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

AMENDMENT 00002: THE QUOTATION DUE DATE FOR THIS REQUIREMENT HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 21 AUGUST 2023. PPID List has been update Base Telecommunications Services A. To assure timely and equitable evaluatio... AMENDMENT 00002: THE QUOTATION DUE DATE FOR THIS REQUIREMENT HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 21 AUGUST 2023. PPID List has been update Base Telecommunications Services A. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. The response shall consist of two (2) separately bound parts, Part I - Price Proposal, and Part II - Past Performance Information. B. The contracting officer has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Upon examination of the initial offers, the contracting officer will review this determination and if, in the contracting officer's opinion, adequate price competition exists no additional cost information will be requested and certification under FAR 15.406-2 will not be required. However, if at any time during this competition the contracting officer determines that adequate price competition no longer exists; offerors may be required to submit information to the extent necessary for the contracting officer to determine the reasonableness and affordability of the price. C. Specific Instructions: 1. PART I – PRICE PROPOSAL – Submit original and one (1) copy. (a) Complete blocks 12, 17a, 30a, b and c of the SF1449. In doing so, the offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the RFP, with attachments. (b) Insert proposed unit prices in Section B for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) or SubClin (SCLIN), including all option periods. The extended amount must equal the whole dollar unit price multiplied by the number of units. (c) Complete the necessary fill-ins and certifications in Provisions. Provision 52.212-3 shall be returned in its entirety. (d) If If applicable, provide a letter from the Small Business Administration (SBA) showing proof of Section 8(a) status. (e) Complete and provide a copy of the Mission Essential Service Plan attached to this solicitation. 2. PART II – PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION – Only references for same or similar type contract desired. Offeror will send no more than three (3) Past Performance References for completion. Reference document is posted with the solicitation. 52.237-1 Site Visit. As prescribed in 37.110(a), insert the following provision: Site Visit (Apr 1984) Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. A site visit is scheduled for Tuesday 18 July, 2023 at 1300 CST on Grand Forks AFB. If attending, please send confirmation to the contracting office by 14 July 2023.

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

Pre Solicitation: Synopsis Base Telecommunications Services PSC: DD01 NAICS: 517111 The 319th Contracting Squadron intends to issue a request for quote (RFQ) for a commercial service of Base Telecommu... Pre Solicitation: Synopsis Base Telecommunications Services PSC: DD01 NAICS: 517111 The 319th Contracting Squadron intends to issue a request for quote (RFQ) for a commercial service of Base Telecommuications Services at Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision and other items and services, unless specified in this contract as Government Furnished Property (GFP). Work under this PWS will support the mission of 319 Communications Squadron at Grand Forks Air Force Base by providing highly reliable wired telecommunications and networked voice, video over data, data services, and records support. The Contractor shall perform Operation and Maintenance (O&M) and other services required to ensure the Base Telecommunications System (BTS) is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The BTS consists of the base voice system switch, the outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) systems, network, transmission systems, and all associated equipment. A formal solicitation will be issued on or around 03 July 2023. The solicitation will result in a single, firm-fixed price contract. The contract will be awarded with a base period of 1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2024, with four, twelve (12) month option periods to follow. The total period of performance, given all options exercised, will be 1 Oct 2023- 30 Sep 2028. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 517111, and the small business size standard is 1500 Employees. This acquisition will be solicited as a 8(a) small business set-aside. A formal RFQ will be issued via sam.gov. Paper copies of the solicitation will not be mailed. Prospective offerors are responsible for checking sam.gov to obtain the solicitation and any amendments or other information pertaining to the solicitation. All offerors MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database or their proposal MAY NOT be considered for award. Any questions can be directed to SrA Nicholas Fry at 701-747-4722 or email nicholas.fry.3@us.af.mil and Ms. Melissa Pearce at 701-747-5342 or email melissa.pearce.1@us.af.mil.