TAB 4e_Combined Synopsis Solicitation 60125PR220000080.docx

60125PR220000080

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services 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.

2. The Solicitation number 60125PR220000080 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). Submit written offers only, oral offers will not be accepted. This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation requires valid and active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time a quote is submitted. Registration information can be found at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/.

3. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-04. The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.

4. This procurement is set-aside 100% for small business concerns. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 485510 Charter Bus Industry with Size Standard is $16.5 million. Product Service Code: V122.

5. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has a requirement for the following: Charter Bus Transportation Services iaw attached Statement of Work (SOW).

Description of Requirements: The U.S. Coast Guard is responsible for managing the training, education, and development of programs to meet the needs of its active duty, reserve, and civilian workforce. The purpose of this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation is to obtain the required services as described herein.

6. All quotes shall include one (1) separate copy of each of the items listed below. Submission of a quote that does not contain all items requested below may result in elimination from consideration of award. Offerors must submit each item of quote in a separate electronic attachment clearly identified as described below. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each quote.

-Schedule of Services: Pricing shall be submitted as requested herein. Total price will be evaluated by the Government. Proposed price should reflect a clear understanding of the requirements, is consistent with the various elements of the offer. Pricing shall include all service costs to/from the addresses provided in the SOW.

-Responsibility and Inspection: Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and Quality Control (QC).The contractor shall coordinate/confirm the exact dates/times of delivery with the USCG POC stated in the SOW, at least one week in advance. The contractor shall ensure that the total for all amounts ordered and delivered does not exceed the amount noted in the contract line items.

-Past Performance Record: Offerors shall provide contract data for two (2) relevant PRIME contracts and relevant SUBCONTRACTS that the offeror is currently performing or has completed during the last five (5) years. The following information shall be included:

Contractor Name and Contract Number; Customer points of contact (minimum of two; provide name, telephone number, fax number and e-mail addresses); Length of contract to include Period of Performance (dates); Initial Contract Price; Description of product/service provided (include sufficient detail to demonstrate similarities and dissimilarities to the requirements of this solicitation) -Offerors shall also provide the following with their proposal:

· Proof of active Operating Authority from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

· Current FMCSA Safety Rating and Safety Performance Scores

· All applicable state and/or local permits/licenses/certificates

· Depot Locations

· Proof of insurance (a minimum, $5,000,000 coverage IAW FMCSA)

-Service Contract Act Wage Determination No.: 2015-4111 Revision No.: 20 applies to this acquisition and will be incorporated into the resulting contract. The contractor shall identify the Wage Category in their offer.

6a. PRICING:

Note: Each price above shall be round-trip cost to include ALL costs i.e. direct, indirect, incidental charges, etc.

7. All quotes are due at 14 APR 2022 by 04:00PM ET.

All RFQ responses shall be submitted via e-mail to Contracting Officer listed below.

Contracting Officer: Shirley Green, email Shirley.L.Green@uscg.mil Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision.

Offerors to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with its offer.

Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause.

Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition.

Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to:

Contracting Officer: Shirley Green, email Shirley.L.Green@uscg.mil no later than 10:00AM Eastern Time 11 APR 2022 or the question may not be answered.

8. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) order/contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the synopsis/solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

Best Value Award Criteria - An award will be made to a responsive offeror (who submits all required submissions on time), whose past performance does not pose a risk to the Government, and whose offer is Technically Acceptable. An offer is technically acceptable if its technical capabilities conform to the Government's Performance Work Statement/SOW or listed specs whichever is applicable to the buy. Offerors understand pursuant to applicable acquisition regulations and/or departmental guidelines, Buyers may use criteria other than price to evaluate offers. Accordingly, please note that, to the extent required by applicable regulations and/or guidelines, award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Buyer on the basis of price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance.

9. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND TELEPHONE REQUESTS OR FAX REQUESTS FOR THE SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. This solicitation will be available ONLY AT BETASAM.GOV The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation at any time.