Preservation and Protection (P&P) Cost Estimating Services

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 – “Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services” in conjunction with the policies and procedures of FAR Subpart 13.5 – “Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services”, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.  

1. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) and the solicitation number is 86615622Q00003.
2. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-06 April 26, 2022.  
3. Set-Aside Applicable to this Procurement and the Associated NAICS Code: This requirement is full and open competition. The NAICS code is 518210 – “Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services” with a size standard of $35.0 million. The anticipated contract type is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
4. Line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure are: See RFQ 86615622Q00003 and the pricing schedule.
5. Description of Requirements for the services being Acquired: See Attachment 0001 – Performance Work Statement.
6. Date(s) and Place(s) of Performance: 1-year base period (02/13/2023 – 02/12/2024) with four 1-year options. The Preservation and Protection (P&P) Cost Estimating Services shall be performed at the Contractor’s site.
7. FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services” [Nov 2021] applies to this acquisition. See RFQ 86615622Q00003.
8. Other Description of Evaluation Factors for Award, applies to this acquisition. See RFQ 86615622Q00003.
9. FAR 52.212-3, “Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services” [Nov 2021] applies to this acquisition. Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, “Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.
10. FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services” [Nov 2021] applies to this acquisition. See RFQ 86615622Q00003.
11. FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services” [May 2022] applies to this acquisition. See RFQ 86615622Q00003.
12. Other FAR or agency-level provisions/procedures/clauses and any other additional contract requirements or terms and conditions consistent with customary commercial practices. See additional solicitation clauses, provisions, and terms and conditions within RFQ 86615622Q00003.
13. Date, Time, and Place Offers are Due: Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Ebenezer Owusu, @ ebenezer.k.owusu@hud.gov no later than Tuesday, September 06, 2022, at 2:00 pm EST. Questions received after this date may not be answered. Offers are due at or before Friday, September 23, 2022, at 2:00 pm EST. Offers must be emailed (complete, signed, and dated) to the Contract Specialist, Ebenezer Owusu @ ebenezer.k.owusu@hud.gov and the Contracting Officer, Che Uche Logan @ che.u.logan@hud.gov.

     14. Points of Contact (POC):  The POC is Ebenezer Owusu.