This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in Subpart 12.6, 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. The Purchase Request Number E02106 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses of those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-55. This procurement is "Reserved" to Small Business Concerns in the National Capital Region (NCR) only because of the nature of this requisition. The associated North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) Code is 541199 - All Other Legal Services. The Defense Threat Reduction Agency intends to award a commercial contract to procure one (1) base year and two (2) option years of Court Reporting Services. (See attached Statement of Work (SOW). The government desires the period of performance to commence on March 6, 2012. The right to make multiple awards or no award is reserved in the event it is advantageous to the Government to do so. This requirement will be accomplished using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Pricing shall be FOB destination pricing and place of performance will be Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Rd, Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-6201. Award will be made on the basis of lowest price technically acceptable. 52.212-2 Evaluation of Commercial Items (JAN 1999) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Ability to provide all required services in accordance with attached statement of work. (2) Price. b. Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. c. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed, faxed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. (End of clause) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with the quote. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items and 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items and 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation applies to this acquisition. QUOTES SHALL INCLUDE: (1) Original letter signed by an individual authorized to bind the organization (include Federal Tax Identification Number), with a schedule of offered items to include unit price total price. (2) Acknowledgement and agreement with amendments, if applicable. (3) Evidence of technically acceptability. Amendments, if any, will be posted on FedBizOpps at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. It is the responsibility of the offeror to view the website for any changes or amendments to this RFQ. Offerors must have a current registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to award. Website for CCR is www.ccr.gov. QUOTES ARE DUE: Quotes and any applicable attachments shall be received not later than NOON on February 24, 2012 EST. The preferred method for submitting quotes is by email (
[email protected]). Any questions referencing this solicitation will be submitted in writing via email at
[email protected]. Place of Contract Performance: 8725 John J. Kingman Road Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060-6201 United States