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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION #: N0017825Q6666

Submitted by: Lee Ann Mizelle

NAICS Code: 611430

FSC/PSC Code: U008

Anticipated Date to be published in SAM.gov: 19/DEC/2024

Anticipated Closing Date: 30/DEC/2024

Contracts POC Name: Lee Ann Mizelle

Telephone#: (540) 742-8050

Email Address: lee.a.mizelle.civ@us.navy.mil

Code and Description: Category U0 Education/Training

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.

Synopsis/Solicitation N0017825Q6666 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation as indicated in the attached SF1449. The SF1449 form is being utilized to generate the applicable clauses from the Standard Procurement System.

This requirement is not eligible for small business set-aside.

Material must be TAA compliant.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to award on a sole source basis to Lawrence Ragan Communications, Inc., for the following item: CLC 1-year membership, Ragan Communications Leadership Council Annual Membership. Lawrence Ragan Communications, Inc., is located in Chicago, IL.

Ragan Communications is the only enterprise-wide communications professional development program available that supports all staff members and offers senior leadership access to their own research, coaching and community of peers. An exclusive membership group, Ragan offers best-practice sharing, networking and team training on internal and employee communications. Similar programs are either designed simply for the senior communications leader, or for the immediate staff. Ragan does both with a specific slant toward communication and Public Affairs specialists vice business leaders and there's no limit on the number of team users.

Please include shipping/freight cost to Dahlgren, VA 22448-5110. Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) will be utilized for award in accordance with FAR Part 13. The order shall be firm fixed price.

All responsible offerors must submit, with its offer, the representation required in paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.212-3. Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied FAR Part 19. All offerors may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The completion and submission to the Government of an offer shall indicate the Offeror’s unconditional agreement to the terms and conditions in this solicitation. Offers may be rejected if an exception to the terms or conditions set forth in this solicitation is taken.

At time of proposal submission please submit any historical data and published pricing. Award will be made based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on registration in SAM by calling 866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov.

Please return a signed copy of the SF1449 with your quote.

Quote is due 30 December 2024, no later than 5:00 p.m. EST with an anticipated award date by 3 March 2025. Questions and responses regarding this synopsis/solicitation may be submitted by e-mail to lee.a.mizelle.civ@us.navy.mil prior to the RFQ closing. Please be sure to include Synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017825Q6666 in the subject line.

Attachments –

-SF1449: Solicitation for Commercial Items

-Requirements List

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