This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for American Sign Language (ASL) and Certified Deaf Interpreting (CDI) Services 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 (Page 30 of RFQ 70SBUR23Q00000114). 1) Action Code – N/A 2) Date - The period of performance will be 6/1/2023 – 5/31/2027 3) Year – This is a requirement for FY23 4) Contracting Office Zip Code – 05403 5) Product Service Code – R608 – Translation/Interpreting 6) Contracting Office Address – 70 Kimball Avenue South Burlington, VT 05403 7) Subject – American Sign Language and Certified Deaf Interpretation Services for the Miami District Offices. 8) Proposed Solicitation Number – 70SBUR23Q00000114 9) Closing Response Date- Solicitation will close on May 8, 2023 at 10 AM ET. 10) Contact Point or Contracting Officer – See (xvi) below 11) Contract Award and Solicitation Number – Award Number: N/A; Solicitation Number: 70SBUR23Q00000114 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 70SBUR23Q00000114 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 2023-02. (iv) This requirement is set aside for Small Business. The associated NAICS code is 541930 – Translation and Interpretation Services. (v) This requirement is for American Sign Language (ASL) and Certified Deaf Interpreting (CDI) Services on behalf of the Miami District Offices in accordance with the criteria outlined in Statement of Work. (vi) Period of performance for the base period is 6/1/2023 – 4/30/2024 for a maximum of 48 months. Services shall be provided 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 30 of RFQ 70SBUR23Q00000114). (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: Price and Technical Acceptability. (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 22 of RFQ 70SBUR23Q00000114). (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 Pages 11-19 of RFQ 70SBUR23Q00000114). (xiii) RFQ 70SBUR23Q00000114 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 American Sign Language and Certified Deaf Interpretation Services 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 Miami, FL. Questions will be submitted to the Contract Specialist at:
[email protected] no later than 1 PM ET, Monday, May 1, 2023 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 provided as part of your submission by email to Rachel Turner,
[email protected], May 8, 2023 at 10 AM ET. Quotes received after May 8, 2023 at 10 AM ET may or may not be considered at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. 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
[email protected] and the Contracting Officer – Dean Seggay can be reached at
[email protected]. Please refer to section xiii for information regarding questions. 17) The place of performance is Miami, FL. ATTACHMENTS: RFQ 70SBUR23Q00000114 Attachment 3_1 – Terms and Conditions Attachment 3_2 – Statement of Work Attachment 3_3 – Safeguarding of Sensitive Information Attachment 3_4 – IT Security and Privacy Training Attachment 3_5 – Security Requirement 5 Attachment 3_6 – Price Schedule Spreadsheet