76 -- NAVY RATING STUDY GUIDES

Amended: Change PN to PS. Mail all CDs to NAVRESCREDOM Bldg 966 Room 183 NAS JAX Jacksonville, FL 32212 Attn: Comptroller Shop Madeline Marti +1 (555) 000-0000 x270 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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. This request is 100% Small Business Set Aside. Reference number N0007205RC53007 applies and is issued as a Request for Quotation. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 323117 and the business size standard in millions of dollars is 500 in number of employees. This is for 193 for each of the below listed rates (total 1,351) CD ROM Volume II Navy Study Guides. Shipping Addresses will be distributed upon award. There are 193 COMNAVRESFOR activities to receive one CD ROMS for each rate. The CD ROMS are for the following Navy ratings: Hospital Corpsman (HM), Information Technology (IT), Yeoman (YN), Master at Arms (MA), Personnelman (PN), Gunners Mate(GM), Electronics Technician(ET). The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by REFERENCE: 52.202-1 Definitions (DEC 2001), 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984), 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (APR 1991), 52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number (JUN 1999), 52.11-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999), 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (FEB 2002), 52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals (OCT 1997), 52.222-21 Prohibition of segregated facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2002), 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C.4212), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C.793), 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C 4212), 52.232-1 Payments (APR 1984), 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (MAY 1997), 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration(31 U.S.C. 3332), 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996), 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (JAN 1991), 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (NOV 1991) 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed Price) (SEP 1996), DFAR 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992), DFAR +1 (555) 000-0000 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country (MAR 1998), DFAR 252.209-7004 Subcontracting with Firms that are owned or controlled by the Government of a Terrorist Country (MAR 1998), DFAR 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (DEC 1991). The following FAR provisions and clauses are incorporated by FULL TEXT: 52.204-3 Taxpayer Identification (OCT 1998), 52.209-5 Certification regarding debarment , suspension, proposed debarment, and other responsibility matters (DEC 2001), 52.215-6 Place of Performance (OCT 1997), 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers-Commercial (OCT 2000), 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 1999), 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and certifications-Commercial Items (JUL 2002), 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items. Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (June 2003) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause, which is incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: 52.233-3, Protest after Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: _X_ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jul 1995), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). _X_ (3) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUB Zone Small Business Concerns (Jan 1999) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a)._X _ (5)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Small Business Set Aside (JUNE 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644), _X_ (7) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2000) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). _X_ (8)(i) 52.219-9, _X_ (11) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program-Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Oct 1999) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). _X_ (12) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program-Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). _X_ (13) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). _X_ (14) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Sep 2002) (E.O. 13126). _X_ (15) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). _X_ (16) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002) (E.O. 11246). _X_ (17) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212). _X_ (18) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). _X_ (19) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212). _X_ (24) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2003) (E.O. 12722, 12724, 13059, 13067, 13121, and 13129). _X_ (29) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] _X_ (1) 52.222-41, _X_ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). _X_ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.), 52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals (OCT 1997), 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (May 2004), 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and compliance reports (FEB 1999). DFAR 252.204-7001, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code Reporting (AUG 1999), DFAR 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (NOV 2001), go to www.ccr.gov to register. DFAR 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate (SEP 1999DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (MAR 2003). Within DFAR 252.212-7001, the following clauses apply: 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984), 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (MAR 1998), 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (FEB 2003), 252.227-7015, Technical Data-Commercial Items (NOV 1995) (10 U.S.C 2320), 252.243-7002 Certification of requests for Equitable Adjustment (MAR 1998) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAR 2000) and 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAR 2000). DFAR 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (NOV 2001), Definitions, as used in this clause, Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database means the primary DOD repository for contractor information required for the conduct of business with DOD, go to www.ccr.gov to register. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) can be accessed on the Internet at www.acqnet.gov/far. Download FAR clauses 52.212-3 and, 52.219-1, fill in the items required in these clauses and send in with your proposal. Verify registration in Wide Area at https://wawf.eb.mil. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS (a) The offeror shall submit the following information: (1) Completed signed solicitation package, with all representations and certifications executed on company letterhead, and with prices (unit prices shall reflect the price for each item, extended prices shall reflect the unit price x quantity = extended amount for each contract line item) Please submit Email address. (2) FAR clauses requiring fill-ins. PAST PERFORMANCE. Pursuant to FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iv), In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Include evidence of successful efforts in similar work, to verify that the Offeror has an established professional reputation in the full development of same or similar nature. This must also clearly indicate whether the experience was gained as a prime contractor or as a subcontractor. The experience may include work accomplished for Government and non-Government entities (At least 2 if non-DOD contract). Do not submit contracts completed more than 3 years old. (USE ATTACHED SURVEY FORM TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PREVIOUS CUSTOMER AND HAVE THE PREVIOUS CUSTOMER FAX IT TO THE GOVERNMENT POC: Arleen L. Starks NLT closing date and time) For current or previous contracts include: Title of Contract Contract Number and Type Description of Product or Service Period of Performance (Beginning and Completion Dates) Dollar Value of Contract Agency/Company for which Performed Agency/Company Point of Contract and Telephone Number Contracting Officer, Government Program Manager or Contracting Officer Representative The Government will evaluate past performance as a factor for award. The Government reserves the right to review other relevant past performance information contained in either local files or from other Government sources such as the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (www.ppirs.gov). Evaluation will be based on the extent to which the Offeror has demonstrated through recent past performance under contracts of similar nature; it's ability to successfully meet the requirements of the Request for Proposal (RFP). The evaluation will consider the Offerors history of relevant experience, reasonable and cooperative behavior, adherence to contract schedule and commitment to providing quality products and services at fair and reasonable prices. Parties responding to this solicitation may submit their offer in accordance with their standard commercial practices (e.g. on company letterhead, formal quote form, etc.) but must include the following information: 1) company's complete mailing and remittance addresses, 2) discounts for prompt payment if applicable 3) cage code, 4) Dun & Bradstreet number, 5) Taxpayer ID number. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with their offer. The Government intends to make a single award to the eligible, responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation, and is the most advantageous to the Government considering price and price-related factors. This solicitation will be evaluated on the following factors: PAST PERFORMANCE, TECHNICAL AND PRICE. All factors considered, when combined, are equally important. Quotations must be received no later than 1600 Sep 14, 2005 (See Submittal Requirements above). Quotations must be in writing and may be faxed, mailed or emailed to the following: Attn: Arleen L. Starks, Fleet Industrial Supply Center, FISC JAX BLDG, 110 3rd Floor Naval Station Jacksonville FL 32212. Fax +1 (555) 000-0000 Telephone +1 (555) 000-0000, EMAIL: contact@example.gov. FOB destination.