Development of a Protocol for Identification and Risk-Based Assessment of Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Walls

This is a Sole Source Procurement
This is a Firm Fixed Price Request for Quotation (RFQ), No. HIFXXX1700000087
PR, being issued by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Acquisitions Department for Development of a Protocol for Identification and Risk-Based Assessment of Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Walls.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Only this suggested source can furnish the requirements, to the exclusion of other sources, because of the type of service needed. For that reason, the Government intends to acquire these supplies and services on a noncompetitive basis from The Geocomp Corporation. However, all responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

This OPEN-MARKET solicitation is prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12, the acquisition of commercial items in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award as prescribed in FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-95.

This solicitation is an UNRESTRICTED and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541690 with an industry size standard of $15.0 million. A responsible quoter is one whose offer conforms to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. FAR Provisions and Clauses may be viewed and/or downloaded from https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar.

To be eligible to receive a Government Contract a contractor must be registered and active in www.SAM.gov prior to award.
Quotation Requirements
In responding to this quotation, your quotation MUST include the following mandatory business information regarding your firm:
a. Business Size (Small, Woman-Owned, Disadvantaged, Hub-Zone, Large, Non- Profit, etc)
b. Unique Entity Identifier (Generally Dunn and Bradstreet Number)
c. CAGE Code
d. Federal Tax Identification Number (9-Digits)
e. Correct Mailing Address for the Purchase Order (include name, telephone,
email address)
f. Verification of registry in System for Award Management (SAM).
g. IF PROVISION 52.212-3 IS COMPLETE IN WWW.SAM.GOV PROVIDE A STATEMENT ON QUOTE AND DO NOT FILL OUT ATTACHED PROVISION.