MODIFICATION
R -- VISA PASSPORT SERVICES
- Notice Date
- 3/28/2014
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- Contracting Office
- 1701 N. Fort Myer Drive, Arlington, VA 22209
- ZIP Code
- 22209
- Solicitation Number
- 10524H1607
- Response Due
- 3/31/2014
- Archive Date
- 9/27/2014
- Point of Contact
- Name: Padmavathi Washington-sicher, Title: Contracts Specialist, Phone: 7032080963, Fax:
- E-Mail Address
-
washington-sicherp@state.gov;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- AMENDMENT NOTICE: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.The solicitation number is 10524H1607 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-72. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 928120 with a small business size standard of 0.00 employees.This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2014-03-31 12:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Dunn Loring, VA 22027 The Department of State requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001: VISA/PASSPORT Services for DS/T/ATA PER VISA OR US PASSPORT FOR REGULAR PROCESSING - FOUR (4) BUSINESS DAYS OR MORE POP 4/01/2014 - 3/31/2015, 1250, EA; LI 002: VISA/PASSPORT Services for DS/T/ATA PER VISA OR US PASSPORT FOR RUSH PROCESSING - THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS OR LESS. POP 4/01/2014 - 3/31/2015, 1250, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, Department of State intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. Department of State is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com.Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. If this is a ?Brand Name Only? procurement, Seller certifies that it is an authorized distributer of the brand name product being sold to the Department of State and that it has the certification/specialization level required by the manufacturer, to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with applicable manufacturer certification/specialization requirements. Unless otherwise specified, Seller warrants that the products are new and in their original box(es). In addition to providing pricing at www.FedBid.com for this solicitation, each Offeror must provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) so that they are received no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation. Submissions can be sent to clientservices@fedbid.com This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to FAR 4.1102 and other applicable regulations and guidelines. Information can be found at www.sam.gov. All Bids must be valid for 30 days from the closing date for this solicitation. No exceptions or qualifications. New equipment ONLY, NO grey market or refurbished products. Items must be in original packaging, never used, and not altered in any way. Components of the requested equipment, to include memory, must be manufacturer-approved and may not be compatible, remanufactured, or refurbished equipment. All items must be covered by manufacturer?s warranty and procured through a manufacturer approved distribution channel. Sellers must be able to document their ability to provide items through manufacturer approved distribution channels upon request. The Seller confirms to have sourced all products submitted in this Bid from manufacturer-approved channels for Federal sales, in accordance with all applicable laws and manufacturer?s current applicable policies at the time of purchase. Seller must be able to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with applicable manufacturer certification / specialization requirements. If software is provided or included, Seller shall, upon request, provide Buyer with a copy of the End User License Agreement. Seller certifies that all software is licensed originally to Buyer as the original licensee authorized to use the software. All bid prices must include shipping FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.). No partial shipments are permitted, unless otherwise specified by Contracting Officer at time of award. Pursuant to the Trade Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 2512(a)) (TAA), Federal acquisitions of supplies may be made only from offerors that will supply products of an eligible country under any of the free trade agreements entered into pursuant to the TAA. An article is considered a product of a country only if it is wholly a product of that country or if it has been ?substantially transformed? in that country into a new and different article of commerce with a name, character, or use distinct from that of the original article(s). Note that any item that is a discreet article as it is sold in commerce, regardless of its ultimate function or use, cannot be considered ?substantially transformed? based