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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-03, published in the Federal Register February 23, 2024.

This is a small business set-aside, all responsible and capable Small Business entities may offer quote packages. The Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for NAICS 524210 Insurance Agencies and Brokerages is $15M.

The list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), are included in the SF18.

Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: The Department of the Interior (DOI) U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Midwest Area Office, 1451 Green Road, Ann Arbor MI 48105 USA requires insurance for USGS vessels and vehicles entering Canada and Canadian waters.

Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point: This combined synopsis/solicitation intended to result in the award of one Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The dates and places of delivery will be at the delivery order level, FOB Destination: CONUS and Alaska USA.

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. 52.212-1 (c) has been amended; the Government will have 90 days after this opportunity end date to accept offer(s).

The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, is used, and the specific evaluation criteria to be included is found in paragraph (a) of that provision.

Offeror are advised to have their Representations and Certifications completed in their System for Award Management (SAM) active registration or shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with its offer. Offers from entities without active registrations or completed representations and certifications may be determined non-responsive to this solicitation¿s requirements. NOTE-The Government will not award to an entity that does not have an active registration in SAM. (Go to www.sam.gov to complete entity registration.)

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. There are no addenda to the clause.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. The additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition.

Additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices are in the body of the SF18.

The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating, is not applicable.

The date, time offers are due is the same as the SAM Contract Opportunity notice, or as amended. All offers shall be emailed to Don Downey at ddowney@usgs.gov.

The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding this solicitation is Don Downey, ddowney@usgs.gov 303-236-9331.

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