Consultant and Support Services

Added: Dec 01, 2016 3:03 pm This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is AG-3A94-S-17-0006. The North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 541618 with a small business size standard of $15 M. The period of performance consists of a base period of 12 months and three option years from 12/23/2016 through 12/22/2019.

 The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) intends to issue a noncompetitive Firm Fixed Price (FFP) award, with only travel as cost reimbursable to intended source:  sole proprietorship: Philip S. Derfler. In accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1, and attached Justification of Limited Source or Other Than Full & Open Competition (JOFOC), the reason justifying the lack of competition is that the contractor offers a concept or service not otherwise available to the Government; and, does not resemble the substance of a pending competitive acquisition. In order to be considered for award, the proposal must be determined to be technically acceptable. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.

 The contractor shall provide consultative and support services in support of evaluations, analysis, market research, and audit response.

 In order to be considered for award, offerors must respond via e-mail notification prior to the expiration of this solicitation, to the contracting officer, Linda Delaney, at linda.delaney@fsis.usda.gov.