Research on Crowdfunding as Capital Source

Added: May 25, 2016 2:33 pm UPDATE May 25, 2016: Answers to questions received have been posted.

Added: May 17, 2016 3:25 pm Modified: May 24, 2016 9:21 amTrack Changes This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition procedures pursuant to the authority in FAR Part 13, and FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items (Title VII of the Federal Acquisition Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-355)). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; therefore a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is a request for quotation (RFQ). The period of performance for services is for a four month base and an eight option period of performance. The NAICS classification is 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services. The small business size standard is $15M.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) Acquisition Division, National Woman's Business Council (NWBC), intends to procure a Purchase Order for research on crowdfunding as a capital source. See the attached Performance Work Statement for details.

The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: 52.212-1,Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.219-13; 52.219-28; 52.222-3,19, 21, 22, 35, 36 and 40; 52.223-18; 52.225-13, and; 52.232-33; 52.232-39, Unenforceable or Unauthorized Obligations. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. The contractor's proposal will be incorporated by reference.

PLEASE SEE INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS ATTACHMENT FOR QUOTE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUTION FACTORS.

Added: May 17, 2016 3:25 pm This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition procedures pursuant to the authority in FAR Part 13, and FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items (Title VII of the Federal Acquisition Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-355)). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; therefore a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is a request for quotation (RFQ). The period of performance for services is for a four month base and an eight option period of performance. The NAICS classification is 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services. The small business size standard is $15M.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) Acquisition Division, National Woman's Business Council (NWBC), intends to procure a Purchase Order for research on crowdfunding as a capital source. See the attached Performance Work Statement for details.

The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: 52.212-1,Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (lowest price technically acceptable) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.219-13; 52.219-28; 52.222-3,19, 21, 22, 35, 36 and 40; 52.223-18; 52.225-13, and; 52.232-33; 52.232-39, Unenforceable or Unauthorized Obligations. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. The contractor's proposal will be incorporated by reference.

PLEASE SEE INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS ATTACHMENT FOR QUOTE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUTION FACTORS.