Puerto Rico Interpreters

Added: Nov 07, 2017 10:04 am
QUESTIONS / ANSWERS:

1. Are there any physical requirements / interpreters needed in the field etc.?
There are no physical requirement other than the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle

2. Where will the place of employment be during work hours (inside - across the Island)?
Fort Bucannon will be the reporting station. The translators may be relocated once they report to the base.

3. Will meals be provided to the interpreters, or are they required to bring their own food each day?
The government will not provide any meals

4. Is it okay to propose a pool of more than 20 interpreters to cover this assignment?
Contractors may propose any number of personnel as long as it meets the PWS requirements

5. Does the government have a target price in mind? Is there an incumbent, or previous award amount or hourly rate that you can disclose?
No, this is a new requirement and not a follow-on contract

Added: Nov 06, 2017 2:21 pm This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in
accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional
information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation,
quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. THIS
SOLICITATION IS SUBJECT TO THE ROBERT T. STAFFORD DISASTER
RELIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACT (42 U.S.C.5121, et seq.).
ONLY OFFERS FROM VENDORS LICENSED IN PUERTO RICO WILL BE
CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE IAW FAR 6.208.
The solicitation number and a statement that the solicitation is issued as a request
for quotation (RFQ)
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in
effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-94.
Set Aside, NAICS Code & Size Standard: This solicitation is set-aside for Small
Business. The NAICS Code 541930 and the applicable size standard is $7.5M.
A list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure:
Please see attached quote schedule beginning on page ___4__.
Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: This requirement is
to perform interpreter services for the Corps of Engineers Recovery Field Office,
Puerto Rico, Area of Responsibility in accordance with the PWS.
Date(s) and place(s) of delivery/acceptance and FOB point:
CLIN 0001 will have a period of performance of 2 months with three one month
option CLINs.
The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this
acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision. Offerors are
also required to submit a completed copy of the Request for Quotation cover page
on page __1_, and a completed copy of the pricing schedule beginning on page
__4___.
The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, is not applicable to
this solicitation. Award will be made solely on price.
Offerors are required to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Alt
I, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its quote.
The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items,
applies to this acquisition.
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The clause at 52.212-5 (Deviation), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To
Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this
acquisition. Please see the Clauses Incorporated By Reference section for
additional FAR Clauses applicable to this acquisition.
No site visit will be scheduled for this requirement. Offerors are encouraged to
visit the installation area to ensure a clear understanding of the scope of work.
The nominated Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Kerry Murray, at
Kerry.Murray@usace.army.mil for questions pertaining to the PWS.
Quotes are due on 8 November 2017 at 12:00 pm local Puerto Rico time.
Email submission of quotations is required. Quotes are preferred to be provided in
.pdf format
Required Documents to Submit
1. Request for Quotation cover page (signed)
2. Completed (filled in) Provisions and Clauses as applicable
3. Quote Schedule with unit prices and total prices
4. Signed Amendments (if applicable)
EMAIL: joseph.d.sherwood@usace.army.mil
If you have any questions regarding this solicitation, please contact
Joseph Sherwood at 321-317-2972 or submit an email to the email above.