RFQ-RML-C-1746253

This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 "Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items," as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation document will not be issued. Submit offers on RFQ-RML-C-1746253.

This solicitation is a request for quotes (RFQ).The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-87 CORRECTION_3-16-16, effective 03/31/2016.
The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 511611 with a small business size standard of 15.0 M. This is a total small business set aside.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Rocky Mountain Laboratories, is seeking to purchase Environmental Management Support Services.

All interested parties should submit quotes based on the criteria detailed in the Scope of Work attached to this RFQ.

Submission Deadline and Point of Contact: Submission shall be received not later than April 14th, 2016 1:00 p.m. MST. Offers may be e-mailed to Peggy Schott at margaret.schott@nih.gov.

Place of Performance:
Rocky Mountain Laboratories, 903 South 4th Street, Hamilton, MT 59840, United States

Award will be based on the capability of the item offered to meet the above stated salient characteristics, price, past performance, delivery, warranty, and the best value to the government.

PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES
The government intends to award a firm, fixed price purchase order as a result of this solicitation that will included the terms and conditions set forth herein.

The following additional FAR & HHSAR provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and applicable to this requirement:

The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Oct 2015)
FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Mar 2016)
Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://www.sam.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items
FAR 52.203-98 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements - Representation (DEVIATION 2015-02)
FAR 52.203-99 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements - Representation (DEVIATION 2015-02)
The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (May 2015)
FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (March 2016)
FAR 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011)
FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (July 2015)
FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (July 2015)

*The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting.

By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation (www.sam.gov).

Copies of the above-referenced provisions and clauses are available from http://www.acquisition.gov/far/loadmainre.html or, upon request, either by telephone or fax.

This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for Environmental Management Support Services as defined herein. The government intends to award a fixed-price purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein.

Submission shall be received not later than April 14th, 2016 by 1:00 p.m. MST.

Offers may be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to Peggy Schott at margaret.schott@nih.gov or Fax to 406-363-9288. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f)

All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this Agency.
Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to Peggy Schott at margaret.schott@nih.gov.