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

**EFFECTIVE 5/13/2021 THIS SOLICITATION IS CANCELLED DUE TO A CHANGE IN THE GOVERNMENT'S REQUIREMENT: See Enclosure 1 - M67854-21-R-4846-0004** Synopsis: The United States Marine Corps Systems Command... **EFFECTIVE 5/13/2021 THIS SOLICITATION IS CANCELLED DUE TO A CHANGE IN THE GOVERNMENT'S REQUIREMENT: See Enclosure 1 - M67854-21-R-4846-0004** Synopsis: The United States Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC), 2200 Lester Street, Quantico, Virginia 22134 intends to procure Post Deployment Software Support (PDSS) for the Marine Corps Recruiting Information Management Support System II (MCRISS II). This is a combined synopsis / solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented by additional information included in this notice. The proposed contract action is being solicited as a total 8(a) small business set-aside. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The subject Request for Proposal (RFP), M67854-21-R-4846 incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-05. The Small Business size standard classification is North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541512 – Computer Systems Design Services. The Product Service Code is DA01 – IT And Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Support Services (Labor). Background: The scope of this PDSS effort includes system administration, cyber security support, service desk support, database administration, user training, software development, and transition support for the Information Technology (IT) systems within its portfolio in accordance with the contract line item number (CLIN) described in the Schedule of Supplies/Services (Enclosure 1). Description of Supplies and Services: Enclosure 1 – SF 1449 contains the CLINs, quantities, delivery requirements and terms and conditions for this solicitation and the resultant contract. Technical Requirements: Enclosure 1 – The Statement of Work contained in the SF 1449 contains the technical requirements for this solicitation. Additional technical requirements can be found in Attachments 1-5 and Exhibit A, B, and F to Enclosure 1. Proposal Submission: Marine Corps Systems Command intends to solicit and award one Firm Fixed Price contract for the delivery of the services in the background section of this document in support of the MCRISS as a result of this solicitation. This solicitation is a request for proposal (RFP). All offerors shall read and complete the SF1449 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation attached to this posting, which provides all CLINs, Proposal Instructions and Format, and information for this requirement. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY QUOTATION THAT DOES NOT SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLY WITH THESE QUOTATION PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS. Vendors shall comply with the following instructions: The Government intends to award one contract as a result of this solicitation. All proposals shall include pricing for F.O.B Destination, SAM information, company point of contact information, and payment discount terms. General Instructions: All proposals shall comply with the instructions in FAR 52.212-1. Each response must clearly and concisely address the capability of the Offeror(s) to meet all specifications and requirements. The Government will not assume that an Offeror possesses any capability, understanding, and/or commitment that is not specifically delineated and supported in its respective proposal. Submit the Marine Corps RFP SF1449 attached to this request to the Contract Specialist’s name under block 7a. Block 17a must be completed with company name, address, POC and email, CAGE Code, DUNS number, TIN number and phone number. The Schedule of Supplies and Services, the “Unit” and “Extended Price” shall be filled in and totaled at the bottom. Failure to follow these directions may cause the Government to reject the quote. SUBMIT YOUR RFQ RESPONSES NO LATER THAN 24 February 2021 10:00 AM local time. SEND YOUR QUOTES VIA EMAIL TO: cynthia.matthews@usmc.mil and stasia.baker@usmc.mil. Vendors SHALL NOT include any .zip files. MCSC cannot accept .zip files due to USMC network limitations. Further, any email over 10MB must be split into two separate emails due to file size limitations of Government electronic mailboxes. Submissions rendered incomplete or late due to network outages or system limitations may be rejected. Questions will not be accepted by phone; questions shall be emailed to: cynthia.matthews@usmc.mil and stasia.baker@usmc.mil. Questions are due no later than 31 January 2021 at 12:00PM local time. Place in the subject line of email: RFP M67854-21-R-4846 MCRISS II. The Quote shall be valid for a period of at least 180 days. Terms and Conditions: The following FAR provisions and clauses are applicable to this procurement: FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Addendum) and 52.212-3 ALT I - Offerors Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items. Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://sam.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items – ALT I. All other terms and conditions are contained in Enclosure 1 – SF 1449. Evaluation: The Government intends to make one award to a responsible offeror as defined in the FAR 9.104 resulting from this solicitation and whose proposal is determined to be the best value offer after being evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria stated in 52.212-2 - Evaluation - Commercial Items (Addendum) contained in Enclosure 1 – SF 1449.