The purpose of this Amendment is as follows: To provide the Government's response to industry question. - The Government's response to industry question is provided on page 2, herein. *** There are no changes to the solicitation as a result of this amendment.*** Amendment 0001 is attached to this announcement and the name of the file is: "Amendment 86615621Q00009 0001.pdf This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” in conjunction with FAR 13.5, “Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items”, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) and the solicitation number is 86615621Q00009. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-05 March 10, 2021. Set-Aside Applicable to this Procurement and the Associated NAICS Code: This requirement is set-aside on an unrestricted basis for full and open competition. The NAICS code is 519130 – “Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals” with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The anticipated contract type is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP). Line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure are: See RFQ 86615621Q00009 and the pricing schedule. Description of Requirements for the services being Acquired: See Attachment 0001 – Statement of Work Date(s) and Place(s) of Performance: 1-year base period (September 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021) with four 1-year options. The web-based subscription services shall be performed at the Contractor’s site. FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items” [June 2020] applies to this acquisition. See RFQ 86615621Q00009. FAR 52.212-2, “Evaluation – Commercial Items” [Oct 2014] applies to this acquisition. See RFQ 86615621Q00009. FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items” [Feb 2021] applies to this acquisition. Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items.” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items” [Oct 2018] applies to this acquisition. See RFQ 86615621Q00009. FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders” [Jan 2021] applies to this acquisition. See RFQ 86615621Q00009. Other FAR or agency-level provisions/procedures/clauses and any other additional contract requirements or terms and conditions consistent with customary commercial practices. See additional solicitation clauses, provisions, and terms and conditions within RFQ 86615621Q00009. Date, Time, and Place Offers are Due: Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Mr. Ebenezer Owusu, Contract Specialist @
[email protected] no later than June 28, 2021 by 13:00 EST. Questions received after this date may not be answered. Offers are due at or before July 12, 2021 @ 13:00 EST. Offers must be emailed (complete, signed, and dated) to the Contract Specialist, Mr. Ebenezer Owusu, Contract Specialist @
[email protected] and the Contracting Officer, Ms. Che Uche Logan, @
[email protected]. Points of Contact (POC): The POC is Mr. Ebenezer Owusu.