Investigative Services for NOAA
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1305M219QNMAN0343
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561611 Investigation and Personal Background Check Services
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- DOC/Noaa/Omao 8403 Colesville Road Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
This response is for informational purposes only and to respond to the following questions submitted on this RFQ:
1.The contract requirement for Consultant/Subject Matter Expert (SME) Support specifically states a hard requirement for the SME to "have working experience in maritime, aerial and scuba diving operations." Will NOAA consider as "qualified" an investigator or an investigation firm that does not have (1) actual operational nautical and engineering experience at sea, (2) actual experience flying in maritime aviation operations, and (3) actual experience in scuba diving operations?
See answer below for both questions.
2. Is this contract intended to be let on a "lowest bidder" basis, or will the quality of a firm's past performance be considered in addition to price, meaning that a firm that is not the "lowest bidder" could be selected?
See answer below for both questions.
Governments Answer to both questions is as follows:
Please see Paragraph 3.5 Qualifications of the PWS in the RFQ, which states:
Minimum five (5) years Federal Government investigative services experience.
Experience conducting investigations in operational environments to include ships, aircraft and scuba diving. Understanding of and experience with ship and aircraft systems to include powerplants.
Experience conducting investigations with a workforce operating with multiple bargaining unit agreements.
Experience with forensic accounting to include purchase card logs, time and attendance, travel vouchers, and contracts.
Private investigator license.
And Please See:1352.213-70 EVALUATION UTILIZING SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES in the RFQ
The Government will award a contract resulting from this request for quotation to the responsible quoter whose quotation results in the best value to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors. The following factors will be used to evaluate quotations:
NON-PRICE FACTORS ARE CONSIDERED EQUAL TO PRICE.
• Demonstrates ability to meet technical requirements as listed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
• Demonstrated technical experience in required areas of expertise.
• Past Performance
i. Relevancy to Scope of Work;
ii. Successful performance of contract requirements;
iii. Quality;
iv. Timeliness and adherence to schedule;
v. Communication with the client;
vi. Customer Satisfaction
• Price
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Update #1 ·
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has issued a solicitation for an 100% Small Business set aside, Firm Fixed Price contract for to provide investigative services for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Director's Office.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561611 - Investigative Services. The small business size standard is $20.5M.
This solicitation is issued as an Request for Quote (RFQ) which will result in the award of a single firm fixed price (FFP) services contract for a performance period of 12 months.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE SOLICIATION: To view or download the solicitation requires registration at the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at http://www.fbo.gov. Downloads are available only through the FBO website. Any amendments will only be available from the FBO website. Quoters are responsible for checking the FBO website frequently for any update(s) to this Solicitation.
Announcement or amendments to the Solicitation. The website is occasionally inaccessible due to maintenance.
The Government is not responsible for any loss of internet connectivity or for a Quoter's inability to access the document at the reference website.
The government requires all contractors doing business with the government to be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). For additional information and to register in SAM, please access the following website: www.sam.gov. In order to register with SAM and to be eligible to receive an award, all offerors must have a Dun & Bradstreet number, which may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on line at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or by phone at 1-866-705-5711. Award will not be made to any contractor that is not registered in SAM.
VETS 4212 Requirement: Per the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 22.1303 all Quoters must complete their VETS4212 report via the Department of Labor website at https://www.dol.gov/vets/vets4212.htm to be eligible for award
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Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ_1305M219QNNMAN0343.pdf |
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