Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

General Information Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: 69727620Q000001 Posted Date: 20 November 2019 Questions Due By: 26 November 2019 10:00 AM CST Response Date: 6 De... General Information Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: 69727620Q000001 Posted Date: 20 November 2019 Questions Due By: 26 November 2019 10:00 AM CST Response Date: 6 December 2019 10:00 AM CST Product or Service Code: R426 Set Aside: 100% Small Business NAICS Code: 561421 Contracting Office Address U.S. DOT/Maritime Administration Gulf Acquisitions Office 500 Poydras St, Ste 1223 New Orleans, LA 70130-3396 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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 document will not be issued. This is a notice that the procurement is a total set-aside for Small Business. Only quotes submitted by Small Business will be accepted by the government. Any quote that is submitted by a contractor that is not Small Business will not be considered for award. This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2020-01 effective 11/12/2019. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The FAR clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses http://www.acquisition.gov/far/. The full text of the Transportation Acquisition Regulations (TAR) (1252.) can be found at: http://www.dot.gov/administrations/assistant-secretary-administration/transportation-acquisition-regulation-tar and the full text of the U.S. Maritime Administration Provisions and Clauses (MCL) can be found at: https://voa.marad.dot.gov/Solicitation_Awards/docs/mar-380/MARAD%20Clauses%20MCL%20for%20HTML.htm The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561421 with a small business size standard of $15,000,000.00. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking to issue a firm fixed price contract for the after-hours telephone answering service for the Beaumont Reserve Fleet in accordance with the Statement of Work – Attachment 1, Solicitation and Contract Clauses – Attachment 2 and Price Sheet – Attachment 3. The cut-off date for questions in response to the solicitation 26 November 2019 at 10:00 am CST. The solicitation closing date is 6 December 2019 at 10:00 am CST. All interested companies shall provide a quotation for the following: CLIN 00001: Base Year CLIN 00002 (OPTION): Option Year One CLIN 00003 (OPTION): Option Year Two CLIN 00004 (OPTION): Option Year Three CLIN 00005 (OPTION): Option Year Four Additional information including the scope of work, applicable clauses and price sheet can be found in the attachment sections of this posting. Services Performed in Support of the Beaumont Reserve Fleet Address: Beaumont Reserve Fleet 2600 Amoco Road Beaumont, TX Postal Code: 77705 Country: UNITED STATES Basis For Award – Award will be made to the responsible quoter on a lowest price, technically acceptable basis. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a purchase order without discussions. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. Quotation Submission Instructions: Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, quoters shall submit the following: Completed Price Sheet (using the price sheet provided in the attachments) Submission shall be received no later than 6 December 2019 at 10:00 AM CST via email. All quotations shall be delivered via email to Bridget Bonnecarrere at Bridget.Bonnecarrere@dot.gov. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Bridget Bonnecarrere at Bridget.Bonnecarrere@dot.gov no later than 26 November 2019 at 10:00 am CST. Any questions received after this date are not guaranteed to be addressed. Responses to questions received prior to the deadline will be posted via an amendment to this solicitation.