This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for venue rental space for naturalization ceremonies in accordance with FAR 12.603 with the synopsis requirements of FAR 5.207. Please refer to FAR provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items and the specific instructions outlined in the addendum (Pages 14 of RFQ 70SBUR23Q00000212). 1) Action Code – N/A 2) Date - The period of performance will be 10/18/2023 – 3/31/2025 3) Year – This is a requirement for FY24 4) Contracting Office Zip Code – 05403 5) Product Service Code – X1AB – Lease/Rental of Conference Spaces and Facilities. 6) Contracting Office Address – 70 Kimball Avenue South Burlington, VT 05403 7) Subject – Venue Rental for Naturalization Ceremonies for the Dallas Field Office. 8) Proposed Solicitation Number – 70SBUR23Q00000212 9) Closing Response Date- Solicitation will close on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 10:00 AM ET 10) Contact Point or Contracting Officer – See (xvi) below 11) Contract Award and Solicitation Number – Award Number: N/A; Solicitation Number: 70SBUR23Q00000212 12) Contract Award Dollar Amount – N/A. 13) Line Item Number – See (v) below 14) Contract Award Date – N/A 15) Contractor – N/A 16) Description – Per FAR 12.603(2)(i)-(xvi) (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.603, as supplemented with 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) Solicitation number 70SBUR23Q00000212 is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06. (iv) This is an open market small business set aside solicitation. The associated NAICS code is 531120 – Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) Parking Lots and Garages, with a small business size standard of $47.0M. (v) See SF1449 (RFQ page 1) for a list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including options). (vi) This requirement is for the lease/rental of one venue for 31 ceremonies (9 in base period, 12 in Option Period 1, and 10 in Option Period 2) within 30 miles of the Dallas Field Office located at 6500 Campus Circle Drive East, Irving, TX 75063 in accordance with the criteria outlined in Statement of Work. (vii) Period of performance for the base period will be 10/18/2023 – 3/31/2024 and shall include two (2) six-month option periods that if exercised shall extend the period of performance to a maximum of 18 total months. Delivery and acceptance of deliverables shall be in accordance with the Statement of Work. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition as does the addendum (Page 16 of RFQ 70SBUR23Q00000212). (ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The specific evaluation criteria outlined in paragraph (a) of 52.212-2 are: Technical Acceptability and Price. (x) A complete copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Reps and Certifications-Commercial Items shall be included with the quote. (xi) The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition as does the addendum regarding Invoicing Instructions (Page 9 of RFQ 70SBUR23Q00000212). (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition as well as the additional FAR clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5: (See Page 3 of RFQ 70SBUR23Q00000212). (xiii) RFQ 70SBUR23Q00000212 is being issued with the intent to make one (1) award. Award will be based on a Lowest-Price Technically-Acceptable quote. Submission of a complete quote constitutes affirmation of your ability to provide ten (10) secured parking spaces as outlined in the attached solicitation documents. Amendments to this solicitation will be publicized in the same manner as the initial synopsis and solicitation. The Government is requesting maximum additional discounts beyond standard commercial pricing for this the requirement. The quote shall display any discount provided by the contractor and should represent the best possible price that the contractor can provide. In accordance with FAR 22.1009-4(a): (1) The place of performance is Irving, TX. Questions will be submitted to:
[email protected] no later than Friday, August 25, at 3 PM ET to be considered. No telephonic questions will be answered. (xiv) No Defense Priorities and Allocations System rating will be assigned to this solicitation or resulting contract. (xv) To be considered for award, please provide a complete quote on the SF1449 as part of your submission by email to Rachel Pidgeon,
[email protected], no later than Wednesday, September 6, 2023 by 10:00 AM ET. Quotes received after than Friday, August 25, at 3 PM ET may not be considered for award. All emails shall adhere to size limitations of the USCIS firewall which is 10MB per email. (xvi) For information regarding the solicitation, the Contract Specialist – Rachel Turner can be reached at
[email protected] and Contracting Officer – Liza Brice can be reached at
[email protected] . Please refer to section xiii for information regarding questions. 17) The place of performance is Irving, TX. 18) This award is open to small and other than small business. ATTACHMENTS: RFQ 70SBUR23Q00000212 Attachment I – RFQ #70SBUR23Q00000212 Attachment II – Terms and Conditions Attachment III – Statement of Work Attachment IV – Provisions