Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation.pdf

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format prescribed by FAR 12.6 Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

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

The solicitation issued as a request for quote (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. It is the vendor's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed at http://www.arnet.gov/far and http://www.ios.doi.gov.

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

52.212-01 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items 52.212-02 Evaluation-Commercial Items 52.212-03 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items 52.212-05 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders- Commercial Items 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-19 Child Labor 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (April 2013)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is:https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice [CO to edit and include the documentation required under this contract]:

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

This solicitation is set-aside for Small Business Concerns. The associated NAICS code for this solicitation is 561621 Security Systems Services

For information please see the attached NPS Statement of Work.

The announcement will close on Friday, January 16, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. MTN. Please provide responses via e-mail to Scott_Rydwell@nps.gov

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this procurement.

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:

1. Technical Capability – The quote must demonstrate a complete understanding of the requirements and clear awareness of the contract objectives. Proposal must demonstrate that the offeror is highly knowledgeable on the technical subject matter and can anticipate, avoid, and, when necessary, react appropriately to problems. The proposal must indicate that the offeror has a strong ability to think creatively about displaying complex, analytical data.

2. Past Experience – List of 3 past experience with similar tasks/contracts of similar project type of work and description. Plus contact information for each past performance reference listed.

3. Price – Please list out price based on the below table breakdown fully burdened rates. Any award will be a firm fixed price award.

ITEM PERSONNEL HOURLY RATE HOURS PRICE

A.

B.

C.

D.

TOTAL PRICE

Selection will be based on the offeror that provides the best value to the Government. Technical capability and past performance when combined are approximately equal to cost or price.

System for Award Management (SAM) Vendors must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed online at http://www.sam.gov.

All quotes shall include price(s), FOB Destination, a point of contact, including a name and phone number, and payment terms. Quotes must include a detailed description of their cut over procedure.

Primary Contact for this Solicitation:

Scott Rydwell, Contract Specialist Scott_Rydwell0@nps.gov, 303-969-2076