Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

UPDATES: 13) Question & Answers (Q&A) from 20210407 have been added. 12) Question & Answers (Q&A) from 20210406 have been added. 11) Atch 5 BOA Guide v2 have been added. 10) *** AMENDMENT 2: Revisions... UPDATES: 13) Question & Answers (Q&A) from 20210407 have been added. 12) Question & Answers (Q&A) from 20210406 have been added. 11) Atch 5 BOA Guide v2 have been added. 10) *** AMENDMENT 2: Revisions to Atch 5 and Atch 6 *** UPDATES: 9) Questions & Answers (Q&A) from 20210405 have been added. UPDATES: 8) MS Word Atch 8 and Atch 9 have been added. 7) Questions & Answers (Q&A) from 20210402 have been added. UPDATES: 6) Version 2 of Atch 8 and Atch 9 have been added. 5) Questions & Answers (Q&A) from 20210331 have been added. UPDATES: 4) Questions & Answers (Q&A) from 20210324 have been added. 3) Questions & Answers (Q&A) from 20210323 have been added. 2) Questions & Answers (Q&A) from 20210316 have been added. 1) *** AMENDMENT 1: The purpose of this amendment is to update the email for questions and submission of quotes to: 338ESS.PKD.iCONSWorkflow@us.af.mil *** Contracting Office Address Department of the Air Force, 338th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, 2021 First Street West, JBSA-Randolph, TX 78150-4302 Description AETC Immersive Learning Agreement - Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for Live, Virtual, and Constructive Environments, Big-Data Analytics, and Cloud Services HQ AETC Innovation Advancement Division has a requirement for a suite of BOAs for their Immersive Learning in the following areas: • Commercial – Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC); Cloud Services; and Big-Data Analytics • Non-Commercial - Research & Development (R&D) – Live, Virtual, and Constructive; Cloud Services; and Big-Data Analytics This effort shall be completed in accordance with the three (3) attached Statements of Objectives (SOOs), dated 26 Feb 21. Note that each of the categories has a separate and specific SOO associated with it. (i) This is a streamlined combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items and research and development prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.603, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Procedures outlined in FAR Parts 12, 13, 16, and 35 will be used for these BOAs. (ii) This solicitation, number FA3002-21-Q-AETC_IL is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05, effective March 10, 2021. (iv) IAW FAR Subpart 19.502, Setting Aside Acquisitions, this BOA is 100% set aside for Small Businesses. The NAICS Codes and Size Standards vary and are as follows: COMMERCIAL: LVC 511210 $41.5M; Big-Data Analytics 541519 $30M; Cloud Support Services 518210 $32.5M R&D: LVC 541715 1,000; R&D Big-Data Analytics 541715 1,000; R&D Cloud Support Services 541715 1,000 (v) DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES. See attachments 2-4, Statements of Objectives, dated 26 Feb 21. (vi) The Government anticipates executing up to 20 commercial BOAs in the commercial LVC category, up to 10 in the commercial Big-Data Analytics and Cloud Services categories, and up to five (5) in each of the R&D categories. (vii) The ordering period for this suite of BOAs will be five (5) years from date of issuance. The performance period for all orders placed under these BOAs shall not exceed five (5) years (including options) from the expiration of the BOA ordering period. Place of performance many vary. (viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Jun 2020), applies to this acquisition. See Attachment 1 for additional Instructions to Offerors. 52.212-1 Addendum. Paragraph (g) of this clause is tailored as follows: (g) Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) issuance. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and issue BOAs without interchanges with vendors. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct interchanges if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest. (ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Oct 2014), applies to this acquisition. See Attachment 1 for Evaluation Criteria. (a) The Government will issue BOAs resulting from this RFQ to the responsible vendors whose quotations will be most advantageous to the Government. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Technical (2) Management/Key Personnel (3) Past/present experience with regard to the requirements as identified in each of the individual SOOs (b) A written notice of the reception of a BOA will be emailed to the successful vendors. Since the Government intends to award a contract without interchanges with respective offerors, you are encouraged to offer your most advantageous quote. (x) In accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications - Commercial Items (Feb 2021), Offerors are reminded that Representations and Certifications are to be maintained at www.sam.gov. In the event Representations and Certifications are not on file, vendors must include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items that can be obtained online at www.acquisition.gov FAR Part 52 or www.sam.gov. A vendor shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically at www.sam.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the SAM website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision. (xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Oct 2018), applies to this acquisition. Addenda to the clause: 52.212-4 Addendum. Paragraph (c) of this clause is tailored as follows: (c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of the resulting BOAs may be made only by written agreement of the parties. (xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Jan 2021), applies to this acquisition. 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. (Jun 2020) 52.203-6 Alternate I (Oct 1995) 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) 52.203-15 Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. (Jan 2017) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. (Jun 2020) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020) 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Jun 2020) 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. (Oct 2018) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jun 2020) 52.219-13 Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Mar 2020) 52.219-27 Notice of Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (Nov 2020) 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule. (Mar 2020) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2020) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. (Apr 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. (Sep 2016) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans. (Jun 2020) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act. (Dec 2010) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification. (Oct 2015) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messages While Driving (Jun 2020) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. (Feb 2021) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management. (Oct 2018) 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party. (May 2014) 52.233-3 Protest after Award. (Aug 1996) 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) 52.242-5 Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (Jan 2017) (xiii) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT(S) OR TERMS AND CONDITIONS FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: www.acquisition.gov. FAR 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 address: www.acquisition.gov. Additional provisions and clauses apply to this BOA and are located in Attachment 6. (xiv) Prior to submitting your quote(s), vendors shall complete the following provisions and submit them with your quote: FAR 52.204-24, FAR 52.204-26, and DFARS 252.204-7017. These provisions are located in Attachment 7. (xv) Interested parties capable of providing the above must submit a written quote (see all attachments). To be eligible to receive a BOA resulting from this solicitation, a contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management database. NO EXEPTIONS. Deadlines: NLT 10:00 AM CDT, 7 Apr 21 - Questions regarding this RFQ shall be submitted via email to the points of contact listed in paragraph 9. No questions will be accepted or addressed via telephone. NLT 10:00 AM CDT, 19 Apr 21 - All completed Commercial or R&D Volumes shall be submitted via email. No submissions will be accepted via mail or hand delivery. It is the vendor’s responsibility to confirm receipt of all submissions. (xvi) Email your submission to: 338ESS.PKD.iCONSWorkflow@us.af.mil The email shall contain only one (1) quote per category and the subject line must include the RFQ number and the category for which the quote is being submitted. A quote in which the category has not been clearly identified on the cover page will be determined non-responsive and will neither be evaluated nor selected for a BOA. Quotes received after the time and date listed will be deemed non-responsive and will not be considered or evaluated for receipt of a BOA. Place of Performance: Place of performance may vary; however, the primary place will be JBSA-Randolph, TX 10 Attachments including the RFQ Letter: _BOA RFQ Cover Letter 1. Instructions to Vendors, dated 15 Mar 21 2. Statement of Objectives – LVC, dated 26 Feb 21 3. Statement of Objectives – Big-Data Analytics, dated 26 Feb 21 4. Statement of Objectives – Cloud Support Services, dated 26 Feb 21 5. BOA Guide, dated 15 Mar 21 6. Provisions and Clauses, dated 15 Mar 21 7. FAR 52.204-24, FAR 52.204-26, and DFARS 252.204-7017 8. Past or Present Experience Questionnaire – Commercial 9. Past or Present Experience Questionnaire – R&D