News Clipping Service

DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Coast Guard intends to purchase news clipping services in accordance with attached statement of work. This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial service in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Therefore, please read this entire notice, the instructions herein, and the attachment documents carefully. This acquisition is on a total Small-Business Set-Aside basis.

SCOPE: The purpose of this task order is to obtain news media clipping services for the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division (CG-BSX-2). The contractor shall provide news media clipping services from nationwide media sources for news stories that involve recreational boating accidents. The contractor shall use keywords provided by the Boating Safety Division (CG-BSX-2), and provide the news clips in an electronic format through an online portal.

HOW TO RESPOND: In order to compete for this project, interested parties must demonstrate that they are qualified to perform the work by providing a brief (20 pages or less) Technical and pricing quote by 12:00pm. ET, 12/20/2012. Technical quotations must include: (1) Specific approach in meeting requirements outlined in the Statement of Work. Offeror's must submit an original and two copies of the quotes to Ms. Myra Freeman , USCG Base National Capital Region (PCD), Room 1615, 2100 Second St. SW, MS 7009, Washington, DC 20593-7009. Electronic transmissions to myra.freeman@uscg.mil are acceptable, but must be timely.

Quotation Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. Technical Acceptability - Pass/Fail; Price - Only technically acceptable offerors will be evaluated on Price. Questions about this requirement must be in writing and submitted by fax or e-mail.

Telephone inquiries are strongly discouraged. All inquiries must include the solicitation number, your full name, organization name, address, phone and fax numbers, and must be received by 12:00 (noon) ET, 12/18/2012. It is the responsibility of the Offeror's to ensure the proposal is received by the date and time shown above.