SOLICITATION NOTICE
D -- Automated Survey Software as a Service (SaaS) - Statement of Work
- Notice Date
- 6/28/2016
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 518210
— Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services - Rockville, 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 2129, Rockville, Maryland, 20857-0001, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20857-0001
- Solicitation Number
- FDA-RFQ-16-1166766
- Archive Date
- 7/28/2016
- Point of Contact
- Jody L. OKash, Phone: 2404024996
- E-Mail Address
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jody.okash@fda.hhs.gov
(jody.okash@fda.hhs.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Attachment 1: Statement of Work - Automation Survey Software as a Service (SaaS) i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented by Part 13 and additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. ii. The solicitation number is FDA-RFQ-16- 1166766. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under Part 13. iii. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-88. iv. This RFQ is unrestricted. The NAICS code is 518210, size standard $32.5M. v. This RFQ is for purchase of a FedRamp approved or pending for an approval Automation Survey Software as a Service (SaaS). Survey results, dashboards, and reports shall be available to a minimum of 8 users. It is anticipated approximately 360 surveys will be distributed to various stakeholders during the course of the 12-month period of performance. It is expected 24/7 online technical support will be included in the overall cost of the proposed SaaS license. In addition, training shall be provided for up to 15 people. For more information regarding product requirement please see the attached SOW. Description: This solicitation is to acquire a user-friendly FedRamp approved or pending for an approval automated survey SaaS tool that allows business managers to capture customer and employee feedback and report on those results in real time. These surveys would be used across FDA's Office of Management as well as within individual divisions and the Immediate Office to measure progress and/or trends supporting our annual Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey results. Please see the attached SOW for more detail. vi. The FAR provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items, and 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters apply to this acquisition. As a reference, Clause 52.212-1 section (b) of which described the form and content of submissions/quotes, and which quoters shall follow, is the following: (b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show- (1) The solicitation number; (2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers; (3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror; (4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary; (4a) SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS: The quoter shall provide a technical solution demonstrating the quote's understanding of and knowledge of the Government's requirement, objectives and tasks as defined in Attachment No. 1: Automation Survey SOW. The technical solution shall demonstrate that the solution provided (including proposed products, services, and approach) meets the program and minimum requirements set forth in the SOW. vii. FAR Provision 52.212-2 - Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation is the lowest-priced technically acceptable quote. (b) Price: All Quoters providing quotations must clearly state the overall cost to the Government for purchasing a FedRamp approved or pending for an approval Automation SaaS Survey Tool as well as associated training. In addition the contactor shall provide a breakdown of costs for each for access to the tool up to 8 Administrative users and up to 15 people for training. Pricing should be in alignment or discounted from the quoter's commercial pricing for similar services. The Government will evaluate the proposed pricing for access to the tool and training as well as the overall cost for a period of 12-months. As necessary to determine prices are fair and reasonable, the Government may conduct cost analysis as described in FAR 15.404-1(c) or use other methods of price reasonableness as described in FAR 13.106-3(a)(2). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful quoter within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of Provision) viii. FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications apply to this solicitation. SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS: Per FAR 52.212-3(b), by submission of a quote to this solicitation, the quoter verifies that the representations and certifications currently posted at sam.gov are current accurate complete and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), with exceptions, if any, identified by paragraph. Therefore, quoters shall not submit documentation of their representations and certifications in response to this quote, excluding exceptions. ix. The HHSAR Provision at 352.239-73 Electronic Information and Technology Accessibility Notice (Dec 2015). (a) Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d), as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Electronic and Information (EIT) Accessibility Standards (36 CFR part 1194), require that when Federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology, Federal employees with disabilities have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access and use by Federal employees who are not individuals with disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency. Section 508 also requires that individuals with disabilities, who are members of the public seeking information or services from a Federal agency, have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to that provided to the public who are not individuals with disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency. (b) Accordingly, any quoter responding to this solicitation must comply with established HHS EIT accessibility standards. Information about Section 508 is available at http://www.hhs.gov/web/508. The complete text of the Section 508 Final Provisions can be accessed at http://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-section-508-standards. (c) The Section 508 accessibility standards applicable to this solicitation are stated in the clause at 352.239-74, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility. In order to facilitate the Government's determination whether proposed EIT supplies meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, quoters must submit an HHS Section 508 Product Assessment Template, in accordance with its completion instructions. The purpose of the template is to assist HHS acquisition and program officials in determining whether proposed EIT supplies conform to applicable Section 508 accessibility standards. The template allows quoters or developers to self-evaluate their supplies and document-in detail-whether they conform to a specific Section 508 accessibility standard, and any underway remediation efforts addressing conformance issues. Instructions for preparing the HHS Section 508 Evaluation Template are available under Section 508 policy on the HHS website http://www.hhs.gov/web/508. In order to facilitate the Government's determination whether proposed EIT services meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, quoterss must provide enough information to assist the Government in determining that the EIT services conform to Section 508 accessibility standards, including any underway remediation efforts addressing conformance issues. (d) Respondents to this solicitation must identify any exception to Section 508 requirements. If a quoter claims its supplies or services meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, and it is later determined by the Government, i.e., after award of a contract or order, that supplies or services delivered do not conform to the described accessibility standards, remediation of the supplies or services to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its expense. (End of provision) x. Please see Attachment No. 1: Automation Survey SOW for a list of FDA, HHSAR, and FAR clauses that apply to this action. xi. Quotes are due July 13, 2016 at 5 PM Eastern Time.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Primarily contractor's location. Training shall be provide onsite at FDA's White Oak Campus., United States
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