MODIFICATION
76 -- COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION - Comprehensive Legislative Tracking and Congressional News and Analysis
- Notice Date
- 5/14/2021 8:32:45 AM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 519130
— Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals
- Contracting Office
- FA8604 AFLCMC PZI WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB OH 45433-7228 USA
- ZIP Code
- 45433-7228
- Solicitation Number
- FA860421QB009
- Response Due
- 6/1/2021 11:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 06/16/2021
- Point of Contact
- Megan Porter, Ashley L. Collins
- E-Mail Address
-
megan.porter.5@us.af.mil, ashley.collins.5@us.af.mil
(megan.porter.5@us.af.mil, ashley.collins.5@us.af.mil)
- Description
- COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION DESCRIPTION: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. The Air Force will not issue a written solicitation. This Synopsis/Solicitation constitutes the only request for quotes for this requirement. �This solicitation utilizes FAR Part 13 procedures. �The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.� The solicitation document, FA8604-21-Q-B009, is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) and incorporates FAR provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-05 (See Attachment 1). The associated NAICS code is 519130 and small business size standard is 1000. REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION: �HQ AFMC/DSM has a requirement for a comprehensive legislative tracking and congressional news and analysis subscription database that will allow users to perform research and provide up-to-date and accurate information on federal legislation and legislators.� Specifically, a subscription is required that will provide HQ AFMC/DSM the capability to map, track, change, and report on the fast changing policy landscape. The subscription: Must be able to provide under CLIN 0001, Comprehensive Legislative Tracking and Congressional News and Analysis, the following minimum characteristics: Must provide powerful search tools that allow users to search terms in context so you can see the mentions of your keywords at a glance, without having to spend time sifting through the text. Must provide in-depth analysis by experienced professionals of Congressional activities and legislative policies Must provide exclusive newsletters that provide insight to policymaking. Must be able to track legislation Must provide extensive and up-to-date biographical and contact information for all current members of Congress, to include voting records and proposed legislation Must be able to provide under CLIN 1001 - 4001 Comprehensive Legislative Tracking and Congressional News and Analysis (Option(s) 1-4): The same characteristics listed under CLIN 0001 CLIN DESCRIPTION: CLIN��������������������������� Item Description���������������������������������� ����������������������������������� LOT 0001���������������������������� Comprehensive Legislative Tracking����� ����������� � ��������������������� 1 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �And Congressional News and Analysis� ����������� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �Base Period: 14 June 2021 � 13 June 2022 1001���������������������������� Comprehensive Legislative Tracking����� ����������� � ��������������������� 1 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �And Congressional News and Analysis Option Year 1������������� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �Base Period: 14 June 2022 � 13 June 2023 2001���������������������������� Comprehensive Legislative Tracking����� ����������� � ��������������������� 1 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �And Congressional News and Analysis Option Year 2������������� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �Base Period: 14 June 2023 � 13 June 2024 3001���������������������������� Comprehensive Legislative Tracking����� ����������� � ��������������������� 1 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �And Congressional News and Analysis Option Year 3������������� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �Base Period: 14 June 2024 � 13 June 2025 4001���������������������������� Comprehensive Legislative Tracking����� ����������� � ��������������������� 1 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �And Congressional News and Analysis Option Year 4� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �Base Period: 14 June 2025 � 13 June 2026 There is further information for each CLIN below. Electronic access to the subscription shall provide for twelve (12) months with four (4) 12-month option periods from 14 June 2021 to 13 June 2026. The Air Force anticipates a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order. QUOTE REQUIREMENTS: The offeror shall provide the following within their quote to be considered responsive: This is not a brand name requirement as offerors are encouraged to offer products other than those specifically referenced by brand name. The quote shall include a description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation.� This may include product literature or other documents if necessary. The Government will evaluate the quotes for CLINs 0001 - 4001 separately, and reserves the right to award, or not award, each individual CLIN. The Government reserves the right to select all, part, or none of the separately priced efforts contained in each contractor's quote in response to this solicitation. The Government reserves the right to award each effort separately to multiple contractors. If a contractor is only able to provide a portion of the supply, this should not preclude them from submitting a quote. The contractor may propose additional products to the one requested, if it they feel it provides additional value to the United States Government. If additional products are proposed, the vendor should ensure it is severable from the base requirement of the USG, where possible. If an offeror requires an end user license agreement, this shall be included in the quote.� The quote should include the past performance information found in Attachment 3. This shall include at least one previous example of a previous job of the similar size. Please, include a POC for the customer, and sufficient detail to display the parameters of the similar previous performance. The CO is also requesting electronic access to the offered products for three (3) days.� Please include instructions to obtain this access.� The access provided is strictly for evaluation purposes only. The Government shall not receive a benefit from the three day access. This will be used if the selection cannot be made based on the vendors quote alone.� It may also be used to verify the content in the quote.� EVALUATION DESCRIPTION: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.� The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical Capability: Technical capability will be evaluated by the vendor�s ability to meet the minimum requirements listed throughout this solicitation. Any additional technical capability provided will be used to determine best value. Price: Price will be evaluated by comparing pricing for product. Past Performance: Past performance will be evaluated IAW FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) The relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not provided, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(a)(2).� Comparative evaluations of offers will be conducted to determine which product is most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. ��� 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items, does NOT apply to this effort. APPLICABLE PROVISIONS/CLAUSE: The following Provisions and Clauses apply to this solicitation (See Attachment 1 for full text): 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options 52.217-7, Option for Increased Quantity -- Separately Priced Line Item 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items Offeror shall complete and submit 52.212-3(b) with the offer (See Attachment 2). 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders� 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment Offeror shall complete and submit 52.204-24 with the offer (See Attachment 2). 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment Additional Terms that apply to this acquisition: Advanced payments are authorized with invoice. Anticipated Award Date is: 14 June 2021 Quotes are due by 1400 (2:00PM ET), 1 June 2021.� Quotes and supporting documentation shall be sent via email to Megan.Porter.5@us.af.mil & Ashley.Collins.5@us.af.mil.� Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to Megan Porter at the above email.� Attachments: Full Text of Applicable Provisions and Clauses Offeror Representations and Certifications Past Performance Questionnaire
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