Risk Analysis

Added: Aug 09, 2017 11:23 am

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; A SEPARATE WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED.

This is a competitive open market solicitation. The applicable NAICS code is 561450 - Credit Rating Agencies.

The provisions and clauses incorporated herein are those in effect as of Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-95 dated 01/13/2017.

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) has a need for a system that will provide a comprehensive and consistent view of its counter-party risk by combining financial spreading, credit analysis, and robust date storage. Intended contract term will be 5 years (base period: 1 year with four option periods: 1 year each).

This solicitation incorporates the FAR clauses

52.202-1 Definitions (Nov 2013); 52.203-5, Covenant Against Contingent Fees (April 1984); 52.203-7, Anti-Kickback Procedures (October 2010); 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirements to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (September 2013); 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (Dec 2014); 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jun 2008); 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (May 2011); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (June 2010); 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (May 2011); 52.217-8 Option to Extend the Services (Nov 1999); 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000); 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications (Oct 2015); 52.232-1 Payments. (Apr 1984); 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations; 52.233-2 Service of Protest. (Sep 2006); 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991); 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items. (Jan 2017); 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (February 1998); and 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (February 1998) for commercial items and service

Supplemental Information to Clause 52.212-2: Paragraph (a) evaluation factors are:

• Technical Capability - this will be rated on a pass/fail basis on whether the proposed solution provides all the information in the format described in the Statement of Work.
• Price - sufficient detail/background information should be included to support your CLIN totals. A completed SF-1449 should also be included.

Basis for Award: EXIM Bank intends to make award on a lowest priced, technically acceptable basis; as a result of this solicitation.

To be responsive to this notice, an Offeror must include a copy of the completed SF-1449 with its offer. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (S-A-M) system as of the offer date.

All responsible sources are invited to submit an offer.