SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Annual Membership and Certification
- Notice Date
- 5/28/2008
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 813920
— Professional Organizations
- Contracting Office
- Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Washington, District of Columbia, 20528
- ZIP Code
- 20528
- Solicitation Number
- HSHQDC-08-Q-00207
- Archive Date
- 6/19/2008
- Point of Contact
- Jose R. Munoz,, Phone: 202-447-5649, Crystal D. Lesesne,, Phone: 202-447-5733
- E-Mail Address
-
jose.munoz@hq.dhs.gov, crystal.lesesne@dhs.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are requested and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This combined synopsis/solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) HSHQDC-08-Q-00207. The combined synopsis/solicitation and the provisions and clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-25. This procurement is being conducted pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 (c), for other than full and open competition. The NAICS code for this requirement is 813920. It is incumbent upon prospective offerors to monitor the FEDBIZOPS web page for any/all subsequent amendments. FEDBIZOPS also contains an option for automatic notification service. The Department of Homeland Security, Office of Procurement Operations (OPO), Protection, Intelligence and Health Affairs Acquisition Division (PIHAAD) intend to negotiate on a sole source basis with American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) International for Yearly Membership and Certification Dues. These certifications are only available through the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) International and will be required by all Infrastructure Compliance Security Division (ISCD) Inspectors. The Protected Security Professional (PSP) certification will be required for those individuals whose primary responsibilities are to conduct physical security surveys, design integrated security systems, install, operate and maintain those systems, and personnel who have demonstrated in-depth operational knowledge and competence in the area. The Certification Protection Professional (CPP) certification will be required for those individuals whose primary responsibilities are in security management and who have demonstrated advanced knowledge in security solutions and best business practices. Annual Membership and Certification are as follows: Description of membership and certification price total Base Year-Provide Annual Membership Certifications for Physical Security PSP and CPP Program. Base Year-ASIS Institutional 2008 Membership Annual Dues 50 each Base Year-ASIS Institutional 2008 Membership Processing Fee 50 each Option Year 1-Provide Annual Member Certifications for Physical Security PSP and CPP Program. Base Year-ASIS Institutional 2009 Membership Annual Dues 125 each Base Year-ASIS Institutional 2009 Membership Processing Fee 125 each Option Year 2-Provide Annual Member Certifications for Physical Security PSP and CPP Program. Base Year-ASIS Institutional 2010 Membership Annual Dues 125 each Base Year-ASIS Institutional 2010 Membership Processing Fee 125 each Option Year 3-Provide Annual Member Certifications for Physical Security PSP and CPP Program. Base Year-ASIS Institutional 2011 Membership Annual Dues 125 each Base Year-ASIS Institutional 2011 Membership Processing Fee 125 each Option Year 4-Provide Annual Member Certifications for Physical Security PSP and CPP Program. Base Year-ASIS Institutional 2012 Membership Annual Dues 125 each Base Year-ASIS Institutional 2012 Membership Processing Fee 125 each Price shall be FOB Destination. Delivery shall be within 5 days after receipt of order. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (FEB 2007) and is incorporated by reference. The clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (APR 2008), The clause 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999), The clause 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000) (First insert 30 days; Second insert 60 days). 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003). 3052.209-70 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS WITH CORPORATE EXPATRIATES (JUN 2006) (a) Prohibitions. Section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395, prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from entering into any contract with a foreign incorporated entity which is treated as an inverted domestic corporation as defined in this clause, or with any subsidiary of such an entity. The Secretary shall waive the prohibition with respect to any specific contract if the Secretary determines that the waiver is required in the interest of national security. (b) Definitions. As used in this clause: Expanded Affiliated Group means an affiliated group as defined in section 1504(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (without regard to section 1504(b) of such Code), except that section 1504 of such Code shall be applied by substituting `more than 50 percent' for `at least 80 percent' each place it appears. Foreign Incorporated Entity means any entity which is, or but for subsection (b) of section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395, would be, treated as a foreign corporation for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Inverted Domestic Corporation. A foreign incorporated