TTB Alcohol Beverage Sampling Program - Request for Quote

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Fiscal Service Procurement on behalf of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the purchase of Alcohol Beverage Sampling Program in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
This requirement is anticipating a Period of Performance of 60 months, inclusive of a base year and four (4) option years of 12 month each.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services 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.

This is a SAM.Gov Unrestricted solicitation under NAICS 541910.

Award will be made to the offeror with the lowest price technically acceptable quote. Technical acceptability will be determined by comparing quotations with the requirements of this solicitation.

An all‐inclusive firm-fixed price award will be made to the contractor whose quote represents the lowest priced quote.
The Government intends to make one award from responses received.

PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING IF APPLICABLE ALONG WITH THE PRICING INFORMATION:
1) Complete price quote with the unit price and extended price for each item.
2) Point of Contact, Phone, and Email _______________________________________
3) UEI # ______________________________________________
4) Payment Terms/Discount Terms__________________________
5) Invoice Terms________________________________________
6) Place of Manufacture __________________________________

Submit your questions and quotes to Attn: 20341424R00001 Alcohol Beverage Sampling Program – CT/MH to purchasing@fiscal.treasury.gov.

Questions will be due no later than 07/29/24 @ 3:00 PM ET.

Proposal will be due no later than 08/01/24 @ 3 PM ET.

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Amendment 0001

The purpose of this amendment is to address the following question:

Q1:   Would the Government accept a fully paid up, non-transferable/non-sublicensable perpetual license to the data?

A1:   Yes, assuming the license fee includes updates and support.

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Amendment 0002

The purpose of this amendment is to address the following questions:

Q2: Is the proposed fully paid-up, non-transferable/non-sublicensable perpetual license still acceptable given that the licensed data is statis and does not require updated or support?
A2: TTB needs data as specified in the PWS, delivered once each year. Said data would not be updated after delivery, assuming it meets the requirements/scope of the required data. Once we receive the data, it will be used for sampling and further work by TTB.
 

Q3: could you please confirm whether the contractor is required to source and ship physical beverage samples, or if the focus is solely on providing the comprehensive data list as described in the PWS?
A3: As stated in the PWS this is focused solely to receive comprehensive data list.
 

Q4: Can you provide more details or examples of what is included in the Alcohol Beverage Sampling Program?
A4: Please refer to A3 above.
 

Q5: Are there any specific performance standards or benchmarks that need to be met?
A5: Please refer to the PWS 6. Qualification Requirements

Q6: Are there any specific technical or quality standards the products or services must meet?
A6: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
 

Q7: Can you clarify any requirements related to the sampling process or data reporting?
A7: Current award #20341422C00001 Incumbent Nielsen Company, LLC.

Q8: Are there specific formatting requirements for the proposal (e.g., document structure, font size, etc.)?
A8: Please refer to the PWS under section 4. Specific Requirements for the format requirement and Attachment 2 – Pricing Worksheet and the "proposal instructions."

Q9: Are there any required forms or templates that need to be included in the proposal?
A9: Please refer to A8.

Q10: Are there any guidelines for presenting the pricing information (e.g., detailed breakdown, price ceilings)?
A10: Please refer to A8.
 

Q11: Is there a requirement for providing cost details for each component or service?
A11: Please refer to A8.

Q12: Can you provide more details on the technical acceptability criteria?
A12: This is LPTA.

Q13: What specific aspects of the technical proposal will be evaluated?
A13: This is LPTA.

Q14: Are there any maximum or minimum price thresholds that offerors should be aware of?
A14: NA.

Q15: What are the detailed payment terms, and are there any specific invoicing requirements?
A15: Net 30. Please refer to 1052.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (APR 2015) and PAYMENT AND INVOICE QUESTIONS (IPP) for invoicing requirement.
 

Q16: Are there any discounts or early submission incentives?
A16: No.
 

Q17: Will there be an opportunity to submit follow-up questions or requests for additional clarifications after the initial submission?
A17: Proposals are due NLT 08/01/2024 by 3 PM ET if you have additional questions before then, please let us know.

Q18: What is the process for addressing any discrepancies or clarifications needed after submitting the proposal?
A18: We will email you if we have any clarifying questions on your proposal.
 

Q19: Are there any examples of past projects or reports related to the Alcohol Beverage Sampling Program that could provide additional context?
A19: Current award #20341422C00001 Incumbent Nielsen Company, LLC.

Q20: I would like to understand whether the bolded information listed below will be obtained as part of the awarded solicitation or if it should be submitted as part of our RFQ proposal. Could you please guide us on whether this information is required with our initial proposal submission or if it will be addressed during the award phase?
A20: Please provide the information with your proposal.

1) Complete price quote with the unit price and extended price for each item.

2) Point of Contact, Phone, and Email ______________________

3) UEI # _____________________________________________

4) Payment Terms/Discount Terms_________________________

5) Invoice Terms_______________________________________

6) Place of Manufacture ________________________________