Inactive 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)

EDITED TO ADD on 02/12/2021: Amendment 0007 has been posted. This Amendment incorporates a revised Section M (changes are in red) to accurately reflect the answer from Question 8 of the Questions and ... EDITED TO ADD on 02/12/2021: Amendment 0007 has been posted. This Amendment incorporates a revised Section M (changes are in red) to accurately reflect the answer from Question 8 of the Questions and Answers from Amendment 0003. All other terms and conditions remain the same. EDITED TO ADD on 11/12/2020: Amendment 0006 has bee posted. This Amendment incorporates a revised Performance Work Statement ; the following FAR clauses: FAR 52.216-18, FAR 52.216-19, and FAR 52.216-22 ; an additional attachment will be included for questions and answers received in response to Amendment 0005. EDITED TO ADD on 11/5/2020: Amendment 0005 has been posted. This Amendment incorporates a revised Pricing Table and extends the solicitation response date to 16 November 2020 at 1:00PM CST. The Pricing Table was updated to reflect an estimated unique requirement section, and to include annual estimated totals. EDITED TO ADD on 11/3/2020: Amendment 0004 has been posted. This Amendment incorporates a revised Performance Work Statement (changes are in red) and the Unique Requirements section of the Pricing Table; add an attachment for additional questions and answers; and extend the solicitation response date to 05 November 2020 at 1:00PM CST. EDITED TO ADD on 10/9/2020: Amendment 0002 has been posted. This Amendment extends the proposal due date to 26 October 2020 at 1:00PM CST. EDITED TO ADD on 9/30/2020: Amendment 0001 has been posted. Attachment 2 and Attachment 8 have been revised. Attachment 9 and Attachment 10 have been added. EDITED TO ADD on 9/10/2020 THE SOLICITATION AND ALL ATTACHMENTS HAVE NOW BEEN POSTED. PLEASE ENSURE THAT ANY QUESTIONS ARE RECIEVED VIA EMAIL TO 97CONF.PKA.CONTRACTING@US.AF.MIL BY 25 SEPTEMBER 2020 AT 1300hrs CST. SOLICITATIONS ARE DUE BY 12 OCTOBER 2020 BY 1300hrs CST. The 97th Contracting Flight, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for acquisition of a Base Telecommunication Service (BTS) at Altus AFB, Oklahoma. The BTS consists of the base's Cisco Unified Communications Manager, session boarder controllers, the outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) systems, network, transmission systems, and other equipment which may include other telephone, fiber optic equipment, and data switches among others. A contractor is needed to operate and maintain all BTS equipment and systems in accordance with (IAW) the original equipment manufacturer's technical manuals and specifications, Department of Defense (DoD) and US Air Force (AF) policy and regulations, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Maintaining Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) associated components to include VoIP LAN software, VoIP Patch Panels, and VoIP Phones as deployed is also expected. The contractor is solely responsible for ensuring sufficient personel are assigned to this contract and all personnel are qualified to perform the requirements listed herein, including those required by the Original Equipment Manufactures (OEM) requirements to maintain, install, or operate the equipment covered by the contract. The following key personnel must be assigned for the duration of the award: On-Site Engineer (OSE), Lineman (Inside Plant), Lineman (Outside Plant). These are the minimum personnel requirements as the Government does not intent to dictate the composition of the contractor's team. A Cisco Gold Partner with a Master Specification in Collaboration is required by the contractor, or their subcontractor. This requirement will begin on 01 April 2021 and will have a 5 year ordering period. This acquisition will fall under the North American Industry Classificaiton System (NAICS) code 517311. The proposed solicitation will be competed amongst 8(a) contractors. This contract will be a subjective trade-off, where tehcnical and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than price; award will be made based on Best Value to the Government. The Government reserves the right to award a contract to other than the low proposed price. The issuance date for this solicitation is projected to be on 10 September 2020 with an award date no later than 01 February 2021. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management Database (SAM) prior to submission of proposals. Offerors are further advised that failure to register in the DoD SAM prior to submission of proposal will render your firm ineligible for award. Registration requires applicants to have a DUNS number. Recommend registering immediatley in order to be eligible for timely award. This solicitation will be available ONLY via the Internet at the following address: http://best.sam.gov. NO paper copies of the solicitation will be furnished. Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing or via email to Mrs. Jillian Waski, Contract Administrator, (580) 481-5654, jillian.waski@us.af.mil. Alternate contact, Mrs. Lori Clinton, Contracting Officer, (580) 481-7261, lori.clinton@us.af.mil.