This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information contained in this notice. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.5. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the August 3, 2015 Federal Acquisition Regulation revision, which includes the consolidation of all Federal Acquisition Circulars through 2005-83. This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541330 Engineering Services and the business size standard is $15 Million. The business size standard is This announcement constitutes the formal Request for Proposal (RFQ) and NO additional written solicitation will be issued. It is anticipated that ONE AWARD will be made from this solicitation. The resultant award will be a IDIQ Task Order as contemplated in FAR 16.5. The period of performance shall be for one for one year from date of award, with two successive one-year options. It is the intent of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to procure professional audio and video systems planning, design, engineering, installation, integration, and related testing services, including installation materials and equipment, as required, to upgrade multimedia display systems, conference rooms, and production facilities in the NLM. These upgrades are required to continue to provide NLM with proven, state-of-the-art interactive, multimedia production and presentation systems. The purpose is also to obtain media IT design services, and asset management and multimedia systems expertise required for the final fabrication, installation, and testing of the systems tasked to meet the mandated objectives of the NLM. ****The Statement of Work and Evaluation Factors for this requirement are attached to this solicitation.**** Vendors must submit their response to this RFQ via the NLM electronic Contract Proposal Submission (eCPS) website at https://ecps.nih.gov/nlm. Responses must be submitted electronically via one .pdf document (including pricing information) and must be received in the eCPS system no later than 3:00 p.m. (Local Prevailing Time) on Wednesday, September 11, 2015. For directions on using eCPS, go to https://ecps.nih.gov/nlm/home/howto and click on "How to Submit." NOTE: To submit your electronic proposal using eCPS, all offerors must have a valid NIH External Directory Account, which provides authentication and serves as a vehicle for secure transmission of documents and communication with the NLM. The NIH External Directory Account registration process may take up to 24 hours to become active. Submission of quotes by facsimile or e-mail are NOT accepted. Firms interested in responding to this notice must be able to provide the professional services required by NLM. All responses from responsible sources will be considered. Questions and/or inquiries regarding this procurement may be made via email to Gregory.Benedict, Contract Specialist at
contact@example.gov. PLEASE NOTE: In order to receive an award, contractor must be registered and have valid certification in the System for Award Management (SAM) http://www.sam.gov. Any contract and/or option awarded as a result of this solicitation is contingent upon availability of funds. Vendor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this order. Full text of clauses and provisions are available at Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). The following clauses and provisions shall apply to this acquisition and maybe obtained from the web site: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (April 2014), FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (October 2014). Offerors are advised to provide with their offer a completed copy of the following provisions: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (March 2015)-With DUNS Number Addendum [52.204-6 (July 2013)]. The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 2015)-With Addenda [Stop Work Order, FAR 52.242-15 (August 1989) and Year 2000 Compliance (July 1997)]; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (May 2015), as well as the following clauses cited therein: FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011); FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds (April 1984); FAR 52.242-15, Stop Work Order (August 1989) with Alternate I (April 1984); FAR 52.242-17, Government Delay of Work (April 1984); and FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (July 2013).
