Parking Spaces for theOffice of Infrastructure Protection

(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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) using FAR Part 13. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) intends to procure reserved and unreserved parking spaces within a one block proximity of 4601 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203. (ii) The solicitation reference number is HSHQDC-09-Q-00153. This requirement is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). (iii) This RFQ and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-26. (iv) This solicitation is not set aside for small business. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 812930. (v) The Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs), Items, Quantities and Units of Measure are: See Attachment A - Schedule of CLINs. The anticipated date for contract award is April 29, 2009. (vi) The Statement of Work (SOW) entitled - Parking Spaces for Office of Infrastructure Protection dated 4/1/09 is included for full reference see Attachment B. (vii) Date of delivery and acceptance: The period of performance for this contract is: Base Period - 5/01/09 - 4/30/10 Option Period 1 - 5/01/10 - 4/30/11 Option Period 2 - 5/01/11 - 4/30/12 Option Period 3 - 5/01/12 - 4/30/13 Option Period 4 - 5/01/13 - 4/30/14 Place of delivery and acceptance: within a .25- mile radius (or 1-block whichever is less) of 4601 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addendum has been attached to this provision: Offerors must address each of the technical requirements as outlined in section "vi" a through h. Offerors' submissions must include the following information: Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS); North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code; Contact Name; Contact Email Address; Contact Telephone and Fax Number; Complete Business Mailing Address. Offerors must submit the name and contact information of at least two relevant past performance references. Each quoter shall submit Pricing as a separate document that may include the format shown in section v. fixed monthly rates shall include all costs and fees. (ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical requirements with emphasis on distance from 4601 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 222203 and security, Past Performance, and lowest price technically acceptable. Technical requirements and Past Performance, when combined, are significantly more important than lowest price technically acceptable. (x) Representations and Certifications. Vendor must either complete The Representation and Certification electronically via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov, or submit a completed copy of the Representations and Certifications under FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. Full text of the provision may be accessed at http://www.arnet.gov. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause: None. (xii) The provision at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR clauses applicable to this requirement are: The clause at 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government - Alt. I (OCT 1995), 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Proposed Debarment, and Other Responsibility Matters (MAY 2008), 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Item (Jun 2008); 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (JUL 1990), 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999), 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000), 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003), 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008), 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999), 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007); 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998); 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006); 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003); (xiii) The following additional clauses are cited: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008); HSAR 3052.209-70 Prohibition on contracts with corporate expatriates; 3052.242-72 Contracting Officer's Technical Representative. Full text of FAR clauses and provisions incorporated by reference can be found at www.arnet.gov and HSAR Clauses at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFHSARA.HTM. The contractor must be registered in CCR (www.ccr.gov) in order to be awarded this contract. (xiv) Rating under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) - N/A. (xv) Award for all items under this solicitation will be made to one responsive/responsible vendor only. (xvi) Any requests for additional information or explanations concerning this document must be received no later than 12:00 Noon Eastern Standard Time on Friday April 3, 2009. In order to receive responses to questions, offerors must cite the section, paragraph number, and page number. Offers are due no later than Wednesday April 13, 2009 - 12:00 Noon EST and must be submitted electronically (via email) to the individuals noted in section "xvii". A separate solicitation document is not available. (xvii) For more information regarding this solicitation please contact Claudia Mejia Forte, Contract Specialist, (202) 447-5633 / claudia.p.mejia-forte@hq.dhs.gov or Iann Washington, Contracting Officer at (202) 447-5736 / Iann.Washington@dhs.gov