Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

AMENDMENT: SEE ATTACHED QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES. RESPONSE DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 7, 2020. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format i... AMENDMENT: SEE ATTACHED QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES. RESPONSE DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 7, 2020. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this requirement is 2020-40894-EDS and is hereby issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Division of Research and Methodology (DRM) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract to support and assist the Collaborating Center for Questionnaire Design and Evaluation Research (CCQDER) in performing their mission through the development, management, operation and support of systems and methods OFFERORS ARE ADVISED AN AWARD MAY BE MADE WITHOUT DISCUSSION OR ANY CONTACT CONCERNING THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED. Offerors should not assume they will be contacted, or afforded the opportunity to qualify, discuss, or revise their proposals. Therefore, the initial proposal should contain the best terms from a technical and price standpoint. All proposal volumes must include the full name, address, and DUNS number of the business to be named on the award as well as the full name, phone number, and email address of the person who can accept the final award. It is the offeror's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions may be accessed via the Internet at website http://farsite.hill.af.mil. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-07 (07-02-2020). THIS IS A TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541990 with a small business size standard of $16.5 million dollars. Questions concerning this solicitation are due by 11:00 AM Eastern Time, July 24, 2020, and must be sent to the attention of Eric Sullivan via email at LRV4@cdc.gov. The Offeror must cite the solicitation number 2020-40894-EDS in the email subject line. Responses are due on July 31, by 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The proposal must be signed by an official authorized to bind your organization. Each offeror must submit one electronic copy of its proposal (Technical, Price, and Past Performance) via email to LRV4@cdc.gov. Subject: (Company Name) Proposal to RFP: 2020-40894-EDS. Evaluation and award will be performed in accordance with the clauses and instructions contained in the attached RFP, including 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items; 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items; and 51.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items. The Offeror must have an active registration with the System for Account Management (SAM) prior to award of the contract. The government intends to award one IDIQ fixed unit priced contract in accordance with the applicable parts of the FAR. The complete RFP is attached to this announcement.