Inactive 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures ... This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the test program for commercial items at FAR 13.5, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. A written solicitation will not be issued. The RFQ number for this announcement is N00189-22-Q-Z070. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2021-05 and the most recent DFARS Publication Notice made effective 20 May 2021. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at the addresses: https:/www.acquisition.gov/far/. The NAICS code is 541990 and the Small Business Standard is 1,250 employees. The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Contracting Department, Philadelphia Office is issuing this combined synopsis/solicitation for the Joint Staff (JS) to seek services diplomatic historian to research and write Volume 17 of its JCS and NP series. This volume will focus on the Joint Chief’s contribution to national policy during the second administration of President George W. Bush (2001-05). The historian must possess a current TS (SCI) security clearance, be intimately familiar with the National Security Establishment and diplomatic history, and have demonstrated the ability to produce scholarly book-length monographs on those topics. The Government will not pay for information submitted in the response to this notice. The proposed contract will have a coverage period that is a one-year in length, and will include three, one-year option coverage period. It is intended to award a firm-fixed price Purchase Order. This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures found at FAR 13, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. It is intended to award a single, Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order award as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation with the following CLIN structure: Base Year CLIN 0001 – Research, Writing and Editorial Services – QTY 12 Months Base Year CLIN 0002 – Travel – QTY 1 Lot Base Year CLIN 0003 – Other Direct Cost – QTY 1 Lot Option Year 1 CLIN 1001 – Research, Writing and Editorial Services – QTY 12 Months Option Year 1 CLIN 1002 – Travel – QTY 1 Lot Option Year 1 CLIN 1003 – Other Direct Cost – QTY 1 Lot Option Year 2 CLIN 2001 – Research, Writing and Editorial Services – QTY 12 Months Option Year 2 CLIN 2002 – Travel – QTY 1 Lot Option Year 2 2003 – Other Direct Cost – QTY 1 Lot Option Year 3 3001 – Research, Writing, Editorial Services – QTY 12 Months Option Year 3 3002 – Travel – QTY 1 Lot Option Year 3 3003 – Other Direct Cost – QTY 1 Lot The following FAR provision and clauses are applicable to this procurement: 52.204-7 System for Award Management 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items. 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items. 52.212-3 and its ALT I, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 with its offer; 52.204-13 SAM Maintenance 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items. Referenced Clauses: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109- 282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services and Equipment 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (JUN 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)). 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755). 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.222-19 Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2020) (E.O. 13126). 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015). 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2016) (E.O. 11246). 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793). 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 48 months. 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating To Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.203-7005 Representation Relating To Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services 252.204-7015 Disclosure of Information To Litigation Support Contractors 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests And Receiving Reports 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions 252.232-7010 Levies On Contract Payments 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment 252.244-7000 Subcontracts For Commercial Items And Commercial Components (DoD Contracts) The time and date for receipt of the quote is 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on 22 February 2022. The quote shall be submitted via email to the attention of Yasmin Mohamed at Yasmin.mohamed@navy.mil. Any questions or concerns regarding this procurement should be directed to Yasmin Mohamed who can be reached by email at Yasmin.mohamed@navy.mil.