Joint Readiness Exercise

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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Request for Quote (RFQ) H92240-13-Q-9012 is issued as small business. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 611699 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction) and Product Service Code (PSC) U099 (other Educational & Training Services). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-65 (Effective 29 JAN 2013). DESCRIPTION: The requirement is for a firm-fixed-price (FFP) type purchase order; Contract Line Item No. (CLIN) 0001: Higher Headquarters Subject Matter Expert for ten (10) day Joint Readiness Exercise to include lodging. See statement of work for detailed description. Quantity: One (1) lot. (CLIN) 0002: Higher Headquarters Role Players for ten (10) day Joint Readiness Exercise to include lodging. See statement of work for detailed description. Quantity: Four (4) each. PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS: N/A DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS: N/A 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (JAN 1999): (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: 1. Technical Capability- Contractor shall provide a technical capability statement that clearly demonstrates a through comprehension of the requirement. Technical capability shall be no more than 10 pages and include: a. Contractor's technical capabilities to complete the requirement . b. Personnel qualifications in accordance with SOW c. Past performance- Interested vendor shall provide three (3) recent and relevant (in terms of breath, depth, and scope of the contractr past performance references. 2. Price- proposed prices shall align with Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure provided. (b) Options (not applicable). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of a quote mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful quoter within the time for acceptance specified in the quote, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the quote's specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote (or part of a quote), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (d) Quoters shall be determined responsible in accordance with FAR 9.104-1. The price proposal shall state the unit cost and total price of the item required, inclusive of shipping to the destination listed above. APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: Quotes received without the completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 may be considered non-compliant. Lack of registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database will make a quoter ineligible for award. The FAR requires the use of the System for Award Management (SAM) in Federal solicitations as a part of the proposal submission process to satisfy FAR 52.212-3. More information on SAM is found at https://www.sam.gov. Quoters who have completed SAM should notify the contract specialist before solicitation's closing date and time so it can be downloaded by the procuring contracting office. The full text of FAR and DFAR provisions and clauses may be accessed at http://www.arnet.gov/far/ and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/index.htm, respectively. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (FEB 2012) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items Alt I (Apr 2011) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (FEB 2012) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (MAY 2012) 52-232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (APR1984) 52.245-1 Government Property (APR 2012) 52.247-29 F.O.B. Origin (FEB 2006) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998), www.arnet.gov and www.acq.osd.mil 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998), www.arnet.gov and www.acq.osd.mil The following clauses incorporated in 52.212-5 are also applicable: 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Apr 2009) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUL 2010) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) The following DFAR provision and clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992) 252.204-7004 Alternate A Required Central Contractor Registration (SEP 2007) 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (MAR 2012) 252.225-7000 Buy American Act Balance of Payments Program Certificate (Dec 2009) 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (APR 2003) 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006) 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (DEC 1991) The following clauses are incorporated by reference in 252.212-7001 paragraphs (b): 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (SEP 2011) 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (OCT 2011) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (MAR 2008) 252.247-7023 Alternate III Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) The following SOFAR provision and clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: 5652.204-9003 Disclosure of Unclassified Information (NOV 2007) (a) On September 21, 2001, the Department of Defense designated Headquarters US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) a sensitive unit, as defined by Title 10 United States Code (USC) Section 130b (10 USC 130b). In keeping with this designation, unclassified information related to USSOCOM military technology acquisitions managed by USSOCOM or any of its component commands, will be designated Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). As such, the contractor hereby unequivocally agrees that it shall not release to anyone outside the Contractor's organization any unclassified information, regardless of medium (e.g., film, tape, document, contractor's external website, newspaper, magazine, journal, corporate annual report, etc.), pertaining to any part of this contract or any program related to this contract, unless the Contracting Officer has given prior written approval. Furthermore, any release of information which associates USSOCOM, Special Operation Forces (SOF), or any component command with an acquisition program, contractor, or this contract is prohibited unless specifically authorized by USSOCOM. (b) Request for approval shall identify the specific information to be released, the medium to be used, and the purpose for the release. The contractor shall submit the request to the Contracting Officer at least 45 days before the propose date for release for approval. No release of any restricted information shall be made without specific written authorization by the Contracting Office. (c) The Contractor shall include a similar requirement in each subcontract under this contract. Subcontractors shall submit request for authorization to release through the prime contractor to the Contracting Officer. (d) The Contractor further understands that Title 18 USC Section 701 specifically prohibits the use of the USSOCOM emblem or logo in any medium (e.g., corporate website, marketing brochure, news paper, magazine, etc.) unless authorized in writing by USSOCOM. Forward any request to use the USSOCOM emblem or logo through the Contracting Officer. 5652.215-9016 Technical and Contractual Questions Concerning This Solicitation (2000). All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Office. No direct discussion between the technical representative and a prospective offeror will be conducted unless it is deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer. Questions shall be sent to the following point of contact: Dapheny Glover DEADLINE FOR RFQ QUESTIONS: All questions regarding this requirement shall be submitted electronically to Ms. Dapheny Glover (primary), email: contact@example.gov and Ms. Natalie Rodriguez (alternate), email: contact@example.gov no later than 05 March 2013 at 1500 PST to allow adequate time to prepare a response. All quotes, together with the quoter's signed amendment(s), if applicable, must be submitted to the following address: Naval Special Warfare Command, 2440 Trident Way, San Diego, CA 92155-5494. Attn: Dapheny Glover (primary), Bldg. 624, or e-mailed to: Dapheny Glover contact@example.gov and Natalie Rodriguez: contact@example.gov. However, email is the preferred method of submission. Quoters shall ensure quotes, and signed amendment(s) reach their destination by 12 March 2013 at 1000 PST. No facsimile quotes will be accepted. All quotes must be clearly marked with RFQ No. H92240-13-Q-9012. Quoters shall ensure quotes include the total amount for the entire period of performance. No telephone calls of quotes will be accepted. Potential quoters must monitor this website for changes to the combined synopsis/solicitation. Amendments to the combined synopsis/solicitation will be posted to this website. Quoters shall sign and submit amendment(s) with their quote before the closing date and time. NSWC POC: Ms. Dapheny Glover (primary), email: contact@example.gov and Natalie Rodriguez: contact@example.gov.