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This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION for commercial supplies, which require Promotional Items using FAR Part 12 in conjunction with FAR Part 15 as authorized by in accordance with the Javits-Wagne... This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION for commercial supplies, which require Promotional Items using FAR Part 12 in conjunction with FAR Part 15 as authorized by in accordance with the Javits-Wagner O Day Act JWOD , FAR 8.002 a 1iv and FAR 6.302-5 b 2 This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICIATION WILL NOT BE AVALIABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on both Contract Opportunities https www sam gov and NECO http www neco navy mil This is a Request for Proposal RFP The solicitation number is N0018924RZ011 The proposed contract action is for the distribution of promotional items to Navy recruiting facilities offices, which are often for purposes such as Future Sailor Kits FSK bags with Navy logos for the future sailors and items provided at recruiting events The NAICS code is 541890 Other Services Related to Advertising This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2024-01 and DFARS Change Notice 20240215 It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full test at these addresses https www acquisition gov browse index far https www acquisition gov dfars The NAVSUPFLC Norfolk Philadelphia Office intends to solicit with Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc CAGE 9U362 an AbilityONe-approved non-profit organization. The proposed acquisition is for the Commander, Navy Recruiting Command (CNRC). This action will result in the placement of a sole source AbilityOne approved commercial single award Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity FFP IDIQ type contract with a non-profit organization Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired Inc The proposed contract action is for commercial supplies, which require Promotional Items that the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired Inc under the sole source authority of FAR Part 15 The sole source nature of this requirement is based on the determination that IBVI is the only organization that can provide the required services Specifically and ss set forth in 41 U S C 46 the Javits Wagner O Day Act JWOD establishes a Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled and in describing the procurement requirements for the Federal Government states the following An entity of the Federal Government intending to procure a product or service on the procurement list referred to in section 8503 of this title shall procure the product or service from a qualified nonprofit agency for the blind or a qualified nonprofit agency for other severely disabled in accordance with regulations of the Committee and at the price the Committee establishes if the product or service is available within the period required by the entity Interested persons may submit a capability statement by the specific response date This notice of intent is not a request for proposals form any source other than Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired Inc However the Government will review information received by the specified response date A determination by the Government not to compete this proposal procurement action based upon response received is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for information submitted in response to this notice Delivery information Government point of contact: Government point of contact to be determined prior to award Performance The anticipated period of performance is 1 October 2024 and includes a five year ordering period plus a six-month option pursuant to FAR 52.217 8 set to expire on 31 March 2030 Responsibility and Inspection Unless otherwise specified in the resultant order, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirement and quality contractor The Requirements Statement is as follows Please see attached RFP N0018924RZ011 for more detailed information The following provision and clauses apply to this solicitation FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORSCOMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES SEP 2023 FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONSCOMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES NOV 2023 ALTERNATE I OCT 2014 FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES NOV 2023 FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES SEP 2023 Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. System for Award Management SAM Offerors must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at www sam gov This solicitation will open from 14 March 2024 until 300 PM ET 15 April 2024 All offers shall be submitted via email to Ellen Wright who can be reached via email at ellen s wright civ us navy mil Additional contract requirements and terms and conditions determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition are provided in the attached documentation

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This is a SOURCES SOUCHT NOTICE, pursuant to FAR Part 10 (Market Research) conducted for market research purposes only. This notice is NOT a pre-solicitation notice, nor is it a solicitation for propo... This is a SOURCES SOUCHT NOTICE, pursuant to FAR Part 10 (Market Research) conducted for market research purposes only. This notice is NOT a pre-solicitation notice, nor is it a solicitation for proposals/quotations. This synopsis does not constitute a request for a proposal/quotation, nor does it is issuance in any way restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will neither award a contractor solely on the basis of this notice, nor will it reimburse the contractor for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice. Any information provided by the Government at this time is preliminary and may be updated or changed prior to release of a formal solicitation. The purpose of this Source Sought Notice is to identify potential sources and their capabilities to provide the following: The Commander, Navy Recruiting Command (CNRC) requires a contractor to furnish and deliver customized promotional materials, including the shipment and delivery of all times as specified