**History of Biology and the NSF Circa 1975 to 2004**

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared
in accordance with the FAR Part 12 -- ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS,
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.

This synopsis will serve as the Request for Quotation (RFQ) #:
DACS08P2162

**Request for Quotation #: DACS08P2162**

This solicitation document, and incorporated provisions and clauses, are
those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-25.

This action is not set-aside for small business, therefore all sources
may submit a quotation. The NAICS Code applicable to this requirement is
71150 and the size standard is \$6.5Million.

**"History of Biology and the NSF Circa 1975 to 2004"**

The Offeror shall provide non-personal services for the preparation of a
scholarly monograph on the [History of Biology and the NSF circa 1975 to
2004]{.underline}. The monograph must be completed in manuscript form,
accepted by the NSF Historian and the Assistant Director for Biology,
and ready for negotiation with a publisher within 36 months after date
of award. This is a successor volume to *The National Science Foundation
and American Biological Research,* *1945-1975* by Toby A. Appel,
published by The Johns Hopkins University Press. See attached Statement
of Work (SOW) for detailed requirements and deliverables. The Contract
Line Item Numbers (CLINs) are also located in the SOW. The National
Science Foundation (NSF) anticipates awarding a firm fixed price order
as a result of this RFQ.

**[Period of Performance]{.underline}**

The period of performance will be from date of award through twelve (12)
months with two (2), twelve (12) month option periods.

**[Proposal Requirements]{.underline}**

In addition to the provisions of FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to
Offerors-Commercial Items (NOV 2007), the offeror must adhere to all
proposal requirements.

Proposals are limited to 20 pages, not including the Table of Contents,
resumes, and price volume.

All proposals must be received no later than ***2:00 PM on Monday, July
21, 2008***. All quotes shall be sent electronically to the attn: Lyn
Orrell at <lorrell@nsf.gov>. Any questions or concerns regarding this
solicitation must be received in writing via email to Lyn Orrell at
<lorrell@nsf.gov> by ***11:00 AM EDT on Monday, June 23, 2008***. The
subject line should reference **DACS08P2162**.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**

**[Technical Volume I:]{.underline}**

**1. Understanding of the SOW/Technical Approach**

In order for the NSF to fully understand your capabilities, the offeror
shall provide a narrative response that addresses their technical
ability to meet the Government's requirements in the Statement of Work,
personnel, and past performance.

The offeror shall provide the following in the technical volume:

1\. Evidence in the proposal that address the historical, intellectual,
and technical issues outlined in the Statement of Work, to include an
understanding of intellectual and technical issues faced by NSF in
developing the program, a sense of historical importance, and a role of
NSF in broad context of history of biology.

2\. Evidence of the contractor's ability in the specialized fields
required, i.e., subject matter knowledge to include written material,
published and unpublished, courses taught, and graduate courses taken.

3\. Evidence of experience in research and writing for publication.

4\. Evidence of timely completion of manuscripts.

5\. Evidence of successful negotiation with publishers of historical
manuscripts.

**2. Personnel**

Provide a resume for all individuals you designate as key in your
proposal, identify no more than two (2) positions/individuals. Resumes
should address education, employment history, expertise in subject
matter, and written material, published and unpublished.

**3. Past Performance**

Furnish the following information for three (3) relevant and recent
projects awarded to the offeror:

-   Title of project

-   Government agency/organization that awarded the contract

-   Current point of contact (name, telephone number and email) of the
    responsible contracting officer and technical contact who can
    provide reference information on each procurement

-   Contract award number

-   Period of performance and total award amount

-   Brief description of contract work and comparability to the proposed
    effort. It is not sufficient to state that it is comparable in
    magnitude and scope. Rationale must be provided to demonstrate that
    it is comparable. Demonstrate experience in historical research and
    publication.

**[Price Volume II:]{.underline}**

Please provide a breakdown that identifies the labor categories, the
corresponding rates and the total number of hours for each labor
category used to determine the fixed price.

The Price Volume should reflect a firm fixed price for the CLINs 0001
through 0004 which constitute the base year, CLINs 0005 through 0008
which constitute option year One (1), and CLINs 0009 through 0012 which
constitute option year two (2). This shall also include the composition
of the pricing (labor rates, categories, etc.). The payment schedule
will be based on successful completion of each CLIN.

Travel will be required under this contract. The contractor will be
reimbursed in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations. Please
provide a detailed cost plan to include breakdowns for travel (showing
how many trips likely would be made to which specific locations and the
associated costs), or other relevant categories.

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line
at <http://orca/bpn.gov> in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offerors
Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. If paragraph "J"
of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

**[Selection Criteria]{.underline}**

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items as amended.

The Government will award an order resulting from this solicitation to
the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and
offers the best value to the Government, price and other factors
considered. **Technical evaluation factors are significantly more
important than price.** The following factors shall be used to evaluate
offers: 1) Understanding of the SOW / Technical Approach; 2) Personnel
and; 3) Past Performance.

**[Technical Factors]{.underline}**

Proposals will be evaluated to determine their relative merits in
accordance with the following technical evaluation factors established
by the Government prior to receipt of proposals, which are listed in
order of descending importance:

**1. Understanding of the SOW / Technical Approach**

NSF will evaluate the offeror's demonstrated understanding of NSF's
needs and requirements as described in the Statement of Work. The
offeror's technical approach includes methodology, work plan, and
expertise to accomplish the requirements reflected in the Statement of
Work. The offeror's approach to providing evidence of subject matter
knowledge, research and writing skills, preparation of historical
manuscripts will be evaluated.

**2. Personnel**

The NSF will evaluate the technical capability, qualifications and
experience of the proposed key personnel against the position for which
they are proposed and consider what makes the individual "the right
person for the job."

**3. Past Performance**

Past Performance will be evaluated for relevance to this requirement and
quality of performance.

**Price Factor**

The proposed price will be evaluated to assess the reasonableness and
realism of the proposed costs. The proposed price may be used as an aid
in evaluating the offeror's understanding of the work requirement.

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 offerors 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.

The full text of a FAR provision or clause may be accessed
electronically at <http://www.acqnet.gov/far>

The following clauses apply to this acquisition:

4.  Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Feb 2007)

5.  Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or
    Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (APR 2008)

[52.203-6](http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/html/52_200_206.html#wp1137622),
Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with
Alternate I (Oct 1995)
([41 U.S.C. 253g](http://uscode.house.gov/uscode-cgi/fastweb.exe?getdoc+uscview+t41t42+2+13++(41)  AND ((41) ADJ USC)%3ACITE         )
and
[10 U.S.C. 2402](http://uscode.house.gov/uscode-cgi/fastweb.exe?getdoc+uscview+t09t12+37+408++(10) %252)).

[52.219-8](http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/html/52_217_221.html#wp1136032),
Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004)
([15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2)](http://uscode.house.gov/uscode-cgi/fastweb.exe?getdoc+uscview+t13t16+492+90++(15)  AND ((15) ADJ USC)%3ACITE         )
and (3)).

[52.222-3](http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/html/52_222.html#wp1147479),
Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[52.222-21](http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/html/52_222.html#wp1147656),
Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).

[52.222-26](http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/html/52_222.html#wp1147711),
Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

[52.222-35](http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/html/52_222.html#wp1148042),
Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam
Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006)
([38 U.S.C. 4212](http://uscode.house.gov/uscode-cgi/fastweb.exe?getdoc+uscview+t37t40+200+2++(38)  AND ((38) ADJ USC)%3ACITE         )).

[52.222-36](http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/html/52_222.html#wp1148097),
Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998)
([29 U.S.C. 793](http://uscode.house.gov/uscode-cgi/fastweb.exe?getdoc+uscview+t29t32+2+78++(29)  AND ((29) ADJ USC)%3ACITE         )).

[52.222-37](http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/html/52_222.html#wp1148123),
Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam
Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006)
([38 U.S.C. 4212](http://uscode.house.gov/uscode-cgi/fastweb.exe?getdoc+uscview+t37t40+200+2++(38)  AND ((38) ADJ USC)%3ACITE         )).

[52.222-39](http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/html/52_222.html#wp1148147),
Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees
(Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201).

[52.222-50](http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/html/52_222.html#wp1151848),
Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) (Applies to all contracts).

[52.225-13](http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/html/52_223_226.html#wp1169608),
Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb[ ]{.smallcaps}2006)
(E.o.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of
Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[52.232-33](http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/html/52_232.html#wp1153351),
Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer---Central Contractor Registration
(Oct 2003)
([31 U.S.C. 3332](http://uscode.house.gov/uscode-cgi/fastweb.exe?getdoc+uscview+t29t32+1665+30++(31)  AND ((31) ADJ USC)%3ACITE         )).

[52.239-1](http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/html/52_233_240.html#wp1113650),
Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996)
([5 U.S.C. 552a](http://uscode.house.gov/uscode-cgi/fastweb.exe?getdoc+uscview+t05t08+2+3++(5)  AND)).

9.  Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

52.227-14   Rights in Data---General (Dec 2007)

Thank you for your interest and participation in this NSF requirement.