -

(1) be issued on Standard Form 30;

(2) be identified by number in accordance with Standard Procedures;

(3) incorporate by reference the terms and conditions of this contract;

(4) set forth detailed specifications or requirements for the services being ordered and will refer to the appropriate Performance Work Section of this contract;

(5) set forth quantities of services being ordered;

(6) set forth negotiated performance dates and instructions;

(7) designate the place or places where inspection and acceptance will be made by the Government;

(8) set forth appropriations and accounting data for the tasks being ordered;

(9) be signed by the Contracting Officer;

(10) set forth the price; and,

(11) set forth other terms and conditions as necessary.

(e) Any services performed by the contractor not required to be delivered by the basic contract, not required by a formal task order or not otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer shall be at the sole risk of the contractor.

(f) Travel will be a firm fixed priced CLIN at issuance of task order. Travel price will not be subject to adjustment on the basis of the contractor’s cost after issuance of task order.

Commercial Items. It is anticipated that commercial services will be ordered against the resultant contract. Any task order for commercial items will be issued utilizing the Standard Form 1449.

Small Business Subcontracting Plan. Offerors shall submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR 19.7, DFARS, 219.7 and DFARS 252.219-7003 if applicable.

The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation at any time.

ATTACHMENT:

Attachment A – Terms and Conditions Attachment B – Evaluation Price Schedule Attachment C – Performance Work Statement Attachment D – Questions Request Form Attachment E - DD254 C-EPIB

Signature:

By signing above, you agree that your company does not take exception to the Request for Proposal N6230619R0012 and all of the applicable attachments.