Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This source sought notice is for the Government to determine interested offerors to compete for execution of the GPS GEARSS III contract, as the next-generation control segment (OCX) migrates into ope... This source sought notice is for the Government to determine interested offerors to compete for execution of the GPS GEARSS III contract, as the next-generation control segment (OCX) migrates into operations. The GEARSS III contract will be awarded by full and open competition and is contemplated to be a competitive firm fixed price (FFP) acquisition. The scope of this effort includes technician support at GPS Control Segment (CS) remote sites at Kwajalein (KWAJ), Ascension Island (ASCN), Diego Garcia (DIEGO), Colorado Springs Monitor Station (COSPM) and Cape Canaveral FL (CAPE). The contemplated scope also includes Network Administrator Officers (NAO) and operations support at the GPS Master and Alternate Control Stations (MCS/AMCS) at Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB), CO and Vandenberg SFB (VSFB), CA respectively. Additionally, the GEARSS III scope will include scope for Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) Monitoring capability at SSFB and VSFB. The Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Delta (Provisional) intends to award the GEARSS III contract with a contemplated period of performance (PoP) from 01 December 2025, (1 Dec – 31 Dec 2025) through 31 December 2030, with a possible six-month extension of services through 30 June 2031. Contractor management and execution of GEARSS III shall be located in El Paso County, CO. The following are representative of primary GEARSS III tasks: 1) Perform Remote Site maintenance and operations support per maintenance Technical Orders (TOs) for ASCN, KWAJ, DIEGO, COSPM and CAPE, to include, but not limited to, providing maintenance manning on-site for a minimum of eight hours per day, five days per week. 2) Provide mission essential NAO support to include, but not limited to, trained NAO personnel and performing NAO crew member duties and responsibilities 24/7 in accordance with the technical orders and maintaining required NAO proficiency. All NAO positions are required to possess Security + Certifications. 3) Provide operations support, engineering, and analysis technical expertise for daily ground system, on-orbit and launch activities, crew proficiency and system simulation for a minimum of 12 hours per day, five days per week (0600-1800, Monday-Friday) with 24 hour on-call support. This support includes a transition support from the current operational control system (OCS) through the acceptance of the next generation OCS (OCX). 4) Provide DCO Monitors to conduct DCO monitoring operations (24 hours per day, seven days per week, 365 days a year) to provide visibility into GPS network assets utilizing situational awareness tools. Tasks include monitoring network traffic conditions and maintaining awareness of GPS network traffic conditions, performance, bandwidth indicators, anomaly alerts, unauthorized activity, audit logs, and any on-going cyber event or incident. 5) Provide the necessary program management, supplier/subcontract management, and contracts and pricing for the GEARSS III contract. 6) Place of Contract Performance: SSFB, CO; VSFB, CA; Colorado Springs, CO; Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), FL with maintenance activities performed at the remote sites of ASCN, DIEGO, and KWAJ. Interested parties must be able and prepared, to begin these tasks at all remote sites (ASCN, KWAJ, DIEGO, COSPM and CAPE) and operational locations (MCS and AMCS) immediately at completion of the Phase-In period. These tasks are mission critical and interested parties that cannot meet the start date will not be considered. Responses from small business and small, disadvantaged business firms, are highly encouraged. The NAICS code applicable to this Sources Sought posting is NAICS 541330 Exception 1 Technical and Engineering Services (non-IT) "Military and Aerospace Equipment and Military Weapons," ($47.0M). Any persons or companies interested in this notice are to respond to the requirement(s) and submit their capabilities to the Contracting Officer. Responsible sources may submit a Statement of Capability (SOC) which shall be considered by the Government. The date of response to this synopsis for GEARSS III is 15 calendar days after the date of publication of this synopsis and must conform to 8.5 x 11-inch pages, font no smaller than 12-point, 1” margins and a maximum of 10 pages. The SOC must include the following information: 1) Company name, mailing address, points of contact, and telephone numbers; 2) Business size classification (large, small, or other); 3) Description of experience, if any, in commercial or non-commercial Control Segment sustainment; 4) Description of ability to satisfy the Government’s performance requirements described above. SOCs may also reference applicable sustainment experience if it represents, and the company demonstrates specifically applicable tasks to those listed above. All SOCs must be completely unclassified. Persons/entities debarred and/or suspended will not be considered, therefore are requested not to respond. Communicate questions/concerns regarding this acquisition to Contract Specialist, Sean O’Hara at sean.ohara.6@spacefore.mil or Procurement Contracting Officer, Matthew Buchanan at matthew.buchanan@spaceforce.mil. In accordance with AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman (JUL 2023), an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from Offerors, potential Offerors, and others for this acquisition. If resolution cannot be made by the Contracting Officer, concerned parties may contact the following agency: Brian V. Ucciardi, Phone: (808) 450-0020, Email: brian.ucciardi.1@spaceforce.mil, Address: SSC/AC PK, Attn: Mr. Brian V. Ucciardi, 483 N. Aviation Blvd, Los Angeles SFB, CA 90245-2808.

