LEASE OR RENTAL OF OTHER EDUCATIONAL BUILDINGS

This synopsis is being posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov and the Navy Electronic Commerce on Line (NECO) site located at https://www.neco.navy.mil. While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the Internet, NECO is the alternative in case FBO is unavailable. Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by the Naval Sea Systems Command. The Government intends to award a sole source Blank Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for the procurement of Training, Meeting, & Collaboration Facilities Spaces and Support with University of Mary Washington, 1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401-5300 (Dahlgren Campus), identified in the Statement of Work attachment (1), in accordance with Simplified Acquisition procedures, FAR Part 13. Please note that a BPA is not a contract. A BPA is a streamlined method for acquiring services on an as-needed basis from qualified sources that are readily available and thus eliminate the need for repetitive costly re-procurements. There is no minimum or maximum guaranteed quantity. All calls/orders must be acknowledged by the selected vendor in order to be retained on the BPA calling list. The Government will not be issuing a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) because this notice will result in a sole source BPA. Individual call orders will identify specific requirements and technical points of contact and will NOT be competed based on the appropriate NAICS code. Individual call orders shall not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $150,000. A sole source BPA may be issued for a five-year period. This procurement is NOT set aside 100% for small businesses. The appropriate NAICS code for this requirement is as follows: - NAICS code 611310, size standard $25,500,000. The Government will not be issuing a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) because this notice will result in a BPA. In addition, the Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice. The Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this notice. The Government reserves the right to periodically solicit additional offers to add new vendors to the calling list. Additionally, vendors will continuously be rated based on performance quality. Vendor acceptance/reject data will be collected from receiving inspection. Calculation percentage for acceptance is equal to total calendar year vendor acceptances divided by total calendar year vendor receipts. Criteria for removal will be if less than a 60% acceptance rate is maintained for a period of more than three (3) purchases or more than one quarter (whichever is greater) before being recommended for removal. The vendor must demonstrate improvement if the acceptance rate is between 60-80%. A qualified performer will maintain an 80% or higher acceptance rate. BPAs will be issued on the basis of technical capability and past performance. Companies must submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 5 pages in length, single spaced, single sided, 12 point font minimum) demonstrating eligibility and a minimum of three (3) past performance references. References should include name of business, address, and telephone number, point of contact, contract/purchase order number, and item description. Past performance will be evaluated based upon quality and timeliness of delivery. The government reserves the right to use additional past performance references if necessary. SUBMISSION OF CAPABILITY PACKAGES: This documentation should address, at a minimum, your companies' ability to perform all the requirements as outlined in the attached statement of work. Interested parties are requested to provide their Cage Code and DUNS numbers for verification of inclusion in the System for Award Management (SAM) - https://www.SAM.gov. Responsibility determinations will also precede issuance of a BPA and will be conducted in accordance with FAR 9.104 - http://federalconstruction.phslegal.com/FAR-9-104.pdf. Interested parties are encouraged to address the seven elements of responsibility contained in FAR 9.104 and to complete FAR Clause 52.219-1 - http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_215.htm#P1055_184500. FAILURE TO SUPPLY THE REQUESTED INFORMATION WILL AFFECT YOUR ABILITY TO BE AWARDED A BPA. It is anticipated that there will be two methods of payments. The government will utilize Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) in compliance with DFARS 252.232-7003, "Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (MAR 2008)", to electronically process vendor requests for payment for calls greater than $2,500. Please notice that payments will be made on a monthly basis via the Citibank MasterCard for calls less than $2,500. Therefore, in order to do business as a BPA vendor, companies must also be able to accept credit cards as a method of payment. The monthly invoices shall include an itemized list of all calls that have been delivered during that month. The applicable NAICS code is 611310. The principal place of performance is the vendor's location. All BPA calls/orders shall be issued on a firm fixed price basis. Companies interested in receiving a BPA shall submit the requested documentation no later than 27 February 2014, to the attention of Rita Newman, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, 6146 Tisdale Road, Suite 235 Building 492, Mail Code CS10, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5158 or via email to: contact@example.gov. Responses or questions concerning this announcement should reference synopsis number N00178-14-Q-4151 and should be directed to POC at +1 (555) 000-0000 or to: contact@example.gov.