R– Advertising Support-Maria Hiring Initiative

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Notice Type: Amendment to Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Posted Date: 20-OCT-17

Office Address: Department of Homeland Security; Federal Emergency Management Agency; Acquisition Operations Division (AOD); 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472

Subject: R-- Advertising Support-Maria Hiring Initiative

Classification Code: R - Professional, administrative, and management support services

Solicitation Number: 70FA3018R00000005

Contact: Name: Client Services, Title: Client Services, Phone: 1.877.933.3243, Fax: 703.422.7822, Email: [email protected];

Setaside: Total Small BusinessTotal Small Business

Place of Performance (address): See Statement of Work.

Place of Performance (zipcode): -

Place of Performance Country: -

Description: Department of Homeland Security

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Acquisition Operations Division (AOD)

AMENDMENT NOTICE: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is 70FA3018R00000005 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541810 with a small business size standard of $15.00M. This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2017-10-21 12:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be in the Statement of Work. The DHS Federal Emergency Management Agency requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001: CAMPAIGN PRODUCTION:ART & GRAPHIC DESIGN

COPYWRITING

FINAL ARTS

ADAPTATION ARTS FOR ALL MEDIA

ROLL-UP BANNERS (6), 1, EA; LI 002: RADIO:

RECORDING

RECORDING MIX

SOUND EFFECTS

STOCK MUSIC

ANNOUNCER, 1, EA; LI 003: PUBLIC RELATIONS:

RADIO INTERVIEWS SUPPORT

DEVELOPMENT OF KEY QUESTIONS FOR REPORTER

DEVELOPMENT OF KEY TALKING POINTS FOR SPOKESPERSON, 1, EA; LI 004: RADIO ESTIMATE:

60SS SPOTS TUESDAY -SATURDAY, 1, EA; LI 005: PRINT ESTIMATE:

FULL PAGE F/C ADS -- (5 ADS), 1, EA; LI 006: DIGITAL MEDIA ESTIMATE:

LOCAL MEDIA DIGITALK 15K DAILY IMPRESSIONS, 1, EA; "http://marketplace.fedbid.com/fbweb/fbobuyDetails.do token=%3D%3DwBKxmaVGYR9mrBnL1dvzXfQAAAAAHeAAgAgTFCGg%2FFzzqQbJAAyVXBA0Or"Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, DHS Federal Emergency Management Agency intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. DHS Federal Emergency Management Agency is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at [email protected]. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or [email protected] of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. Preference will be given to vendors based in state of Puerto Rico in accordance with Stafford Act Section 307. In order to be eligible for preference, sellers must have their primary business location in Puerto Rico per Stafford Act and FAR 6.6. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be considered for award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. Registration must be "ACTIVE" at the time of award. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. Award will be made to the responsible Seller whose offer conforming to the solicitation provide the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (FAR part 15). The order of importance for this bid is price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance. The government will also check records in the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS). A rating of '--Unacceptable--' in any of the below technical factors or sub-factors will render the entire proposal technically unacceptable and, therefore, not eligible for award. Past performance will be verified by the Contracting Officer. Must meet requirements of FAR 52.226-3, FAR 52.226-4, and FAR 52.226-5 and be operating within DR4339PR (entire commonwealth of Puerto Rico) which will be verified upon selection for award or otherwise will be determined to be ineligible to receive an award.