National Adults in Ukraine

National Survey of Adults in Ukraine Combined Synopsis/Solicitation BBG50-Q-15-00048 (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-Q-15-00048 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) 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 2005-082 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 541910 WITH A SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD OF $ 15.0M. (v) The Contractor shall provide the following: The contractor shall be responsible for the project design and execution, including the following specific tasks: (a) translation of the questionnaire (into Ukrainian and Russian) and adaptation for use in a mixed face-to-face and CATI survey; (b) development of a Sampling Plan appropriate to the task outlined in this Request for Proposals. (c) training supervisors and interviewers; (d) arranging and supervising all aspects of fieldwork, including appropriate procedures for quality control at all levels; (e) entering and processing the survey data, including data cleaning and encoding survey responses; (f) ascertaining the representativeness of the sample and weighting the data, if necessary; (g) Writing an analytical report on results of the survey, which should include salient findings relevant to the issues described above ("OBJECTIVES OF THE RESEARCH"). See Attached Statement of Work . (SEE STATEMENT OF WORK FOR MORE DETAILS) (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. See attached Statement of Work (SOW) for details (Attached pdf document). (vii) Work can begin upon the issue of a contract. The Government will award a Commercial Item, Firm-Fixed Order resulting from this RFQ to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the RFQ 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. See Statement of Work for Selection Criteria. The following factors listed in order of importance shall be addressed in the technical proposals and shall be used to evaluate proposals: Qualifications Pricing (Best Value to the Government) 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-Q-15-00048. 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. Selection Criteria An award will be made based on review of the Technical Capabilities and Experience as well as best value to the government. Of the two Selection Criteria, Technical Capabilities and Experience, sub-criteria are as follows: Offeror's demonstrated experience conducting representative face-to-face/CATI surveys in Ukraine; Proposed methodology (face-to-face only or mixed mode with CATI for Eastern Ukraine conflict oblasts), coverage (discuss planned geographic exclusions in proposal) and sampling Quality control procedures, including interview qualifications, interviewer training, interviewer supervision, data entry, data validation Ability to complete the project in a timely manner. Proposals shall be priced on a firm-fixed price for the Statement of Work. 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 September 17, 2015. Amendment with Questions & Answers expected to be posted by COB on or before September 18, 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 12:00 p.m. EST on September 22, 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.