Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION (**This work was not previously performed under a purchase order.) Modification 1: Modification 1 is posted to update the Statement of Work, Include an updated SF1449 wh... COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION (**This work was not previously performed under a purchase order.) Modification 1: Modification 1 is posted to update the Statement of Work, Include an updated SF1449 which includes "Contents of a Bid package" language and replace within the Combined Synopsis the word SF18 with SF1449. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - Rapid Sampling Machine Learning for port sampling in the US Caribbean (I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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 1333MF21QNFFN0081 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 2021-05(MAR 2021) (Deviation 2020-11(AUG 2020). (IV) This solicitation is being issued as a 100 % small business set aside. The associated NAICS code is 541690. The small business size standard is $16.5M. (V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for the purchase of the following commercial item(s): CLIN 0001 – Rapid Sampling Machine Learning for port sampling in the US Caribbean in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. One Business day after date of the award through 12 months– A not-exceed amount of $20,000.00 is established for this line item and is reimbursable based on actual expenses incurred for FTR compliant and CO approved travel as per the SOW. (VI) Description of requirements is as follows: Non-Personal Services. The contractor shall continue development of the port sampling station prototype (hardware for image, weight, and other data collection),modify existing annotation software for use on images of the most frequently landed commercial species for multispecies small-scale fisheries of the US Caribbean and analyze and report data in Accordance with the Statement of Work attached to the Sam.gov combined synopsis/solicitation posting (VII) Period of Performance: One, 12-month Base Year Place of Performance: Field sampling and image annotation will be conducted at various locations in Puerto Rico. The contractor shall work with scientist at the Cornell University’s, Cornell center for Conservation Bioacoustics to perform Spectral and shape analysis per the attached SOW. Acceptance will take place as deliverables are completed. (VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (JUN 2020), applies to this acquisition. Or see addendum ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS ADDITIONAL QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: NOTICE TO OFFERORS: Instructions for submitting quotations under this request for quote must be followed. Failure to provide all information to aid in the evaluation may be considered non-responsive. Offers that are non-responsive may be excluded from further evaluation and rejected without further notification to the offeror. 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 Shawana.Randolph@noaa.gov Vendors response to this Request for Quote shall consist of the documents outlined in the Contents of a Bid Package included in the SF1449. "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 Quote: One (1) copy, electronic required. b. Business/Price Quote: One (1) copy, electronic required. Each part shall be clearly marked by title. There is no page limitation for the price quote. (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. (b) Technical Quote Vendors shall submit the following in their technical quote: 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 how they meet the requirements outlined in Section XII “Required Knowledge and Experience.” Factor 2--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 3 - 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. (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) Past Performance 3) Price 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. 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) (X) FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2021) applies and if applicable 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 2:00 P.M. EST on 9/21/2021. All quotes must be emailed to the attention of Shawana Randolph at Shawana.Randolph@noaa.gov The email subject title should reference the Sam.Gov Notice ID Number “1333MF21QNFFN0081” CAM 1352.215-72 Inquiries (APR 2010) Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to Shawana.Randolph@noaa.gov . Questions must be submitted by Noon on 09-17-2021. 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)