Combined_Synopsis_-_Solicitation_.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation OPIC-18-R-0021 1

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

General Information

Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: OPIC-18-R-0021 Posted Date: 06/20/2018 Q& A Due Date:

Response Date:

06/27/2018 07/02/2018

Product or Service Code: D319 Set Aside: N/A NAICS Code: 511210

Section 1.0- Contracting Office Address:

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

Section 2.0- 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 procurement is being conducted IAW FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures; therefore, competitive range determinations as provided for in FAR Part 15 Contracting by Negotiations, are not applicable under this FAR Part 13 acquisition.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation 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 2005-97). The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 511210 with a small business size standard of $38.5 million.

Section 3.0- Requirement:

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation is seeking to purchase Moody’s Analytics’ RiskAnalyst Software Maintenance Services, QTY- 1.

Section 4.0- Period of Performance*:

The period of performance is September 1, 2018- August 31, 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.

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Section 5.0- Place of Performance:

Delivery is via Internet Access.

Physical Address:

OPIC, 1100 New York Avenue, NW, Washington DC

Postal Code: 20527 Country: UNITED STATES

Section 6.0- Contract Overview:

OPIC anticipates awarding one firm-fixed price purchase order (contract) from this solicitation.

Section 7.0- FAR Provisions and Clauses:

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 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions-- Commercial Items” (Jan 2017)

5. 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: Technical Capability and Price.

Technical Capability is more important than price. The Offeror’s quote will be evaluated based upon the degree that it addresses the technical requirements, whether pricing is representative of the market and therefore fair and reasonable, and whether it represents the best value to the Government.

(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 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)

6. 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.

http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/#1

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

8. 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)

Section 8.0- Submission Requirements and quote Due Date:

Quotes must be submitted electronically (pdf or word format) no later than 07/02/2018 at 2PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). Submit via email to Trenescia.Cowans@opic.gov

Your quote MUST affirmatively acknowledge all RFQ amendments.

A. Each Volume must include a signed and dated cover letter that states the following:

(1) RFQ number and name

(2) RFQ issuance date

(3) OPIC issuing office and contact person

(4) Name and address of the contractor submitting the quotation

(5) Acknowledgement of applicable amendments issues to the RFQ

(6) Quotation acceptance period of no less than 120 days

(7) All vendors shall submit the following:

B. Each Volume’s cover letter must include no pricing of technical information.

C. Table of Contents and Organization of Volumes. Each Volume must contain a Table of Contents providing sufficient detail to allow evaluators to easily locate all important Volume elements. All pages, tables, figures and charts must be clearly numbered using a consistent number systems.

D. General Formatting. The specified format for the Technical Volume and Cost/Price Volume is:

(1) Pages must be standard 8 ½” by 11” size and the font must be 12 point Times New Roman. The font size for tables, figures, and graphics must be 8 point or larger and must be Times New Roman or Arial font.

(2) Margins must be one-inch at top/bottom and left/right of each page. Pages must not be reduced form. Headers and footers may be included in the margins.

(3) Paragraph line spacing must be single spaced.

(4) Pages must be printed single-sided.

(5) Foldouts are limited to 11” x 17” size paper and will count as two pages toward the page limit.

E. 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 mailto:Trenescia.Cowans@opic.gov

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation OPIC-18-R-0021 4 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:"

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

Section 9.0- Late Submissions:

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).

Section 10.0 – Questions and Answers:

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the following: Trenescia.Cowans@OPIC.gov. Questions are due no later than 06/27/2018, at 2PM EST. No phone calls are accepted.

Section 11.0- Point of Contact:

Trenescia Cowans

Contracting Officer

Email: Trenescia.Cowans@opic.gov mailto:Trenescia.Cowans@OPIC.gov mailto:Trenescia.Cowans@opic.gov