RFQ_REQ-834-18-0043.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

General Information

Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: REQ-834-18-0043 Response Date: September 5, 2018 NAICS Code: 511120

Product or Service Code: 7630

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 Negotiation, are not applicable under this FAR Part 13 acquisition.

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 511120.

Section 3.0 – Requirements: The OPIC Information Center has a need for the following publications and services from West Group/West Publishing:

• West Pocket Parts FY19 update service for the titles below. The pocket parts update the original multi-volume set for each of the titles.

o American Jurisprudence 2D o Fletcher Cyclopedia Corporations o Sutherland Statutory Construction 7th o United States Code Annotated

• West FY18 Upkeep Service for the titles below.

o Basic Legal Forms with Commentary o Couch on Insurance 3d o Domke Law and Practice of Commercial Arbitration 3D o Lender Liability 2D o Uniform Commercial Code. Official Text with Commentary

• Legal pamphlets published in FY18 for the following titles:

o Administrative Law Practice and Procedure o American Jurisprudence 2D (Tax Pamphlets) o Federal Civil Judicial Procedure and Rules o US Code Congressional and Administrative News –Full Set

• New volumes as published by West in FY18:

o US Code Congressional and Administrative News

Section 4.0 - Period of Performance: The period of performance is October 1, 2018 – September 30, 2019.

Section 5.0 - Place of Performance: Delivery to OPIC (1100 New York Avenue, Washington DC 20527).

Section 6.0 – Contract Overview: OPIC anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price contract.

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” (Oct 2016)

2. FAR 52.204-13, “System for Award Management Maintenance” (Oct 2016)

3. FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items” (Jan 2017)

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

5. FAR 52.232-39, “Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations” (Jun 2013)

6. FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items” (Nov 2017)

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.

7. FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders” (Jul 2018)

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2016) FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2018) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) FAR 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) 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) FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management (Jul 2013)

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

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

(a) The Government will award a contract(s) resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) 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.

http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/#1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/html/52_200_206.html#wp1141649 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/html/52_222.html#wp1147479 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/html/52_222.html#wp1147656 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/html/52_222.html#wp1147711 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/html/52_222.html#wp1158632 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/html/52_222.html#wp1162802 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/html/52_222.html#wp1148123

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)

Section 8.0 - Submission Requirements and Quote Due Date:

Quotes must be submitted electronically (pdf or word format) no later than September 5, 2018 at 1 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). Submit via email to Emily.McLaughlin@opic.gov.

-Technical/Price Quote that demonstrates your ability to provide the needed publications and services (Attachment 2).

Your quote MUST affirmatively acknowledge all RFQ amendments.

A. Quote 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 contractor submitting the quotation

(5) Acknowledgement of applicable amendments issued to the RFQ

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

B. Page Limits: None

C. This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for services 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."

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 – Attachments

Attachment 1 – OPIC Terms and Conditions Attachment 2- Price Sheet mailto:Emily.McLaughlin@opic.gov

Section 10.0 - Point of Contact

Emily McLaughlin Contracting Officer Email: Emily.McLaughlin@opic.gov mailto:Emily.McLaughlin@opic.gov