Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

AMENDMENT 0008: 2/14/2022 QUESTION #1: Why ask for two 48 port POE switches when installing only 8 Cameras in WFA Jacksonville and only 6 Cameras in Melbourne? Can we supply Cisco switches of 8 Ports ... AMENDMENT 0008: 2/14/2022 QUESTION #1: Why ask for two 48 port POE switches when installing only 8 Cameras in WFA Jacksonville and only 6 Cameras in Melbourne? Can we supply Cisco switches of 8 Ports or 16 Ports or even 24 ports? ANSWER (TO BE PROVIDED BY Matthew): Provide equipment specified, camera system may be expanded in the future. QUESTION #2: Can we supply Cisco switches of 8 Ports or 16 Ports or even 24 ports? ANSWER (TO BE PROVIDED BY Matthew): Provide equipment specified, camera system may be expanded in the future. QUESTION #3: Also is there enough light illumination left on all Night to deactivate the Night Vision sensor to prevent the camera switching to Black / White and be colored at Night? ANSWER (TO BE PROVIDED BY Matthew): Different camera models may require different lighting levels. Contractor shall verify that their proposed system meets the requirements or not. AMENDMENT 0007: 2/3/2022 There is a secondary point of contact provided due to I will not have access to Government systems through February 13th, 2022. The secondary point of contact is: Stephanie Long stephanie.long@noaa.gov 307-217-6478 & 303-497-3706 AMENDMENT 0006: 2/2/2022: This solicitation is being issued as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside AMENDMENT 0005: 2/1/2022: UPDATED FAR 52.222.55 & 52.212-5 1. QUESTION: Are Scaled Drawings available, if so please post. EVERYTHING WHICH HAS BEEN POSTED IS AVAILABLE. ANSWER: Everything that available has been posted. 2. QUESTION: Are Ceilings Suspended? Or Hard Lid? ANSWER: Suspended, however depending on the contractor’s cable routing they may encounter hard ceiling. Contractors are encouraged to perform site visits to verify. 3. QUESTION: Are there existing Cable Trays for wiring above ceilings? ANSWER: No 4 .QUESTION: Can Existing Wiring be utilized? ANSWER: No 5. QUESTION: Is a “UPS” required? If so, What Time/Power Duration is required? ANSWER: No 6. QUESTION: Are “Or Equal” Equipment substitutions allowed? ANSWER: No, not unless specifically mentioned in the SOW 7. QUESTION: Is “Plenum Wire” acceptable? ANSWER: Installation will meet applicable code requirements referenced in SOW 8. QUESTION: Is “After Hours Access” for said work, available to contractor at no add’l cost to the Gov’t ANSWER: Yes, however, after hour access is at the sole discretion of the government. 9. QUESTION: What is the height of Exterior Cameras? (If any) ANSWER: Approximately 12ft. Contractor will verify actual dimensions and are encouraged to perform site visits. 10. QUESTION: Please provide/post other “Q & A” requests. ANSWER: “Q & A” We are unsure of what is being asked here 11. QUESTION: Please provide a list of equipment to be installed and Quantities. ANSWER: Drawings provided show required coverage angles and SOW details camera specifications. Contractor is responsible for determine the number of cameras required to meet the coverage requirements. NEW FAR 52.222?55 MINIMUM WAGES FOR CONTRACTOR WORKERS UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 14026 (JAN 2022) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— United States means the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Johnston Island, Wake Island, and the outer Continental Shelf as defined in the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331, et seq.). Worker – (1) (i) Means any person engaged in performing work on, or in connection with, a contract covered by Executive Order 14026, and– (A) Whose wages under such contract are governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. chapter 8), the Service Contract Labor Standards statute (41 U.S.C. chapter 67), or the Wage Rate Requirements (Construction) statute (40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter IV); (B) Other than individuals employed in a bona fide executive , administrative, or professional capacity, as those terms are defined in 29 CFR part 541; and (C) Regardless of the contractual relationship alleged to exist between the individual and the employer. (ii) Includes workers performing on, or in connection with, the contract whose wages are calculated pursuant to special certificates issued under 29 U.S.C. 214(c). (iii) Also includes any person working on, or in connection with, the contract and individually registered in a bona fide apprenticeship or training program registered with the Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship, or with a State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the Office of Apprenticeship. (2) (i) A worker performs on a contract if the worker directly performs the specific services called for by the contract; and (ii) A worker performs in connection with a contract if the worker’s work activities are necessary to the performance of a contract but are not the specific services called for by the contract. (b) Executive Order Minimum wage rate. (1) The Contractor shall pay to workers, while performing in the United States, and performing on, or in connection with, this contract, a minimum hourly wage rate of $15.00 per hour beginning January 30, 2022. (2) The Contractor shall adjust the minimum wage paid, if necessary, beginning January 1, 2023, and annually thereafter, to meet the applicable annual E.O. minimum wage. The Administrator of the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (the Administrator) will