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 NRC-RFQ-10-10-414, 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 electronic access subscriptions for off-site meeting space for the NRC's Office of Research/EPRI PRA Workshop. Award will be made to the low-price technically acceptable (LPTA) offeror. The period of performance shall be from September 27, 2010 through October 1, 2010.

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; and
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
NRC-RFQ-10-10-414 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.

Attachments:
-Requirements Document
-Price Schedule Template
-Tax Exemption Certificate

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