THIS COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION IS SET ASIDE 100% FOR SMALL BUSINESS. 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 Synopsis/Solicitation notice; quotes are being requested and the written solicitation is incorporated below. Solicitation number W50S6V21Q0008 is being issued as a REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-05 effective 10 March 2021. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 721110 with the small business size standard being $35,000,000.  The Government intends to issue a firm fixed price contract for the coordination of a Strong Bonds Event in Colorado.  Please reference solicitation # W50S6V21Q0008 on all correspondence.  The Government will utilize simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. 

Due Dates:

Questions due by: 6 May 2021 @ 2:00 P.M. MST

-Shall be submitted, in writing via email, to the points of contact listed below

-Responses to questions will be provided in the form of an update to the solicitation on Contract Opportunities

Quotes due by 14 May 2020 @ 2:00 P.M. MST

-Pricing shall be valid for 60 days after the quote due date

-Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to the points of contact listed below

Event Dates:  4 - 6 June 2021

Notice to Offerors:

The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(g) which is incorporated by reference, the Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Please review FAR 52.212-1 in its entirety.

POINTS OF CONTACT:

Primary – MSgt Christopher Stephenson – [email protected]

Alternate – TSgt Chad Wiese – [email protected]

Alternate – 140 MSG Org Box – [email protected]

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:

1. Combined Synopsis-Solicitation W50S6V21Q0008
2. Statement of Need (SON)
3. Price Schedule

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES

Refer to the Statement of Need (SON) for a full description of the requirement.  Provide pricing for your proposal in Attachment 3.  No other pricing format will be accepted

QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:

To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of Quotes, offerors shall adhere to the following instructions in preparing their quote.  Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offeror being ineligible for award. Offerors shall clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale.  Verify that the prices quoted reflect the most competitive pricing available to the Government.

Quote Size:

Quote shall be submitted on company letterhead, and page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches. Pages may be single or double-spaced. The text size shall be no less than Times New Roman 10 point.  Use at least 1-inch margins on all sides of each page.  Pages shall be numbered sequentially.  If there are discrepancies in page counts between paper and electronic submittals, the paper version shall take precedence.  Quotes shall not exceed 10MB in total size.

Tables, Charts, Graphs, and Figures:

Legible tables, charts, graphs, and figures shall be used wherever practical to depict organizations, systems and layout, implementation schedules, plans, etc.  These displays shall be uncomplicated, legible and shall not exceed 11 by 17 inches in size when printed.  Foldout pages shall fold entirely within the volume, and count as two (2) pages.  Foldout pages may only be used for large tables, charts, graphs, diagrams, and schematics, and not for pages of text.  For tables, charts, graphs and figures, the text shall be no smaller than 8 point.

EVALUATION OF QUOTES:

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:

i. Total Price Quote:

1. Table 1 with pricing for items as indicated (Attachment 3).  A total price quote for all items quoted.

ii. Technical Acceptance:

1. Complete quote (as indicated under “Quote Preparation Instructions”)
2. Demonstrated ability to fulfill the requirement as outlined in the Statement of Need (SON)

*Note: A comparative evaluation will be conducted among all technically acceptable quotes, and contract award will be based on the quote that represents the best value to the government.