Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION The purchase of a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) (I) This is a combinedsynopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart ... COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION The purchase of a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) (I) This is a combinedsynopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ number 1305M320QNCND0008DR. (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-08 (Aug 2020) and NOAA Deviations. (IV) This solicitation is a total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 334511. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. (V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial services: Line Item No 0001 – To purchase a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) in accordance with the specifications attached to the RFQ Form SF18. Qty 1 each @ $___________________ Line Item No 0002 - Estimated Shipping Qty 1 each @ $__________________________ (VI) Description of requirements is as follows: See specifications which are attached to the SF-18 Request for Quote Form. (VII) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance: Delivery on or before December 31, 2020 Shipping address: NOAA/FBNMS P.O. BOX 4318 Pago Pago, AS 96799 (VIII) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jun 2020) (Deviation 2019-03)(June 2019)(Deviation 2020-07)(May 2020), applies to this acquisition and is in full text in the RFQ SF-18 form. NOTICE TO OFFERORS: Instructions for submitting quotations under this request for quote must be followed. Failure to provide all information to aid in the evaluation may be considered non-responsive. Offers that are nonresponsive may be excluded from further evaluation and rejected without further notification to the offeror. In addition to written price quotes, offers are instructed to provide: 1. Quotes shall be fully executed and returned on the Standard Form (SF) 18 and any acknowledgements of solicitation amendments on the SF 30 (if any are issued). 2. Submit quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the time specified in the solicitation. Email quotes are acceptable and can be sent to Diana.Romero@noaa.gov. 3. At a minimum the contractor shall provide the following information: a) Point of contact name, telephone and E-mail address. b) DUNS Number 4. Provide all evaluation criteria in accordance with 52.212-2 in this package. 5. VENDOR SHALL HAVE AN ACTIVE REGISTRATION IN SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) FOUND AT SAM.GOV IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONTRACT AWARD. IN ADDITION, VENDOR SHALL ALSO COMPLETE REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS ELECTRONICALLY IN SAM REPS AND CERTS SHOULD INCLUDE THE NAICS CODE APPLICABLE TO THIS SOLICITATION. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR NON-RECEIPT OF QUOTES. IT IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST AND RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION OF THE QUOTE RECEIPT. (IX) 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Oct 2014) (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, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1) Price. The government intends to award a firm-fixed price order on a best value basis 2) Technical capability - The quote shall include all documentation for the government to make the determination that the contractor can meet or exceed all specification for this product(s). Failure to provide this information may result in “not technically acceptable due to lack of information”. (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (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. (End of provision) (X) The clause at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items (Jun 2020), applies to this acquisition and is in full text in the RFQ SF-18 applies to this acquisition and is in full text in the RFQ SF-18. The offeror shall complete the annual representations and certifications electronically in System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/#1. (XI) The clause at 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (Oct 2018) (Deviation 2017-05)(Aug 2017), applies to this acquisition and is in full text in the RFQ SF-18. (XII) The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (Aug 2020) (Deviation 2020-05) (Apr 2020) (Deviation 2017-05) (Sept 2017), applies to this acquisition and is in full text in the RFQ SF-18. (XIII) The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition and are either in full text or by reference in the RFQ Form SF18: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Apr 1984) 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984) 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Dec 2019) Department of Commerce (DOC) Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR) Clauses FOR FULL TEXT OF COMMERCE ACQUISITION CLAUSE OR PROVISIONS YOU MAY TO GO THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?gp=1&SID=0ff3b424806038599b185d9296e7950e&ty=HTML&h=L&mc=true&n=pt48.5.1352&r=PART 1352.201-70, Contracting Officer's Authority (Apr 2010) (Reference) 1352.209-73 Compliance With the Laws (Apr 2010) (Reference) 1352.209-74 Organizational Conflict of Interest (Apr 2010) (Reference) 1352.233-70 Agency Protests (Apr 2010) 1352.233-71 GAO and Court of Federal Claims protests (Apr 2010) Department of Commerce (DOC) NOAA Acquisition Manual (NAM) Solicitation and Contract Language FOR FULL TEXT OF NOAA SOLICITATION AND CONTRACT LANGUAGE YOU MAY TO GO THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: https://www.ago.noaa.gov/acquisition/AcqManual/09_part1330-52.html#Subpart%201330-52.3%20NOAA%20AGO%20Solicitation%20and%20Contract%20Language%20Matrix 1330-52.270-304 NOAA ACQUISITION AND GRANTS OFFICE OMBUDSMAN (OCT 2016) (XIV) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply. (XV) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 04:00 PM CST on August 24, 2020. All quotes must be emailed to the attention of Diana Romero. The E-mail address is Diana.Romero@noaa.gov. (XVI) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Diana Romero, (303) 497-3761, E-email address is diana.romero@noaa.gov . THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR NON-RECEIPT OF QUOTES. IT IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST AND RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION OF THE QUOTE RECEIPT.