Readiness Assessment for a Standards on Attestation Engagements (SSAE) Type II Examination

Amendment A001: Revised language within this posting to correct closing date and to upload Amendment A001. Solicitation closes 10/04/2017. Title: Readiness Assessment for a Standards on Attestation Engagements (SSAE) Type II Examination The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC), Enterprise Services Center (ESC) has a requirement for SSAE Type II Examinations as it relates to ESC’s Application Hosting, Hardware and Software Maintenance. The FAA contemplates award of an Indefinite Delivery/ Requirements type contract with a 1-year base period and four, 1-year option periods if exercised. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE IN WRITING AND EITHER MAILED OR EMAILED TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER. CONTACT INFORMATION BELOW. All interested sources should first attempt to download the attached document(s). If downloading is not possible, all requests for copies of the SIR document(s) must be made in writing to the attention of Jason McLaughlin, Contracting Officer (AAQ-722), via e-mail at jason.mclaughlin@faa.gov. All proposals must be received by the FAA CO no later than the date and time identified within Block 8 of the front page (page 1) of the SIR. If a proposal cannot be submitted electronically, offerors are to adhere to the following for submitting hardcopies: Bid and Proposal Office (AAQ-700) Room 313, 6500 S. MacArthur Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73169, no later than 1:00 P.M. CT, October 04, 2017. Hand-carried proposals (or proposals sent by overnight delivery) shall be delivered to Room 313 of the Multi-Purpose Building located at 6500 S. MacArthur Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73169. Proposals must be sealed and labeled as follows: SIR No. DTFAAC-17-R-00210; due 1:00 P.M. CT, October 04, 2017. All submittals will need to allow sufficient time to process through security procedures in place at the Aeronautical Center. In accordance with SIR Section L provision 3.2.2.3-14 entitled, "Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Submittals," any proposals received after the due time and date of 1:00 p.m. CT, October 04, 2017, will not be considered. In addition, if all requested information is not furnished in the offeror's proposal, the offeror's proposal may be determined to be non-responsive and ineligible for consideration for contract award. This SIR/RFO is not to be construed as a contract or a commitment of any kind. The Government shall not be liable for payment of any costs attributed to the preparation and submission of requested proposal documentation. Any and all questions pertaining to this SIR should be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer at, jason.mclaughlin@faa.gov by 1:00 p.m. CST, September 20, 2017 to allow for adequate response time. No further questions will be allowed after that date and time. Respondents are encouraged to review the attached documents and provide comments. If you are viewing this announcement through Fed Biz Ops (www.fbo.gov) the attachments may not be available/viewable to you. If so, please proceed to the FAA's Contract Opportunities Website at faaco.faa.gov to obtain the attachments. This Notice is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, has a program to assist small businesses, small businesses owned and controlled by a socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and women-owned concerns to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $750,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. If you're viewing this announcement from a source other than Federal Aviation Administration Contract Opportunities (FAACO), visit https://faaco.faa.gov/index.cfm/announcement/view/28287 to view the original announcement.