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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Number: W912HQ-19-Q-0008 – Request for Quotation –

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.603 – Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and FAR Part 13 procedures,. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-01, dated December 20, 2018.

A Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) award will be made in accordance with the following:

This acquisition is being solicited as a 100% small business set-aside. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541990—All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; with a size standard of $15,000,000.00.

II. NATURE OF ACQUISITION:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Office of History has a requirement to purchase the services stated below. This procurement will be awarded under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. All questions must be received by 8 July 2019, 3:00 pm EST. Quotes must be received no later than 22 July 2019, 3 pm EST. Electronic quotes submitted via email are required. Email questions and quotes to David A. Kaplan at david.a.kaplan@usace.army.mil. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure the quote has been received by the contracting office via email. Fax quotes will not be accepted. Late quotes will be processed in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f) “Late submission, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.” Upon receipt of the electronic offer, the Government will acknowledge receipt of that offer via email to the Offeror.

III. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES:

The Office of History, HQ, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing a series of survey histories on selected topics on the history of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from the American Revolution to the present. The contractor will research and write a volume in that series focusing on the Army Corps of Engineers and the history of Seacoast Fortifications and Strategic Defense in the United States. The text will be accompanied by informative and visually appealing images.

Period of Performance:

All work is to be completed no later than 14 months after the date of contract award. See Performance Work Statement (“PWS”), paragraph 6 (Schedule) below

Performance will take place at:

The Offeror’s facility; some travel may be required. See PWS, paragraphs 4-6.

IV. BASIS FOR AWARD

All offers will be comparatively evaluated based on the factors described below: Technical Capability and Price. Offers must be submitted using the CLIN structure below in Factor 2- Price.

Factor 1 – TECHNICAL:

The Offeror must submit a technical work plan to detail how the Offeror will meet the performance requirements in the Performance Work Statement. The Offeror must limit their technical work plan to no more than twelve (12) typed pages that explains the Offeror’s capabilities as required in the PWS, paragraph 11 – Qualifications and Experience, and ability to produce a manuscript meeting the requirements in the PWS, paragraphs 7-8. Key personnel resumes are highly encourage and do not count against the page limitation.

Subfactor 1.1 – Technical Understanding and Approach The Government will assess the quality of the proposal; determine the Offeror’s understanding of and knowledge of the performance requirements; ability to meet the required period of performance/delivery dates; whether the proposal identifies potential challenges which may occur as a result of performing the work; and whether the Offeror mitigates the inherent risk in achieving the contract’s performance requirements. The evaluation will also consider the degree to which the proposed work plan provides assurance that the services will meet the program’s requirements and the minimum requirements set forth in the PWS.

Subfactor 1.2- Task Staffing-Level of Effort-Qualifications The Government will assess the proposed personnel for each task (base and option tasks), the level of qualification of personnel assigned to each task, the level of effort for each personnel assigned to each task, and the overall level of effort for the task order. The evaluation will consider whether the proposed personnel used are appropriate for the required services, whether the amount of labor hours for each task is appropriate, and whether the overall level of effort is appropriate for the requirement. The evaluation will also consider the qualifications and experience level of key personnel identified in the technical work plan; and how those personnel will be used to maintain the required level of quality for the required deliverables and mitigate risks associated with successful completion of the contract.

Factor 2 – PRICE:

This factor will use price analysis to determine the total evaluated price. The price factor will be evaluated for price reasonableness in accordance to FAR 13.106-2. The price to be analyzed is the total price inclusive of the base and all options.

Contract Line Items: This requirement and associated contract line item numbers (CLIN) are provided below (also are contained below within the PWS):

All work is to be performed in accordance with (IAW) the attached Performance Work Statement.

Prices must show the total price per task to produce the manuscript that meets the requirements in the PWS, including all overhead and G&A. This purchase order will be a firm-fixed price contract. The Offeror must submit proposed unit and extended prices for CLINs 0001-0003.

These two factors: Technical Capability, and Price will be comparatively evaluated. Technical capability is more important than price.

The Government intends to award a contract without discussions with respective offerors. Offerors shall submit sufficient information and in the format specified in Quote Preparation Instructions. Offerors may be asked to clarify certain aspects of their offer (e.g., the relevance of technical capability information).

V. QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

52.212-1 ADDENDUM - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Jan 2017) To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of quotes, offerors must comply with instructions contained herein. Offers must be complete, detailed and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation.

a. Interested parties capable of providing the requirement must submit a signed and dated offer on company letterhead with unit prices, extended prices, discount terms, tax identification number, CAGE code, and DUNS in response to this solicitation. The requirements of this synopsis/solicitation, including specification, "Schedule of Supplies/Services" and terms and conditions, the offeror agrees to all solicitation requirements. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale.

b. All offer information shall be emailed to David Kaplan at david.a.kaplan@usace.army.mil. The offer must be signed and dated by an authorized official of the company. Electronic submissions via e-mail are required.

c. Offerors must provide prices for CLINs 0001-0003 referenced in the "SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES."

d. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this RFQ, Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, no exceptions. To register, please visit http://www.sam.gov.

e. Offer Content: See section IV - i and ii, above.

VI. CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and can be viewed electronically at http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil in accordance with 52.252-1.

The Following Provisions and Clauses Are Incorporated By Reference:

FAR 52.204-9

Personal Identity Verification of Contract Personnel

FAR 52.212-1

Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items

FAR 52.212-4

FAR 52.219-6

Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items

Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside

FAR 52.217-5

Evaluation of Options

FAR 52.219-28

Post-Award Small Business Program Re-representation

FAR 52.232-40

Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

FAR 52.252-1

Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

DFARS 252.203-7000

Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

DFARS 252.203-7002

Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

DFARS 252.203-7005

Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

DFARS 252.204-7003

Control of Government Personnel Work Product

DFARS 252.204-7012

Safeguarding Covered Defense Information And Cyber Incident Reporting

DFARS 252.204-7015

Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

DFARS 252.223-7006

Prohibition on Storage, Treatment and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials

DFARS 252.225-7048

Export Controlled Items

DFARS 252.232-7003

Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DFARS 252.232-7010

Levies on Contract Payments

DFARS 252.243-7001

Pricing of Contract Modifications

The Following Provisions and Clauses Are Incorporated by Full Text:

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items

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

(i) Technical Capability

(ii) Price The Technical Capability factor is more importance than Price.

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.

FAR 52.212-3 ALT I Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items is incorporated by reference in this combine synopsis and solicitation. Offerors must include a statement that certifies the Offeror’s Representations and Certifications are up to date in System for Award management.

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders.

The following FAR Clauses cited within FAR 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition:

☒ 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards ☒ 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment ☒ 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside ☒ 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation ☒ 52.222-3 Convict Labor ☒ 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities ☒ 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity ☒ 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities ☒ 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons ☒ 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving ☒ 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases ☒ 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management