Joint Womens Leadership Symposium - Sole Source to Sea Service Leadership Association

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the test program for commercial items found at FAR 13.5, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on the Government Point of Entry (GPE), located at Contract Opportunities at SAM.gov.

The RFQ number is N0018922QZ265. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2022-06 and DFARS Change Notice 20220428. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at this web address: https://www.acquisition.gov. The NAICS code is 611430 and the Small Business Standard is $11 million. 

The proposed contract action is for commercial services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all bids, proposals, or quotations received by the closing response date will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

The NAVSUP FLC Norfolk, Philadelphia Office intends to procure support from the Sea Service Leadership Association (SSLA) to co-host the Joint Women's Leadership Symposium (JWLS) in Washington DC on 10 July 2022 through 12 July 2022. The SSLA is a uniquely situated organization focusing on mentorship and professional development of female service members in seafaring services.  Their service directly support CNO initiatives to improve female retention, and provides a unique opportunity for dialogue and direct Fleet feedback. This allows for female attendees the opportunity to establish strong relationships, gain valuable training, and meet mentors who will help guide their future careers in the Navy. The JWLS supports the CNO’s Diversity Vision by helping Sailors to develop their talents to their fullest potential, and feedback received from the symposium has been instrumental in providing positive proactive policy changes within the Navy.  It is critical that the Navy draw upon the widest possible set of talents and backgrounds to maximize its warfighting capability. If not through the SSLA, the Navy cannot otherwise provide this opportunity to its service members. The period of performance is 10 July 2022 through 12 July 2022.

This announcement will close at 5 PM EST on 1 July 2022. Contacting Specialist, Alina Yarmakovich can be reached at alina.a.yarmakovich.civ@us.navy.mil. Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/.

The following provisions and clauses are applicable to this procurement:

Included by Reference

52.204-7 System for Award Management     OCT 2018              

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018         

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance         AUG 2020             

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (Jan 2017)

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)       

52.224-2 Privacy Act          APR 1984              

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013        

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative     DEC 1991            

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials                SEP 2011               

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights           SEP 2013             

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product              APR 1992              

252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors.           FEB 2019               

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting DEC 2019            

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support MAY 2016

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services Jan 2021

252.204-7022 Expediting Contract Closeout (May 2021)

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items          JUN 2013               

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports             DEC 2018            

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006              

252.232-7017 Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors—Prohibition on Fees and Consideration (April 2020)

252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel (June 2013)

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Jan 2021)

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea FEB 2019        

SUPTXT 203.1106-1 Ability one

SUPTXT 242-9405 Expediting Contract Closeout

Included by Full Text (Table of Content ) SEE ATTACHMENT I FOR FULL TEXT 

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information (Nov 2021)

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)

52.212-3 Alt I Offeror Reps and Certs - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)

52.212 -5 Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2022)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Nov 2011)

252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (Oct 2016)

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services - Representation (May 2021)

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (Nov 2020)

252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (Nov 2020)

252.225-7974 (Dev 2020-O0005) Representation Regarding Persons that have Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (Feb 2020) (DEVIATION 2020-O0005)

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018)