SOLICITATION NOTICE
L -- Political Advisor
- Notice Date
- 5/13/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541820
— Public Relations Agencies
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, ACA, US Army Contracting Command Europe, ACA, JCC-Eagle Base, Tuzla, ATTN: AEUCC-S3 Unit 29331, APO, AE, 09266-0509
- ZIP Code
- 09266-0509
- Solicitation Number
- W91253-04-R-6015
- Response Due
- 5/29/2004
- Archive Date
- 6/13/2004
- Point of Contact
- Frank Graham, Deputy Chief, JCC, Phone 38761193649,
- E-Mail Address
-
frank.graham@email-tc3.5sigcmd.army.mil
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations document (FAR) 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 W91253-04-R-6015 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-15. This procurement is for the purchase of Political Advisor services, on Eagle Base-Tuzla, Multinational Brigade-North, Bosnia-Herzegovina. Period of Performance shall be 5 months. All work shall be completed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) at Attachment 1. QTY 5 months CLIN 0001, Political Advisor services, with a period of performance to begin on 1 August 2002 ending 31 December 2004. Specifications: See Attachment #1, PWS, dated May 13, 2004 Dates: Period of Performance: 5 months beginning 1 August 2004 ? 31 December 2004. Options may be used if required. It is the intent of the government to award the contract on or about 28 May 2004 in the interest of continuity and to allow adequate preparation time for successful offeror transition. The contractor is expected to commence work on 1 August 2004. Delivery: All prices are to be quoted F.O.B. destination: Joint Contracting Center Eagle Base-Tuzla APO AE 09789 FAR 52.212-1, is hereby incorporated by reference. ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1, the following paragraphs are amended as follows: (b) is amended to add: Submission of offers by Fax or Mail IS NOT authorized. Send signed, completed Blocks 17a, 26, 30a, 30b, and 30c of SF 1449, and scanned offers via E-Mail only to Frank.Graham@email-tc3.5sigcmd.army.mil. and (b)(6) is amended to add: Offerors are to fill out prices for CLIN 0001 provided as Attachment #3 with submission of their offers. FAR 52.212-2 is hereby incorporated by reference. ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2 (a) is hereby amended as follows: Evaluation Criteria: The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this RFP to the offeror who, conforms to this offer and, based upon Past Performance Tradeoff (PPT), provides the government with the best value. Factors are: 1) Past Performance (signified by former employer-completed questionnaires) and 2) Price. *Past Performance shall be significantly more important than price. The failure of an offeror to provide information sufficient to determine conformance with the solicitation may result in the offeror being ineligible for award. Questionnaires should only be completed for ?relevant services performed since 14 May 2001 or later?. Offerors are asked to submit at least 2 questionnaires. Offerors who fail to provide past performance will be considered non-responsive and removed from the evaluation. Offerors must submit written proof that clearly shows they have met the following MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: (Any mandatory requirement not being met results in offeror being excluded). 1) Have at least 3 years of experience working in a Political Advisor-related position 2) Possess strong communication skills 3) Have a current DoD-recognized TOP SECRET clearance Offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, 'Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items', (found at http://www.arnet.gov/far/farqueryframe.html) with their offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, 'Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items', applies to this acquisition and is hereby incorporated by reference. ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4. The specific paragraphs of FAR 52.212-4 that have been tailored are: Para (b) Assignment. The following clause is hereby incorporated by reference: DFARS 252.232.7008 - ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (OVERSEAS) (JUN 1997) (Reference 32.806(a)(1)) ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER: Payment for goods or services received may be made by check or by Electronic Fund transfer. In order to ensure prompt and accurate payment, your invoice must contain your bank name, address; account number and bank routing number and check remittance address. ENGLISH LANGUAGE DOCUMENTATION: All contractor-prepared correspondence furnished under this contract shall be written in the English language. Para (p) Limitation of Liability. The following clause is hereby added: LIABILITY. For the purpose of this contract, the Contractor is considered as an independent contractor and not as an agent of the U.S. Government. During performance, the Contractor shall be liable and will indemnify and hold harmless the Government, its agents and employees against all actions or claims for all damages to persons or property, including death arising or resulting from fault, negligence, wrongful act, or wrongful omission of the Contractor, his agents or employees. 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.arnet.gov/far http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil http://www.dtic.mil/dfars The following clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.202-1 Definitions (Dec 2001) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (Apr 1984) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (Jul 1995) 52.204-2 Security Requirements (Aug 1996) 52.229-6 Taxes ? Foreign Fixed-Price Contracts (Jan 1991) 52.232-1 Payments (Apr 1984) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) 52.232-25 Prompt Payment (Feb 2002) 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999) 52.233-1 Disputes (Jul 2002) 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Aug 1986) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation (Apr 1984) 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991) 52.245-2 Government Property (Fixed-Price Contracts) (Dec 1989) 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed Price) (Sep 1996) 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) (Apr 1984) 252.209-7004 Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Terrorist Country (Mar 1998) 252.222-7002 Compliance With Local Labor Laws (Overseas) (Jun 1997) 252.225-7041 Correspondence in English (Jun 1997) 252.225-7042 Authorization to Perform (Jun 1997) 252.225-7043 Antiterrorism/Force Protection Policy for Defense Contractors (Jun 1998) Outside the United States 252.229-7000 Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties (JUNE 1997) 252.232-7008 Assignment of Claims (Overseas) JUN 1997 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas) JUN 1997 ADDENDUM to 252.229-7001 Tax Relief UN 1997 Excluded taxes: Under the provisions of the Dayton Peace Accord, signed 21 Nov 95, the SFOR shall not be charged an Added Value Tax, or a sales tax for supplies delivered and/or services rendered. (End of Clause) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, 'Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items' applies to this acquisition and is hereby incorporated by reference. Offers are due no later than 0900 G.M.T on 29 MAY 2004. Quotes will only be accepted via E-Mail to Frank.Graham@email-tc3.5sigcmd.army.mil. POC telephone number is (387)-(35) 814-272. For questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation, contact Frank Graham, Joint Contracting Center (Contracting Officer), Tel 387-35-814-272. Mailing address: JCC/MSgt Graham, OJF-Eagle Base, APO AE 09789.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Multi-National Brigade (N), Eagle Base-Tuzla, Bosnia-Herzegovina,
- Zip Code: APO 09789
- Country: Bosnia
- Record
- SN00585497-W 20040515/040513212229 (fbodaily.com)
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