Weather Wire

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. Solicitation number RFQNWWG0170-12. The RFQ document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-55. NAICS code 541330. Small business size standard, 14M. This requirement is to provide communication support to the NOAA NWS Weather Wire Service as described in the attached SOW. Computer Sciences Corporation has been the incumbent since 2000. Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision. Evaluation will be on a best value basis. No cost factors together are slightly more important than price. The technical portion will consist of 1) Technical Approach, 2) Staffing Plan, both have equal value; past performance will be rated acceptable or not acceptable. Technical Approach consist of a detailed work plan shall be submitted indicating how each aspect of the Statement of Work is to be accomplished. The Technical Approach to be employed shall be demonstrated in as much detail as the Offeror considers necessary to fully explain the offeror's proposed Technical Approach to perform the requirements under the SOW. The technical proposal shall reflect a clear understanding of the nature of the work being undertaken and clearly convey the Offeror's capabilities, competencies, and knowledge, in performing the services required. The Offeror shall include specific plans for dealing with anticipated problems that may be encountered. The Staffing Plan shall consist of: (a) Identification of individuals required and the positions they occupy to execute the maintenance support activity. Also, the approximate percentage of time each individual will be available for this project shall be included. Resumes shall be included for all identified key personnel. And the plan proposal shall include information regarding qualifications of individuals required to satisfy maintenance requirements. (b) Available staff pools which will be relied upon shall be discussed. The Offeror shall detail where and when any proposed staff pool would be expected to be used. Corporate size and overall corporate technical capabilities will not be automatically accepted as available to this project unless the corporate mechanism for making such personnel available when needed is thoroughly explained. Past Performance shall include a list of recent contracts with agencies of the Federal Government. The list shall include at least two contracts of similar size and scope (to this requirement) completed by the offeror with in the last 3 years. In the event that the offeror or any proposed subcontractor does not have or has not completed two similar contracts, then a list shall be provided for the last two contracts completed for any type of supply or service. Offerors may provide information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and the offeror's corrective actions. Note, the Government may use past performance information obtained from other than the sources identified by the offeror. Only traditional subcontractors are to be used if needed, no teaming arrangements will be allowed. The Technical Proposal will not exceed 20 pages size 11 font, single space text, single-sided pages, and 1 inch margins. The Contract type to be issued will be a "Firm-Fixed Price" Commercial Item Vehicle. Period of performance starts April 1, 2012. Propose on the following fixed price CLINs: CLIN 0001 Reports and Management (3 months) tiny_mce_marker_____, CLIN 0002 Equipment (3 months) tiny_mce_marker____, CLIN 0003 Space Segment and Communications (3 months) tiny_mce_marker____, CLIN 0004 Maintenance (3 months) tiny_mce_marker____. OPTION CLIN 0005 Reports and Management (1 month) tiny_mce_marker____, OPTION CLIN 0006 Equipment (1 month) tiny_mce_marker_____, OPTION CLIN 0007 Space Segment and Communications (1 month) tiny_mce_marker_____, OPTION CLIN 0008 Maintenance (1 month) tiny_mce_marker____. CLINs 0005, 0006, 0007 and 0008 maybe exercised more than once but no more than 21 times. OPTION CLIN 0009 Quarterly Vulnerability Scans $ ______, maybe exercised more than once, OPTION CLIN 0010 Yearly Security Assessment tiny_mce_marker_______, maybe exercised more then once. All CLINS must be bid. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer or be listed in https://orca.bpn.gov. Clause at52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable as follows; 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.232-33, 52.217-7 (10 days), 52.217-8 (10 days), FAR 52.217-9, (10 days). 52.243-1 ALT II Changes Clause Fixed Price (this replaces paragraph (c) Changes 52.212-4), 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed Price)(this replaces paragraph (l) Termination for the Government's convenience 52.212-4), 52.249-8 Default (Fixed -Price Supply and Service) (this replaces paragraph (m) termination for the Government's convenience 52.212-4). The following CAR Clauses are incorporated; 1352.239-72 Security Requirements for Information Technology Resources, 1352.602-170, 1352.209-73, 1352.209-74. Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating, not applicable. Offers due March 22, 2012 via e-mail by 2pm local time (Eastern Standard Time). Price Proposal and Technical Proposal will be in separate attachments. E-mail to Lamar.Carlson@noaa.gov. Put Weather Wire in the subject line. POC LaMar Carlson, phone 301-628-1399.