Technical Library Services 2. 0

25 May 2023: The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to

1. provide answers to questions under attachment 9 and subsequent updates to attachments 1, 5, 6, and 7. The attachments have been updated with track changes based on question responses.
2. extend due date for quotes from 2 June 2023 to 9 June 2023.

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial service 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 written solicitation will not be issued. 
2. Additionally, this combined synopsis/solicitation is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.5, FAR Subpart 19.8, Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (15 USC 637(a)(1)), and the executed Partnership Agreement between the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and DoD.
3. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) under solicitation number FA9451-23-Q-A002. 
4. This acquisition is set-aside 100% for 8(a) Small Business Competition.  
5. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 519210, Libraries and Archives, size standard $21M.  PSC Code: R605 Support-Administrative: Library.
6. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-01.
7. Payment Terms: Net 30 days

B. REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

1. Description of requirement: 

The vision of the Phillips Research Site (PRS) Technical Library includes continued and sustained provision of ever-improving services to its customers, taking continuous advantage of technology innovations and advances in the library profession while optimizing value to the customer and to the taxpayer. The goal of the library is to operate and maintain a state-of-the-art technical library offering information services that promote cutting edge research, facilitating access to materials and information tools, and fostering an innovative and modern information community.

See Attachment 1 – Performance of Work Statement(PWS) “PWS – Technical Library Services 2.0” dated 07 April 2023 for additional details.

1. Schedule of Services:

   1. The Schedule of Services is identified in Attachment 3—SF 1449
   2. Acceptance/ FOB Point for all CLINS is: DESTINATION
   3. New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax (NMGRT) may be applicable to the proposed effort. For assistance in determining the extent to which NMGRT may apply and applicable rates, contact the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department, 5301 Central Ave., NE, PO Box 8485, Albuquerque NM 87198, (505)841- 6200, http://www.tax.newmexico.gov/Businesses/gross-receipts.aspx. 
2. Attachments:
   1. Attachment 1 – “PWS – Technical Library Services 2.0” dated 07 April 2023. 
   2. Attachment 2 – Wage Determination 2015-5443 Rev 19 dated 27 December 2022
   3. Attachment 3— SF 1449
   4. Attachment 4— DD 254
   5. Attachment 5— Price Spreadsheet
   6. Attachment 6— Instructions to Offerors Addendum- Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.212-1
   7. Attachment 7— Evaluation Addendum—Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.212-2
   8. Attachment 8— CDRL
   9. Attachment 9— PRSTLS 2.0 Q&A template

C. PROVISIONS

FAR 52.212-1  Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services  (Mar 2023)

1. See Attachment 6—Instructions to Offerors Addendum- Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.212-1, which is hereby tailored and incorporated in this combined synopsis/solicitation notice.

FAR 52.212-2   Evaluation -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)

1. See Attachment 7—Evaluation Addendum—Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.212-2, which is hereby tailored and incorporated in this combined synopsis/solicitation notice.

FAR 52.212-3  Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services

1. See Attachment 3—SF 1449, which is hereby incorporated in this combined synopsis/solicitation notice.

FAR 52.212-3  Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Alternate 1 (Oct 2014)

1.  See Attachment 3—SF 1449, which is hereby incorporated in this combined synopsis/solicitation notice.

FAR 52.212-4   Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2022) 

1. See Attachment 3—SF 1449, which is hereby incorporated in this combined synopsis/solicitation notice.

FAR 52.212-5  Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Mar 2023) 

1. See Attachment 3—SF 1449, which is hereby incorporated in this combined synopsis/solicitation notice.

***For all other applicable provisions and clauses see Attachment 3—SF 1449, which is hereby incorporated in this combined synopsis/solicitation.***

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial service 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 written solicitation will not be issued. 
2. Additionally, this combined synopsis/solicitation is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.5, FAR Subpart 19.8, Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (15 USC 637(a)(1)), and the executed Partnership Agreement between the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and DoD.
3. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) under solicitation number FA9451-23-Q-A002. 
4. This acquisition is set-aside 100% for 8(a) Small Business Competition.  
5. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 519210, Libraries and Archives, size standard $21M.  PSC Code: R605 Support-Administrative: Library.
6. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-01.
7. Payment Terms: Net 30 days

B. REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

1. Description of requirement: 

The vision of the Phillips Research Site (PRS) Technical Library includes continued and sustained provision of ever-improving services to its customers, taking continuous advantage of technology innovations and advances in the library profession while optimizing value to the customer and to the taxpayer. The goal of the library is to operate and maintain a state-of-the-art technical library offering information services that promote cutting edge research, facilitating access to materials and information tools, and fostering an innovative and modern information community.

See Attachment 1 – Performance of Work Statement(PWS) “PWS – Technical Library Services 2.0” dated 07 April 2023 for additional details.

1. Schedule of Services:

   1. The Schedule of Services is identified in Attachment 3—SF 1449
   2. Acceptance/ FOB Point for all CLINS is: DESTINATION
   3. New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax (NMGRT) may be applicable to the proposed effort. For assistance in determining the extent to which NMGRT may apply and applicable rates, contact the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department, 5301 Central Ave., NE, PO Box 8485, Albuquerque NM 87198, (505)841- 6200, http://www.tax.newmexico.gov/Businesses/gross-receipts.aspx. 
2. Attachments:
   1. Attachment 1 – “PWS – Technical Library Services 2.0” dated 07 April 2023. 
   2. Attachment 2 – Wage Determination 2015-5443 Rev 19 dated 27 December 2022
   3. Attachment 3— SF 1449
   4. Attachment 4— DD 254
   5. Attachment 5— Price Spreadsheet
   6. Attachment 6— Instructions to Offerors Addendum- Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.212-1
   7. Attachment 7— Evaluation Addendum—Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.212-2
   8. Attachment 8— CDRL
   9. Attachment 9— PRSTLS 2.0 Q&A template

C. PROVISIONS

FAR 52.212-1  Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services  (Mar 2023)

1. See Attachment 6—Instructions to Offerors Addendum- Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.212-1, which is hereby tailored and incorporated in this combined synopsis/solicitation notice.

FAR 52.212-2   Evaluation -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)

1. See Attachment 7—Evaluation Addendum—Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.212-2, which is hereby tailored and incorporated in this combined synopsis/solicitation notice.

FAR 52.212-3  Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services

1. See Attachment 3—SF 1449, which is hereby incorporated in this combined synopsis/solicitation notice.

FAR 52.212-3  Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Alternate 1 (Oct 2014)

1.  See Attachment 3—SF 1449, which is hereby incorporated in this combined synopsis/solicitation notice.

FAR 52.212-4   Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2022) 

1. See Attachment 3—SF 1449, which is hereby incorporated in this combined synopsis/solicitation notice.

FAR 52.212-5  Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Mar 2023) 

1. See Attachment 3—SF 1449, which is hereby incorporated in this combined synopsis/solicitation notice.

***For all other applicable provisions and clauses see Attachment 3—SF 1449, which is hereby incorporated in this combined synopsis/solicitation.***