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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 this notice. This announcem... 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 this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 95332A20Q0036 and the solicitation is issued as Request for Quote (RFQ). This acquisition is for a commercial item or service and is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13—Simplified Acquisition Procedures; FAR Subpart 13.1—Procedures; and FAR Part 12—Acquisition of Commercial Items, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. THIS IS A NON-COMPETITIVE (NOTICE OF INTENT) COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL OR OPEN COMPETITION (INCLUDING BRAND-NAME). The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), on behalf of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) intends to negotiate and award a purchase order without providing for full and open competition (Including brand-name) to Vound Intella Colorado, Ltd, Address, 10643 N Frank Lloyd A Wright Blvd. Ste. 101 Scottsdale, AZ 85259 USA, for Intella Connect Vound Software. Pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b) Soliciting from a single source, one source will be solicited based on brand-name requirements. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-06 /06-05-2020. The associated NAICS code 511210 and the small business size standard is $41.5M. The Statement of Work (SOW) is provided as an attachment to this solicitation. 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. At a minimum, offers must show: The solicitation number; The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror; A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. Terms of any express warranty; Price and any discount terms; "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address; The provision at FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. The offeror shall be evaluated on the ability to meet the requirements contained in the statement of work. Specifically, by providing literature, past performance, or other documentation demonstrating the ability to meet each element listed in the SOW. One offeror will be selected that is most advantageous to the Government based on their technical ability and costs. (b) Options. N/A (c) 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 offer’s 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 Offerors to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items, with its offer. The following FAR Provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2019) 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (Jan 2017) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Dec 2019) The FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders–Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror (Jul 2019) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 2016) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror (Jul 2019) 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Jun 2016) 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2019) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Dec 2019) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation (Nov 2015) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interests when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (June 2020) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016) 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (Mar 2020) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jun 2020) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003). 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2016) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015). 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016). 52.222-36 Equal Oppurtunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (May 2001) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) 52.225-1 Buy American Act--Supplies (May 2014) 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (May 2014) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications (Jun 2020) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Oct 2018). 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) 52.233-1 Disputes (May 2014) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.243-1 Changes-Fixed Price (Aug 1987) Responses to this solicitation must include sufficient information to establish the interested parties’ bona-fide capabilities of providing the product or service. The price quote shall include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery days after contract award, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), product or catalog number(s); product description; and any other information or factors that may be considered in the award decision. Such factors may include: past performance; special features required for effective program performance; trade-in considerations; probable life of the item selected as compared with that of a comparable item; warranty considerations; maintenance availability; and environmental and energy efficiency considerations. In addition the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size must be included in the response. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov to be considered for award. All responses must be received by the due date specified in this solicitation and must reference the solicitation number. Responses may be submitted electronically to Pandora Shields, pshields@cns.gov. Fax responses will not be accepted.