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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Testing Preparation Database 773 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Lackland, TX 78226-1865 Date: 28 March 2023 Title: Testing Preparation Databa... Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Testing Preparation Database 773 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Lackland, TX 78226-1865 Date: 28 March 2023 Title: Testing Preparation Database Request for Quote (RFQ) / Solicitation Number: FA805223TEST1 Closing Response Date: 4 April 2023 at 4:00 PM CST Contact Point(s): Theresa Jackson, Contract Specialist Cell: (505) 401-9841 Email: theresa.jackson.5@us.af.mil Contact Point(s): Brenda Palmer, Contracting Officer Email: benda.palmer@us.af.mil 1. Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, 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. This requirement shall be full and open competition: under NAICS 519290 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Installation Contracting Center (AFICC), 773 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (ESS) has a requirement for the provision of the Testing Preparation Database per the attached Statement of Work (SOW). 2. Requirement: The mission of Department of Defense (DoD) Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Libraries is outlined in DoDI 1015.10 stating DoD Libraries will provide information resources and services required to accomplish the mission. The libraries support military personnel assigned to contingency operations, remote sites, and military missions IAW DoDI 1015.10, Military Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Programs. The program provides professional military and voluntary education programs materials and services. Libraries also provide facilities, resources, and services to enhance the quality of life, regeneration, and resiliency for authorized customers. The DoD Library Consortium exists to create partnerships among the libraries within the various services of the DoD. They cooperatively acquire materials that are made available to military and civilian employees across the DoD. These resources relate to various overarching goals of the DoD such as recreation, physical wellness, emotional resiliency, and educational pursuits. To meet these needs, the DoD libraries must procure resources that can be accessed globally, including in areas with low or no Internet access, and provide the below stated requirements. A testing preparation portal is a vital educational tool for DoD personnel. The testing preparation portal is important to service personnel and library staff for having the ability to provide instantly accessible digital information in multiple platforms that can be streamed or downloading with no waiting. This subscription must be firm-fixed pricing. A testing preparation portal provides information that supports education and enhances quality of life for DoD personnel and their families. Performance shall be according to the requirements contained in this SOW. 3. Period of Performance: The Period of Performance (POP) is for one (1) 12-month base period of performance and four (4) 12-month option periods. The entire period of performance for this contract action shall not exceed 60 months. Note: IAW FAR 17.206, the Contracting Officer shall evaluate offers for option periods contained in the solicitation when it is likely the Government will exercise options. And, IAW FAR 52.217-8, rates may only be adjusted as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. Estimated Schedule POP Start POP End Base Period 14 April 2023 -- 13 April 2024 Option Period 1 14 April 2024 -- 13 April 2025 Option Period 2 14 April 2025 -- 13 April 2026 Option Period 3 14 April 2026 -- 13 April 2027 Option Period 4 14 April 2027 -- 13 April 2028 6-mo. Option Extension 14 April 2028 -- 13 April 2029 4. Questions: The Government will accept questions concerning solicitation number FA805223XPRE1 until 30 March 2023 at 1:00 PM CST. Email your questions to theresa.jackson.5@us.af.mil and brenda.palmer@us.af.mil. Any questions received after this date and time need not be considered. 5. Quotes Due Date: Quotes must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist, Theresa Jackson, via e-mail at theresa.jackson.5@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer, Brenda Palmer at brenda.palmer@us.af.mil. Quotes must conform to the requirements of this solicitation and be received no later than 4 April 2023 at 4:00 PM CST. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure that the quotes and its attachments are received. Any quotes received after designated closing date and time need not be considered. Quotes must include aggregate total of base plus all option year CLINS on Pricing Schedule B (IAW FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options). All quotes shall conform to the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure of the attached Pricing Schedule B. 6. Notice to Vendor(s): The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse Vendors for any costs. Respondent understands and agrees that it submits its quote at its own risk and expense, and releases 773 ESS/PK from any claim for damages or other liability arising out of the posting process. 773 ESS/PK shall not be liable for any errors in Vendor's response. Vendor is responsible for careful review of its entire response to ensure that all information is correct and complete. Vendors are liable for all error or omissions contained in their responses. All informational material submitted in response to this posting becomes the property of 773 ESS/PK and shall not be returned. 7. Period of Acceptance of Quotes: The Vendor agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. 8. Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF): Include in the quote that a Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) account has been initiated or already established (DoD) has mandated the use of WAWF. All invoices shall be submitted using Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). To get more information about how to register for WAWF contractors can go to the following web site and download the Contract Pay information: http://www.dfas.mil/contractorpay/ContractPayInformation.pdf. 9. SAM Registration: Firms submitting a quote subsequent to the solicitation described herein, MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, or risk the quote as being non-responsive, regardless if the package is considered complete, timely or any other salient consideration. Information to register on SAM can be found at the web site, SAM.gov | Home . List of Attachments: Statement of Work Pricing Schedule B Provisions and Clauses; Instructions to Offerors; Eval Criteria