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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JANUARY 15, 2010 FBO #2974
SOLICITATION NOTICE

R -- AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION SERVICES AT THE DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION DEPOT SUSQUEHANNA, NEW CUMBERLAND, PA - WAGE DETERMINATION - STATEMENT OF WORK

Notice Date

1/13/2010
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

541930 — Translation and Interpretation Services
 

Contracting Office

Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Acquisition Locations, Defense Distribution Center, 2001 Mission Drive, DDC CSS-AB, Bldg 404, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, 17070-5001, United States
 

ZIP Code

17070-5001
 

Solicitation Number

SP3300-10-Q-0032
 

Archive Date

3/31/2010
 

Point of Contact

Julie A Metzger, Phone: 717 770-6243
 

E-Mail Address

julie.metzger@dla.mil
(julie.metzger@dla.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

STATEMENT OF WORK WAGE DETERMINATION The Defense Distribution Depot Susquehanna (DDSP), New Cumberland, PA has a requirement to provide sign language interpretation services on an as needed basis to support approximately 5 organizations located at New Cumberland and Mechanicsburg, PA depots. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 in conjunction with 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) and the solicitation number is SP3300-10-Q-0032. This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-38 effective 10 Dec. 2009 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DCN 20091123 edition and Defense Logistics Acquisition Directive (DLAD) Current to Revision 5 and PROCLTR 2009-49-55 & (40,42,45). The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small Business concerns. The NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 541930 and the small business size standard is $7.0 million. The period of performance will be for one year. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE – March 1, 2010 through February 28, 2011 CLIN 0001 - Contractor shall provide interpreter services on an as needed basis for approximately 3 – 5 organizations at the Defense Distribution Depot Susquehanna and the Defense Distribution Center in New Cumberland, PA and Mechanicsburg, PA to include interpreting spoken English into signed English and American Sign Language (ASL), and interpreting ASL and signed English back into spoken English complete and in accordance with the attached statement of work. Estimate 400 normal business hours at $__________ per hour = $__________ estimated total. Estimate 40 after hours at $__________ per hour = $__________ estimated total. NOTE: THE PREFERRED METHOD OF PAYMENT IS BY GOVERNMENT VISA CREDIT CARD: PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU WILL ACCEPT A CREDIT CARD FOR PAYMENT YES _____NO _____ FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Addenda to 52.212-1; the following paragraphs are hereby deleted from this provision: (d) product samples, (e) multiple offers and (h) multiple awards. FAR 52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract The Government contemplates award of a labor hour contract resulting from this solicitation. DLAD 52.233-9000 Agency Protests DLAD 52.233-9001 - Disputes; Agreement to Use Alternative Dispute Resolution OFFER SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS - Proposal must include the following items. Submission of a proposal that does not contain all items requested below may result in elimination from consideration for award. 1. The contractor's technical proposal shall include a list of key personnel and their current certification by the National Association of the Deaf, or the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, or be included in Pennsylvania's Directory of qualified Interpreters. 2. The contractor's past performance shall include a list of contracts, preferably three, commercial or government that has been performed within the last five (5) years. This list shall include company name, project title, contract number, brief description of the contractual effort, period of performance, contract dollar amount, current points of contact (include name, address, and phone number), and a list of any significant problems encountered for the contracts reported. Include a brief description of how these problems were handled and remedied. 3. Proposals may be submitted in contractor format and shall include: (1) Company name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and FAX number; (2) Solicitation number; (3) Unit Price and extended prices; (4) Contractor DUNS Number and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code; (5) Signed acknowledgements of amendments (applicable only if any amendments are issued against this solicitation. 4. Contractors are required to include a copy of the FAR provision 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items and DFAR 252.212-7000 - Offeror Representation and Certification - Commercial Items with its proposal or may complete the representations and certifications on the internet at http://orca.bpn.gov. Failure to include the certifications along with the price proposal may result in elimination from consideration for award FAR 52-212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (a) The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror using the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process. Proposals shall be evaluated only and shall not be rated. Award will be based on the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for the non-cost factors. The following two (2) non-cost factors shall be used to evaluate proposals: Factor 1 - Technical capability and Factor 2 - Past Performance. In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Factor 