This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes only solicitation issued. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-06.
The Government intends to award one (1) firm-fixed price award as a result of this solicitation. No commercial financing.
This requirement is being solicited as a TOTAL small business set aside.
This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submission of offer, prior to award, and at time of award pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. All offerors with an invalid or inactive registration will be removed from the solicitation as ineligible to participate for award.
Bases of Award
It is the Government’s intent to award a task order to the responsible quoter whose quote, in conforming to the RFQ, provides the overall best value to the Government considering technical evaluation factors and price. Best value shall be achieved by using comparative evaluation of quotations method IAW FAR 12.203(2) will be used to make an award decision using the following factors. All quotes submitted will be evaluated in accordance with evaluation factors as described herein. Quotes shall be evaluated against the evaluation criteria set forth in the RFQ.
Factor 1- Technical Approach
The Government will evaluate the technical approach to assess its effectiveness to achieve each performance objective and standard that reflects the best industry and/or commercial practices, standards and procedure for all services identified in the PWS. The approach shall include methods and ambiguities, concerns, and conflicts that become apparent during the performance of this contract. This includes the supplies required for this requirement as listed in the PWS under "Materials." Quoters shall submit their capability statement/performance plan that demonstrates their ability to provide the required service in the solicitation. See Performance Work Statement for details. The vendor should address their experience providing this type of
service, equipment supplied, and any other relevant information.
FACTOR 2 - PAST PERFORMANCE (NON-PRICE): The past performance assessment will evaluate the quoter based on the quoter's demonstrated past work record. The recency and relevancy of the information, the source of the information, context of the data and general trends in the contractor’s performance will be considered. The Government reserves the right to obtain information for use in the evaluation of past performance from any and all sources, including sources outside of the Government.
FACTOR 3 - PRICE EVALUATION CRITERIA (i) Evaluation of price will be conducted using price analysis to determine reasonableness and accuracy (ii) The analysis will be used solely to determine whether the vendor’s quoted prices reflect the offeror’s understanding of the technical requirements, are realistic, and do not indicate increased risk to the Government of unsuccessful performance. (iii) Evaluate prices inclusive of transportation charges from the shipping point of the supplier to the delivery destination, obtain prompt payment discounts to the maximum extent practicable. (iv) The Government will not include discounts when evaluating the prices of quotations. (v) Quotations must be complete as firm-fixed prices and reflect all cost associated to complete all tasks in the PWS.
The Government is soliciting a Request of Quote (RFQ) in accordance with FAR 12.201-1(b), Legal effect of quotations:
(1) Neither a quotation nor the purchase order issued by the Government in response to a quotation form a binding contract. The purchase order is the Government’s offer to a supplier to buy certain products or services upon specified terms and conditions.
(2) A binding contract is formed when the supplier accepts the Government’s offer, either by written acceptance of the purchase order or substantial performance of the purchase order. The contracting officer may request that the contractor provide written acceptance of the order.
The Government reserves right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
Acceptance of an award certifies that the contractor will comply with FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons by notifying all employees and subcontractors at all levels.
Due to mission timelines, questions/answers are not offered.
Debriefs are not authorized. Award notice will be provided. IAW FAR 12.301, when using the simplified procedures at 12.201-1, upon request, a brief explanation may be provided of the award decision to interested parties.
