SP0604-25-Q-0403 RFQ_.pdf

Date:

October 21, 2024

Contracting Office:

8725 John J Kingman Rd, Suite 4950 Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

Classification code:

7630—Publication Media

Subject:

Publications Subscriptions (Web with full access)

Solicitation number:

SP0604-25-Q-0403

Closing Date:

October 25, 2024, 12:00 P.M. EDT

Synopsis:

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) Request For Quotation (RFQ). The RFQ number is SP0604-25-Q-0403.

(iii) This RFQ solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most current Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-07 effective September 30, 2024.

(iv) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 513120 with a small business standard of 1000 employees. This requirement is unrestricted. Responsible and qualified offerors may submit quotes.

(v) All quotes shall be in accordance with FAR 52.247-34, FOB Destination: (JAN 1991)

Item Description:

Line Item Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price Amount (in dollars)

0001 ICIS Foresight – Ethylene Europe 1 EA 0002 ICIS Foresight – Methanol Europe 1 EA 0003 ICIS Foresight – Methanol US 1 EA

0004 ICIS Foresight- Ethylene US 1 EA

0005 ICIS Foresight – Base Oils Americas 1 EA

0006 ICIS Hindsight – Fatty Acids US 1 EA

Total

(vi) Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)-Energy is seeking a response to this RFQ for the purchase of an online subscriptions to ICIS Foresight and Hindsight Reports for ten (10) users.

(vii) The Period of Performance is one (1) base year with two (2) one-year options from 12/01/2024 thru 11/30/2027; delivered via electronic means to Defense Logistics Agency – Energy.

(viii) The following FAR Provision applies to this solicitation and is hereby incorporated by reference; FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors - Commercial products and Commercial Services

(SEP 2023).

(ix) Responsible offerors will be evaluated on price alone. All quotes submitted shall be an ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICE. No exceptions or additional terms will be accepted.

(x) Interested offerors shall submit a completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024) with Alternate I (FEB 2024). The full text is attached to this notice. NOTE- If the offeror completed the annual representations and certifications on SAM.gov, please be advised that the version may not match. If it does not match, the offeror shall complete the attached version.

(xi) The following FAR Clause applies to this solicitation and is hereby incorporated by reference; FAR 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023).

(xii) The following FAR Clause applies to this solicitation and the full text is attached to this notice;

FAR 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statues Or Executive Orders

– Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024).

(xiii) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this solicitation and resultant contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive Orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

FAR 52.204 -7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) FAR 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020) FAR 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) FAR 52.213-2 Invoices (APR 1984) FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000) FAR 52.222 -50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) FAR 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran – Representation and Certifications (JUN 2020) FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)

DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011) DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (DEC 2022) DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2022) DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

(MAY 2024)

DFARS 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services – Representation

(DEC 2019)

DFARS 252.204-7017 Prohibition on The Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunication Equipment or Services – Representation (MAY 2021) DFARS 252.204-7019 Notice of NISTSP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (NOV 2023) DFARS 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (NOV 2023) DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program (FEB 2024) DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (DEC 2018) DFARS 252.232 -7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (JAN 2023) DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies On Contract Payments (DEC 2006) DFARS 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services (NOV 2023) DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (JAN 2023)

*DLA Energy is a Department of Defense agency, and all invoices shall be submitted via Wide Area Workflow.

(xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) assigned rating: DO-C9.

(xv) Quotes are due no later than October 25, 2024, at 12:00 pm, EDT. Offerors shall provide the company Tax Information Number (TIN) and CAGE code with their quote. Offerors must also be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database before award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the SAM, it may do so through the SAM website at: https://sam.gov.

(xv) Electronic offers may be submitted to: dlaea.bps@dla.mil.

(xvi) Questions about this solicitation can be directed to Johnny McDonald at johnny.mcdonald@dla.mil or 571.767.0946 or Joy Massey at joy.massey@dla.mil 571.596.0739.

Full-text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) can be found at: www.acquisition.gov and/or https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/.

https://sam.gov/ mailto:dlaea.bps@dla.mil mailto:johnny.mcdonald@dla.mil mailto:joy.massey@dla.mil http://www.acquisition.gov/ https://acquisitioin.gov/