Intellectual Property Consulting Services

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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. The Government intends to award a Labor Hour contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) using FAR Part 13 to the responsible Offeror whose proposal conforming to this synopsis/solicitation will offer the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. (ii) The Request for Proposal (RFP) number is HSHQDC-13-R-00111. (iii) This RFP and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-69. (iv) This solicitation is not set aside for small business. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541990 and the Small Business Size Standard is $7,000,000.00. (v) The Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINS), Description, Quantities, and Units of Measure are: See Attachment A (Schedule of CLINS and Statement of Work.) The anticipated date for contract award is September 30, 2013. (vi) The contract shall provide for Intellectual Property Consulting Support Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of the General Counsel. (vii) Period of Performance shall be one (1) year from date of award. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jul 2013) applies to this acquisition. The following addendum has been attached to this provision: 1) Offerors' submissions shall include a cover page with the Proposers Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS); North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code; Contact Name; Contact Email Address; Contact Telephone and Fax Number; and Complete Business Mailing Address. 2) Offerors shall submit the name and contact information of at least three relevant past performance references wherein they provided the same type and scope of service as required by this RFP. References shall be for services provided within the last three years. 3) Each Offeror shall submit their Technical Proposal and associated documents as a separate electronic attachment and shall not exceed 20 pages. 4) Each Offeror shall submit Pricing as a separate electronic attachment in the format identified in Attachment A. There is no page limit to the Pricing Proposal. (ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999) applies to this acquisition. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers: 1) Technical Capability, 2) Past Performance, and 3) Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance is more important than price. The technical quotation shall address each of the requirements / tasks outlined in Attachment A and the Statement of Work. Your technical quotation shall not exceed twenty (20) pages excluding resumes. Resumes for personnel proposed shall be included and shall not exceed three (3) pages. There are no page limitations to the price quotation. (x) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Aug 2013) applies to this acquisition. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requires offerors to complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov). The offeror is hereby required to complete the annual offeror representations and certifications prior to the response due date. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Jul 2013), applies to this acquisition. The following addendum has been attached to this provision: None. (xii) The provision at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Aug 2013), applies to this acquisition. (xiii) The following additional FAR provisions and clauses are necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices: See paragraph 23.0 of the Statement of Work for additional FAR and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) clauses applicable to this requirement. Full text of FAR and HSAR clauses and provisions incorporated by reference can be found at www.aquisition.gov/far and at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFHSARA.HTM (respectively). (xiv) Rating under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) - N/A. (xv) Any requests for additional information or explanations concerning this document must be received via email to the points of contact noted below no later than 12:00 noon Eastern Standard Time on Monday, September 23, 2013. In order to receive responses to questions, offerors must cite the section, paragraph number, and page number. Offers are due no later than Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 5:00 p.m. EST and must be submitted electronically (via email) to the individuals noted in section "xvi". (xvi) The Points of Contact for this requirement are Mr. Ola Omishore, Contract Specialist at (202) 447-5535 / Olaleye.Omishore@hq.dhs.gov and Ms. Johnnie Lewis-Banks, Contracting Officer at (202) 447-5583 / Johnnie.lewis-banks@hq.dhs.gov