SOLICITATION NOTICE
U -- Santo Domingo First Responder Training
- Notice Date
- 5/18/2015
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- Building 783, Panama,
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- SINLEC15Q0066
- Response Due
- 5/20/2015
- Archive Date
- 11/16/2015
- Point of Contact
- Name: Yenny Guillory, Title: Contract Specialist, Phone: 2027768632, Fax:
- E-Mail Address
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guilloryyr@state.gov;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- 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 SINLEC15Q0066 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 2005-82. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 922120 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 2015-05-20 12:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be in the Statement of Work. The DOS International Narcotics Law Enforcement Affairs - Department of State requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001: Emergency First Response Training - Team Director & Instructor Fees, which include: Team Lead Instructor Labor hourly Instructor(s)* Labor hourly, 1, LT; LI 002: Travel (airfare, visas, medical insurance, etc.) Lodging M&IE Vehicle rental/gas, 1, LT; LI 003: Course Materials, 1, LT; LI 004: Course Registration Fees, 1, LT; 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, DOS International Narcotics Law Enforcement Affairs - 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. DOS International Narcotics Law Enforcement Affairs - 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 OCONUS (Outside CONtinental U.S.). No partial shipments are permitted, unless otherwise specified by Contracting Officer at time of award. 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 period of performance will be two weeks, including travel, prior to July 31, 2015. The shipment shall be delivered on C.I.F. destination basis to the following address in Dominica Republic, Santo Domingo in accordance with Section 19, 52.247-42 C.I.F. Destination (APR 1984), of this contract. The expected period of performance is two weeks, that will consist of 40 work hours per week, eight hours a day, including lunch time and break time. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Experience in delivering technical training in Spanish without translation services (fluent). Experience in delivering similar training in the past (approximately 10 years of experience). Expertise with emergency first response. Ability to deliver the training prior to July 31, 2015. Hours for this effort will be the core hours of the Government of the Dominican Republic (GoDR), 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week for a total of 80 hours. Both weeks of will take place in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Travel to training site is anticipated twice a day. The Government of the Dominican Republic will provide training space/venue, tables, chairs, adequate sound system, and electrical power to support audio/visual presentations media, equipment such as dummies, stretchers, etc. for use in the training. The contractor shall submit a list of items required for the training with the proposal. The firm will be required to deliver training in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Travel will occur No later than July 2015, with training being concluded no later than July 31, 2015. The training will be delivered in a venue identified and provided by the Government of the Dominican Republic, which is being arranged through the INL Section at U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo. The firm will be responsible for in-country travel to and from the training location. The Contractor is responsible for travel arrangements to include, but not limited to: airfare, lodging, meals & incidental experiences, local transportation, visas fees, required immunizations, and any other items directly related to the trainer?s ability to complete the assignment. All travel/ODC costs will be on a cost reimbursable basis in accordance to Federal Travel Regulations and the DSSR. The Offeror shall ensure that all personnel have valid passports with appropriate visas prior to deployment, and shall ensure timely renewals of visas and passports. The USG will not provide support or facilitation for obtaining passports or Santo Domingo visas. The Technical Evaluation Factors (i.e., non-Cost/Price) will be evaluated using an adjectival (Outstanding, Acceptable, Unacceptable) rating scheme. The basis of award will be Best Value using Trade-offs, price and non-price factors considered. The factors are in descending order of importance. 1.Plan of Action and Statement of Understanding 2.Past Performance 3.Staffing Plan and Personnel 4.Price
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: See Statement of Work.
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- Record
- SN03735307-W 20150520/150518235729-f01b5b8dcc8a0edb4b85317d39a8abd7 (fbodaily.com)
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