Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

9/8/2021 - MODIFICATION 04 IS ISSUED TO: PROVIDE UPDATED QUESTIONS (PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT 09.07.2021 QUESTIONS_SOLICITATION REQUEST NUMBER 1333MF) CORRECT THE TITLE ON SAM.GOV TO: SEFSC Logistical sup... 9/8/2021 - MODIFICATION 04 IS ISSUED TO: PROVIDE UPDATED QUESTIONS (PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT 09.07.2021 QUESTIONS_SOLICITATION REQUEST NUMBER 1333MF) CORRECT THE TITLE ON SAM.GOV TO: SEFSC Logistical support for Puerto Rico DNER recreational survey work CORRECT SF-18 LINE ITEM 0001 DESCRIPTION TO: Logistical support for Puerto Rico DNER recreational survey work: Puerto Rico DNER, and SEFSC staff expert opinion to develop electronic forms for recreational fishery sampling; develop training materials for port samplers; and develop methods of technology to increase sampling efficiency. In collaboration with DNER and SEFSC scientists. (PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT - REVISION 01_FORMSF18 1333MF21QNFFN0073 REQUEST FOR QUOTE) 4. ADD FAR CLAUSE 52.227-14 RIGHTS IN DATA-GENERAL (PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT - REVISED COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION_1333MF21Q0073KXB_01) 5. EXTEND THE RESPONSE DATE THROUGH 09/10/2021 ************************************************************************************************************************************************* 9/2/2021 - MODIFICATION 03 ISSUED TO: 1. ADD AN UPDATED QUESTIONS & ANWERS FOR TODAY 9/2/2021. PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT - Questions and Answers 09.02.2021 ************************************************************************************************************************************************** 9/1/2021 - MODIFICATION 02 ISSUED TO: ATTACH THE COMPLETE COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION DOCUMENT (THAT WAS NOT ATTACHED PROPERLY) ATTACH A REVISED STATEMENT OF WORK (added the following verbiage under Task 2, Data collection system, QA/QC measures - The data will be downloaded to DNER databases) ATTACH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FROM VENDORS EXTEND THE RESPONSE DATE TO 9/9/2021 4:00PM EST ************************************************************************************************************************************************** 8/26/2021 - MODIFICATION 01 ISSUED TO EXTEND THE CLOSING DATE THROUGH 9/7/2021 DUE TO FEDERAL HOLIDAY ON 9/6/2021, ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN THE SAME Question from Vendor(s): 8/26/2021 - The deadline for quotes is 1:00PM EST on 09/06/2021. This date is the "Labor Day" holiday. Is there any consideration to moving the deadline by one day to 09/07/2021? ****************************************************************************************************************************************************** COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION - 1333MF21QNFFN0073 NOAA/NMFS/SEFSC Advancing the use of technology for port sampling in the US Caribbean (I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (II) The solicitation number for this procurement is 1333MF21QNFFN0073 and is hereby issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Circular 2021-05(MAR 2021) (Deviation 2020-11(AUG 2020). (IV) This solicitation is being issued 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 541690. The small business size standard is $16.5 million. (V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for the purchase of the following commercial services: Non-personal Services request for advancing the use of technology for port sampling in the US Caribbean and support of Puerto Rico DNER Recreational Fishery Data Collection in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). (VI) Description of requirements is as follows: Non-Personal Services. The Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) requires a vendor to develop training manuals and training sessions, and fish identification manuals to train Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER) port samplers in proper sampling techniques and species identification, and develop rapid sampling stations for recreational fisheries per the attached the attached Statement of Work (SOW). (VII) Period of Performance and Deliverable Schedule 12 months from the date of the award. (VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (JUN 2020), applies to this acquisition. Or see addendum Submission of Quotes Submit quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the time specified in the solicitation. Only Email quotes are acceptable and can be sent to karen.beck@noaa.gov In order to be considered for award you must submit a complete package in accordance with the requirements stated in the solicitation package. If you do not submit all of the required items you may be considered non-compliant. QUOTES MUST BE VALID THROUGH 9/30/2021 "THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR NON-RECEIPT OF QUOTES. IT IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST AND RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION OF THE QUOTE RECEIPT". (1) The offer must be prepared in two parts: A technical quote and a business/price quote. Each of the parts shall be separate and complete in itself so that evaluation of one may be accomplished independently from evaluation of the other. The technical quote must not contain reference to price; however, adequate information must be contained in the technical quote so that the offeror’s technical approach is sufficiently detailed to provide a clear and concise presentation that addresses all contract requirements and demonstrates a clear understanding of the requirements. (3) The offeror shall submit: a. Technical Approach Proposal: One (1) copy, electronic required. b. Business/Price Quote: One (1) copy, electronic required. Each part shall be clearly marked by title. (4) The Government will evaluate quotes in accordance with the provisions set forth in this section and with the evaluation criteria stated below. (5) The Offerors shall identify and explain any exceptions or deviations taken to any part of the solicitation or conditional assumptions made with respect to the technical requirements of the solicitation. Offerors should note that taking exceptions to the Government’s requirements may indicate an unwillingness or inability to perform the contract, and the quote may be evaluated as such. (IX) FAR 52.212-2, EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014), applies to this acquisition. Offers will be evaluated based on price and the factors set forth in paragraph (a) 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. Paragraph (a) is hereby completed as follows: Evaluation will be based on 1) Technical Approach 2) Experience 3) Key Personnel 4) Past Performance The Government intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order on an all or none basis with payment terms of Net 30. (b) Options (If applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of provision) The following factors will be used to evaluate quotations: Technical Evaluation Factors: Factor 1--TECHNICAL APPROACH. The quotation will be evaluated on how the offeror intends to organize, staff and manage the contract and the means that will be used to accomplish the contract requirements. The degree to which the quotation demonstrates an understanding of the requirements will be evaluated, as well as the offeror's planned management of consultants and subcontractors, if applicable. Factor 2--EXPERIENCE. The offeror's background, experience, and qualifications will be assessed to determine the likelihood that that offeror can successfully perform the contract requirements and the degree of the risk of non-performance. Factor 3--KEY PERSONNEL. The education, experience, and accomplishments of key personnel will be evaluated to determine the degree to which they possess the qualifications to perform their proposed duties under the contract. Factor 4--PAST PERFORMANCE. The offeror's past performance on related contracts will be evaluated to determine, as appropriate, successful performance of contract requirements, quality and timeliness of delivery of goods and services, effective management of subcontractors, cost management, level of communication between the contracting parties, proactive management and customer satisfaction. Offeror shall provide at least three (3) past performance references. Provide name, address, phone number, and description of the project. If a quoter has no relevant past performance, the quoter must affirmatively state that it possesses no relevant past performance history. Offerors who fail to either provide past performance information or affirmatively state that they have none, may be considered as non-compliant to the solicitation. Factor 5 - COST/PRICE. The proposed prices/costs will be evaluated. The cost evaluation will determine whether the proposed costs are realistic, complete, and reasonable in relation to the solicitation requirements. Proposed costs must be entirely compatible with the technical approach. (X) FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2021) applies and the quoter must submit a completed copy of the provision with its quote. (XI) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (OCT 2018) applies to this acquisition and is included in the SF1449. (XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jan 2021) applies to this acquisition. See SF1449 Clause for applicable clauses. (XIII) The clauses/provisions contained in the SF1449 are also applicable to this acquisition. Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply. Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 1:00 P.M. EST on 09/06/2021. All quotes must be emailed to the attention of Karen Beck at Karen.Beck@noaa.gov The email subject title should reference the Sam.Gov Notice ID Number: 1333MF21QNFFN0073KXB CAM 1352.215-72 Inquiries (APR 2010) Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to Karen.Beck@noaa.gov. Questions should be received no later than Noon on 09/04/2021. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract. (End of clause)