(1) 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 the notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  

(2) The solicitation number is HSBP1015Q0123 and is issued as a request for quote (RFQ).  The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-82. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 511130 with a small business size standard of 500 employees.

(3) This procurement shall be small business set-aside.  All qualified, responsible sources may submit an offer that shall be considered by the agency.  Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining amendments.  The resulting contract shall be awarded to the offeror who provides the lowest price technically acceptable.  Prior to award, U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall inspect the proposed facility to ensure it meets the requirements of the Statement of Work (SOW) for technical acceptability. 

(4) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Indianapolis, IN intends to award a contract for financial workbooks.  It is required that all contractors submitting a quote review the attached STATEMENT OF WORK to review all requirements.  All contractors submitting a quote shall be required to meet the requirements found in the STATEMENT OF WORK. 

(5) The DHS, Customs and Border Protection require all questions and quotes must be submitted to [email protected].

(6) Note: Period of performance shall be one base year plus four one-year option years.

(7) Attachments:

            1: Statement of work (SOW)

            2: Quote form