Technical Writing and Documentation, Administrative, and Research Support Services

Added: Jul 01, 2015 3:34 pm The purpose of this amendment of to specify that this procurement is an competitive 8(a) set-aside.

Added: Jul 01, 2015 3:03 pm (i) 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number is HSCG23-15-R-MSR012 and is issued as a request for proposal (RFP).

(iii) The solicitation document, and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-81.

(iv) This procurement is being solicited as a 100% 8(a) set-aside. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541611 (small business size standard: average annual receipts-$15 million).

(v) Offerors shall provide pricing for appropriate labor categories, rates, and hours for the services specified in Attachment 1, "Performance Work Statement (PWS)" for the base period and all option periods.
(vi) The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has a requirement obtain technical writing and documentation, administrative, and research services in support of the USCG Office of Standards Evaluation and Development (CG-REG). Attachment 1, "PWS", contains the requirements to be satisfied by the successful Offeror awarded a contract as a result of this solicitation. The support services provided in accordance with (IAW) the PWS are considered commercial items.

(vii) The USCG anticipates a single-award Firm-Fixed-Priced (FFP) contract to obtain contractor support services. The contract will consist of a base period from 09/13/2015 through 07/12/2016 and four (4) option periods of one (1) year each.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Refer to Attachment 2, "Provisions-Addendum to FAR 52.212-1" for additional proposal submission instructions.

(ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Refer to Attachment 2, "Provisions-FAR and HSAR Provisions and Clauses in Full Text" for evaluation factors.

(x) Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with their offers, or verify that information required by this provision is listed on the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall refer to clause 52.212-5 listed in Attachment 2 "Clauses" for additional clauses applicable to this acquisition.

(xiii) Additional contract requirements, terms and conditions are determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices. The following attachments are included and are hereby incorporated into this solicitation: (1) PWS, (2) FAR and Department of Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) Clauses and Provisions, (3) Price Spreadsheet, (4) Past Performance Questionnaire, and (5) Additional Terms and Conditions.

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this acquisition.

(xv) Questions about this combined synopsis/solicitation are due by 12:00 PM (ET) on July 13, 2015. Submit questions via e-mail to Ms. Marlecia Newby (marlecia.m.newby@uscg.mil) and Mr. James Ferguson (james.f.ferguson@uscg.mil). Proposals are due by the time and date indicated on Federal Business Opportunities. There will be no exceptions to the time and date on when responses are due, unless determined otherwise by the Government. Any proposal submitted after this time will not be considered. Submit proposals via e-mail to Ms. Newby and Mr. Ferguson. When responding, include the title "HSCG23-15-R-MSR012" in the subject line of the e-mail. It is the Offeror's responsibility to ensure that proposals are submitted timely. No changes or additions will be permitted after the deadline, except as provided under discussions, if necessary. An Offeror that fails to meet any due date will be considered "late" in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f).

(xvi) Contact the USCG Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist for information regarding this synopsis/solicitation.