SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- ASL and CDI Interpretation - USCIS DAL Offices
- Notice Date
- 9/8/2022 9:08:18 AM
- Notice Type
- Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541930
— Translation and Interpretation Services
- Contracting Office
- US CITIZENSHIP IMMIGRATION SVCS WASHINGTON DC 20528 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20528
- Solicitation Number
- 70SBUR22Q00000216
- Response Due
- 9/14/2022 7:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 09/29/2022
- Point of Contact
- Rachel Pidgeon, Liza Brice
- E-Mail Address
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rachel.m.pidgeon@uscis.dhs.gov, liza.e.brice@uscis.dhs.gov
(rachel.m.pidgeon@uscis.dhs.gov, liza.e.brice@uscis.dhs.gov)
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for ASL and CDI interpretation services in accordance with FAR 12.603 with the synopsis requirements of FAR 5.207. Please refer to�FAR�provision 52.212-1�Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items and the specific instructions outlined in the addendum (Page 27 of RFQ 70SBUR22Q00000216). 1) Action Code � N/A 2) Date - The period of performance will be 9/19/2022 - 3/18/2023 3) Year � This is a requirement for FY22 4) Contracting Office Zip Code � 05403 5) Product Service Code � R608 - Translation and Interpretation. 6) Contracting Office Address � 70 Kimball Avenue South Burlington, VT 05403 7) Subject � American Sign Language (ASL) and Certified Deaf Interpretation (CDI) in person for the five (5) noted USCIS Dallas Field Offices. 8) Proposed Solicitation Number � 70SBUR22Q00000216 9) Closing Response Date- Solicitation will close on Wednesday, September 14 at 10 AM EST. 10) Contact Point or Contracting Officer � See (xvi) below 11) Contract Award and Solicitation Number � Award Number: N/A; Solicitation Number: �70SBUR22Q00000216 12) Contract Award Dollar Amount � N/A 13) Line Item Number � See (v) below 14) Contract Award Date � N/A 15) Contractor � N/A 16) Description � Per FAR 12.603(2)(i)-(xvi) (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.603, 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. (ii) Solicitation number 70SBUR22Q00000216 is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-04. (iv) This requirement is unrestricted. The associated NAICS code is 541930 - Translation and Interpretation Services. (v) This requirement is for in person ASL and CDI interpretation services on behalf of the USCIS Dallas Field Office in Dallas, TX in accordance with the criteria outlined in Statement of Work. (vi) Period of performance for the base period is 9/19/2022 - 3/18/2023 for a maximum of 6 months. Delivery and acceptance of deliverables shall be in accordance with the Statement of Work. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition as does the addendum. (ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The specific evaluation criteria outlined in paragraph (a) of 52.212-2 are: Technical Acceptability and Price. (x) A complete copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Reps and Certifications-Commercial Items shall be included with the quote. (xi) The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition as does the addendum regarding Invoicing Instructions (Page 12 of RFQ 70SBUR22Q000000216). (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition as well as the additional FAR clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5. (xiii) RFQ 70SBUR22Q00000216 is being issued with the intent to make one (1) award. Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable quote. Submission of a complete quote constitutes affirmation of your ability to provide a venue for lease as outlined in the attached solicitation documents. Amendments to this solicitation will be publicized in the same manner as the initial synopsis and solicitation. The Government is requesting maximum additional discounts beyond standard commercial pricing for this the requirement. The quote shall display any discount provided by the contractor and should represent the best possible price that the contractor can provide. In accordance with FAR 22.1009-4(a): (1) The place of performance is Dallas, TX. Questions will be submitted to the Contract Specialist at: Rachel.M.Pidgeon@uscis.dhs.gov no later than 3 PM ET, Monday, September 12, 2022 to be considered. No telephonic questions will be answered. (xiv) No Defense Priorities and Allocations System rating will be assigned to this solicitation or resulting contract. (xv) To be considered for award, please provide a complete quote on the SF1449 provided as part of your submission by email to Rachel (Pidgeon) Turner, Rachel.M.Pidgeon@uscis.dhs.gov no later than Wednesday, September 14, 2022 by 10:00 AM EST. Quotes received after 10 AM EST on September 14, 2022 may or may not be considered at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. All emails shall adhere to size limitations of the USCIS firewall which is 10MB per email. (xvi) For information regarding the solicitation, the Contract Specialist �� Rachel (Pidgeon) Turner can be reached Rachel.M.Pidgeon@uscis.dhs.gov and the Contracting Officer � Liza Brice can be reached at Liza.E.Brice@uscis.dhs.gov. Please refer to section xiii for information regarding questions. 17) The place of performance is Dallas, TX� � 18) This award is not set aside for small business or any socioeconomic program. ��� ATTACHMENTS: RFQ 70SBUR22Q00000216, inclusive of Terms and Conditions, Statement of Work, and Provisions
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Dallas, TX 75243, USA
- Zip Code: 75243
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 75243
- Record
- SN06457404-F 20220910/220908230126 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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