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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 21P0000007951 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 2021-06. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334111 with a small business size standard of 1,250.00 employees. This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified sellers may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.UnisonMarketplace.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at www.UnisonMarketplace.com, will end on: 2021-07-29 17:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above. FOB Destination shall be in the Place of Performance. The National Guard - California requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: Base Period of Performance: 09/13/2021 - 09/12/2022 LI 001: Hardware and supporting software requirement. ID Card Kiosk to allow members of the public to acquire non-CAC DOD IDS. Requirements as follows: 1. Must be capable of sending information to DOD DEERS system 2. Must be able to photograph the ID applicant 3. Must be able to accept/scan documents required for various ID types 4. Must accept input from customer 5. Must be approved to connect to standard DoD unclassified networks 6. List any included warranties, 2, EA; LI 002: Hardware and supporting software requirement. Queue Kiosk and display system to allow members of the public to enter a virtual queue and track their place in line visually. Requirements are as follows: 1. Allow customers to enter virtual line/queue 2. Must display/alert customers when they are approaching the front of the line 3. Not required to connect to any other systems 4. Approval for connecting to standard DoD unclassified networks preferred 5. List any included warranties, 1, EA; LI 003: Installation and Deployment. Queue kiosk will be installed alongside one of the ID Kiosks. ID kiosks will be installed in two different locations in California (Los Angeles and Sacramento)., 1, EA; LI 004: Customization services are requested but not a hard requirement. If you cannot provide customization services but can fulfill the rest of the requirements, please respond as such. Customization services could include but are not limited to: providing custom signage and/or wraps for kiosks; software GUI customizations such as logos, menu design, and others; other aesthetic and/or functional customizations to make the systems better serve the needs of the CA National Guard. Services can apply to any of the hardware or software being submitted in your bid., 1, EA; LI 005: Ongoing support of hardware and software. Different packages and levels of service will be considered. Services could include such items as a help desk, telephone support, remote monitoring, etc., 1, EA; Option 1 Period of Performance: 09/13/2022 - 09/12/2023 LI 001: Ongoing support services as outlined in the base contract. If any software requires an annual license, renewal will be included in the option., 1, EA; Option 2 Period of Performance: 09/13/2023 - 09/12/2024 LI 001: Ongoing support services as outlined in the base contract. If any software requires an annual license, renewal will be included in the option., 1, EA; Option 3 Period of Performance: 09/13/2024 - 09/12/2025 LI 001: Ongoing support services as outlined in the base contract. If any software requires an annual license, renewal will be included in the option., 1, EA; Option 4 Period of Performance: 09/13/2025 - 09/12/2026 LI 001: Ongoing support services as outlined in the base contract. If any software requires an annual license, renewal will be included in the option., 1, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested Offerers 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 www.UnisonMarketplace.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, National Guard - California intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, Unison, Inc. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. National Guard - California 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 Offerers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.UnisonMarketplace.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.UnisonMarketplace.com. Offerers that are not currently registered to use www.UnisonMarketplace.com should proceed to www.UnisonMarketplace.com to complete their free registration. Offerers that require special considerations or assistance may contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Offerers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.UnisonMarketplace.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.UnisonMarketplace.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.UnisonMarketplace.com process. Should Offerers 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 posting is only to serve as a request for information and to find vendors. The line items outlined in this RFI and the attached document goes into full detail regarding what the final supplies purchased must do. Responses to this posting are not considered quotes and will not be considered for award of a contract. (a) When a offeror provides an affirmative response in paragraph (a)(1) of the provision at 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters, or paragraph (h) of provision 52.212-3, the contracting officer shall- (1) Promptly, upon receipt of offers, request such additional information from the offeror as the offeror deems necessary in order to demonstrate the offeror's responsibility to the contracting officer (but see 9.405); and (2) Notify, prior to proceeding with award, in accordance with agency procedures (see 9.406-3(a) and 9.407-3(a)), the agency official responsible for initiating debarment or suspension action, where an offeror indicates the existence of an indictment, charge, conviction, or civil judgment, or Federal tax delinquency in an amount that exceeds $3,500. (b) The provision at 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law, implements sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) (and similar provisions in subsequent appropriations acts). When and offeror provides an affirmative response in paragraph (b)(1) or (2) of the provision oat 52.209-11 or paragraph (q)(2)(i) or (ii) of provision 52.212-3, the contracting officer shall- (1) Promptly, upon receipt of offers, request such additional information from the offeror as the offeror deems necessary in order to demonstrate the offeror's responsibility to the contracting officer (but see 9.405); (2) Notify, in accordance with agency procedures (see 9.406-3(a) and 9.407-3(a)), the agency official responsible for initiating debarment or suspension action; and (3) Not award to the corporation unless an agency suspending or debarring official has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. (c) If the provision at 52.209-12, Certification Regarding Tax Matters, is applicable (see 9.104-7(e)), then the contracting officer shall not award any contract in an amount greater than $5,000,000, unless the offeror affirmatively certified in its offer, as required by paragraph (b)(1), (2), and (3) of the provision. (d) Offerors who do not furnish the representation or certifications or such information as may be requested by the contracting officer shall be given an opportunity to remedy the deficiency. Failure to furnish the representation or certifications or such information may render the offeror nonresponsible. Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016) (a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that-- (1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or (2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. (b) The Offeror represents that- (1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and (2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months. (a) This provision implements section 523 of Division B of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts. (b) If the Offeror is proposing a total contract price that will exceed $5,000,000 (including option), the Offeror shall certify that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, it- (1) Has [ ] filed all Federal tax returns required during the three years preceding the certification; (2) Has not [ ] been convicted of a criminal offense under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and (3) Has not [ ], more than 90 days prior to certification, been notified of any unpaid Federal tax assessment for which the liability remains unsatisfied, unless the assessment is the subject of an installment agreement or offer in compromise that has been approved by the Internal Revenue Service and is not in default, or the assessment is the subject of a non-frivolous administrative or judicial proceeding.