This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is RFQ-NRC-10-10-415, and it is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-34, effective 01 Jul 09. NAICS 721110 applies; size standard: $7.0. The Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program is not applicable. This acquisition is being conducted under full and open competition.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission intends to award a firm-fixed price purchase order for a 5-day (Monday-Friday) NRC-RES-EPRI Fire PRA Workshop. The period of performance is October 25, 2010 through October 29, 2010. The hotel/conference center shall be near (within 15 miles) of the NRC Headquarters located at 11555 Rockville Pike, MD 20852 and within walking distance to a Metrorail station. Quoters must specify distance to nearest station and the station name in the quote. The hotel must have the following amenities: suitable conference room(s) with good visibility; business center capabilities; internet access, telephone access, audio capabilities, and copy machines available. No Meals or refreshments are required.

Space required: October 26 (Tuesday) from 8:00AM - noon and October 29 (Friday) from noon-5PM are general sessions - large room with theater seating arrangement w/seating for approximately 100-120. October 25-29 four rooms with classroom style seating arrangement w/seating for 20-40 (not needed when large room for general sessions is in place). Other equipment needed: Podium, microphones for speakers and audience in general session, general & classroom sessions require five projectors, projection screen for each session, and easels. Quoters must permit NRC staff to videotape the general sessions and the classroom sessions. Quoters must specify that NRC staff will be permitted to videotape the workshop in the quote. Submit quotes on the attached price schedule. Award will be made to the low-price technically acceptable offeror.

Quotes are due on June 9, 2010 by 3:00 p.m. EST. E-mail your quote to Donna Berkowitz at [email protected]. Quotes received after the closing time and date are considered late. The late proposal provisions in FAR 52.212-1 apply.

The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference:
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items;
52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items Alternate I
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items;
Within 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders the following clauses apply and are incorporated by reference:
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,
52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans,
52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities,
52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans.
52.222-39 Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees.
52.225-5 Trade Agreements
52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, and
52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer --Central Contractor Registration.

Other Applicable FAR Clauses:
52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001)

NRC Applicable Clauses (Full text can be found in attachment entitled, "NRC Applicable Clauses"):
CONSIDERATION AND OBLIGATION -- FIRM FIXED PRICE
PROJECT OFFICER AUTHORITY ALTERNATE 2 (FEBRUARY 2004)
SEAT BELTS
COMPLIANCE WITH IMMIGRATION LAWS AND REGULATIONS
WHISTLEBLOWERS PROTECTION FOR NRC CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

DISCLAIMER
RFQ-NRC-10-10-415 will be distributed solely through the FedBizOpps website (http://www.fedbizopps.gov) The FedBizOpps website provides downloading instructions. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments will also be distributed solely through the FedBizOpps website. Hard copies of the solicitation document and its related documents will not be available. Because this RFQ will be posted on this website, interested parties are instructed NOT to call, send letters, e-mails or faxes requesting the RFQ. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the FedBizOpps website to assure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. The NRC requires the prospective awardee to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of the resulting contract in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation, 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration. Processing time, which normally takes 48 hours, should be taken into consideration when registering. Potential Offerors who are not registered should consider applying for registration immediately if interested in responding to this solicitation. Potential Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the internet at http://www.ccr.gov. The Government will not reimburse interested parties for any costs associated with responding to this business opportunity.

Issuance of this combined synopsis/solicitation does not constitute an award commitment on behalf of the NRC. The NRC reserves the right to reject any and all offers received.

Attachment:
Price Schedule Template

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