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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION DESCRIPTION: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6, as ... COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION DESCRIPTION: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. The Air Force will not issue a written solicitation. This Synopsis/Solicitation constitutes the only request for quotes for this requirement. This solicitation utilizes FAR Part 13 procedures. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. The solicitation document, FA8604-21-Q-5001, is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) and incorporates FAR provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2019-03 (See Attachment 1). The associated NAICS code is 519130 and small business size standard is 1000. REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION: Air Force Library requires access to a database that provides directories, legislative, regulatory and policy information. The subscription: Must be able to provide under CLIN 0001, Policy Database, the following minimum characteristics: Must be able to provide a directories for congressional, agency and states Must provide coverage of over 16 industries Must provide constantly updated information on at least 21 policy topics/areas Enable account holders to set up alerts, newsfeeds, notifications and change various policy topics/areas Must be able to track legislation and cases, find stakeholders via the directory, compare voting behavior and similarity, analyze vote breakdowns by party or country, and search amendments Must provide policy insights, breaking scoops and in-depth analysis throughout the day Must provide information on the Politico Pro platform CLIN DESCRIPTION: CLIN Item Description LOT 0001 Policy Database 1 Base Period: 23 December 2020 – 22 December 2021 Electronic access to the subscription shall provide for twelve (12) months from 23 December 2020 to 22 December 2021. The Air Force anticipates a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order. QUOTE REQUIREMENTS: The offeror shall provide the following within their quote to be considered responsive: This is not a brand name requirement as offerors are encouraged to offer products other than those specifically referenced by brand name. The quote shall include a description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature or other documents if necessary. The contractor may propose additional products to the one requested, if it they feel it provides additional value to the United States Government. If additional products are proposed, the vendor should ensure it is severable from the base requirement of the USG, where possible. If an offeror requires an end user license agreement, this shall be included in the quote. The quote should include the past performance information found in Attachment 3. This shall include at least one previous example of a previous job of the similar size. Please, include a POC for the customer, and sufficient detail to display the parameters of the similar pervious performance. The CO is also requesting electronic access to the offered products for three (3) days. Please include instructions to obtain this access. The access provided is strictly for evaluation purposes only. The Government shall not receive a benefit from the three day access. This will be used if the selection cannot be made based on the vendors quote alone. It may also be used to verify the content in the quote. EVALUATION DESCRIPTION: 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: Technical Capability: Technical capability will be evaluated by the vendor’s ability to meet the minimum requirements listed throughout this solicitation. Any additional technical capability provided will be used to determine best value. Price: Price will be evaluated by comparing pricing for product. Past Performance: Past performance will be evaluated IAW FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) The relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not provided, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(a)(2). Comparative evaluations of offers will be conducted to determine which product is most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items, does NOT apply to this effort. APPLICABLE PROVISIONS/CLAUSE: The following Provisions and Clauses apply to this solicitation (See Attachment 1 for full text): 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items Offeror shall complete and submit 52.212-3(b) with the offer (See Attachment 2). 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment Offeror shall complete and submit 52.204-24 with the offer (See Attachment 2). 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 252.222-7999, Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping (DEVIATION 2021-O0001) Additional Terms that apply to this acquisition: Advanced payments are authorized with invoice. Anticipated Award Date is: 23 December 2020 Quotes are due by 1400 (2:00PM ET), 08 December 2020. Quotes and supporting documentation shall be sent via email to danielle.holland.6@us.af.mil & ashley.collins.5@us.af.mil. Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to Danielle Holland at the above email. Attachments: Amend 1 - Full Text of Applicable Provisions and Clauses Offeror Representations and Certifications Past Performance Questionnaire

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The United States Air Force (the Government) intends to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase order to a single source, Politico PRO, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) (only one source reasonab... The United States Air Force (the Government) intends to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase order to a single source, Politico PRO, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) (only one source reasonably available) on or about 09 December 2020. The period of performance (PoP) shall be from 09 December 2020 – 08 December 2021. FSC: 7630 NAICS: 519130 Size Standard: 1,000 employees Subscription name: Politico PRO Plus Supplier name: POLITICO PRO Product description: Provides needed directories, legislative, regulatory and policy information. Product characteristics an equal item must meet to be considered: Must be able to provide a directories for congressional, agency and states Must provide coverage of over 16 industries Must provide constantly updated information on at least 21 policy topics/areas Enable account holders to set up alerts, newsfeeds, notifications and change various policy topics/areas Must be able to track legislation and cases, find stakeholders via the directory, compare voting behavior and similarity, analyze vote breakdowns by party or country, and search amendments Must provide policy insights, breaking scoops and in-depth analysis throughout the day Must provide information on the Politico Pro platform This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the Government. The Government will consider responses received within 5 days of issuance of this notice. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a full and open competitive procurement or a small business set aside competitive procurement. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this announcement. If the Government decides to compete this requirement, a synopsis shall be issued utilizing the combined synopsis/solicitation procedure identified in FAR 12.603. If this effort becomes a Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting, will apply. Therefore, small businesses that want to be considered for a small business set-aside should demonstrate how they intend to comply. A determination not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Contractors should be aware of the following information: Contractors must include the following information: Points of contact, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers. Identification as a large U.S. business, a small U.S. business, or a foreign business. Please note that size indicated should be based on the NAICS code for this effort listed above. Identification of any other socioeconomic status including: Women-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business or HUBZone. Company CAGE Code or DUNS Number. If this posting specifically references brand name products, offerors are encouraged to suggest products other than those specifically referenced. Responses must address how the alternate product meets the product characteristics specified above. Submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED. Responses are limited to 10 pages in a Microsoft Word compatible format. Responses should be emailed to Danielle Holland at danielle.holland.6@us.af.mil and Ashley Collins at ashley.collins.5@us.af.mil no later than 16 November 2020, 2:00 PM EST. Any questions should be directed to Danielle Holland through email.