solely on its integration into IT or other systems. The Contractor and its employees shall exercise the utmost discretion in regard to all matters relating to their duties and functions. They shall not communicate to any person any information known to them by reason of their performance of services under this contract which has not been made public, except in the necessary performance of their duties or upon written authorization of the Contracting Officer. All documents and records (including photographs) generated during the performance of work under this contract shall be for the sole use and become the exclusive property of the U.S Government. Furthermore, no article, book, pamphlet, email, recording, broadcast, speech television appearance, film or photograph concerning any aspect of work performed under this contract shall be published or disseminated through any media without the prior written authorization of the Contracting Officer. These obligations do no cease upon the expiration or termination of this contract. The Contractor shall include the substance of this provision in all contracts of employment and in all subcontracts hereunder. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, will apply: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. "THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PROMPT PAYMENT ACT (P.L. 97-177 AS AMENDED) AND OMB CIRCULAR A-125 AS AMENDED, FOB DESTINATION, ARE APPLICABLE TO THIS ORDER. THE VENDOR SHOULD EXPECT PAYMENT WITHIN THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF THE VENDOR'S INVOICE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR THE PURPOSES OF DETERMINING A PAYMENT DUE DATE AND THE DATE ON WHICH INTEREST WILL BEGIN TO ACCRUE, AN INVOICE SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE RECEIVED ON THE LATER OF (1) THE DATE A PROPER INVOICE IS ACTUALLY RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE DESIGNATED BILLING OFFICE, OR (2) THE SEVENTH DAY AFTER THE DATE ON WHICH THE PROPERTY IS ACTUALLY DELIVERED OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SERVICES IS ACTUALLY COMPLETED. ISSUING OFFICE: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE (A/LM/AQM) P.O. BOX 9115, ROSSLYN STATION ARLINGTON, VA 22219-1115 " EACH AND EVERY BOX OR PACKAGE CONTAINING MATERIALS SHIPPED PURSUANT HERETO, SHALL BE MARKED WITH THE FOLLOWING: THE CONSIGNEE ADDRESS AS SHOWN IN BLOCK 6, THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE CONTRACTOR IN BLOCK 7, THE ORDER NUMBER IN BLOCK 3 AND THE REQUISITION/REFERENCE NUMBER IN BLOCK 4. PACKING LISTS WILL BE ATTACHED TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE BOX. PALLETIZED STACKED MATERIAL WILL NOT EXCEED THE HEIGHT OF 52 INCHES. VENDOR WILL NOT SHIP PARTIALS WITHOUT THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE CONSIGNEE. VENDOR WILL SUPPLY A COPY OF THE PURCHASE ORDER WITH THE PACKING LIST. "DOSAR 652.225-70 ARAB LEAGUE BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL (AUG 1999) (A) DEFINITIONS. AS USED IN THIS PROVISION: ""FOREIGN PERSON"" MEANS ANY PERSON OTHER THAN A UNITED STATES PERSON AS DEFINED BELOW. ""UNITED STATES PERSON"" MEANS ANY UNITED STATES RESIDENT OR NATIONAL (OTHER THAN AN INDIVIDUAL RESIDENT OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND EMPLOYED BY OTHER THAN A UNITED STATES PERSON), ANY DOMESTIC CONCERN (INCLUDING ANY PERMANENT DOMESTIC ESTABLISHMENT OF ANY FOREIGN CONCERN), AND ANY FOREIGN SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE (INCLUDING ANY PERMANENT FOREIGN ESTABLISHMENT) OF ANY DOMESTIC CONCERN WHICH IS CONTROLLED IN FACT BY SUCH DOMESTIC CONCERN, AS PROVIDED UNDER THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979, AS AMENDED. (B) CERTIFICATION. BY SUBMITTING THIS OFFER, THE OFFEROR CERTIFIES THAT IT IS NOT: (1) TAKING OR KNOWINGLY AGREEING TO TAKE ANY ACTION, WITH RESPECT TO THE BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL BY ARAB LEAGUE COUNTRIES, WHICH SECTION 8(A) OF THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979, AS AMENDED (50 U.S.C. 2407(A)) PROHIBITS A UNITED STATES PERSON FROM TAKING; OR, (2) DISCRIMINATING IN THE AWARD OF SUBCONTRACTS ON THE BASIS OF RELIGION." CONTACT VENDOR CLAIMS, OFFICE OF FISCAL OPERATIONS, TELEPHONE 843-202-3761, ON PAYMENT PROBLEMS. HAVE ORDER NUMBER, REQUISITION/REFERENCE NUMBER, INVOICE NUMBER, INVOICE DATE, AND AMOUNT OF INVOICE AVAILABLE. REQUISITION/REFERENCE NUMBER IS THE FOUR DIGIT ALLOTMENT AND SIX DIGIT OBLIGATION NUMBER IN BLOCK 4. ON PAYMENT PROBLEMS RELATING TO BPA'S, CONTACT APPROPRIATE ORDERING OFFICE FIRST.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Dunn Loring, VA 22027
- Zip Code: 22027
- Zip Code: 22027
- Record
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