R701 - Purchase of Conference Sponsorship

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.603, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) found at FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted to both the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov/) and the Navy Electronic Commerce Online (NECO) website (https://www.neco.navy.mil/).

The reference number is N00189-23-Q-Z063. The proposed contract action is for commercial SERVICES as outlined in the below CLIN.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561920 and the Small Business Standard is $20,000,000. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2023-06 and DFARS Change Notice 12/04/2023. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at the following websites:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk - Pentagon Directorate intends to solicit - on behalf of Navy Recruiting Command (NRC) - Vendor: Career Communications Group Inc (CAGE: 4J883) on a sole source basis.

The proposed acquisition is to acquire Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) Conference Sponsorship - which are solely available from Career Communications Group Inc.

Interested persons may submit a capability statement by the specified response date. This notice of intent is not a request for quotes from any source other than Career Communications Group Inc (CAGE: 4J883). However, the Government will consider information received by the specified response date. Information received as a result of this notice of intent will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed procurement action based upon responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government.

The Government will not pay for information submitted in response to this notice.

Line Items/Quantity/Unit of Issue:

CLIN 0001 - BEYA Conference Sponsorship - 1 Lot

Delivery information:

Delivery POC: Government points of contact to be determined prior to award.

Performance/Delivery: Performance is anticipated to occur at the contractors facility unless otherwise specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The anticipated period of performance is 20 January 2024 - 20 May 2024: Unless otherwise specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Responsibility and Inspection: FOB Destination applies. Unless otherwise specified in the resultant purchase order, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control.

The Requirements Statement: See Section B of attachment for complete details.

BEYA 2024 National Conference scheduled during 20 January 2024 - 20 May 2024.

Contractor shall provide:

20 All-Access Pass (Included) BEYA STEM Conference

Full Page 4/C Advertisement (Included) US Black Engineer Magazine

20 x 30 In-Person Exhibit Booth Space (Included) BEYA STEM Conference

10 In-Person Recruiter Badges (Included) BEYA STEM Conference

Digital Exhibit Booth (Included) BEYA STEM Conference

15 Digital Recruiter Access Pass (Included) BEYA STEM Conference

5 JobMatch Lite Position Searches BEYA STEM Conference

Listing in the Virtual Conference or Attendee Guide BEYA STEM Conference

Mobile App Inclusion (Sponsor Page) BEYA STEM Conference

Event Website Recognition BEYA STEM Conference

eCruit Plus: Banner Ad, Social Media, Email Blast, BEYA TV BEYA STEM Conference

First option to assign speaker, panelist, or moderator for a BEYA education session (Based on Availability) BEYA STEM Conference

60-minute Company-led Seminar (Based on Availability) BEYA STEM Conference

Senior-level Award Presenter at the BEYA Awards Ceremony or the HBCU Engineering Deans Recognition Event BEYA STEM Conference

Clauses and Provisions:

The following provision and clauses apply to this solicitation:

52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement to Statutes Or Executive Orders - Commercial Items

Quoters are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items.

Additional contract requirements, terms, and conditions determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition are provided in the attached documentation.

System for Award Management (SAM).

Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/

This solicitation will be open from 08 January 2024 until close of business (COB) 10 January 2024.

All quotes shall be submitted via email to Ian Tupaz who can be reached at ian.j.tupaz.civ@us.navy.mil

The award decision will be made Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis; however, see the attached documentation for more information. Only Career Communications Group, Inc. (CAGE: 4J883) is eligible for award consideration under this solicitation.

Acceptable formats for any quote attachments include PDF, or Microsoft Word or Excel.

The anticipated award date is Friday, 12 January 2024.

End of Combined Synopsis/Solicitation