NETC Library Support Services

The Government is still working on addressing responses to previously submitted questions and other solicitation changes. The previously entered response date and time was today, it is being changed to avoid responses being submitted, and the entered date and time associated with this amendment is subject to change in a future amendment.

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Due to the partial Government shutdown from 12/22/18 - 01/25/19 that specifically impacted FEMA / USFA, the Government intends in the very near future to post responses to previously submitted questions, extend the solicitation response due date, and otherwise amend the solicitation as outlined in the next amendment. No additional questions regarding the solicitation will be entertained. Any previously submitted solicitation responses will NOT be evaluated or considered, and prospective Offerors shall resubmit their solicitation response no later than the tbd time and date in order to be considered for award.

In order to post this amendment, FBO required the Response Date to be updated, and the entered date and time is subject to change in the forthcoming future amendment.

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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.

The solicitation is Request for Quotation (RFQ) number 70FA2019Q00000005.

Provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-101 effective October 26, 2018 are incorporated. It is the offeror's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions.

This is a total Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside under NAICS Code 519120 - Libraries & Archives, the size standard of which is no more than $15M in average annual receipts for three (3) preceding years.

A list of line item numbers and items, quantities, and units of measure (including options) are as follows and also listed on the RFQ Summary tab of Attachment 4 - RFQ Response Pricing Templates.
CLIN Description Qty Unit
0001 NETC Library Support Services (FFP) - Base 12 MO
0002 NETC Library Support Services - Optional Holiday Weeks (FFP) - Base 3 EA
0003 NETC Library Support Services - Option for EMI Advanced Academy (AA) Papers (FFP) - Base 12 MO
1001 NETC Library Support Services (FFP) - OP1 12 MO
1002 NETC Library Support Services - Optional Holiday Weeks (FFP) - OP1 3 EA
1003 NETC Library Support Services - Option for EMI Advanced Academy (AA) Papers (FFP) - OP1 12 MO
2001 NETC Library Support Services (FFP) - OP2 12 MO
2002 NETC Library Support Services - Optional Holiday Weeks (FFP) - OP2 3 EA
2003 NETC Library Support Services - Option for EMI Advanced Academy (AA) Papers (FFP) - OP2 12 MO
3001 NETC Library Support Services (FFP) - OP3 12 MO
3002 NETC Library Support Services - Optional Holiday Weeks (FFP) - OP3 3 EA
3003 NETC Library Support Services - Option for EMI Advanced Academy (AA) Papers (FFP) - OP3 12 MO
4001 NETC Library Support Services (FFP) - OP4 12 MO
4002 NETC Library Support Services - Optional Holiday Weeks (FFP) - OP4 3 EA
4003 NETC Library Support Services - Option for EMI Advanced Academy (AA) Papers (FFP) - OP4 12 MO
This is a requirement for National Emergency Training Center (NETC) Library Support Services for the United States Fire Administration (USFA) / National Fire Programs (NFP) Division / Prevention and Information Branch. A description of requirements for the items to be acquired can primarily be found in Attachment 2 - PWS for NETC Library Support Services, which is one (1) of the included eleven (11) attachments, a listing of which can be found in Section D of Attachment 1 - RFQ Clauses-Provisions-Addenda.

The place of performance is the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) located at 16825 S. Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727. The period of performance is a one-year base period and four (4) one-year option periods starting March 1, 2019. Therefore, the total potential period of performance of this requirement is five (5) years from March 1, 2019 - February 28, 2024.

The provision at 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition, and an addendum to the provision is included within this combined synopsis/solicitation in Section E of Attachment 1 - RFQ Clauses-Provisions-Addenda.

The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, does not apply to this acquisition. Reference Addendum for Description of Evaluation Factors and Procedures in Section E of Attachment 1 - RFQ Clauses-Provisions-Addenda.

Concerning the inclusion of a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with the offer, Offerors shall instead return a completed copy of Attachment 10 - Responses to Solicitation Provisions.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, and an addendum to the clause is included within this combined synopsis/solicitation in Section C of Attachment 1 - RFQ Clauses-Provisions-Addenda.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The additional FAR clauses cited in this clause applicable to this acquisition are indicated within Attachment 1 - RFQ Clauses-Provisions-Addenda.

Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices are included in Section C.2 - Addendum to 52.212-4 of Attachment 1 - RFQ Clauses-Provisions-Addenda.

There is no applicable Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) assigned rating associated with this requirement.

Reference this notice or Attachment 1 - RFQ Clauses-Provisions-Addenda | Section E.2 Addendum to 52.212-1 concerning the date, time, and place offers are due.

The individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation is Gregory Keller and is reachable at 301-447-1077 or Gregory.Keller@fema.dhs.gov.

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