publish annual determinations in the Federal Register no later than 90 days before the effective date of the new E.O. minimum wage rate. The Administrator will also publish the applicable E.O. minimum wage on https://www.sam.gov (or any successor website), and a general notice on all wage determinations issued under the Service Contract Labor Standards statute or the Wage Rate Requirements (Construction) statute that will provide information on the E.O. minimum wage and how to obtain annual updates. The applicable published E.O. minimum wage is incorporated by reference into this contract. (3) (i) The Contractor may request a price adjustment only after the effective date of the new annual E.O. minimum wage determination. Prices will be adjusted only for increased labor costs (including subcontractor labor costs) as a result of an increase in the annual E.O. minimum wage, and for associated labor costs (including those for subcontractors). Associated labor costs shall include increases or decreases that result from changes in social security and unemployment taxes and workers’ compensation insurance, but will not otherwise include any amount for general and administrative costs, overhead, or profit. (ii) Subcontractors may be entitled to adjustments due to the new minimum wage, pursuant to paragraph (b)(2). Contractors shall consider any subcontractor requests for such price adjustment. (iii) The Contracting Officer will not adjust the contract price under this clause for any costs other than those identified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this clause, and will not provide duplicate price adjustments with any price adjustment under clauses implementing the Service Contract Labor Standards statute or the Wage Rate Requirements (Construction) statute. (4) The Contractor warrants that the prices in this contract do not include allowance for any contingency to cover increased costs for which adjustment is provided under this clause. (5) A pay period under this clause may not be longer than semi?monthly, but may be shorter to comply with any applicable law or other requirement under this contract establishing a shorter pay period. Workers shall be paid no later than one pay period following the end of the regular pay period in which such wages were earned or accrued. (6) The Contractor shall pay, unconditionally to each worker, all wages due free and clear without subsequent rebate or kickback. The Contractor may make deductions that reduce a worker’s wages below the E.O. minimum wage rate only if done in accordance with 29 CFR 23.230, Deductions. (7) The Contractor shall not discharge any part of its minimum wage obligation under this clause by furnishing fringe benefits or, with respect to workers whose wages are governed by the Service Contract Labor Standards statute, the cash equivalent thereof. (8) Nothing in this clause shall excuse the Contractor from compliance with any applicable Federal or State prevailing wage law or any applicable law or municipal ordinance or any applicable contract establishing a minimum wage higher than the E.O. 14026 minimum wage. However, wage increases under such other laws or municipal ordinances are not subject to price adjustment under this subpart. (9) The Contractor shall pay the E.O. minimum wage rate whenever it is higher than any applicable collective bargaining agreement(s) wage rate. (10) The Contractor shall follow the policies and procedures in 29 CFR 23.240(b) and 23.280 for treatment of workers engaged in an occupation in which they customarily and regularly receive more than $30 a month in tips. (c) (1) This clause applies to workers as defined in paragraph (a). As provided in that definition – (i) Workers are covered regardless of the contractual relationship alleged to exist between the contractor or subcontractor and the worker; (ii) Workers with disabilities whose wages are calculated pursuant to special certificates issued under 29 U.S.C. 214(c) are covered; and (iii) Workers who are registered in a bona fide apprenticeship program or training program registered with the Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship, or with a State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the Office of Apprenticeship, are covered. (2) This clause does not apply to– (i) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?covered individuals performing in connection with contracts covered by the E.O., i.e. those individuals who perform duties necessary to the performance of the contract , but who are not directly engaged in performing the specific work called for by the contract , and who spend less than 20 percent of their hours worked in a particular workweek performing in connection with such contracts; (ii) Individuals exempted from the minimum wage requirements of the FLSA under 29 U.S.C. 213(a) and 214(a) and (b), unless otherwise covered by the Service Contract Labor Standards statute, or the Wage Rate Requirements (Construction) statute. These individuals include but are not limited to? (A) Learners, apprentices, or messengers whose wages are calculated pursuant to special certificates issued under 29 U.S.C. 214(a); (B) Students whose wages are calculated pursuant to special certificates issued under 29 U.S.C. 214(b); and (C) Those employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity (29 U.S.C. 213(a)(1) and 29 CFR part 541). (d) Notice. The Contractor shall notify all workers performing work on, or in connection with, this contract of the applicable E.O. minimum wage rate under this clause. With respect to workers covered