RFQ_REQ-834-17-0040.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

General Information

Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: REQ-834-17-0040 Response Date: August 17, 2017 NAICS Code: 519130

Product or Service Code: D317

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 2005-83). The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 519130.

Section 3.0 – Background Information:

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) requires access to an online database that provides a collection of worldwide sanctions/regulatory/compliance/PEP lists that will complement OPIC’s existing news/public records/legal/business databases. OPIC project teams are required to include background/Character Reference Due Diligence (CRDD) checks on individuals/entities directly involved in a proposed project prior to Committee/Board approval. The CRDD checks alert project teams to issues that might impact the project moving forward or issues that might arise prior to final signoff/commitment.

The OPIC Information Center conducts the CRDD checks across a variety of news, public records, legal, and business-oriented databases as well as across sanctions/regulatory/compliance lists. The database OPIC seeks is an essential part of the CRDD process. Information Center staff will be the only users of the database.

Section 3.1- Requirements:

• Content:

o Worldwide coverage of both sanctions and regulatory lists maintained by governments and governmental organizations such as the World Bank and United Nations.

o Access in the same database to a current list of politically exposed persons (PEPs).

o Continual updating of the profiles available in the database.

o Single, detailed profile for each individual/entity listed in the online database.

o Profiles will contain links to individuals/entities identified by the database provider as having a relationship to the individual being profiled.

o Profile will contain links, when available, to original source materials used by the database provider in compiling the profile. Preference is for freely available web sources whenever possible (if source links are to subscription sources, please specify how they would be accessed and what, if any, additional costs would be incurred).

o Must complement existing news, public records or legal resources used by the Information Center without a significant duplication of resources.

• Access/Search Capability:

o Database accessible through the Internet.

o Available 7 days a week with minimal downtime o Ability to filter/limit results at minimum by country, record type (i.e. PEP, Criminal etc.) and source.

o Name search flexibility enabling the searcher to look for exact matches, partial matches and sound alike matches.

o No maximum monthly limit on the number of searches during the subscription period.

o Helpdesk access.

o Ability to open, print or save the search results in appropriate formats such as Excel spreadsheets, Word documents or PDFs.

o Billing and invoicing (annual preferred) that is accurate, and if there is an error on the invoice, the ability to provide a revised invoice to the client.

o Training support in the form of customer oriented on-site training, off-the-shelf online training sessions and/or off-site training seminars.

• Product Demos:

Selected contractors may be asked to give a demo of their product/service to the review panel. This can take place in person at OPIC offices or via Internet meeting.

Section 4.0 - Period of Performance: The period of performance is September 5, 2017 – September 4, 2018 plus 2 option periods.

Section 5.0 - Place of Performance: Delivery via Internet access.

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” (Jan 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” (Jan 2017) http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/#1

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 (Oct 2016) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) FAR52.222-35 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.

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)

FAR CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

FAR 52.217-8 -- Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 15 calendar days of contract expiration.

(End of Clause)

52.217-9 -- Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) 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

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within one (1) day of contract expiration; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 42 months (3 years, 6 months).

(End of Clause)

Section 8.0 - Questions and Answers:

Questions can be submitted via email to Emily McLaughlin at Emily.McLaughlin@opic.gov no later than August 11, 2017 at 1 PM Eastern Standard (EST). Questions and answers will be uploaded and posted via Fedbizopps.

Section 9.0 - Submission Requirements and Quote Due Date:

Quotes must be submitted electronically (pdf or word format) no later than August 17, 2017 at 1 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). Submit via email to Emily.McLaughlin@opic.gov.

-Technical Quote that demonstrates your ability to provide the database. Quotes should address the technical requirements listed above in Section 3.1.

-Pricing Quote (Attachment 2): Please provide a pricing schedule for one concurrent user for the preferred three-year period (one base year and two option years). If you are not able to provide pricing for this three-year period, you must provide pricing for a one-year period, with an explanation of why a three-year pricing proposal is not possible along with any alternative proposal for handling a three-year contract.

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

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"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 10.0 – Attachments

Attachment 1 – OPIC Terms and Conditions Attachment 2- Price Sheet

Section 11.0 - Point of Contact

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