Contracting Reference Books

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. The solicitation number is HQ0034-13-T-0123 and is issued as a request for quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-68. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 511130 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This requirement is an unrestricted requirement and only qualified offerors may submit quotes. See the proposed CLIN Schedule below. Delivery of the specified items shall be no later than 30 days after date of award. The Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) Acquisition Directorate requires the following items (Exact Match Only): CLIN Schedule for Paperback Reference Books: CLIN TITLES/VERSION QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE 0001 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as of July 2013 QTY: 98 Each UNIT PRICE: $ TOTAL: $ 0002 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) as of July 2013 QTY: 98 Each UNIT PRICE: $ TOTAL: $ 0003 The Government contracts Reference Book: A Comprehensive Guide to the Language of Procurement - Fourth Edition QTY: 26 Each UNIT PRICE: $ TOTAL: $ 0004 Formation of Government Contracts - Fourth Edition QTY: 1 Each UNIT PRICE: $ TOTAL: $ 0005 Administration of Government Contracts - Fourth Edition QTY: 1 Each UNIT PRICE: $ TOTAL: $ 0006 Cost-Reimbursement Contracting - Third Edition QTY: 5 Each UNIT PRICE: $ TOTAL $ 0007 Competitive Negotiation: The Source Selection Process - Third Edition QTY: 5 Each UNIT PRICE: $ TOTAL: $ 0008 Time and Materials Contracts & Pricing Answer Book - Last Published QTY: 7 Each UNIT PRICE: $ TOTAL: $ 0009 U.S. Government Services Contracting: Tools, Techniques, and Best Practices -Last Published QTY: 13 Each UNIT PRICE: $ TOTAL: $ 0010 How to Write A Statement of Work - Last Published QTY: 14 Each UNIT PRICE: $ TOTAL: $ OVERALL TOTAL $ ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation no later than 11am EST on 29 JUL 2013. Questions must be submitted via email to: stephenie.charlot@whs.mil.*** For this solicitation, WHS Acquisition Directorate intends to receive quotes from this combined synopsis/solicitation in accordance with the evaluation criteria (FAR Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items). An Offeror may submit prices within the CLIN Schedule for consideration. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion using the above CLIN Schedule. The evaluation criteria for these items will be evaluated based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technically acceptable will be evaluated based on title of the reference books and versions identified. New Items ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. Offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the SAM, it may do so through the SAM website at: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ Quotes MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of RFQ. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; 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): 52.204-7, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ Full Text Clause (Offerors shall complete the following clause and return along with quote): 252.209-7997 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UNPAID DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW-DOD APPROPRIATIONS (DEVIATION 2013-O0006) (JAN 2013) (a) In accordance with section 101 (a) (3) of the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013, (Pub. L. 112-175) none of the funds made available by that Act for general appropriations for DoD may be used to enter into a contract with any corporation that- (1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, unless the agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. (2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. (b) The Offeror represents that- (1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, (2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months. (End of provision) OFFEROR NAME: REPRESENTATIVE NAME: REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: