This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for maintenance and personalization equipment consumables 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 (Pages 51 of RFQ 70SBUR24Q00000293).
1) Action Code – N/A
2) Date - The period of performance will be a base of 09/25/2024 to 09/24/2025 with four option periods of one year each, for a total potential period of performance of 09/25/2024 to 09/24/2029.
3) Year – This is a requirement for FY24
4) Contracting Office Zip Code – 05495
5) Product Service Code – 7490, MISCELLANEOUS OFFICE MACHINES
6) Contracting Office Address – 124 Leroy Road, Williston VT, 05495
7) Subject – Travel Document Personalization System (TDPS) for Document Management Division, USCIS
8) Proposed Solicitation Number – 70SBUR24Q00000293
9) Closing Response Date- Solicitation will close on Wednesday, September 19th, at 10:00 AM ET
10) Contact Point or Contracting Officer – See (xvi) below
11) Contract Award and Solicitation Number – Award Number: N/A;
Solicitation Number: 70SBUR24Q00000293
12) Contract Award Dollar Amount – TBD
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 70SBUR24Q00000293 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 2021-06.
(iv) This is an open market solicitation. The associated NAICS code is 541519 – Other Computer Related Services , with a small business size standard of $34M.
(v) See RFQ SF1449 for a list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including options).
(vi) This requirement is for the TDPS personalization equipment consumables and maintenance for the
USCIS, Document Management Division, located at 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20529, in accordance with the criteria outlined in Statement of Work.
(vii) Period of performance for the base period will be 09/30/2024 – 09/29/2025 and shall include four (4) one-year option periods that if exercised shall extend the period of performance to a maximum of 60 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 (Page 51 of RFQ 70SBUR24Q00000293).
(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 38 of RFQ 70SBUR24Q00000293).
(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: (See Page 27 of RFQ70SBUR24Q00000293).
(xiii) RFQ 70SBUR24Q00000293 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 the services 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 are Corbin, KY 40701 and Lee’s Summit, MO 64086.
Questions will be submitted to: Rachel.M.Turner@uscis.dhs.gov and Inna.A.Aydinyan@uscis.dhs.gov
no later than September 16th at 4:00 PM EST 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 clear and complete pricing quote by email to Rachel Turner, Rachel.M.Turner@uscis.dhs.gov and to Inna Aydinyan, Inna.A.Aydinyan@uscis.dhs.gov, no later than Wednesday, September 19th, 2024 by 10:00 AM EST. Quotes received after this time may not be considered for award. 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 – Inna Aydinyan can be reached at Inna.A.Aydinyan@uscis.dhs.gov and Contracting Officer – Rachel Turner can be reached at Rachel.M.Turner@uscis.dhs.gov. Please refer to section xiii for information regarding questions.
17) The place of performance are Corbin, KY 40701 and Lee’s Summit, MO 64086.
18) This award is open to small and other than small business.
ATTACHMENTS:
RFQ 70SBUR24Q00000293
Attachment I – RFQ #70SBUR24Q00000293
Attachment II – Statement of Work
Attachment III –Terms and Conditions
Attachment IV –Provisions
Also included: Vendor Questions and Clarifications distributed on 9/17/2024
