Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

**** Update: Amendment 0001, issued 6/3/2024. This notice amends the combined synopsis/solicitation 1333BJ24Q00152004 to: 1) Add “RFQ Q&A Patents Tangible Awards_FINAL” document that answers vendor qu... **** Update: Amendment 0001, issued 6/3/2024. This notice amends the combined synopsis/solicitation 1333BJ24Q00152004 to: 1) Add “RFQ Q&A Patents Tangible Awards_FINAL” document that answers vendor questions received. 2) Update and replace the Statement of Work (SOW) dated 5/29/2024 with the new “ATT 1 SOW_dated 3JUN2024”. SOW section 6 Deliverables table reflects an update to the delivery method for section 3.6. All other information presented in the original combined synopsis/solicitation RFQ posting and documents, dated 5/29/2024, for this requirement remains unchanged. Quotes are due by June 12, 2024 at 1:00 PM EDT. Quotes shall be emailed to the Contracting Officer, Kelly.Gustafson@uspto.gov, and Division Director, David.Sheppard@uspto.gov. Late submissions will not be accepted. ----------------------------------------------------------------- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services and products prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and no further written solicitation will be issued. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 & 13. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) anticipates award of a single firm fixed price (FFP) contract to support the patents tangible awards requirement as described in the Statement of Work (SOW), see Attachment 1. This solicitation 1333BJ23Q00152004 is issued as an RFQ. This request for quote (RFQ) shall not be construed as a commitment of any kind on behalf of the Federal Government. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) reserves the right not to proceed with issuing a contract, if it is determined to be in the best interest not to do so. Quoting vendors must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://sam.gov/. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. NAICS code 541870, Advertising Material Distribution Services PSC: R701, Support – Management Advertising The successful contractor will provide commercial services and laser engraved travel mugs in accordance with Attachment 1, Statement of Work (SOW), for a period of 8 months from the date of contract award. The period of performance and location of services to be performed are detailed in Attachment 1, SOW. Shipping term shall be FOB Destination. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition (see RFQ Section 4). The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, is applicable. See RFQ Section 5. The provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition (see RFQ subsection 3.2). The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition (see RFQ subsection 3.3). The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition (see RFQ subsection 3.4). Important Dates: RFQ questions are due by June 3, 2024 at 1:00 PM, EDT. Please direct all questions to the Contracting Officer, Kelly.Gustafson@uspto.gov, and Division Director, David.Sheppard@uspto.gov. Phone calls are not accepted. See Section 4.5 for details on question submissions. Quotes are due by June 12, 2024 at 1:00 PM EDT. Quotes shall be emailed to the Contracting Officer, Kelly.Gustafson@uspto.gov, and Division Director, David.Sheppard@uspto.gov. Late submissions will not be accepted. SEE ATTACHED RFQ 1333BJ24Q00152004 for full details, including, scope, clauses and provisions,, RFQ Instructions, RFQ Evaluation, and Attachments.