Data Purchase

THIS NOTICE IS HEREBY MODIFIED/AMENDED TO STATE THERE IS NO STATEMENT OF WORK ATTACHED. ALL OTHER ASPECTS OF THIS FBO NOTICE SHALL REMAIN THE SAME. Data Purchase Combined Synopsis/Solicitation BBG50-S-15-00082 (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. (ii) The solicitation number: BBG50-S-15-00082 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) and a contract will be issued using simplified acquisitions procedures, Sub Part 13 and 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-072 dated July 2, 2015. (iv) The Contracting Officer (CO) has found and determined that the nature of the services to be provided is appropriate for a full & open procurement. This is a 100% total small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 518210 WITH A SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD OF $ 7.0 M. (v) The Contractor shall provide the following: BBG'S INFORMATIONAL NEEDS The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) has a requirement for a contractor to GATHER DATA CONCERNING ACTUAL AUDIENCES TO INDIVIDUAL WEBSITES IN Russia, China, Colombia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Venezuela and Turkey. The supplies required to meet the needs of IBB are the full databases containing the above reference information in electronic form, accessible via internet. Offeror will be responsible for acquisition of proprietary data gathered concerning actual audiences to individual websites in Russia, China, Colombia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Venezuela, and Turkey. The supplies required to meet the needs of IBB are the full databases containing the above reference information in electronic form accessible via internet. (vi) The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision FAR 52-212-1 instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation FAR Provisions and clauses may be obtained from the internet Web address at: http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html. Interested contractors who are capable of providing these services should submit a proposal identifying capabilities as noted below. The contractor shall demonstrate the ability and experience in providing the required services. (vii) Work can begin upon the issue of a contract. The Government will award a Commercial Item, Firm-Fixed Order resulting from this RFP to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the RFP will be most advantageous to the Government, based on technical, price and past performance in the solicitation. When combined, technical evaluation factors are significantly more important than cost/price. The following factors listed in order of importance shall be addressed in the technical proposals and shall be used to evaluate proposals: Qualifications Pricing Past Performance Best Value is defined as the expected outcome of an acquisition that, in the government's estimation, provides the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement, in accordance with FAR 2.101. The Government reserves the right to make a selection based upon the initial quote submissions so the offeror should submit its best terms in the initial quote. The government may also determine to make no award. 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 unfavorable on past performance, and In the event offerors did not complete the responsibility and certification portion of the SAM registration they shall include completed copy of the provision at FAR Subpart 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items) with its offer. To ensure consideration for the intended solicitation, PLEASE include the solicitation title and number on your proposal BBG50-S-15-00082. This provision can be found at the following website https://www.acquisition.gov/Far/; if requested by an offeror, a copy of FAR subpart 52.212-3 can be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. There are no addenda to the provision. (ix) The provision at FAR Subpart 52.212-2 [Evaluation of Commercial Items] is hereby incorporated by reference into this combined synopsis/solicitation. The below-stated technical evaluation sub factors, when combined, are significantly more important than price in the BBG's overall evaluation of an Offeror's proposal. Past performance will also be considered [see FAR Subpart 15.304 (Evaluation Factors and Significant Sub factors)]. In order to help the Government in its evaluation of past performance, Offerors shall provide at least three (3) current references for similar contracts. The technical evaluation sub factors in descending order of importance are compliance with the technical requirements specified herein and ability to deliver on or before the stated PoP requirement. (x) Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. (xi) The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. There are no addenda to the clause. (xii) FAR Clause 52.212-5 [Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items] applies to this acquisition and incorporates the following clauses: FAR Clause 52.203-6 [Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402)]; FAR Clause 52.222-21 [Prohibition of Segregated Facilities]; FAR Clause 52.222-26 [Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246)]; FAR Clause 52.222-35 [Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212)]; FAR Clause 52.222-36 [Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793)]; FAR Clause 52.225-1 [Buy American Act - Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d)]; FAR Clause 52.232-18 [Availability of Funds]; FAR Clause 52.232-33 [Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332)]; FAR Clause 52.239-1 [Privacy or Security Safeguards (5 U.S.C. 552a)]; FAR Clause 52.217-8 Extend Term of Contract. (xiii) The Offeror shall note an award will be made based on Firm-fixed Price and review of the Technical Capabilities, Experience and Pricing, Client will assess the following in determining award. An award will be made based on review of the Technical Capabilities and Experience as well as Pricing. Of the two Selection Criteria, Technical Capabilities and Experience, sub-criteria are as follows: 1. Offeror's demonstrated. 2. Offeror's demonstrated experience collecting data concerning actual audiences to individual websites in Russia, China, Colombia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Venezuela and Turkey. 3. Professional qualifications and experience. 4. Ability to complete the project in a timely manner. Proposals shall be priced on a firm-fixed price for the full databases containing the above reference information in electronic form, accessible via internet. The Contractor's proposed prices shall include wages; overhead, general and administrative expenses, and profit. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this acquisition. (xv) The deadline for Questions is COB on August 13, 2015. Amendment with Questions & Answers expected to be posted by COB on August 14, 2015. Offerors shall submit a Price Proposal that states the Offeror's proposed firm-fixed-price for the Statement of Work attached. Proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. EST on August 17, 2015 at the following address: Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), Office of Contracts, suite 4360, Cohen Building, 330 Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC 20237, Attention: Ms. Seneca Belinfontie. If emailing proposal, please send to contact@example.gov and follow-up with a phone call to Ms. Seneca Belinfontie @ +1 (555) 000-0000 to confirm receipt. (xvi) Information regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation can be obtained by contacting the Contract Specialist, Ms. Seneca Belinfontie, at +1 (555) 000-0000, or via e-mail at contact@example.gov. Any Offeror may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the Broadcasting Board of Governors.