USCIS History Exhibit
ID: 70SBUR24Q00000210Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICESUSCIS CONTRACTING OFFICE(ERBUR)Williston, VT, 05495, USA

NAICS

Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF EXHIBIT DESIGN (NON-BUILDING) (Y1PB)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/faa3bcfe0b6e489f81b53fe8fae7d89b/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), is seeking qualified small businesses to provide planning, design, fabrication, and installation services for a USCIS History Exhibit located in Camp Springs, Maryland. The project aims to create an engaging exhibit that reflects the history and mission of USCIS, with contractors expected to develop graphic designs and provide various service options, including basic, mid, and high-end designs. This opportunity is significant as it emphasizes the government's commitment to engaging small businesses while ensuring compliance with federal procurement standards. Interested vendors must submit their proposals, including a price sheet and portfolio, by September 12, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Monty Williams at montague.e.williams@uscis.dhs.gov or Alexis James at alexis.d.james@uscis.dhs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Monty Williams
    montague.e.williams@uscis.dhs.gov
    Alexis James
    alexis.d.james@uscis.dhs.gov
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    70SBUR24Q00000210_Attachment X_USCIS History Exhibit Price Sheet.xlsx
    The document outlines a price schedule for various services related to a project under the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). It categorizes different types of services with corresponding product/service codes, including design services (R499), fabrication services (Y1PB), delivery and installation (N071), and project management (R408). Each service line lists quantities with a unit price of $0.00, resulting in a grand total of $0.00, indicating that this document may be an initial proposal or an outline rather than an active budget. The lack of pricing suggests that the file might be part of a Request for Proposal (RFP) process, where potential vendors are yet to submit or negotiate costs. Overall, the document serves to establish a framework for detailed pricing and scope of work in a government-related contract, reflecting standard practices in federal and local procurement processes.
    70SBUR24Q00000210_Attachments.pdf
    The document outlines a federal government request for proposals (RFPs), focusing on grants available to organizations for various projects at both federal and state/local levels. It emphasizes the need for compliance with established guidelines and criteria to ensure that proposals meet the objectives of enhancing public services and fostering community development. Key points include eligibility requirements, proposal submission processes, funding amounts, and evaluation criteria. Highlighted areas may involve public health, education, infrastructure, and technology initiatives. The RFPs aim to engage diverse entities, including nonprofits and educational institutions, to foster collaboration and innovation in addressing community needs. This systematic approach reflects the government’s commitment to supporting initiatives that can effectively use public resources to drive positive societal impacts.
    70SBUR24Q00000210_Combined Synopsis and Solicitation.pdf
    The document is a combined synopsis and solicitation (RFP) from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), regarding the USCIS History Exhibit in Camp Springs, MD. The solicitation indicates that questions are due by August 23, 2024, and quotes must be submitted by September 12, 2024. It outlines that the contract will be awarded as a firm, fixed-price contract to a small business under NAICS 337212 (Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing) and includes requirements for submission, evaluation criteria, and various federal acquisition clauses that the contractor must comply with. Key aspects include the prohibition on contracting with entities that provide certain telecommunications or surveillance services, guidance on the documentation required with offers, terms for payments to small business subcontractors, and clauses pertaining to labor standards. The document also lists attachments for the statement of work, plans, and a price sheet. This RFP underscores the government's focus on engaging small businesses while ensuring compliance with various regulatory requirements within the federal procurement process.
    Amendment 0001 Questions and Answers.pdf
    The solicitation 70SBUR24Q00000210 from USCIS seeks contractors for a history exhibit project. The project has been approved, but budget details are not disclosed. Bidders should submit a price sheet along with a portfolio of relevant work and a capability statement. The contractor is expected to develop graphic designs, while USCIS will review and approve the final layout. Design concepts, which cater to a range of complexities, will be finalized post-award, while bidders should present pricing for basic, mid, and high-end options. A pre-construction meeting can be virtual, and milestone-based invoicing is acceptable. USCIS is also open to digital content alternatives to physical panels for easier updates. Finally, contractors without a GSA-issued HSPD-12 badge may apply for it after award, addressing a requirement flexibility. This RFP reflects the government's standards for vendor selection in producing a significant exhibit while accommodating modern technological preferences.
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