Editing Support Services

Updated 05-08-23 Amendment 0001-- See below and attached.  

Solicitation Number: 86614623Q00003 

Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Synopsis:  Editing Support Services – 86614623Q00003

The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Ft. Worth requires a contractor to provide Editorial Support Services for Policy Development and Research Division of HUD. The Government anticipates awarding Fixed Unit Rate Fixed-Price (FP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract. Additional details on the requirements can be found in the Solicitation 86614623Q00003 (Attachment 1).

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.603, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested. This solicitation, 86614623Q00003, is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) and is conducted as a commercial item procurement using Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services (FAR Part 13.5).

This acquisition is 100% HUBZone Small Business Set-aside - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541820 – Public Relations Services, Size Standard $19M.

FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds is applicable to this acquisition.

See the Solicitation 86614623Q00003 (Attachment 1) for details.

THE CONTRACTING OFFICER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCATING OR OBTAINING ANY INFORMATION NOT IDENTIFIED IN THE QUOTE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: All prospective awardees are required to register at the System for Award Management (SAM) and to maintain active registration during the life of the contract. SAM can be accessed at https://www.sam.gov.

The FAR provisions that apply to this acquisition can be found within Attachment 1.

Attachments to the announcement:
1. Solicitation 86614623Q00003

2. Solicitation Attachments:

J.1 – Non-Disclosure Agreement between HUD and Contractor Employee

J.2 – 2023 Cityscape Production Schedule

J.3 – Labor Mix-Level of Effort Spreadsheet

J.4 - Past Performance Information Spreadsheet

J.5-  Past Performance Narrative

J.6-  Past Performance Survey

J.7 – Section B Prices and Contract Personnel Spreadsheet

J.8 – Price Proposal Spreadsheet

Questions are due Friday, April 28, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. (ET).  Questions should be directed to CPOFTW@hud.gov.   

Offerors are encouraged to email their intent to submit a quote for this solicitation and include the potential list of subcontractors, if any, no later than Friday, April 28, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. (ET) to CPOFTW@hud.gov.

Quotations, references AND completed representations and certifications, if not available in SAM, are due electronically no later than Tuesday, May 16, 2023at 2:00 P.M. (ET) to: CPOFTW@hud.gov   

Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads "Editing Support Services – 86614623Q00003”. Note that e-mail filters are designed to filter e-mails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., exe, or .zip files). Therefore, if this subject line is not included, the e-mail may not get through the e-mail filters. Also, be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the e-mail filters. If sending attachments with e-mail, ensure only .PDF, .doc, .docx,. xsls or.xls documents are sent. The e-mail filter may delete any other form of attachments.

5-4-2023 Question and Answer Posting.  See attached.  No other changes to this Solcitation.

5-8-2023- 86614623Q00003 Amendment 0001: Update Attachment J.8 Price Proposal Spreadsheet.  

Solicitation Number: 86614623Q00003

Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Synopsis:  Editing Support Services – 86614623Q00003

The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Ft. Worth requires a contractor to provide Editorial Support Services for Policy Development and Research Division of HUD. The Government anticipates awarding Fixed Unit Rate Fixed-Price (FP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract. Additional details on the requirements can be found in the Solicitation 86614623Q00003 (Attachment 1).

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.603, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested. This solicitation, 86614623Q00003, is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) and is conducted as a commercial item procurement using Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services (FAR Part 13.5).

This acquisition is 100% HUBZone Small Business Set-aside - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541820 – Public Relations Services, Size Standard $19M.

FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds is applicable to this acquisition.

See the Solicitation 86614623Q00003 (Attachment 1) for details.

THE CONTRACTING OFFICER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCATING OR OBTAINING ANY INFORMATION NOT IDENTIFIED IN THE QUOTE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: All prospective awardees are required to register at the System for Award Management (SAM) and to maintain active registration during the life of the contract. SAM can be accessed at https://www.sam.gov.

The FAR provisions that apply to this acquisition can be found within Attachment 1.

