SOLICITATION NOTICE
B -- Moderate Resolution Satellite Imagery for the US 2011 Crop Season - Package #1
- Notice Date
- 4/15/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, Acquisition Management Division, Contracts Operations Branch, 1280 Maryland Avenue, SW, Portals Bldg., Room 508A, Washington, District of Columbia, 20250-0567
- ZIP Code
- 20250-0567
- Solicitation Number
- AG-3151-S-11-0015
- Archive Date
- 5/7/2011
- Point of Contact
- Jeffrey McRae, Phone: 2026904030, Billy Rowland, Phone: 202 720 9356
- E-Mail Address
-
Jeffrey.Mcrae@wdc.usda.gov, billy.rowland@wdc.usda.gov
(Jeffrey.Mcrae@wdc.usda.gov, billy.rowland@wdc.usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Solicitation Package This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items (services) 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. Request for Proposals AG-3151-S-11-0015 communicates the Government's requirement to prospective contractors and solicits proposals for a competitive acquisition as follows: This acquisition is a Full and Open competetive effort, NAICS: 541690, Size Standard: $7.00 The objective of this requirement is to acquire moderate resolution satellite imagery to monitor the United States upcoming 2011 crop season from May 1 through October 31, 2011. The Government anticipates the award of a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation. The anticipated terms and conditions that will apply to the contract are set forth in the attached Solicitation. Offerors proposals must include all of the information requested in the attached solicitation.To be considered for award, the Offeror shall submit a written proposal in accordance with the instructions included in the attached solicitation. THE OFFEROR IS EXPECTED TO EXAMINE THE ENTIRE RFP DOCUMENT AND ENSURE THAT THE PROPOSAL IS THE OFFEROR'S COMPLETE AND BEST EFFORT UPON SUBMISSION. ANY EXCEPTIONS TO THE TECHNICAL AND PRICING REQUIREMENTS SHOULD BE NOTED AND BOLDED WITH YOUR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION. As award may be made without discussions, Offerors are not to expect or assume that opportunities to address any deficiencies, such as incomplete information, will be given. At the Government‘s discretion, award may be made without discussions. Therefore, the initial offer should contain the Offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. If award is made without conducting discussions, Offerors may be given the opportunity to clarify certain aspects of quotations or to resolve minor or clerical errors. Discussions may be needed if significant questions which may affect the award decision arise during evaluation. Evaluation of Proposals and Award Determination Evaluation Factors The Government shall use the following evaluation factors in determining the Best Value to the Government. 1. Technical Evaluation of the RFP Requirements 2. Past Performance 3. Price Evaluation (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: TECHNICAL: The Offeror's proposal must address all aspects of the performance work statement, and must provide sufficient information to show that the offeror: • Has a clear understanding of the work to be performed; • Has the technical ability to comply with all aspects of the Performance Work Statement; • Has the resources and capacity to meet all deadlines and requirements, and submit quality work within the deliverables schedule provided; • Has the ability to consistently provide qualified personnel for the requirement. Please include resumes for key personnel proposed for this requirement in your submittal, as required by section H.4, Key Personnel, in the PWS/Contract Sections. PAST PERFORMANCE: • Has experience with providing Satellite Imagery Delivery Services to large federal government entities similar to the USDA/Foreign Agriculture Service. PRICE: • The Offeror shall provide a price proposal for the period of performance to include all of the information shown in Schedule B of the RFP. • The Offeror is not required to price travel as travel is not authorized. Technical and past performance, when combined, are approximately equal when compared to price. (b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed 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. 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. Any questions concerning this RFP shall be submitted to the Contractor Support Staff via email to: Jeffrey.Mcrae@wdc.usda.gov and received by 3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 18 April 2011.
- Web Link
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(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USDA/FSA/MSD/AG-3151-S-11-0015/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Deliverables will be provided to:, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Office of Global Analysis, International Production & Assessment Division, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Room 4611-S, Washington, District of Columbia, 20250, United States
- Zip Code: 20250
- Zip Code: 20250
- Record
- SN02425915-W 20110417/110415234442-4d99a0862773b79b8c658f5207eb6ad3 (fbodaily.com)
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