by the Service Contract Labor Standards statute or the Wage Rate Requirements (Construction) statute, the Contractor may meet this requirement by posting, in a prominent and accessible place at the worksite, the applicable wage determination under those statutes. With respect to workers whose wages are governed by the FLSA, the Contractor shall post notice, utilizing the poster provided by the Administrator, which can be obtained at www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government?contracts, in a prominent and accessible place at the worksite. Contractors that customarily post notices to workers electronically may post the notice electronically provided the electronic posting is displayed prominently on any Web site that is maintained by the contractor , whether external or internal, and customarily used for notices to workers about terms and conditions of employment. (e) Payroll Records. (1) The Contractor shall make and maintain records, for three years after completion of the work, containing the following information for each worker: (i) Name, address, and social security number; (ii) The worker’s occupation(s) or classification(s); (iii) The rate or rates of wages paid; (iv) The number of daily and weekly hours worked by each worker; (v) Any deductions made; and (vi) Total wages paid. (2) The Contractor shall make records pursuant to paragraph (e)(1) of this clause available for inspection and transcription by authorized representatives of the Administrator. The Contractor shall also make such records available upon request of the Contracting Officer. (3) The Contractor shall make a copy of the contract available, as applicable, for inspection or transcription by authorized representatives of the Administrator. (4) Failure to comply with this paragraph (e) shall be a violation of 29 CFR 23.260 and this contract. Upon direction of the Administrator or upon the Contracting Officer’s own action, payment shall be withheld until such time as the noncompliance is corrected. (5) Nothing in this clause limits or otherwise modifies the Contractor’s payroll and recordkeeping obligations, if any, under the Service Contract Labor Standards statute, the Wage Rate Requirements (Construction) statute, the Fair Labor Standards Act, or any other applicable law. (f) Access. The Contractor shall permit authorized representatives of the Administrator to conduct investigations, including interviewing workers at the worksite during normal working hours. (g) Withholding. The Contracting Officer, upon his or her own action or upon written request of the Administrator, will withhold funds or cause funds to be withheld, from the Contractor under this or any other Federal contract with the same Contractor , sufficient to pay workers the full amount of wages required by this clause. (h) Disputes. Department of Labor has set forth in 29 CFR 23.510, Disputes concerning contractor compliance, the procedures for resolving disputes concerning a contractor ’s compliance with Department of Labor regulations at 29 CFR part 23. Such disputes shall be resolved in accordance with those procedures and not the Disputes clause of this contract. These disputes include disputes between the Contractor (or any of its subcontractors) and the contracting agency, the Department of Labor, or the workers or their representatives. (i) Antiretaliation. The Contractor shall not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any worker because such worker has filed any complaint or instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding under or related to compliance with the E.O. or this clause, or has testified or is about to testify in any such proceeding. (j) Subcontractor compliance. The Contractor is responsible for subcontractor compliance with the requirements of this clause and may be held liable for unpaid wages due subcontractor workers. (k) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (k) in all subcontracts, regardless of dollar value, that are subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards statute or the Wage Rate Requirements (Construction) statute, and are to be performed in whole or in part in the United States. AMENDMENT 0004: 1/25/2022: QUESTION #1: Our distributor has come back with a question about the 9200 Catalyst. The model number you provided is: C9200L-48P-4X The models they have available for quote are C9200L-48P-4X-E OR C9200L-48P-4X-A. We need clarification on which model you are requesting a quote for so we can be sure we provide the right model with the correct cost. ANSWER #1: Either model is acceptable as long as it is the C9200L-48P-4X series. We will accept the 4X-E or 4X-A. The switch has to be TAA complaint. QUESTION #2: Another question, our distributor is providing us with a slightly different but same model number. The one in your RFQ is as follows: C9200L-48P-4X The one they come back with a quote is C9200L-48PXG-4X minus the question above about the "E" or "A" after the 4X. The models they have available for quote are C9200L-48P-4X-E OR C9200L-48P-4X-A. We need clarification on which model you are requesting a quote for so we can be sure we provide the right model with the correct cost. Sorry if this seems confusing but we want to ensure we provide an accurate quote but also that you are receiving the correct equipment. ANSWER #2: See answer above QUESTION #3: We also need to ask if you currently have a CISCO DNA license, or do you need to renew it? Or do you need a brand new purchase? If you need to renew, we will need the license number so our distributor can align with an extension