FBO - Combined Synopsis-Solicitation.docx

This is a combined Synopsis /Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice and following the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in FAR Subpart 13.1. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-46. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 519130 (Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals). This is a full and open competition.

The Executive Office of the President is issuing this solicitation, Number UST-GEN-R-11-0025, as a Request for Quote (RFQ) on behalf of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). USTR requires an on-line legal research service, in accordance with the attached RFQ. The RFQ describes the services requested and provides instructions on how to respond. The Government anticipates a firm-fixed price award. The period of performance is five (5) years, inclusive of a base year and four (4) one-year options.

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items and FAR 52.227-19, Commercial Computer Software License, applies to this acquisition, and is in the RFQ by reference. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items is also included in the RFQ, and the following clauses under Paragraph (b) of 52.212-5 will apply: FAR 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, and 52.232-33. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far.

Offeror’s must ensure that their firm is registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and the NAICS Code of 519130 is registered. For information, refer to http://www.ccr.gov. All Offeror’s quotations shall cite the RFQ Number. The quotation shall also list the Offeror’s point of contact for this project including name, title, address, phone number, and email address. All Offeror’s must submit with their quotes a completed Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-3) form, unless the Offeror’s Representations and Certifications are registered on the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website. If the Offeror’s Representations and Certifications are registered on the ORCA website, it must be indicated in the offer.

Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation via email to Linda Mullen at lmullen@oa.eop.gov and solicitations@oa.eop.gov, no later than Friday, December 10, 2010. Questions not received by close of business December 10, 2010, will not guarantee a response.

Prepared By:

Linda Mullen, Contract Specialist (Contractor) Date

Approved By:

Brenda Spriggs, Contracting Officer Date