Solicitation Number:

NCND8000-8-34097

Notice Type:

Presolicitation

Synopsis:

Solicitation Number NCND8000-8-34097 is being issued as a request for quotation in accordance with the format in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is set aside exclusively for small business concerns. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 541219 - Other Accounting Services. The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), specifically the Office of Ocean & Coastal Resource Management (OCRM) has a requirement for financial analysis and auditing services. The selected contractor shall provide independent financial analysis of select Coastal Energy Impact Program (CEIP) loans and determine the collectability and valuation of CEIP loans for FY2008 and FY2009 audits. The Period of Performance shall be from Date of Award through September 30, 2010. The resulting purchase order shall be negotiated on a Firm Fixed Price basis in accordance with the attached pricing template. The award shall be made on a best value basis. Best value evaluation factors include the following: 1) Approach - The likelihood of effectively meeting the requirements; 2) Past Performance - The relevance and quality of prior performance; and 3) Price - The amount, realism and consistency of the evaluated price. The Government shall award a purchase order 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 solicitation document and incorporated clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 2005-26. The provisions and clauses may be downloaded at http://www.acqnet.gov.far. The following provisions and clauses shall apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel; FAR 52.213-4, Terms and Conditions - Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items). All interested contractors must be actively registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at the CCR website www.ccr.gov. Interested contractors are invited to review the attached Statement of Work titled "Financial Analysis and Auditing Services", dated May 21, 2008 and provide a written and electronic response to be received no later than noon June 24, 2008 addressed to Sandra K. Souders, Purchasing Agent, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1305 East West Highway, Suite 7167, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, Sandra.K.Souders@noaa.gov. The information set forth in this Pre-Solicitation notice is an advanced copy of the Request for Quotation (RFQ) that becomes final unless otherwise modified before the due date. Contractors must submit a complete response. Responses that are not substantially complete will be returned. Offers of partial performance shall be rejected. A one page letter shall transmit the quotation signed by an individual authorized to commit the organization The offer, including the letter of transmittal, shall be limited to twenty (20) single sided pages. Submit offers arranged in three sections as follows: Section I - Approach, which includes identification and qualifications of relevant personnel and technical management approach; Section II - Past Performance, which includes relevant experience which describes at least three (3) relevant projects performed in the last three years and quality of performance; Section III - Price, Firm Fixed Price for the required financial analysis and auditing services. The price shall include sufficient data to allow the Government to determine the amount, realism and consistency of the proposed prices. Award shall be made to the responsible contractor that offers the best value to the Government. The Government shall not be liable for any costs incurred in response to this request.

Contracting Office Address:

SSMC4 - Room 7601/OFA61 1305 East West Highway, 7th Floor
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910

Place of Performance:

U.S. Dept. of Commerce/NOAA SSMC-4, Room 10414 1305 East West Highway
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
United States

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