Securitized Transaction Financial Advisor Services   2

This combined synopsis/solicitation is hereby amended and updated in 47QFDA24R0006-0001 to incorporate the following changes:

1) Updates Section B - Contract Line Items (CLINs) to Incorporate Transition-Out CLIN x004 into the two (2) six-month option periods;

2) Revises Section C - Performance Work Statement (PWS) paragragh C.3.2.2 Subtask 2, C.3.2.3 Subtask 3, and C.3.3.5 Subtask 5; and

3) Revises Section F - Deliveries or Performance to update Deliverables table and QASP PRS Matrix in Figure 1 of Attachment E.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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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.

Solicitation 47QFDA24R0006 is hereby being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-04.

The General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS), Civilian intends to negotiate and award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to PriceWaterhouseCoopers, LLP (PwC) for Securitized Transaction Financial Advisor (STFA) in support of the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA). The associated applicable NAICS Code is 541611-Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services.

The Government intends to negotiate and award a sole source contract to PwC under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1.

The purpose of this requirement is for the GNMA to maintain the STFA services to provide highly complex securitized mortgages; ensure that the GNMA designs, develops, and issues new GNMA securities that are favorably received by the market; and significantly contribute towards their mission to support expanded affordable housing in America by providing an efficient government-guaranteed secondary market vehicle linking the capital markets with Federal housing markets.

See attached Section C Performance Work Statement for performance tasks.

This notice is published for informational purposes only and does not constitute a request for competitive proposals; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may submit a written response. All written responses must include a written narrative statement of capability, including detailed technical information demonstrating the company's ability to meet the requirements without interruption to the GNMA SFTA services described herein.

The anticipated period of performance is May 15, 2024 through May 14, 2026 consisting of one (1) one-year base period, two (2) six-month option periods, and FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services up to six-months. The principal place of performance will be the contractor's facility.

Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with its offer.

Clause at 552.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, (FAR Deviation 52.212-4) applies to this acquisition.

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 and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition.

Interested sources may identify their interest and submit capability information in response to this notice via email to the Contracting Officer, Melinda Simon at melinda.simon@gsa.gov and cc: Contract Specialist, Shawnte Miles at shawnte.miles@gsa.gov. All written responses must be received by MAY 13, 2024, 12:00 p.m. EST.

The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred for responding to this notice.