Construction Inspection Services (Amendment 0001)

12/08/2020

The purpose of this Amendment is to: (1) provide the Government's responses to industry questions and (2) extend the solicitation closing date  The following changes are made as a result of this amendment:

- The Government's responses to industry questions are provided on pages 2 to 7, herein. 

- The solicitation closing date is hereby extended from December 14, 2020, 2:00PM EST to December 17, 2020, 2:00PM EST. 

*** There are no changes to the solicitation as a result of this amendment.***   
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11/19/2020

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,” in conjunction with FAR 13.5 and FAR 19.8, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

(1).  This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) and the solicitation number is 86615621Q00002.

(2).  The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-02 dated October 23, 2020.

(3).  Set-Aside Applicable to this Procurement and the Associated NAICS Code: This requirement is set-aside for 8(a) Small business concerns on a competitive basis. 541350 – “Building Inspection Services”/541611 – “Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services” with a size standard of $8M and $16.5M, respectively. The anticipated contract type is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

(4)  Line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure are: See RFQ 86615621Q00002 and Attachment 0008 - Schedule of Services – Price Sheet.

(5).  Description of Requirements for the Services being Acquired: See Attachment 0001 - Performance Work Statement  

(6).  Date(s) and Place(s) of Performance: 1-year base period inclusive of a 30-day transition in period (March 1, 2021 – February 28, 2022) with four 1-year options. Perform shall be at various construction inspection tasks at all geographical areas within the continental U.S.

(7).  FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items” [June 2020] applies to this acquisition. See RFQ 86615621Q00002.

(8).  FAR 52.212-2, “Evaluation – Commercial Items” [Oct 2014] applies to this acquisition. See RFQ 86615621Q00002.

(9).  FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items” [June 2020] applies to this acquisition. Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov 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.

(10).  FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items” [Oct 2018] applies to this acquisition. See RFQ 86615621Q00002.

(11).  FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders” [Oct 2020] applies to this acquisition. See RFQ 86615621Q00002.

(12).  Other FAR or agency-level provisions/procedures/clauses and any other additional contract requirements or terms and conditions consistent with customary commercial practices. See document titled “Additional Solicitation Clauses and Provisions”

(13).  Date, Time, and Place Offers are Due: Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer CO at che.u.logan@hud.gov no later than November 24, 2020 by 3:00 pm EST. Questions received after this date may not be answered. Offers are due at or before Monday December 14, 2020, 2:00 pm EST. Offers must be emailed (complete, signed, and dated) to the CO.

(14).  Points of Contact (POC): The POC is the CO.