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

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. The solic... 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. The solicitation number is 2024001 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-05. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 336214 with a small business size standard of 1,000.00 employees. This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified sellers may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com, will end on: 2023-10-12 11:30:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above. FOB Destination shall be Fort Cavazos, TX 76544 The MICC End User requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001: The form(s) included in the buy must be returned with your quote. Failure to return the form(s) with your quote will result in your quote not being considered for award.BID DETAILS: This bid is for a custom built 30 command trailer with slide outs. Trailer Specs: *8.5W X 30L Tandem 6000# Axles*Under frame fuel system (30gal)*(2) Personnel doors curb side*(4) 30W x 30H Radius window with T-slider*(2)15W x 24W Window vertical slider in side door*40 x 32 Gen door*Battery compartment with 12V system*Custom graphics on exterior siding*Insulated walls/floor/ceiling*3/8 sidewalls*3/4 flooring*White aluminum skin on interior walls and ceiling*Black coin flooring*Partition wall to close generator compartment in V-nose*Partition wall with door to separate ops room and comms room*Electrical package with various receptacles*(3) 15,000 BTU roof mount ACs*Full length false floor for slide clearance*12 street side slide in comms room*8 curb side slide in ops room*12kW ONAN diesel generator*(4) 50 TVs mounted on walls*10 person conference table with chairs*(2) minifridges*Pneumatic mast mounted on curb side rear*(2) 14 Powered awnings mounted on curb side*Wall mounted 19 open network rack*(4) Push/Pull scene lights*(5) Workstations-(5) flip down benches-(5) desk chairs-(5) monitors mounted on wall*28 of overhead cabinets*8.5 of base cabinets*8.5 of stainless steel or butcher block countertops, 1, EA; LI 002: Delivery and 1 day training on usage of trailer, 1, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested Sellers must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, MICC End User intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, Unison Marketplace. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. A Seller may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. MICC End User is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Sellers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com.Sellers that are not currently registered to use https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com should proceed to https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Sellers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process. Should Sellers require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Use of Unison Marketplace: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through Unison Marketplace in compliance with the Unison Marketplace Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. This is currently an unfunded requirement with a high expectation that funds will be available. When and if funds become available a contract will be awarded at that time. The offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions: FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation. Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications; FAR 52.211-6, Brand name or Equal. The following clauses apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, apply: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management. 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; The following DFARS clauses apply: DFARS 252.04-7004, Alternate A System for Award Management; 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation; 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance Of Payments Program; 252.225-7036, Buy American Act -- Free Trade Agreements -- Balance of Payments Program; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 252.247-7023, Primary and ALT III, Transportation of Supplies by Sea. IAW 52.204-7 System for Award Management (SAM) Registration (July 2013), the offeror must be registered in SAM and fully input their Representations and Certifications for a complete record. Information can be found at http://www.sam.gov or by calling 866-606-8220, or 334-206-7828 for international calls. 52.204-13 - System for Award Management Maintenance Shipping is FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.). New Equipment ONLY. NO USED OR REMANUFACTURED PRODUCTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Submitted Quotes will be valid for 45 days after the auction closing. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), not an invitation for bid (IFB).). IAW FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, for the extended description here is the website: https://www.acquisition.gov/ The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codefor this procurement can be found. The small business sizestandard for that NAICS code can be found at https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/files/Size_Standards_Table.pdf 5152.233-4000 AMC-LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM (Feb 2014) (LOCAL CLAUSE) Prior to submitting an agency protest, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve your concerns with the responsible contracting officer (Phone: (315)772-7272 or Email: usarmy.drum.acc-micc.mbx.micc@mail.mil). However, you may also file a protest to the Headquarters (HQ), Army Materiel Command (AMC). The HQ AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. If you want to file a protest under the HQ AMC-Level Protest Program, the protest must request resolution under that program and be sent to the address below. Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel CommandOffice of Command Counsel-Deputy Command Counsel4400 Martin RoadRm: A6SE040.001Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000Fax: (256) 450-8840 or email usarmy.redstone.usamc.mbx.protests@mail.milThe AMC-Level Protest procedures are found at: https://www.amc.army.mil/Connect/Legal-Resources/.If internet access is not available, contact the contracting officer or HQ, AMC to obtain the HQ AMC-Level Protest Procedures. "52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel; 52.204-10,Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act; 52.237-2, Protection of GovernmentBuildings, Equipment and Vegetation; 252.201-7000, COR Clause; 252.223-7006,Prohibition On Storage And Disposal Of Toxic And Hazardous Materials;252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications; 252.246-7000, Materialinspection and receiving report" Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information All deliveries shall be palletized when the material exceeds 250 lbs. (excluding the pallet), or exceeds 20 cubic feet, to comply with the requirements of Department of the Army Pamphlet 700-32 and MIL-STD-147E. IAW FAR 52.212-2; Evaluation - Commercial Items, the following factor shall be used to evaluate offers: technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement and price. Technical capability is a pass fail requirement. Evaluation is based on a lowest price technically acceptable. No multiple awards will be made. Quotes received through Unison Marketplace will be evaluated and awarded on an all-or-nothing basis. Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions Please address your questions through the Unison Marketplace buy. If your questions are not being answered in a timely manner, please send your question to the S2P2 Contracting Officer - usarmy.drum.acc-micc.mbx.micc@army.mil or call 315-772-5582. In accordance with DFAR provision 252.225-7000 Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate, I certify that each end product, except those listed in paragraphs (c)(2) or (3) of the attached provision, is a domestic end product. ****YOU MUST FILL OUT THE ATTACHED IF OTHER THAN DOMESTIC END PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FILL IT OUT AND YOU DELIVER OTHER THAN A DOMESTIC END PRODUCT YOUR DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED********** ****READ DFARs Clause 252.225-7001 to ensure your product comes from a QUALIFYING COUNTRY******* ****IF YOU QUOTE A PRODUCT OTHER THAN DOMESTIC FROM A NON-QUALIFYING COUNTRY YOUR QUOTE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED***** Reporting During Contract Performance Equal Opportunity Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application