MEP Panel Review Process

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format 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. (ii) This solicitation, SB1341-14-RP-0061 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-76. (iv) This solicitation is 100% Total Set-Aside for Small Business. NAICS Code: 541611 (v) This combined synopsis/solicitation is for the following commercial item(s): 0001: Base Year: Support the MEP Panel Review Process in accordance with (IAW) the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Qty of 200 HR. 0002: Option Year 1: Support the MEP Panel Review Process in accordance with (IAW) the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Qty of 200 HR. 0003: Option Year 2: Support the MEP Panel Review Process in accordance with (IAW) the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Qty of 200 HR. 0004: Travel Funds - NTE Qty of 1 LO (vi) Description of Requirements: See attached document titled: Performance Work Statement, Addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, 52.212-2 - Evaluation (viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - as well as Addendum to 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors apply to this acquisition. - See attached. (ix) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. - See attached. (x) The offeror must have completed the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) which is the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Reps and certs must be uploaded to the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov. (xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR 52.212-5 clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are b(2), b(4), b(6), b(7),b(8), b(12)(i),b(14), b(17), b(26), b(27), b(28), b(29), b(30), b(31), b(32), b(33), b(34), b(38), b(42), b(46), b(47), b(48), c(1), c(2), C(3), c(4), c(7). (xiii) The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: CAR 1352.216-77, CAR 1352.209-74, CAR 1352.209-73, CAR1352.201-70, FAR 52.216-23, FAR 52.216-24, FAR 52.216-25, FAR 52.243-3. The full text of these clauses is available at http://www.osec.doc.gov/oam/acquistion_management/policy/default.htm (xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) ratings do not apply to this acquisition. (xv) Quotes shall be submitted through the FedBizOpps "Bid Module" by the due date and time specified in the FedBizOpps announcement. (xvi) Please direct any questions regarding this solicitation to Josh Alderoty at joshua.alderoty@nist.gov. All emails shall contain the following subject line "Question: RFQ SB1341-14-RP-0061" All questions must be submitted by August 15, 2014 by 4:00pm. No phone calls will be honored for this requirement.