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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The principal place of performance shall be at a contractor-provided site unless otherwise proposed. This action is set aside for small businesses.
Interested sources must submit information that demonstrates their ability to meet the requirements above, no later than July 28, 2014 at 2:00 PM EST. Clarification questions must be submitted by 2:00 PM EST on July 17, 2014. Any proposals and questions must be submitted electronically to the attention of [email protected], Contract Specialist, with a concurrent copy to [email protected], Contracting Officer.
Proposals shall include Solicitation Number, company name, point of contact, address, phone number, email, fax number, DUNS number, and size status under NAICS 519190 (i.e., small business, disadvantaged business, woman owned business, etc.). Offers must be valid for 90 calendar days after submission. Technical proposals are limited to 20 pages double-spaced in 12-point font, including cover page and attachments. Proposals must be submitted by July 28, 2014 at 2:00 PM EST.
Offerors will be evaluated based on price and ability to meet the following solicitation requirements. The basis for the award will be best value through trade-offs; therefore, the Department may award to other than the lowest-priced offeror. See Attachment A - Applicable Clauses for complete Evaluation Criteria and Proposal Instructions.
Please note that offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items and Department of Education Acquisition Regulation (EDAR) Provision 3452.209-71 - Conflict of Interest Certification. The EDAR can be found at the following link: http://www2.ed.gov/policy/fund/reg/clibrary/edar.html In addition, the offeror must identify the contract administrator as required by clause 306-8. This solicitation and its corresponding provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 2005-74.
General Provision 309-1a, LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A - Applicable Clauses; Attachment B - Performance Work Statement
Michele W. Jennings, Phone 2022456138, Email [email protected] - Jessalyn Lord, Contract Specialist, Phone 2022456482, Email [email protected]
