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Notice ID:DJA-23-AFOD-PR-0130
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional informati...
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this Notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation for which quotations are being requested. Another written solicitation will not be issued. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04, effective June 2, 2023. This will be an unrestricted RFQ under NAICS code 813920 with small business size standard of $23.5. This requirement is for the National Correlation and Training Centers (NNCTC) to formally apply for accreditation under the ISO/IEC 17020 or equivalent standard, and be assessed by a third-party, non-governmental accrediting organization; be awarded accreditation specifically for a four year cycle under the ISO/IEC 17020 standard; conduct appropriate maintenance activities to sustain accreditation; and, be prepared to apply for re-accreditation by the end of the four-year accreditation period. as detailed in the attached Statement of Work. THE PAGE LIMITATION FOR QUOTATION RESPONSES IS 15 PAGES. Vendors MUST be registered and Active in the System for Award Management (SAM) system (www.SAM.gov) at the time of quotation submission, pursuant to FAR 52.204-7. ATF will award a single purchase order to the responsible firm whose quote conforms to the RFQ and will be the most advantageous based on evaluation of technical capability and price in accordance with FAR 13 procedures. ATF may review the past performance/delivery of the seller to help determine its technical capability. The quote shall be submitted as a firm fixed price. In accordance with FAR 52.211-6 “Brand Name or Equal” ATF is allowing quotes for alternate items, provided those items meet all the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics specified by this solicitation and Statement of Work. To be considered for award, quotes of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must follow the procedures found in FAR 52.211-6. If required information is not provided, the quote may be determined to be not technically capable. The selected vendor must comply with the following FAR commercial provisions and clauses, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The selected vendor must also comply with FAR 52.203-18, 52.209-11, and 52.211-6. The full text of these clauses may be viewed via https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. Additional ATF local clauses may be included in the award. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing and sent via email to Nick Engel at Nicholas.engel@atf.gov and must reference the solicitation DJA-23-AFOD-PR-0130. All questions must be received one day prior to the closing date. Questions received after the stated time may not be addressed. Telephonic requests or inquiries will not be accepted. All quotes should be submitted via email to Nicholas.engel@atf.gov. All quotes must be received by the posted date. Quotes received after the stated time may not be accepted.
