Technical and Administrative Support for NDU, ICAF

Added: Sep 03, 2010 4:32 pm

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a separate written request for proposals will not be issued. This acquisition will be set-aside 100% for small business. The reference/solicitation number is SP4705-10-R-0041 and the solicitation is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with FAR Parts 12, 13 and 15. The combined synopsis/solicitation will result in a contract. (i) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-44, effective July 8, 2010.



Provisions clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) may be accessed electronically at www.acqnet.gov/far. (ii) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 518210 (size standards in number of dollars is $25m) applies to this solicitation. (iii) This requirement is for Technological and Administrative Support for a Base Year ( September 26, 2010 through September 25, 2011) and Four (4) Option Years. The contractors shall provide services, support, and deliverables in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) to the National Defense University (NDU), Industrial College of the Armed Force (ICAF), Fort McNair, Washington DC (See attached Solicitation). The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation and incorporated the following addenda to 52.212-1. The Government contemplates award of a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation. 52.233-2, Service of Protest (a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer. (b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this requirement. See FAR Clause 52.212-2. The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification, Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The contractor shall return a completed copy of this provision with its proposal (a copy of the provision may be attained from http://www.arnet.gov/far).

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.212.5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation, 52.222-3, Convict Labor, 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-39 Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees, 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons, 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other than Central Contractor Registration. The evaluation procedures to be used are lowest overall responsive and responsible price. See FAR 52.212-2 in the attached solicitation. Please provide a completed copy of provision at 52.212-3. See the provision at http://www.arnet.gov/far.



The FAR clause at 52.212-4, contract terms and conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Also, FAR clause 52.212-5 applies with checkmarks under this clause for the following - 52.219-6, 219-8, 222-3, 222-19, 222-21, 222-26, 222-36, 222-50, 225-13, 232-33. with other other FAR/DFARS clauses that apply: 52.204-7, 252.232-7010, 252.212-7001 with check marks for 252.225-7036, 252.232-7003, 252.247-7023 and 252.225-7000, 252.225-7001.



52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999)



(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:



The contract will be awarded based on Technical, Quality Approach, Past Performance and Price. The technical evaluation will be a determination based on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the offer. The Government reserves the right to make an award without discussions. The Government reserves the right to award on all or none basis.



(b) Options: The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).



(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.



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