Proof-of-Concepts for Data Repository

AMENDMENT 1 to RFQ 1625DC-19-Q-00035 The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate language into BLS combined synopsis/solicitation 1625DC-19-Q-00035 that permits the submission of both commercial off the shelf (COTS) software data repository solutions as well as customized data repository solutions as proofs-of concept in response to this requirement. The RFQ below now outlines the technical and response requirements for both options. As this amendment introduces the potential for newly qualified vendors, the timeframe for Phase I response submissions has also been extended until Thursday, August 15, 2019. There are no changes to the submission deadline for Phase II as stated below.This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information attached to this post. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Office of Technology and Survey Processing seeks to acquire proof-of-concepts that will inform BLS of potential solutions for replacing the current BLS LABSTAT data repository. This is a partial small business set-aside, fully detailed in Section M.1 in the attached solicitation. BLS intends to award up to three firm-fixed-price contracts at a value not to exceed $100,000 each to distinct contractors. This solicitation is being issued under NAICS 541511- Custom Computer Programing Services (Size Standard of $27.5 Million). 1625DC-19-Q-00035 is the RFQ. COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION REQUIREMENT: The objective is to acquire up to three proof-of-concepts that will inform BLS of potential solutions for replacing LABSTAT. Success will be measured by end user acceptance, ease of use and system maintenance, the implementation of industry best practices, and system agility to incorporate change. Industry best practices include those presented in the United States Digital Service Playbook standards (https://playbook.cio.gov) and United States Web Design System (https://designsystem.digital.gov). See the Section C: Statement of Objectives (SOO) for more details. The proof-of-concept(s) shall be delivered within 6 months of award. The government requires 120 days of operability and accessibility after inspection and acceptance of the deliverable(s). The Government will award up to three Firm-Fixed-Price purchase-orders resulting from this solicitation to the vendor(s) whose quotation(s) conforms to the solicitation and represents the best value to the government. Evaluations will be performed in accordance with 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items and additional criteria outlined in Sections L and M in the RFQ. The offeror will be evaluated in accordance with the following factors: Factor 1: Experience, Factor 2: Technical Submission, and Factor 3: Price through a two phase advisory down select process. Phase I will be based on Factor 1: Experience and Phase II will be based on Factor 2: Technical Submission and Factor 3: Price. The deadline for offereor's to submit Phase I: Experience and questions regarding Phase II: Technical Submission and Price is 11:00 am EST on August 6, 2019. Phase I submissions and Phase II questions shall be sent to Kristin Dell at dell.kristin@bls.gov and Laura Holstein at holstein.laura@bls.gov. The due date for Phase II submissions will be ten (10) business days from receiving the advisory guidance from the Contracting Specialist Kristin Dell and/or Contracting Officer Laura Holstein. In accordance with 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, paragraph (f), quotes received after the established closing date will be viewed as late, and therefore not considered. Contractors must follow the instructions including 52.212-1 and the supplemental instructions. Contractors can either fill provision 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, or reference the certification in the System for Award Management System (SAM). Clause 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions, applies to this solicitation. See section L of this RFQ for further instructions. Quotes shall be good for 90 calendar days from the date of submission.