Media monitoring service

This is a request for quotation. Responses to this solicitation are considered quotations and not offer. In those instances where the words offer, offeror, and proposal are used, the reader should understand that the use of such words does not change the nature of this request for quotation. The resulting award will be a Firm-Fixed Price Contract for Media Monitoring Service for MCAS Miramar Public Affairs Office and is for a Base year and Four (4) Option Years.

1. SUBMISSION OF QUOTATIONS: Quotations must be returned to the address listed below no later than the date and time specified in block #8, page #1- Pacific Standard Time (PST). Quotations may be hand carried, emailed, or submitted by way of commercial courier service (FedEx, UPS, etc.). Faxed quotations will not be accepted. Do not attempt to send the quotation via the US Postal Service since the US Postal Service does not deliver to the building. When submitting via Email, offerors should limit attachment size to 2MB. If necessary, multiple Emails should be submitted. In all cases, offerors should obtain a proof of delivery/proof of receipt of submission. If the offeror does not receive a proof of receipt, offeror should assume his/her submission did not reach the individual below. The Government reserves the right to make an award solely on initial quotes received.

Offerors bear the burden of ensuring that all portions of the offer (and any authorized amendments) reach the designated office on or before the deadline specified in the solicitation. Quotations shall be delivered to:  

Hand Carried or sent via courier service:
Contracting and Purchasing Office/RCO/MCLB Barstow Office
Attn: Monica Sims
H Street   Bldg 204  (East End)
Barstow, CA 92311-5050 
Emailed to:  monica.sims@usmc.mil   

2. CONTRACT AUTHORITY: The Government will solicit and award this contract using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, in accordance with FAR part 13.5 and FAR part 12. As a result of this authority, certain requirements for soliciting, awarding, and notifying quoters are streamlined. In accordance with FAR 12.102(c), when a policy in another part is inconsistent with FAR Part 12, Part 12 shall take precedence.  

3. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): Contractors must be currently registered in the System for award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. For information and registration go to http://www.sam.gov. Note: Not required to complete Provision 52.212-3 if registered in http://www.sam.gov.  

4. PERIOD OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERORS: The pricing terms and conditions of the quotations should be valid for 90 days unless stated otherwise in the quote. 

5. COMPLETE QUOTE: The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price Contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quotation conforming to the solicitation represents the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. This RFQ is for Media Monitoring Service for MCAS Miramar Public Affairs Office. A complete quote must be received for consideration. A complete quote is (a) - (d) as follows:  

(a) Price-- Completion of CLIN(s) on this SF 1449 Solicitation.
(b) Certify Submission: Signed Solicitation and any solicitation amendments, if applicable.
(c) Solicitation Provisions - Completion of all solicitation provisions, as required. If information is "None" or "Not Applicable" state. Note: Not required to complete 52.212-3 if registered in http://www.sam.gov.

d) Past Performance-Provide three (3) recent and relevant references. Recent is defined within the last 5 years. Relevant is defined by the tasks and qualifications as provided in the Statement of Work. Each Reference should contain the following information:

a) Name    

b) Title

c) Company/Business

d) Address

e) Email/Phone Number

f)  Dollar Value of Service Provided

g) Description of Service Provided

h) Dates of Provided Service 

Incomplete quotes may not be considered.  

6. QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE SOLICITATION: Questions shall be submitted by email no later than February 11/2016 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) to the email addresses listed below. No phone questions will be accepted. The deadline is necessary to ensure timely award and the Government may, in its sole discretion, choose not to respond to questions received after the deadline. All questions will be reviewed and responded to by an amendment to the solicitation.

Monica.sims@usmc.mil

This is a request for quotation. Responses to this solicitation are considered quotations and not offer. In those instances where the words offer, offeror, and proposal are used, the reader should understand that the use of such words does not change the nature of this request for quotation. The resulting award will be a Firm-Fixed Price Contract for Media Monitoring Service for MCAS Miramar Public Affairs Office and is for a Base year and Four (4) Option Years.

1. SUBMISSION OF QUOTATIONS: Quotations must be returned to the address listed below no later than the date and time specified in block #8, page #1- Pacific Standard Time (PST). Quotations may be hand carried, emailed, or submitted by way of commercial courier service (FedEx, UPS, etc.). Faxed quotations will not be accepted. Do not attempt to send the quotation via the US Postal Service since the US Postal Service does not deliver to the building. When submitting via Email, offerors should limit attachment size to 2MB. If necessary, multiple Emails should be submitted. In all cases, offerors should obtain a proof of delivery/proof of receipt of submission. If the offeror does not receive a proof of receipt, offeror should assume his/her submission did not reach the individual below. The Government reserves the right to make an award solely on initial quotes received.

Offerors bear the burden of ensuring that all portions of the offer (and any authorized amendments) reach the designated office on or before the deadline specified in the solicitation. Quotations shall be delivered to:  

Hand Carried or sent via courier service:
Contracting and Purchasing Office/RCO/MCLB Barstow Office
Attn: Monica Sims
H Street   Bldg 204  (East End)
Barstow, CA 92311-5050 
Emailed to:  monica.sims@usmc.mil   

2. CONTRACT AUTHORITY: The Government will solicit and award this contract using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, in accordance with FAR part 13.5 and FAR part 12. As a result of this authority, certain requirements for soliciting, awarding, and notifying quoters are streamlined. In accordance with FAR 12.102(c), when a policy in another part is inconsistent with FAR Part 12, Part 12 shall take precedence.  

3. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): Contractors must be currently registered in the System for award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. For information and registration go to http://www.sam.gov. Note: Not required to complete Provision 52.212-3 if registered in http://www.sam.gov.  

4. PERIOD OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERORS: The pricing terms and conditions of the quotations should be valid for 90 days unless stated otherwise in the quote. 

5. COMPLETE QUOTE: The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price Contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quotation conforming to the solicitation represents the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. This RFQ is for Media Monitoring Service for MCAS Miramar Public Affairs Office. A complete quote must be received for consideration. A complete quote is (a) - (e) as follows:  

(a) Price-- Completion of CLIN(s) on this SF 1449 Solicitation.
(b) Certify Submission: Signed Solicitation and any solicitation amendments, if applicable.
(c) Solicitation Provisions - Completion of all solicitation provisions, as required. If information is "None" or "Not Applicable" state. Note: Not required to complete 52.212-3 if registered in http://www.sam.gov.

d) Past Performance-Provide three (3) recent and relevant references. Recent is defined within the last 5 years. Relevant is defined by the tasks and qualifications as provided in the Statement of Work. Each Reference should contain the following information:

a) Name    

b) Title

c) Company/Business

d) Address

e) Email/Phone Number

f)  Dollar Value of Service Provided

g) Description of Service Provided

h) Dates of Provided Service 

Incomplete quotes may not be considered.  

6. QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE SOLICITATION: Questions shall be submitted by email no later than February 11/2016 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) to the email addresses listed below. No phone questions will be accepted. The deadline is necessary to ensure timely award and the Government may, in its sole discretion, choose not to respond to questions received after the deadline. All questions will be reviewed and responded to by an amendment to the solicitation.

Monica.sims@usmc.mil