SOLICITATION NOTICE
A -- “Performing Research on the Proper Classification of Fireworks Articles” - Attachment 1 - SOW
- Notice Date
- 8/21/2013
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, PHMSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, E22-229, Washington, District of Columbia, 20590
- ZIP Code
- 20590
- Solicitation Number
- DTPH56-13-Q-000028
- Archive Date
- 9/18/2013
- Point of Contact
- Eric L. Hilton, Phone: (202) 366-3845, Warren D. Osterberg, Phone: 202-366-6942
- E-Mail Address
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eric.hilton@dot.gov, warren.osterberg@dot.gov
(eric.hilton@dot.gov, warren.osterberg@dot.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Attachment 3 FAR 52.212-5 Attachment 2 FAR 52.212-3 SOW for “Performing Research on the Proper Classification of Fireworks Articles” SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION This announcement is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; PHMSA is requesting quotes and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number DTPH56-13-Q-000028 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-67. The applicable, NAICS code is 541690. The government intends to issue a purchase order in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions Procedures. Prospective offerors are responsible for downloading the solicitation and any amendments from FedBizOpps.Gov. The government may award a purchase order without discussions if the Contracting Officer determines that the initial offer is the most advantageous to the Government and discussions are not necessary. I. Description of the Requirement: The Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (OHMS) will initiate research to refine the proper classification of fireworks articles. Please see the attached Statement of Work (SOW), for the description of the services to be purchased under this solicitation. II. Submission of Quotes: Quotes must include the following three sections: Section I - Technical Capability: This section must describe the offeror's qualifications, offeror's approach for accomplishing the tasks in the SOW, and the availability of resources to fulfill the requirements in the SOW. Particularly critical to the Government is that the offeror can clearly demonstrate an extensive knowledge and expertise in packaging and chemical research involving the transportation of explosive materials by any mode of transportation (refer to section V "Qualifications" of the SOW). The offeror should only include resumes of the proposed personnel to accomplish the tasks in the SOW. Section II - Past Performance: This section must describe relevant experience in providing the services being sought. The offer must provide a narrative (no longer than two (2) pages outlining the qualifications of performing services similar to the requirements within the statement of work, including titles of research materials, dates, publication and role in performing the research. Also, the offeror must include three (3) references (customers) for whom like or similar services have been performed within the past three years. For each reference, provide: name of reference, point of contact, e-mail address, telephone number, a summary of specific services performed, and dates of performance. Section III - Price: This section must include a cost breakdown for each task. Note: Proposed fully-loaded labor rates must include wages, overhead, G&A expenses, and profit. A quote should be no more than forty (40) pages in length including cover page and resumes of proposed key personnel, 8 ½ by 11 inch paper using font size no smaller than twelve (12) pitch. Quotes must be submitted electronically in PDF format via email to Mr. Eric L. Hilton at eric.hilton@dot.gov and Warren Osterberg at warren.osterberg@dot.gov no later than 5:00 P.M., ET on September 3, 2013. III. Evaluation Criteria: Evaluation Criteria: PHMSA will award a firm-fixed price purchase order to that responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the criteria shown below: 1. Technical Capability: This criterion will be used to evaluate the offeror's qualifications, understanding of the requirements, the logic and reasonableness of the offeror's approach and the immediate availability of the dedicated resources to fulfill the requirements. Particularly critical to the Government is that the offeror can clearly demonstrate an extensive understanding of the scope of the requirement and the ability to demonstrate the qualification in packaging and chemical research involving the transportation of explosive materials by any mode of transportation (refer to section V "Qualifications" of the SOW). 2. Past Performance: This criterion will be used to evaluate the offeror's past performance in supporting similar work as described in the SOW. Only relevant past performance history will be considered. The Government will determine relevance of past performance information based on the similarity of the nature of the previous work to the current requirement, and the currency of the prior work (i.e., within the past three years). 3. Price: The Government may use various price analysis techniques and procedures to ensure a fair and reasonable price. The Government will make award to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the SOW and presents the best overall value to the Government considering the criteria 1 through 3 above. All factors, 1 through 3 above, when considered together establish a base for selecting the offeror which represents the best value to the Government. Technical Capability is more important than Past Performance. Technical Capability and Past Performance, when combined, are significantly more important than Price. IV. Questions Deadline: All questions are to be submitted electronically to the attention of both of the point of contact(s) listed at the end of this Notice no later than 5:00 P.M., ET on August 23, 2013. V. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses Incorporated by Reference that Are Applicable to this Synopsis/Solicitation: 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 website addresses: http://www.dot.gov/assistant-secretary-administration/procurement/tar-part-1252-solicitatons- provisions-and-contract http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar.htm (End of Clause) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (May 2011) 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Jul 2013) 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Aug 2013) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jul 2013) 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (Jan 1999) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Aug 2013). See attachment 2 for full text. Also, offerors are required to include a completed copy of this provision along with their quote. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Jul 2013) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items (Jan 2013). See attachment 3 for full text. 