on the individual delivery orders as directed by NRC. Please see attached draft Statement of Work (SOW) and Requirements List for the Navy Promotional Recruiting Materials (NPRM) for further details. The contracting office issuing this sources sought notice is the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Pentagon Directorate in Philadelphia, PA. The potential contract is subject to the Berry Amendment. The Department of Defense is prohibited by the provisions of the Berry Amendment from procuring items of clothing that have not been grown or produced in the United States or its possessions. A Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (FFP/IDIQ) type contract is anticipated for a three-year ordering period, inclusive of options, is anticipated to satisfy this requirement. The resultant contract is anticipated to include a twelve-month base period, plus two (2) option years. In addition, the delivery date of the ordered items would be established in Delivery Orders issued under the expected contract, with specific delivery timeframes established at the IDIQ contract level. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541890 - Other Services Related to Advertising. Firms possessing the ability to furnish and deliver the requisite promotional items necessary to satisfy the stated requirement products as a prime contractor are invited to respond to this notice via the submission and executive summary. Submissions are not to exceed six (6) typewritten pages in no less than 10 point font size (Adobe or Microsoft Word formats). All comments/ideas will be considered, although any questions/comments/ideas will not be responded to directly. The goal of such feedback is to determine the following: a) the capabilities and potential impediments/limitations of successfully acquiring the required items in the commercial marketplace; b) potential pricing levels and quantity discounts available in the marketplace for the required items; c) sourcing limitations related to the Buy American Act, Trade Agreements Act, Berry Amendment, etc.; d) delivery timeframes; e) if a small business concern would be able to perform as a prime contractor; and f) if any other sources would be able to perform as a prime contractor. Any party responding to the notice should include in their submission the following information and should reference the notice number (i.e., N0018924RZ011): 1. Company name, address, and point of contact with corresponding phone number and e-mail address. 2. UEID Number, CAGE Code, business size and classification under NAICS Code 541890. 3. Capability statement displaying the contractor’s ability to provide ALL the required promotional products and delivery services described in the attached Statement of Work for the Navy Promotional Recruiting Materials (NPRM) as well as the Requirements List. The capability statement is to include past performance information if available for the submitting company. If past performance information is provided, include only relevant past performance on the same/similar work within the last five (5) years. This relevant past performance information should identify the applicable contract number; total contract dollar amount; capacity performed (Prime and Sub); contract period of performance; description of the relevant products and delivery schedules/timeframes provided AND the relevancy of the products and delivery services to the requirement; and a customer point of contact with corresponding telephone number and e-mail address (up to three references). Relevant past performance is past performance of the same or similar scope and magnitude to the described requirement. 4. If available, provide pricing information for the items listed in the Requirements List for market research purposes, including any information related to potential quantity discounts that could be made available. 5. Provide projected delivery timeframes for the delivery of products either for individual products or for groupings - e.g., textile items versus non-textile items. 6. Provide documentation supporting the firm’s ability to provide textile products that comply with the Berry Amendment. The Berry Amendment is a statutory requirement that restricts the Department of Defense (DoD) from using funds appropriated or otherwise available to DoD for procurement of food, clothing, fabrics, fibers, yarns, other made-up textiles, and hand or measuring tools that are not grown, reprocessed, reused, or produces in the United States. 7. Provide documentation related to the firm’s ability to source and provide the required products or component parts. Location information related to the place of manufacture that the products comply with the Buy American Act (BAA) and/or the Trade Agreement Act (TAA), which set limitations on the provision of products and parts that are not domestically sourced within the United States and/or TAA designated country end products. 9. Provide information related to the practices of firms engaged in producing, distributing, and supporting the required products - such as type of contract, terms for warranties, buyer financing, maintenance and packaging, marking, or other commercial practices relevant. 10. Identify and discuss risks associated with the Government’s SOW or encountered in the commercial marketplace with regard to the provision of promotional items in general - e.g., if certain products or parts are difficult to obtain. 11. Provide any other information the vendor feels pertinent to the requirement or to the firm’s ability to provide the required products. Standard brochures and/or paraphrasing of this notice will not be considered sufficient to demonstrate the capabilities of an interested party. The Government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable. The Government will use information received to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. Date submitted in response to this notice will not be returned. All submissions are required to be submitted in writing via e-mail to Contract Specialist Ellen Wright at ellen.s.wright.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 12:00 PM (noon local time/Philadelphia, PA) on 21 November 2023. All questions or submissions in response to this notice shall be in writing and directed to the Contract Specialist.