or if you don't, we can ask for a brand new quote. ANSWER #3: 3 year license minimum QUESTION #4: In addition to our original question, we would just like to verify a statement made "A complete overhaul/upgrade is needed." Is this a fact for both Melbourne and Jacksonville? It then goes on to talk about Melbourne but nothing about Jacksonville which is misleading. ATEAM would just like to verify that there are two sites that require a complete overhaul using the Build Of Materials (BOM) in the RFQ. ANSWER #4: Both locations QUESTION 5: "The question is do we have to provide this equipment? It’s no problem, I am just unsure if we provide or you will." ANSWER: Yes, provide equipment identified in the SOW/RFQ. QUESTION 6: "… these machines are standalone or connected to our office network?" ANSWER: “These are standalone machines and will not connect to our office LAN.” AMENDMENT 0003: 2/21/2022: QUESTION: “…like to ask if Blue Iris VMS is the only VMS that NOAA at these locations is looking to use / is the government open to an alternatives for these two sites that is US based, enterprise grade, and approved to run on USG networks across DHS and DoJ including other NOAA locations?” ANSWER: “This is a brand requirement and what is have provided in the posting is all that is allowable.” “Yes Blue Iris is the approved software solution that we are installing across the region. We will not consider another software system. Thanks" AMENDMENT 0002: 2/19/2022: QUESTION: “I had not considered the challenge of lightning strikes. Would it be beneficial for us to include lightning strike kits for the exterior units? Maybe as optional equipment?” ANSWER: “No this will not be added as a requirement to the scope, but I would be glad to receive it priced outside the quote as an option so the additional pricing does not affect the overall quotes of all being compared on the same technical requirements." AMENDMENT 0001: 2/19/2022: QUESTION: Does NOAA NWS have a preferred camera manufacturer? Are there known cameras which work with the system or currently being used in the system? ANSWER: No. We have no preference. The cameras must meet all requirements listed in the SOW. Refer to 1.6.2, 1.6.4, and 1.7. All existing system equipment and cabling will be removed and disposed of by the contractor. Refer to 1.5. A complete overhaul/upgrade is needed. For Melbourne, none of the current cameras are suitable for continued use. Several of the Pan/Tilt no longer operate due to lightning strikes. Our system is old technology with BNC connectors. Will require new cabling etc. Clauses in the RFQ 52.204-25 & 26 and the provision under 52.204-24 cover Telecommunication sources which cannot be used. Minimally the following: Additionally, in order for video surveillance equipment to be installed on U.S. government properties, it must comply with section 889 of the 2019 NDAA. In short, none of its components can be constructed by any of these companies: Huawei Technologies Company ZTE Corporation Hytera Communications Corporation Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company Dahua Technology Company Two floor plans for each locations are attached. YOUR SITE VISIT POINTS OF CONTACT ARE THE BELOW. BEFORE COMING TO THE SITE YOU WILL NEED TO GET AN APPROVAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT VIA EMAIL OR PHONE AND A TIME AND DATE SET UP FOR THE SITE VISIT. Roddy Stevenson and Michael Hicks for Melbourne (MLB) and Shane Still and Michael Hicks for Jacksonville (JAX). MICHAEL HICKS PHONE: 682-304-7794 EMAIL: MICHAEL.HICKS@NOAA.GOV GERARD "RODDEY" STEVENSON PHONE: 321-255-0212 EMAIL: GERARD.STEVENSON@NOAA.GOV SHANE STILL PHONE: 907-741-4370 EMAIL: SHANE.STILL@NOAA.GOV NOTE: NOT ATTENDING THE SITE VISIT WILL NOT BE AN ACCEPTABLE CAUSE TO JUSTIFY A LATER REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS. WORD VERSION AND RESPONSE... READ ENTIRE REQUEST FOR QUOTE AND RESPOND BY CHECKING ALL BLOCKS OR SPACES AND RESPONDING TO THE ENTIRE RFQ COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION TWO LOCATIONS WILL BE AWARDED UNDER ONE AWARD CLIN 0001: Melbourne, Florida Surveillance Replacement CLIN 0002: Jacksonville, Florida Surveillance Replacement TURNKEY “BRAND REQUIREMENT” PURCHASE (product primary), INSTALLATION (nonpersonal service secondary) AND TRAINING OF VIDEO SURVEILLANCE REPLACEMENT BRAND: “Equipment to support camera equipment: Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48P-4X (48 ports full PoE+, 4x1/10G fixed uplinks). Tripp Lite 48-Port 2U Rack-Mount Cat6 110 Patch Panel, 5688, RJ45 Ethernet. Dell Precision 3930 rack mounted Windows 10 Pro Operating System with an Intel Core i7-9700K processor (8 Core, 12MB Cache, 3.6Ghz, 4.9 Ghz Turbo w/UHD Graphics 630), 64GB memory, 3.5" 4TB 7200rpm SATA AG-Enterprise Hard Drive. Equipment has been standardized within NWS and has passed all required IT security protocols. Specific equipment is required to ensure internal and external support. (I) This is a combined synopsis/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 NWWP40002200068SRG. (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-02 (JAN 2022) (DEVIATION 2021-06) (SEPT 2021) (DEVIATION 2020-11) (AUG 2020) (DEVIATION 2020-05) (APR 2020) (DEVIATION 2017-05)(SEPT 2017). (IV) This solicitation is being issued as unrestricted. The associated NAICS code is 334290. The small business size standard is 750 employees. (V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial services and products CLIN 0001: Melbourne, Florida Surveillance Replacement CLIN 0002: Jacksonville, Florida Surveillance Replacement