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) 52.222-1 Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes (Feb 1997) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans. (Sep 2010) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Sep 2010) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Sep 2010) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Aug 2013) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2011) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (May 2001) 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program (May 2011) 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances (May 2001) 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984) 52.224-2 Privacy Act (Apr 1984) 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (Nov 2012) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) 52.227-14 Rights in Data-General (Dec 2007) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (Apr 2003) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-- System for Award Management (Jul. 2013) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.243-3 Changes-Time-and-Materials or Labor Hours (Sept 2000) 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (Aug 1989) U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) clauses are applicable to this requirement TAR 1252.223-73 Seat Belt Use Policies and Programs (APR 2005) In accordance with Executive Order 13043, Increasing Seat Belt Use in the United States, dated April 16, 1997, the contractor is encouraged to adopt and enforce on-the-job seat belt use policies and programs for its employees when operating company-owned, rented, or personally- owned vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is responsible for providing leadership and guidance in support of this Presidential initiative. For information on how to implement such a program or for statistics on the potential benefits and cost-savings to your company or organization, please visit the Buckle Up America section of NHTSA's website at www.nhtsa.dot.gov. Additional resources are available from the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS), a public-private partnership headquartered in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, and dedicated to improving the traffic safety practices of employers and employees. NETS is prepared to help with technical assistance, a simple, user friendly program kit, and an award for achieving the President's goal of 90 percent seat belt use. NETS can be contacted at 1-888-221-0045 or visit its website at www.trafficsafety.org. DOT SHORT-TERM LENDING PROGRAM (DOT STLP) ATTENTION: Small and Disadvantaged (SDB), Women-Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)! The Department of Transportation's (DOT), Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts. -- CALL BEFORE YOU DIG PROGRAM (SEP 2012) Damage to pipelines during excavation is a leading cause of accidents resulting in serious injuries and fatalities, but these accidents are preventable, and you can help in preventing them. 811 is designated as the national call-before-you-dig number. Every state has a one-call law requiring excavators to have underground utilities marked before digging. There are five steps to safer digging: 1. Make a free call to 811 a few days before digging. 2. Wait the required time - which is prescribed in state law but generally two to three days. 3. Locate/mark the utilities accurately. (This step applies to underground facility/utility owners.) 4. Respect the marks. 5. Dig with care. The contractor is encouraged to adopt the "Call Before You Dig" program for its employees when digging on company-owned, leased, or personally-owned property. For information on how to implement such a program please visit the 811 - Call Before You Dig section of Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA's) website at www.phmsa.dot.gov. The contractor is also encouraged to have its employees participate in a quick and easy safety initiative known as ‘The 811 Promise' at http://www.The811Promise.com. (End of clause) Safeguarding Classified Information (PHMSA January 2011) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) contractor employees are obligated to protect classified information pursuant to all applicable laws, and to use Government information technology systems in accordance with PHMSA and Department of Transportation (DOT) procedures so that the integrity of such systems is not compromised. Unauthorized disclosure of classified documents (whether in print, on a blog, or on a web site) does not alter the documents' classified status or automatically result in declassification of the documents. To the contrary, classified information, whether or not already posted on public websites or disclosed to the media, remains classified, and must be treated as such by contractor employees, until it is declassified by an appropriate U.S. Government authority PHMSA contractor employees: 1. except as authorized by the Director, Office of Security (M-40), or other authorized DOT officials, and pursuant to PHMSA/DOT policies and procedures, shall not, while using computers or other devices (such as Blackberries or Smart Phones) that access the Web on non-classified Government systems, access documents that are marked classified (including classified documents publicly available on WikiLeaks and other web sites), as doing so risks that classified material will be placed onto non-classified systems. This requirement applies to access that occurs either through PHMSA/DOT or contractor computers, or through contractors' personally owned computers that access non-classified Government systems. This requirement does not restrict PHMSA contractor employee access to non-classified, publicly available news reports (and other non-classified material) that may, in turn, discuss classified material. 2. shall not access classified material unless: -a favorable determination of the person's eligibility for access has been made by the DOT Director of the Office of Security (M-40) or another authorized DOT official, -the person has signed an approved non-disclosure agreement, -the person has a need to know the information, and -the person has received contemporaneous training on the proper safeguarding of classified information and on the criminal, civil, and administrative sanctions that may be imposed on an individual who fails to protect classified information from unauthorized disclosure. 3. shall not shall not remove classified information from official premises or disclose that information without proper authorization. 4. who believe they may have inadvertently accessed or downloaded classified or sensitive information on computers that access the web via non-classified Government systems, or without prior authorization, should contact their information security offices for assistance. (End of clause) Contractor Issued Announcements 1. The recipient of this award must provide, in advance, to the PHMSA Contracting Officer, for review and concurrence, any proposed: - post-award announcement/press release when the content refers to PHMSA. - article, for publication or presentation, in which PHMSA is mentioned. 2. The recipient of this award must include the following statement in articles for publication or presentation resulting from this award: "This work was funded in part, under the Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as representing the official policies, either expressed or implied, of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, the Department of Transportation, or the U.S. Government." [END OF SECTION I]
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