entity shall be treated as an inverted domestic corporation if, pursuant to a plan (or a series of related transactions)—(1) The entity completes the direct or indirect acquisition of substantially all of the properties held directly or indirectly by a domestic corporation or substantially all of the properties constituting a trade or business of a domestic partnership;(2) After the acquisition at least 80 percent of the stock (by vote or value) of the entity is held—(i) In the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic corporation, by former shareholders of the domestic corporation by reason of holding stock in the domestic corporation; or(ii) In the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic partnership, by former partners of the domestic partnership by reason of holding a capital or profits interest in the domestic partnership; and(3) The expanded affiliated group which after the acquisition includes the entity does not have substantial business activities in the foreign country in which or under the law of which the entity is created or organized when compared to the total business activities of such expanded affiliated group. Person, domestic, and foreign have the meanings given such terms by paragraphs (1), (4), and (5) of section 7701(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, respectively. (c) Special rules. The following definitions and special rules shall apply when determining whether a foreign incorporated entity should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation. (1) Certain Stock Disregarded. For the purpose of treating a foreign incorporated entity as an inverted domestic corporation these shall not be taken into account in determining ownership:(i) Stock held by members of the expanded affiliated group which includes the foreign incorporated entity; or(ii) stock of such entity which is sold in a public offering related to the acquisition described in subsection (b)(1) of Section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395(b)(1).(2) Plan Deemed In Certain Cases. If a foreign incorporated entity acquires directly or indirectly substantially all of the properties of a domestic corporation or partnership during the 4-year period beginning on the date which is 2 years before the ownership requirements of subsection (b)(2) are met, such actions shall be treated as pursuant to a plan.(3) Certain Transfers Disregarded. The transfer of properties or liabilities (including by contribution or distribution) shall be disregarded if such transfers are part of a plan a principal purpose of which is to avoid the purposes of this section. (d) Special Rule for Related Partnerships. For purposes of applying section 835(b) of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395(b) to the acquisition of a domestic partnership, except as provided in regulations, all domestic partnerships which are under common control (within the meaning of section 482 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) shall be treated as a partnership.(e) Treatment of Certain Rights.(1) Certain rights shall be treated as stocks to the extent necessary to reflect the present value of all equitable interests incident to the transaction, as follows:(i) warrants;(ii) options;(iii) contracts to acquire stock;(iv) convertible debt instruments; and(v) others similar interests.(2) Rights labeled as stocks shall not be treated as stocks whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so to reflect the present value of the transaction or to disregard transactions whose recognition would defeat the purpose of Section 835.(f) Disclosure. The offeror under this solicitation represents that [Check one]: __ it is not a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.104-70 through 3009.104-73;__ it is a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.104-70 through 3009.104-73, but it has submitted a request for waiver pursuant to 3009.104-74, which has not been denied; or__ it is a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.104-70 through 3009.104-73, but it plans to submit a request for waiver pursuant to 3009.104-74.(g) A copy of the approved waiver, if a waiver has already been granted, or the waiver request, if a waiver has been applied for, shall be attached to the bid or proposal.(End of provision). The Government intends to make an award to a single offeror who can provide all items identified and as specified herein. Successful offeror shall be the responsive 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: (1) Price and price related factors (2) Delivery schedule. Inquiries and information received after the established deadline shall not be considered for this particular acquisition. All responses on questions regarding this posting must be in writing and sent via email to jose.munoz@hq.dhs.gov. Phone calls will not be accepted. If no responses are received, the anticipated award date is May 26, 2008.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Department of Homeland Security, Office of Procurement Operations (OPO) Protection, Intelligence and Health Affairs Acquisition Division 7th and D Streets, SW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20407, United States
- Zip Code: 20407
- Zip Code: 20407
- Record
- SN01582368-W 20080530/080528221237-fef4ba2778a7005e33b6e819b63bc9af (fbodaily.com)
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