Synopsis: The Federal Emergency Management Agency has a requirement for a Publications Warehouse Management Services to manage its warehouse facility located at 4440 Buckeyestown Pike, Frederick MD. This procurement will be a competitive 8(a) set aside. The period of performance is March 2, 2009 through March 3, 2010 with 4 one-year options, as unilaterally determined by the Government, for the continuation of these services. Proposals are anticipated to be due January 22, 2009, 2 pm, EST at 500 C Street, SW, PP5, Washington, DC, Attn: Angela G. Meeks Contracting Officer. The primary mission of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the Nation from all hazards, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters, by leading and supporting the Nation in a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation. The intention of this solicitation is to obtain Publications Warehouse Management Services for the Publishing, Personal Property and Support Services Branch at the Federal Emergency Management Agency located at 4440 Buckeyestown Pike, Frederick MD. This requirement is Set-Aside for 8(a) only. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Firm-Fixed-Price type contract. It is anticipated that the period of performance will be for one base year plus four one-year option periods. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will only be available on the FedBizOpps website at http://www.fedbizopps.gov/. Prospective offerors are responsible for downloading the RFP and all attachments. It is the oferror's responsibility to monitor FedBizOpps for the release of the solicitation and any amendments that may follow. The final RFP should be available for downloading on or about fifteen (45-60) days after publication of this announcement. Potential offerors making a written request must include an adequate justification for not obtaining the solicitation via the internet. Telephone requests for diskettes or other inquiries will not be honored. Requests may be made via email at
[email protected] phone number (202) 646-4195. Offerors are cautioned to include the Solicitation Number HSFEHQ-08-R-0200 on all documentation submitted in response to this requirement. Written technical proposals and business proposals will be required approximately 45-60 days following the RFP issue date. Contract award will be based on the best-value to the Government where technical merit is significantly more important than cost/price. The estimated award January 30, 2009. The Interested Vendors List (IVL) feature has been activated on the Vendors portal to FedBizOpps, and firms are encouraged to provide their contact information in the portal to help maximize teaming arrangements and Small Disadvantaged Business participation on this procurement. The North American Industry Code for this procurement is 493110 General Warehousing, and the size standard is $23.5 million To be eligible for award, offerors must be registered with the Central contractor Registry at www.ccr.gov . Funds are not currently available at this time and FAR 52.232-18, Subject to the Availability of Funds, applies. Additionally, Representations and Certifications must be completed at http://orca.bpn.gov. Contracting Office Address: Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Readiness and Operations Section, 500 C Street SW Patriots Plaza -- 5th Floor, Washington, DC, 20472, UNITED STATES Place of Performance: 4440 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick MD. Point of Contact(s): Angela G. Meeks, Contract Specialist, Phone (202) 646-4195, Email Angela.G. Meeks @dhs.gov