Diplomatic Platform Support Services (DiPSS)

This amendment is issued to correct instructions for completing Attachment 11, Relevant Experience Questionnaire.
The response date is unchanged..

Added: May 30, 2017 11:56 am This amendment is issued to correct instructions for completing Attachment 11, Relevant Experience Questionnaire.
The response date is unchanged.

The following clarifications are provided to assist interested parties.
1. Attachment 11 is provided in its native format (MSWord)
2. Attachment 12 is provided in its native format (MSExcel)
3. Past Performance Survey forms (Attachment 12) that have been completed by the offeror's referees and submitted to the U.S. Department of State in accordance with instructions provided on the Survey form
prior to issuance of Amendment A005 need not be resubmitted.
4. On Attachment 11, Part I, page 1, Section C; if an offeror's Proposed Team will consist of more than 6 team members, the offeror must follow the specific instructions for Section C Blocks 7-9 found on page 7.
5. On Attachment 11, Part II, page 6 Block 10; if an firm or a specific branch office of a firm wishes to present more than 21 relevant experience categories which most accurately reflect the firm's technical
capabilities and project experience, the firm or specific branch of a firm must duplicate page 6 of the form and enter additional relevant experience categories on the duplicated form.
6. The Government will accept a copy of the offeror's Letter of Determination of Adequacy and Compliance with the Offeror's Disclosure Statement from the appropriate Government Agency as evidence of the
offeror's status of compliance
7. At page 51, provision 652.219-70, Department of State Subcontracting Goals, the offeror must submit its Small, Small Disadvantaged, Women-Owned Small, HUBZone Small, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Subcontracting Plan when the Government requests the offeror to make its submission..

Added: May 12, 2017 5:43 pm The following clarifications are provided to assist interested parties.
1. Attachment 11 is provided in its native format (MSWord)
2. Attachment 12 is provided in its native format (MSExcel)
3. Past Performance Survey forms (Attachment 12) that have been completed by the offeror's referees and submitted to the U.S. Department of State in accordance with instructions provided on the Survey form
prior to issuance of Amendment A005 need not be resubmitted.
4. On Attachment 11, Part I, page 1, Section C; if an offeror's Proposed Team will consist of more than 6 team members, the offeror must follow the specific instructions for Section C Blocks 7-9 found on page 7.
5. On Attachment 11, Part II, page 6 Block 10; if an firm or a specific branch office of a firm wishes to present more than 21 relevant experience categories which most accurately reflect the firm's technical
capabilities and project experience, the firm or specific branch of a firm must duplicate page 6 of the form and enter additional relevant experience categories on the duplicated form.
6. The Government will accept a copy of the offeror's Letter of Determination of Adequacy and Compliance with the Offeror's Disclosure Statement from the appropriate Government Agency as evidence of the
offeror's status of compliance
7. At page 51, provision 652.219-70, Department of State Subcontracting Goals, the offeror must submit its Small, Small Disadvantaged, Women-Owned Small, HUBZone Small, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Subcontracting Plan when the Government requests the offeror to make its submission.

This amendment is issued to:
1. Extend the date for submission of offers from May 5, 2017 to June 15, 2017.
2. Answer questions submitted in accordance with provision L.7.
3. Provide changes to the following solicitation documents: the solicitatiion, Attachments 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,11 and 12.
4. All other terms and coditions remain unchanged..

Added: Apr 23, 2017 7:24 pm This amendment is issued to:
1. Extend the date for submission of offers from May 5, 2017 to June 15, 2017.
2. Answer questions submitted in accordance with provision L.7.
3. Provide changes to the following solicitation documents: the solicitatiion, Attachments 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,11 and 12.
4. All other terms and coditions remain unchanged.

This amendment is issued to extend the date for submission of offers from April 17, 2017 to May 5, 2017.
Answers to questions submitted in accordance with provision L.5 are expected to be provided by March 24, 2017.

Added: Mar 17, 2017 5:53 pm This amendment is issued to extend the date for submission of offers from April 17, 2017 to May 5, 2017.
Answers to questions submitted in accordance with provision L.5 are expected to be provided by March 24, 2017

1. This amendment is issued to extend the date for submission of offers from February 24, 2017 to March 17, 2017.
2. Answers to questions submitted in accordance with provision L.7 are expected to be provided on February 24, 2017..

Added: Feb 07, 2017 4:08 pm 1. This amendment is issued to extend the date for submission of offers from February 24, 2017 to March 17, 2017.
2. Answers to questions submitted in accordance with provision L.7 are expected to be provided on February 24, 2017.

