Rapid Expert and Assistance Cooperation Teams (REACT) Requirement

The Department of State, (DOS) has a continuing need to provide Rapid Expert and Assistance Cooperation Teams (REACT) services in support of the Organization of Security in Europe (OSCE). This tool will enable the OSCE to deploy civilian experts more rapidly to the field to undertake activities associated with conflict prevention, crisis management and post-conflict rehabilitation. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation for this requirement. The North American Industry Classification System (NAIC) code for this acquisition is 561320. This acquisition is Unrestricted. The specific requirement and associated contract clauses are included with this synopsis/solicitation and are viewable via the attached documentation. Offerors must sign into the FBO website to view the attachment. All vendors interested in submitting a proposal for consideration should do so, prior to the solicitation closing date, only to the point of contact(s) listed in this solicitation. Proposals not submitted in accordance to the solicitation guidelines will NOT be evaluated. This solicitation is a Request for Proposals and the proposed acquisition method is Unrestricted. The solicitation number is SAQMMA12R0042. All vendors must propose the NAIC code 561320. Those vendors who submit a quote not in accordance with the NAIC code will be eliminated from the competition. Quotes shall be based on open market pricing. All discounts offered shall be stated in the quote. DOS intends to issue a Hybrid - Labor Hour + Cost Reimbursement contract for this effort. The expected period of performance is a base period of twelve (12) months with four (4) one year option periods. The offer shall breakout the price for each CLIN. Description of Requirement: See solicitation Place of Performance: See solicitation The requirements are detailed in Section C of the solicitation (Statement of Work). Award will be made on an all-or-none basis with only one award made from this solicitation. Award shall be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror. Refer to Section L for proposal preparation and submission instructions. The due date, time and point of contact is indicated in Section L of the solicitation. Failure to adhere to these instructions will result in your proposal being considered as "unacceptable." The Basis for Award is indicated in Section M of this solicitation. Submissions must be in accordance to Section L of the solicitation. All questions shall be submitted by E-MAIL ONLY, directed to Contract Specialist Patrick Dermidoff at dermidoffpt@state.gov. The submission deadline for questions is 28 December 2011 by 2:00pm EST. All questions (and their answers) will be posted on the FBO website to provide equal access to information for all potential offerors. Proposal submission must be received by 2:00pm EST, 6 February 2012 to the following courier address identified in Section G of the solicitation. Faxes or e-mails will not be accepted for proposal submission. Vendors must be approved and registered on the Central contractor Registration (www.ccr.gov) before award can be made. This RFP does not commit the government to pay for any costs incurred in the submission of proposals or to contract for the supply or services requested herein.