MICROFINANCE_RATINGS_-_Solicitation_Template.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

General Information

Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: OPIC-16-R-0009 Posted Date: January 22, 2016 Deadline for Questions: January 27, 2016 Original Response Date: February 3, 2016 Product or Service Code: 70 Set Aside: N/A NAICS Code: 511210

Contracting Office Address

Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) 1100 New York Avenue, NW Washington DC, 20527

Description

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; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC 2005-83).

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 519190. Business size is not applicable.

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation is seeking to purchase Microfinance Ratings & Analysis Requirements.

Period of Performance*:

Base Year: February 13, 2016 – February 12, 2017 Option 1: February 13, 2017 – February 12, 2018 Option 2: February 13, 2018 - February 12, 2019

*Additionally, IAW FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services, should the Government opt for a 6-Month Extension of performance beyond any performance year, such extension will be at then-current rates.

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation OPIC-R-16-0009

Place of Performance

Address: OPIC, 1100 New York Avenue, NW, Washington DC

Postal Code: 20527 Country: UNITED STATES

Award shall be made to the vendor whose quotation, conforming to the combined synopsis/solicitation, is the best value for the government, tradeoffs considered.

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

The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference:

1. FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Jul 2013)

2. FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Jul 2013)

3. FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items” (Oct 2015)

4. FAR 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Evaluation criteria for technical acceptability:

- Proposal is responsive to RFQ.

- Information provided demonstrates relevant experience performing contracts of a similar size and scope.

Evaluation of past performance: The Government may consider information obtained through other sources (i.e., Past Performance Information Retrieval System). Past performance information will be utilized to determine the quality of the contractor’s past performance as it relates to the probability of success of the required effort.

Evaluation of price: Vendors' price quotes will be evaluated to determine reasonableness and realism.

Pricing that is excessively high or low may be considered unrealistic and unreasonable, and may receive no further consideration. The vendor offering the lowest total price (including option periods) that is determined to be technically acceptable in accordance with the aforementioned criteria will receive the award.

(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 an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of Provision)

5. FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items” (Nov 2015)

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/#1 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.

6. FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items” (May 2015)

7. FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders”

(Nov 2015)

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2014) (E.O. 13126)

FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627)

FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011)

FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury)

FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332)

All vendors shall submit the following:

-Responsive quote which includes a capability statement and information that demonstrates relevant experience performing contracts of a similar size and scope.

-Price quote which identifies the requested items, unit price, and extended price -Price for base year plus each option year -Firm-fixed Price total -Remittance address, Tax identification Number, DUNS number and Cage Code -Vendors should include the solicitation number in the subject line of their E-mail quote

This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for services as defined herein. The government intends to award a purchase order 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."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

Vendor shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).

https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/%231

Submission shall be received not later than the response date listed on page one of this document. Quotes may be e-mailed directly to the point of contact listed below; this is the sole designated E-mail address and inbox for receipt of E-mail submissions. No other electronic means of submission, used in whole or in combination with E-mail, is permitted. No other method of submission is acceptable. To be timely, an E-mail quote must be received in its entirety in the designated E-mail inbox by the due date and time for quote submission. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212- 1(f).

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the following:

Point of Contact: Glenda.Martin@opic.gov AND Juliet.Felent@opic.gov

Questions: Questions must be submitted by time and date listed on page 3. Include both points of contact to ensure questions are answered.

mailto:Glenda.Martin@opic.gov mailto:Juliet.Felent@opic.gov