CBD COMBINED/SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This proposed action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source – Military Media, Incorporated under authority of FAR 6.302-1. Persons may identify their interest and capability (statement) to respond to the requirement (xvi). THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. See numbered Note 22 for further details. (ii) This Solicitation PFPA-05245-SV-100 is a Request for Quotation for job advertisements (iii) This Solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-05, effective July 27, 2005. (iv) The applicable North American Industry Classification System Code is 511199 and the size standards in the number of employees is 500. The Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program does not cover this procurement. (v) There will be two (2) CLINS associated with this procurement. CLIN 0001, Recruitment Printed Advertisement, 1 each; CLIN 0002, Internet Recruitment Advertisement, 1 each. No option years are associated with this procurement. (vi) This requirement is for a color printed publication of job advertisements recruiting Pentagon Police – sizes 11.5 x 21.5 and 9 5/8 x 16.5 to run for one week in the 14 of Military Times publications and for the advertisement to also run online at www.militarytimes.com for one month (30 days). (vii) The advertisements are to appear in the September 15 and September 16, 2005 printed papers and online from September 15, 2005 through October 15, 2005. (viii) The following provision applies to this acquisition: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-1 entitled Instructions to Offerors – Commercial. The following provision is being added as an Addendum: FAR 52.214-31 (ix) The following provision does not apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-2 – Commercial Items. Award will be based on the best value to the Government, considering price and other non-price factors (ability to meet solicitation requirements and past history). (x) Offers are to include a completed copy of provision FAR 52-212-3 entitled Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items. Also, if your company is not registered to do business with the Government, check website: www.ccr.gov. Also, provide company’s CAGE code with offer. (xi) The following provision does not apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4 entitled Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items. (xii) The following clause is applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-5 entitled Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items. The following Far Clauses within the aforementioned clause are being selected as applicable: 52.222-21, 52.222-3, Convict Labor, 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jun 2004) (E.O. 13126), 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002) (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Equali Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Vetrans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.225-16, Sanctioned European Union Country Services (Feb 2000) (E.O. 12849) and 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). In addition the following clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items, DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A, Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternate A. Vendors may obtain CCR Information by calling 1-888-227-2423 or via Internet at www.ccr.gov. ONLY FIRMS REGISTERED IN THE CCR ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONTRACT AWARD. (xiii) There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions necessary for this acquisition that are consistent with customary commercial practices. (xiv) There is not a Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems (DAPS) number assigned to this acquisition. (xv) See Numbered Note 22. (xvi) Submission and delivery of capability statements are to be forwarded by 13 September 2005 by 12:00 Noon Eastern Standard Time, using either method: via facsimile at 703.696.4164 or via eMail at
[email protected]. (xvii) The Points of Contact for this acquisition are: Ms. Melvina L. McNeill, Contract Specialist
[email protected] (703.696.4079) and Ms. Anissa L. Burley, Contracting Officer
[email protected] (703.696.3866). ANY FURTHER INQUIRIES SHOULD BE FORWARDED VIA FACSIMILIE ON 703.696.4164. NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ANSWERED REGARDING THIS SOLICITATION.