1 shall be evaluated on a go/no go basis. If a proposal has been determined acceptable (go) on Factor 1, then Factor 2 will be evaluated to determine if the offeror's past performance history is satisfactory. An offeror who has submitted a technically acceptable proposal and who has been found to have a satisfactory past performance history will then that its proposal evaluated for the lowest price. Factor 1 - Technical capability - The minimum criteria for acceptably for this factor shall be the submission a list of key personnel and their current certification by the National Association of the Deaf, or the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, or be included in Virginia's Directory of qualified Interpreters. Factor 2 - Past Performance - By past performance the Government means the offeror’s record of conforming to the solicitation specifications and to standards of good workmanship; the offeror’s adherence to contract schedules, including the administrative aspects of performance; the offeror’s reputation for record of reasonable and cooperative behavior and commitment to customer satisfaction; and generally the offeror’s business-like concern for the interest of the customer. Evaluation of past performance will be a subjective assessment based on consideration of all relevant facts and circumstances. It will not be based on absolute standards of acceptable performance. The Government is seeking to determine whether the offeror has consistently demonstrated a commitment to customer satisfaction and timely deliveries. Offerors who have submitted a technically acceptable proposal will be given an opportunity to address any unfavorable reports of past performance. In evaluating an offeror’s past performance record, the Government will consider information in the offeror’s proposal and any information which may be obtained from other sources, including (as applicable) past and present customers and their employees; state and local agencies; other DoD components; other Federal Agencies; consumer protection organizations and better business bureaus; other public agencies; private firms and former subcontractors; and others who may have useful information. The information provided should reflect similar contracts for the same or similar type products FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Addenda to FAR 52.212-4: Alt 1 (Feb 2007) applies with the following fill ins: Paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(D)(1) Other direct Costs. The Government will reimburse the Contractor on the basis of actual cost for the following, provided such costs comply with the requirements in paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(B) of this clause: [Insert each element of other direct cists (e.g., travel, computer usage charges, etc. Insert “None” if no reimbursement for other direct costs will be provided. If this is an indefinite delivery contract, the Contracting Officer may insert “Each order must list separately the elements of other direct charge(s) for that order or, if no reimbursement for other direct costs will be provided, insert ‘None’.”] _______________NONE____________________. Paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(D)(1) Indirect Costs (Material handling, Subcontract Administration, etc.). The Government will reimburse the Contractor for indirect costs on a pro-rata basis over the period of contract performance at the following fixed price: [Insert a fixed amount for the indirect costs and payment schedule. Insert “$0” if no fixed price reimbursement for indirect costs will be provided. (If this is an indefinite delivery contract, the Contracting Officer may insert “Each order must list separately the fixed amount for the indirect costs and payment schedule or, if no reimbursement for indirect costs, insert ‘None’.”]___________NONE____________. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders - Commercial Items (in paragraph (b) the following clause applies to this acquisition to include the following clauses: FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans FAR 52.222-39 Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration FAR 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal hires In compliance with the Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332. This statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination Employee ClassMonetary Wage - Fringe Benefits Interpreter (Sign Language) – GS09$18.60 DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. The following additional clauses/provisions apply: FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities DFARS 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities DFARS 252.243-7002 Request for Equitable Adjustment DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea The Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, applies to this acquisition, per the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that have been incorporated by reference. Wage Determination No. 1988-0742, Revision No. 23, dated 11/13/2009 is applicable to this solicitation. Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quotations via FAX to Julie Metzger, 717-770-7591 or e-mail to Julie.Metzger@dla.mil. All quotes must be received by JANUARY 28, 2010 AT 3:30 PM EST to be considered for award.
 

Web Link

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Place of Performance

Address: DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION DEPOT SUSQUEHANNA, NEW CUMBERLAND AND MECHANICSBURG LOCATIONS, NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania, 17070, United States

Zip Code: 17070
 

Record

SN02041472-W 20100115/100113235030-2b9b4b4ff1c8fb19b75510e56677e7ae (fbodaily.com)
 

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