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This is a Combined Synopsis / Solicitation for Commercial Items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 – Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation of Commercial Items – as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation is issued using simplified acquisition procedures under the authority of FAR Part 13.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION. QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION DOCUMENT (i.e. STANDARD FORM) WILL NOT BE ISSUED.

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-06 dated 06-05-2020.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541690 – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. The small business size standard is $16.5 Million. This request for quotation is issued for full and open competition.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS
Please see the attached Statement of Work 

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance shall be April 28, 2021 through April 27, 2022.
 

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
The place of performance shall be the NIST, Gaithersburg, Maryland campus. 
 
CONTRACT TYPE & PAYMENT TERMS
A firm fixed price purchase order is anticipated. Payment shall be made on a NET30 basis after inspection and acceptance of deliverables.
 

APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES
Please see the attached document for applicable provisions and clauses.

QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD

CAR 1352.215-73 INQUIRIES (APR 2010):

Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing electronically to Ms. Lauren Roller, Contract Specialist, at lauren.roller@nist.gov. Questions must be received by or before June 15, 2020 at 11:00 AM ET. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract.  (End of Provision).
 

DUE DATE FOR QUOTATIONS

All quotations must be submitted via email to Ms. Lauren Roller, Contract Specialist, at Lauren.Roller@nist.gov. Submission must be received not later than June 23, 2020 at 11:00 AM ET. Note: Offerors must have an active registration at www.SAM.gov at time of offer submission to be considered for award.

RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

Please see response instructions and evaluation criteria in the attached Combined Synopsis Solicitation document.