Attachments to the announcement:
1. Solicitation 86614623Q00003

2. Solicitation Attachments:

J.1 – Non-Disclosure Agreement between HUD and Contractor Employee

J.2 – 2023 Cityscape Production Schedule

J.3 – Labor Mix-Level of Effort Spreadsheet

J.4 - Past Performance Information Spreadsheet

J.5-  Past Performance Narrative

J.6-  Past Performance Survey

J.7 – Section B Prices and Contract Personnel Spreadsheet

J.8 – Price Proposal Spreadsheet

Questions are due Friday, April 28, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. (ET).  Questions should be directed to CPOFTW@hud.gov.   

Offerors are encouraged to email their intent to submit a quote for this solicitation and include the potential list of subcontractors, if any, no later than Friday, April 28, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. (ET) to CPOFTW@hud.gov.

Quotations, references AND completed representations and certifications, if not available in SAM, are due electronically no later than Tuesday, May 16, 2023at 2:00 P.M. (ET) to: CPOFTW@hud.gov   

Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads "Editing Support Services – 86614623Q00003”. Note that e-mail filters are designed to filter e-mails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., exe, or .zip files). Therefore, if this subject line is not included, the e-mail may not get through the e-mail filters. Also, be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the e-mail filters. If sending attachments with e-mail, ensure only .PDF, .doc, .docx,. xsls or.xls documents are sent. The e-mail filter may delete any other form of attachments.

5-4-2023 Question and Answer Posting.  See attached.  No other changes to this Solcitation.

Solicitation Number: 86614623Q00003

Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Synopsis:  Editing Support Services – 86614623Q00003

The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Ft. Worth requires a contractor to provide Editorial Support Services for Policy Development and Research Division of HUD. The Government anticipates awarding Fixed Unit Rate Fixed-Price (FP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract. Additional details on the requirements can be found in the Solicitation 86614623Q00003 (Attachment 1).

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.603, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested. This solicitation, 86614623Q00003, is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) and is conducted as a commercial item procurement using Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services (FAR Part 13.5).

This acquisition is 100% HUBZone Small Business Set-aside - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541820 – Public Relations Services, Size Standard $19M.

FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds is applicable to this acquisition.

See the Solicitation 86614623Q00003 (Attachment 1) for details.

THE CONTRACTING OFFICER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCATING OR OBTAINING ANY INFORMATION NOT IDENTIFIED IN THE QUOTE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: All prospective awardees are required to register at the System for Award Management (SAM) and to maintain active registration during the life of the contract. SAM can be accessed at https://www.sam.gov.

The FAR provisions that apply to this acquisition can be found within Attachment 1.

Attachments to the announcement:
1. Solicitation 86614623Q00003

2. Solicitation Attachments:

J.1 – Non-Disclosure Agreement between HUD and Contractor Employee

J.2 – 2023 Cityscape Production Schedule

J.3 – Labor Mix-Level of Effort Spreadsheet

J.4 - Past Performance Information Spreadsheet

J.5-  Past Performance Narrative

J.6-  Past Performance Survey

J.7 – Section B Prices and Contract Personnel Spreadsheet

J.8 – Price Proposal Spreadsheet

Questions are due Friday, April 28, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. (ET).  Questions should be directed to CPOFTW@hud.gov.   

Offerors are encouraged to email their intent to submit a quote for this solicitation and include the potential list of subcontractors, if any, no later than Friday, April 28, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. (ET) to CPOFTW@hud.gov.

Quotations, references AND completed representations and certifications, if not available in SAM, are due electronically no later than Tuesday, May 16, 2023at 2:00 P.M. (ET) to: CPOFTW@hud.gov   

Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads "Editing Support Services – 86614623Q00003”. Note that e-mail filters are designed to filter e-mails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., exe, or .zip files). Therefore, if this subject line is not included, the e-mail may not get through the e-mail filters. Also, be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the e-mail filters. If sending attachments with e-mail, ensure only .PDF, .doc, .docx,. xsls or.xls documents are sent. The e-mail filter may delete any other form of attachments.