This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Requirements (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this requirement is 75D30121Q74030 and is hereby issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) using FAR Subpart 13.1 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for the subject requirement. Offerors must fill in the dollar amounts in the attached list of line items or provide a separate excel spreadsheet containing the same information including a list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities, units of measure, and options, if applicable: All work shall be performed in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW) 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jul 2021) provides instruction for offerors to submit quotes for this requirement . Of particular note, quotes must include the following: Total Price for CLIN 0001, 0002 (Option Year 1), 0003 (Option Year 2, 0004 (Option Year 3), and 0005 (Option Year 4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. In addition, the following instructions are given with regard to price: For task 1 , provision of software platform licenses, offerors shall provide appropriate data on the prices at which the same or similar items have been sold previously, adequate for evaluating the reasonableness of the price. For task 2 , Analytical Support , the CDC expects inclusion of this cost in the fixed price of the order. However the CDC will consider alternative pricing quotes from offerors for analytical support services. Alternative pricing for task 2 could include a separate Labor Hour Line item (52.212-4 Alt. I). For labor involved in task 2 , Offerrors shall provide pricing detail to include components of cost comprising the fixed price quoted. Details should include type of labor (description of labor categories/positions), quantity of labor (number of hours), and cost of labor. The cost of labor shall include a fully loaded price per hour. Delivery Date: 9/15/2021 (to begin a 12-month license) Delivery Address: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 The quote format is at the discretion of the offeror. The attached list of provisions and clauses are applicable. It is the offeror's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. Provision 52.212-1 provides instruction to offerors on preparing a quote and the competitive award process. 52.212-2 provides.information on how quotes will be evaluated and the award decision will be made. Clauses and provisions may be accessed via the Internet at the following websites: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/hhsar This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-06 (July 12, 2021). This acquisition is unrestricted under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 511210 and small business size standard $41.8M. A Firm-Fixed Price purchase order is expected to be issued in writing to the successful offeror, but inclusion of a Labor Hour line item for task 2 may be considered. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this solicitation, contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management. To register apply via the Internet at http://www.sam.gov. For questions on registration contact Federal Service Desk at 866-606-8220. Include FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications with Offer or indicate if it is available online at SAM.gov. No telephonic quotes will be processed. All quotes must be received no later than 3:00 P.M., Eastern Standard Time on August 31, 2021. Questions related to this RFQ must be received no later than 3:00 p, Eastern Standard Time on August 25, 2021. Send any questions and quotes to David Serwitz at
[email protected] and include “RFQ 75D30121Q74030” in the subject line . Attachments: 1. Statement of Work (SOW) 2. Line Item Table and Applicable Clauses and Provisions 3. Exhibits I and II for Non-Disclosure Agreements (completion requrred after award) __________________________ 8/26/21 - Questions and Answers Posted as additional attachment _________________________ 9/15/21 - No Award will be made as a result of this solicitation. The Government is reconsidering and refining our requirement and solicitation process and intends to resolicit. .