SOLICITATION NOTICE
X -- Offsite storage and collection access services for the Archives and Modern Manuscripts program, History of Medicine Division, National Library of Medicine - SOW
- Notice Date
- 8/19/2013
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 493190
— Other Warehousing and Storage
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, 6707 Democracy Blvd., Suite 105, Bethesda, Maryland, 20894, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20894
- Solicitation Number
- NIHLM2013839-UHP
- Archive Date
- 9/18/2013
- Point of Contact
- Uyen H Phuong, Phone: 301-496-6127
- E-Mail Address
-
phuongu@mail.nih.gov
(phuongu@mail.nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- NIHLM2013839-UHP Statement of Work 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 contained in this notice. This announcement constitutes the formal Request for Quotation NIHLM2013839-UHP and a written solicitation WILL NOT be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through April 2013 Federal Acquisition Regulation revision, which includes the consolidation of all Federal Acquisition Circulars 2005-69. This acquisition is NOT small business set-aside. It is the intent of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to negotiate with a contractor to secure offsite storage facilities and collection access services for the temporary storage of personal papers and association records owned by the Archives and Modern Manuscripts program. Different than public library general book collection materials, these unique, one-of-a-kind special collection materials are in our custody for long-term preservation. Providing appropriate storage, security, and environmental conditions, according to standard special collections and archival repository best-practices, is essential for ensuring our long-term stewardship commitments to these materials. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD The evaluation will be based, in addition to price, on the demonstrated capabilities of the perspective vendors to the meet the needs of the project as set forth in the Statement of Work. Prospective vendors must submit information sufficient to allow NLM to evaluate their responses based on the following criteria. Content and technical factors are of paramount consideration; however, cost is also important to the overall award decision. All evaluation factors other than cost, when combined, are significantly more important than cost. Offeror(s) are advised that award will be made to that Offeror(s) whose proposal provides the best overall value to the Government. In determining which proposal represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative to meet the Government's needs, the Government shall evaluate proposals using the following technical evaluation criteria, listed in the order of relative importance with weights assigned for evaluation purposes: Criteria / Maximum Points Criterion 1: Unshared shelving units (no multi-tenancy) / (100 points) Criterion 2: HVAC controlled environment with temperature of 70 degrees + 5 degrees Fahrenheit and relative humidity 40% RH + 5% in a 24 hour period / (50 points) Criterion 3: Secured from access by the general public / (25 points) Criterion 4: Unlimited access to storage space by NLM staff for self-service deposit and retrieval / (25 points) Total Possible Points: 200 points All proposals received by September 3, 2013, 4:30 P.M. (Eastern Daylight Time) will be considered by NLM. Responses must be in writing, and must include pricing information and meet the criteria requirement. All responses from responsible sources will be considered. Inquiries regarding this procurement may be made to the National Library of Medicine, Office of Acquisitions, 6707 Democracy Boulevard, Suite 105, Bethesda, Maryland 20894-5488 (20817 for courier services), and Attention: Suet Vu, Contracting Officer, on (301) 496-6127 or via email at vus@mail.nlm.nih.gov. ** The Statement of Work (SOW) of this requirement is attached to this solicitation. ** Please submit ONE (1) signed original and THREE (3) copies of the proposals on or before 4:30 PM EDT, September 3, 2013 to: Uyen H. Phuong Contracting Officer National Library of Medicine, NIH Office of Acquisitions 6707 Democracy Blvd., Suite 105 MSC 5488 Bethesda, MD 20892-5488 (20817 for courier services) PROPOSALS SUBMITTED BY WAY OF FACSIMILE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this order. Full text of clauses and provisions are available at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): http://www.arnet.gov/far/. The FAR provisions and clauses sited herein are incorporated by reference into this solicitation. Offerors are advised to propose in accordance with the provision of FAR 52.212 1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (July 2013). FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (January 1999). Offerors are advised to provide with their offer a completed copy of the following provisions: FAR 52.212 3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (August 2013)-With DUNS Number Addendum [52.204-6 (April 2008)]. The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212 4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (July 2013) With Addenda [Stop Work Order, FAR 52.242-15 (August 1989) and Year 2000 Compliance (July 1997)]; FAR 52 212 5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (August 2013).
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Facility location within federal government’s geographic local travel area is preferred, United States
- Record
- SN03153480-W 20130821/130819235153-5b10edee6883a6e707b78ac3066142dd (fbodaily.com)
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