SOLICITATION NOTICE
V -- Hotel Lodging and Meeting Space
- Notice Date
- 1/30/2020 9:27:00 AM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 72111
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- Contracting Office
- CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION BETHESDA MD 20814 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20814
- Solicitation Number
- 61320620Q0010
- Response Due
- 2/20/2020 12:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 02/21/2020
- Point of Contact
- Reshawn Beechum, Phone: 3015047421, Fax: 978-244-8640, Greg Grayson, Phone: 301-504-7725, Fax: 978-244-8640
- E-Mail Address
-
rbeechum@cpsc.gov, ggrayson@cpsc.gov
(rbeechum@cpsc.gov, ggrayson@cpsc.gov)
- Description
- 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.� This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).� The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89-2. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) intends to procure hotel lodging, meeting space and AV equipment for a 3-day seminar in accordance with attached requirement document.� Hotel lodging, meeting space and AV equipment must be provided on a Firm-Fixed price basis. Delivery and acceptance will be to the CPSC Contracting Officer�s Representative (COR) in accordance with Local Clause 1A. The provision at 52.212-1 (Oct 2018), Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.� In addition to the requirements of FAR 52.212-1, the quote must prominently display the offeror�s Taxpayer Identification number, Cage code and DUNS number, as well as contact information for the offeror�s point of contact for the quote.� The quote shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist at rbeechum@cpsc.gov with a complete quote for all items required. Basis for Award:� Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) The Government reserves the right to award without discussion. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 (Dec 2019), Offeror Representatives and Certifications-Commercial Items, if the annual SAM registration has not been completed.� If the SAM registration has been completed, Offerors will only submit paragraph (b) if there are applicable exceptions to the current registration. The clause at 52.212-4 (Oct 2018), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5 (Jan 2020), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.� The following additional FAR clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition: (4) 52.204.10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018); (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government�s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015); (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Re-representation (Jul 2013); (25) 52.222-3; Convict Labor (Jun 2003); (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015); (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016); (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014); (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019); (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011); (49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008); (56) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) LC1A CONTRACTOR�S NOTE The COR � TBD Upon arrival, the driver should contact the CPSC Guard, 301-504-7721, at the loading dock to obtain assistance in using freight elevators and to gain access to CPSC security areas. A.� BILLING INSTRUCTIONS Pursuant to the Prompt Payment Act (P.L. 97-177) and the Prompt Payment Act Amendments of 1988 (P.L. 100-496) all Federal agencies are required to pay their bills on time, pay interest penalties when payments are made late, and to take discounts only when payments are made within the discount period.� To assure compliance with the Act, vouchers and/or invoices shall be submitted through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).� At a minimum, each invoice document submitted through IPP shall include the documentation required in the contract. ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) is a secure web-based electronic invoicing and payment information service available to all Federal agencies and their supplier by the U.S. Treasury's Bureau of Fiscal Service.� IPP allows Federal agencies and their suppliers to exchange electronic purchase orders, blanket POs, invoices, and payment information in one easy to access web portal.�� This service is free of charge to government agencies and their suppliers, including services and support.� ��������������� (a)� Definitions.� As used in this clause- (1)�Payment request� means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation.� The payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), �Payment documentation and process� and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract. ��������������� (b)� The Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).� Information regarding IPP is available on the Internet at www.ipp.gov.� Assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@stls.frb.org or phone (866)973-3131. PAYMENT AND INVOICE QUESTIONS For payment and invoice questions, contact the Accounts Payable Branch at (304) 480-8000 option 7 or via email at AccountsPayable@fiscal.treasury.gov. Customer Service inquiries may be directed to Adriane Clark at AClark@cpsc.gov. OVERPAYMENTS Accounts Receivable Conversion of Check Payments to EFT:� If the Contractor sends the Government a check to remedy duplicate contract financing or an overpayment by the government, it will be converted into an electronic funds transfer (EFT). This means the Government will copy the check and use the account information on it to electronically debit the Contractor�s account for the amount of the check. The debit from the Contractor�s account will usually occur within 24 hours and will be shown on the regular account statement. The Contractor will not receive the original check back.� The Government will destroy the Contractor�s original check, but will keep a copy of it.� If the EFT cannot be processed for technical reasons, the Contractor authorizes the Government to process the copy in place of the original check. B.� INSPECTION & ACCEPTANCE PERIOD Unless otherwise stated in the Statement of Work or Description, the Commission will ordinarily inspect all materials/services within seven (7) business days after the date of receipt. The CPSC representative responsible for inspecting the materials/services will transmit disapproval, if appropriate, to the contractor and the contract specialist listed below.� If other inspection information is provided in the Statement of Work or Description, it is controlling. C.� ALL OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE PURCHASE ORDER Contact:� ReShawn Beechum, Contract Specialist at RBeechum@cpsc.gov. D.� PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS FOR REQUESTING OFFICE The Purchase Order/Receiving Report (Optional Form 347 or Standard Form 1449) must be completed at the time the ordered goods or services are received.� Upon receipt of the goods or services ordered, each item should be inspected, accepted (partially or final) or rejected.� The Purchase Order/Receiving Report must be appropriately completed, signed and dated by the authorized receiving official.� In addition, the acceptance block shall be completed (Blocks 32a, b & c on the SF 1449 and column G and page 2 of the OF 347).� The receiving report shall be retained by the requesting office for confirmation when certifying invoices. E.� PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT PURCHASES In the case of Purchase Orders/Receiving Reports involving the purchase and receipt of property/equipment, a cop of the Purchase Order/Receiving Report must also be immediately forwarded directly to the Property Management Officer (Constantia Demas) in the Facilities Management Support Services Branch (Room 425).� The transmittal of Purchase Orders/Receiving Reports to the property management officer is critical to the integrity and operation of CPSC�s Property Management System.� Receiving Officials should also forward copies to their local property officer/property custodian consistent with local office procedures. Questions are due no later than February 7, 2020 at 3:00 pm�EST. Offers are due via email to rbeechum@cpsc.gov no later than February 20, 2020 at 3:00 pm EST.� Please contact the Contract Specialist, ReShawn Beechum with any inquiries at rbeechum@cpsc.gov.�
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
- Zip Code: 20814
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20814
- Record
- SN05547607-F 20200201/200130230203 (samdaily.us)
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