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NIEHS, Office of Acquisitions

Multimedia Support Services Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items

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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

General Information

Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Solicitation Number: NIEHS21900002

Posted Date: 6/19/2019

Closing Response Date: 7/15/2019

Current Response Date: 7/15/2019

Product or Service Code: T001 – Arts-Graphics Services

Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside

NAICS Code: 541430 – Graphic Design Services

Contracting Office Address

Office of Acquisitions

National Institutes of Health

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

530 Davis Drive

Morrisville, NC 27560

Description

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and

Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

(ii) This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation number is NIEHS21900002 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal

Acquisition Circular FAR FAC 2019-01 dated January 22, 2019.

(iv) There is no set-aside applicable to this procurement and the associated North American Industrial

Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541430, with a small business size standard of

$7.5M. The anticipated contract type is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) with cost reimbursable line items.

(v) Line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure are:

Line Item Description Qty/Unit $ Per Month Net Amount

0001 Base – FFP Multimedia Support Services 7/Months $ ____________ $ ______________

0002 Base – Reimbursable ODCs DO NOT CHANGE NTE $110,833.33

0003 Base – Reimbursable Special Projects DO NOT CHANGE NTE $11,666.67

Base Total (Includes 15-Day Phase-In) $ ______________

0004 Option 1 – FFP Multimedia Support Services 12/Months $ ____________ $ ______________

0005 Option 1 – Reimbursable ODCs DO NOT CHANGE NTE $190,000.00

0006 Option 1 – Reimbursable Special Projects DO NOT CHANGE NTE $20,600.00

Option 1 Total $ ______________

0007 Option 2 – FFP Multimedia Support Services 12/Months $ ____________ $ ______________

0008 Option 2 – Reimbursable ODCs DO NOT CHANGE NTE $190,000.00

0009 Option 2 – Reimbursable Special Projects DO NOT CHANGE NTE $21,218.00

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Option 2 Total $ ______________

0010 Option 3 – FFP Multimedia Support Services 12/Months $ ____________ $ ______________

0011 Option 3 – Reimbursable ODCs DO NOT CHANGE NTE $190,000.00

0012 Option 3 – Reimbursable Special Projects DO NOT CHANGE NTE $21,854.54

Option 3 Total $ ______________

0013 Option 4 – FFP Multimedia Support Services 12/Months $ ____________ $ ______________

0014 Option 4 – Reimbursable ODCs DO NOT CHANGE NTE $190,000.00

0015 Option 4 – Reimbursable Special Projects DO NOT CHANGE NTE $22,510.18

Option 4 Total $ ______________

Grand Total $ _______________

(vi) For a description of requirements for the items to be acquired:

See documents titled “SOW & RFQ Attachments I – VI” & “RFQ Attachment VI – Historical Data”

(vii) For date(s) and place(s) of performance:

• 7 month base period (August 15, 2019 – March 14, 2020) and four 1-year option periods

• 7 month base period includes a 15-day phase-in period)

• The Contractor shall locate personnel within a 20-mile radius of the NIEHS main campus located at 111 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina in support of the requirement. Most services shall primarily be performed at the contractor’s local N.C. office.

However, some services may be performed within and around various NIEHS laboratories, offices, and public spaces (e.g., lobbies, conference rooms, etc.), or at local venues (e.g., conference centers, hotels, etc.). Occasionally, services may be required for venues outside the 20-mile radius.

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

(viii) The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items” [Oct 2018] applies to this acquisition. **HERE IS WHAT TO SUBMIT**

See document titled “Addendum to FAR 52.212-1“Instructions to Offerors”

(ix) The provisions at FAR 52.212-2, “Evaluation – Commercial Items” [Oct 2014] applies to this acquisition

See document titled “Basis for Award & Evaluation Criteria “Evaluation”

(x) FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items” [Oct 2018]. Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR

52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items.” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

(xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items” [Oct 2018] applies to this acquisition

See document titled “Addendum to FAR 52.212-4“Contract Terms and Conditions”

(xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive

Orders” [Jan 2019] applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in FAR 52.212-

5 are applicable to the acquisition:

(b)(1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sep 2006)

(b) (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html

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(b) (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

(b) (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

(b) (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

(b) (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(b) (28) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(b) (29) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(b) (30) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(b) (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

(b) (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011)

(b) (49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008)

(b) (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

(xiii) Other FAR or agency-level provisions/procedures/clauses and any other additional contract requirements or terms and conditions consistent with customary commercial practices.

See document titled “Additional Solicitation Clauses and Provisions”

• All quoters shall submit the following: See Addendum to FAR 52.212-1“Instructions to Offerors”.

• This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for products as defined herein. The government intends to award a contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

(xiv) The date, time and place offers are due:

• SUBMISSION shall be received at or before Monday July 15, 2019 at 2:00 PM ET. All quotations shall be e-mailed to the CO at uche.washington@nih.gov

• Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

Faxed, hand delivered, or physically mailed quotes WILL NOT be accepted. The burden of ensuring the quote is received by this office, within the stated timeframe, is the Quoter’s responsibility.

(xv) Points of Contact (POC): The CS is Liz McEwen and the POC is the CO, Uche Washington.

• QUESTIONS or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the

CO at uche.washington@nih.gov at or before Tuesday June 25, 2019 at 2:00 PM ET. Quoters MUST

Reference “NIEHS21900002 RFQ Questions” in the e-mail’s subject line.