Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has an urgent requirement and is considering the issuance of a fixed price labor hour contract for American Sign Language services in support of disaster... The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has an urgent requirement and is considering the issuance of a fixed price labor hour contract for American Sign Language services in support of disaster relief operations for DR4558-CA Wildfires. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. FEMA is issuing a written solicitation in accordance with FAR Subparts 13.106-1 and Subpart 12.6. The solicitation number 70FBR920Q00000005 is being issued for a request for quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-04. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541930 – Translation and Interpretation Services The Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended (41 U.S.C. 351) is applicable to this procurement for American Sign Language services and the following wage determination shall be applicable to the resulting purchase order: Wage Determination No.: 2015-5631 (Rev.-11) This action is being competed using the policies and procedures for procurements under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 USD 5150) and FAR 6.208, 52.226-3, 52.226-4, 52.226-5 Set-Asides for Local Firms during a Major Disaster or Emergency. This action is a local area and small business set-aside for vendors residing in or primarily doing business in federally declared DR4558 disaster counties (Butte, Lake, Lassen, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Plumas, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Sierra, Solano, Sonoma, Trinity, Tulare, Tuolumne, Yolo, Yuba) in the state of California. ____________________________________________________________________________ Description of Requested Items/CLIN Structure Purpose The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires the contractor to provide all staffing and services regarding sign language assistance in support of DR4558. Quote Submission Instructions Responses to this Request for Quote are due electronically to ashlee.young@fema.dhs.gov and demetria.carter@fema.dhs.gov no later than 2:00 pm PST, on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. This solicitation requires an active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be considered for award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. All quote submissions must include the following information on a quote submission cover letter. Tax Identification Number Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS) Authorized Representative Contact Name Contact Email Address Contact Telephone and Fax Number Complete business mailing address Deliverables ____________________________________________________________________________ Evaluation Factors The vendor shall provide a response in accordance with all requirements of the statement of work, and the hourly rate in accordance with the wage rate determination form. Factor 1. Delivery Schedule The contractor shall propose availability for sign language services in accordance with the requirements outlined in the statement of work. Factor 2. Price The contractor shall complete the pricing chart regarding the requested services outlined in the statement of work. Factor 3: Past Performance The contractor shall provide 3 references which demonstrates work similar in size, scope, and complexity to this requirement ____________________________________________________________________________________ Additional Provisions and Clauses i. 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. ii. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, is incorporated by reference. iii. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, is applicable in that the Government will make awards resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government based on price only. iv. Offerors are to complete the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. v. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by full text. However, separate invoice instructions with payment details will be provided at time of award of an IDIQ. See the attached solicitation vi. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Specific applicable clauses will be identified with any resultant award. vii. The Buy American Act (FAR 52.225-1) has been waived for all items included in this solicitation; however, Offerors shall disclose country of origin for reporting purposes. The Trade Agreement Act still applies. a. The provision at 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by full text. b. The clause at 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference. c. The provision at 52.228-18, Place of Manufacture, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by full text. d. The provision, 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-Certification, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by full text. e. The provision, 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference. viii. HSAR clause 3052.209-70 Prohibition on Contracts with Corporate Expatriates applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by full text. ix. HSAR clause 3052.212-70 Contract Terms & Conditions for DHS Acquisition of Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by full text. May be tailored with any resultant award. III. Other Terms and Conditions i. Government reserves the right to incorporate any additional applicable FAR and HSAR clauses to any resultant award. ii. Government reserves the right to apply priorities and allocations on the individual awards as deemed necessary. Invoices: Invoices will be paid NET 15 days or sooner after receipt form the Contractor of a proper invoice.