The U.S. Department of State, Office of Acquisition Management (AQM) hereby provides the following notice for the combined synopsis and solicitation for Diplomatic Platform Support Services. This notice constitutes the only solicitation; proposals.
The solicitation may result in multiple awards of an Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract in the third quarter of fiscal year 2017. Task orders will be awarded as any type of cost arrangement authorized under FAR Part 16 as appropriate.
The scope of work requires the Contractor to provide Program Management, Procurement of Critical Items, Life Support Services, Logistics Services, Operation and Maintenance Services, Construction and Renovation Projects to U.S. Department of State facilities, and other U.S. Government facilities overseas. The work to be acquired under this solicitation is for logistical service, life & mission support services, and all other operation & maintenance services at various government installations located in any country where the U.S. Department of State has a presence, with a focus on high threat contingency environments. Types of projects may include, but are not limited to: food service, maintenance/repair of facilities, full spectrum operations of man camps, sewage and plumbing operations of facilities, leasing properties, refurbishing properties to include upgrading to meet high security requirements, laboratories, dining facilities and related structures, travel services for personnel, to include insurance.
This acquisition is being conducted under full an open competition. The NAICS number applicable to this solicitation is 561210. The Small Business Administration small business size standard is $38.5 million.
The basic contract period of performance will be for 12 months. Each contract contains nine (9) 12-month options for a maximum period of performance of ten years for each contract. The estimated maximum dollar value for all contracts combined, including the base year and all options, is $10,000,000,000. The estimated maximum value may be divided up among contract awardees. The minimum guarantee for a contract is $10,000, which will be paid during the performance period of the contract. Contractors are not guaranteed work in excess of the minimum guarantee.
The Contracting Officer or his properly authorized representative, who will issue written task orders to the contractors, will determine the actual amount of work to be performed and the time of such performance. The only work authorized under the contract is work ordered by the Government through issuance of a task order. The Government makes no representation as to the number of task orders or actual amount of work to be ordered. Each task order issued under an IDIQ contract may have a performance period of up to five years.
Interested parties are encouraged to read the solicitation. Questions regarding the solicitation will be accepted until 12:00PM on Friday, January 27, 2017.
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Added: Jan 10, 2017 9:20 am The U.S. Department of State, Office of Acquisition Management (AQM) hereby provides the following notice for the combined synopsis and solicitation for Diplomatic Platform Support Services. This notice constitutes the only solicitation; proposals.
The solicitation may result in multiple awards of an Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract in the third quarter of fiscal year 2017. Task orders will be awarded as any type of cost arrangement authorized under FAR Part 16 as appropriate.
The scope of work requires the Contractor to provide Program Management, Procurement of Critical Items, Life Support Services, Logistics Services, Operation and Maintenance Services, Construction and Renovation Projects to U.S. Department of State facilities, and other U.S. Government facilities overseas. The work to be acquired under this solicitation is for logistical service, life & mission support services, and all other operation & maintenance services at various government installations located in any country where the U.S. Department of State has a presence, with a focus on high threat contingency environments. Types of projects may include, but are not limited to: food service, maintenance/repair of facilities, full spectrum operations of man camps, sewage and plumbing operations of facilities, leasing properties, refurbishing properties to include upgrading to meet high security requirements, laboratories, dining facilities and related structures, travel services for personnel, to include insurance.
This acquisition is being conducted under full an open competition. The NAICS number applicable to this solicitation is 561210. The Small Business Administration small business size standard is $38.5 million.
The basic contract period of performance will be for 12 months. Each contract contains nine (9) 12-month options for a maximum period of performance of ten years for each contract. The estimated maximum dollar value for all contracts combined, including the base year and all options, is $10,000,000,000. The estimated maximum value may be divided up among contract awardees. The minimum guarantee for a contract is $10,000, which will be paid during the performance period of the contract. Contractors are not guaranteed work in excess of the minimum guarantee.
The Contracting Officer or his properly authorized representative, who will issue written task orders to the contractors, will determine the actual amount of work to be performed and the time of such performance. The only work authorized under the contract is work ordered by the Government through issuance of a task order. The Government makes no representation as to the number of task orders or actual amount of work to be ordered. Each task order issued under an IDIQ contract may have a performance period of up to five years.
Interested parties are encouraged to read the solicitation. Questions regarding the solicitation will be accepted until 12:00PM on Friday, January 27, 2017.