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The RFQ number for this announcement is N0018923QBOSS. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2022-08 and the most recent DFARS Publication Notice ma... The RFQ number for this announcement is N0018923QBOSS. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2022-08 and the most recent DFARS Publication Notice made effective 10/28/2022. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at this address: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. The NAICS code is 513210 and the Small Business Standard is 41.5 million dollars. The proposed simplified acquisition is being solicited on a sole source basis with Tactical Communications Group (TCG), 2 Highwood Drive, Building 2 Suite 200, Tewksbury Massachusetts, 01876. The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Contracting Department, Philadelphia Office is issuing this combined synopsis/solicitation to procure BOSS Software Sustainment for the Joint Staff (JS) Joint Interoperability Division (JID)-Training Center (TC). The resultant purchase order for this procurement will include commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only Tactical Communications Group (TCG). The Government will not pay for information submitted in the response to this notice. The required COTS supplies for BOSS software maintenance (as a product) will have a one-year coverage period encompassing 24 January 2023 to 23 January 2024, plus a subsequent five month option coverage period encompassing 24 January 2024 to 30 June 2024. The required BOSS software training services shall be provided for up to 5 Joint Staff personnel for not greater than a 3 day period at the contractor’s facility. These services shall occur once during the base period of 24 January 2023 to 23 January 2024 and again during the five month option period of 24 January 2024 to 30 June 2024. It is intended to award a sole source firm-fixed price Purchase Order. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit quotations. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all quotations received within five days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures found at FAR 13.5, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. The software sustainment specifications are listed below. Furthermore, it is intended to award a single purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation with the following CLIN structure: CLIN 0001: QTY 1 Each, Boss Software: GOLD Support BOSS Software maintenance (as a product) for two (2) systems for a coverage period of one (1) year encompassing 24 January 2023 to 23 January 2024. CLIN 0002: QTY 1 Lot, BOSS Software Training: Training for five (5) people for up to three (3) days at the contractor's facility. Training can take place anytime during the 12 month software coverage period. CLIN 1001: QTY 1 Each, Boss Software: GOLD Support BOSS Software maintenance (as a product) for two (2) systems for a coverage period of one five (5) months encompassing 24 January 2024 to 30 June 2024. CLIN 1002: QTY 1 Lot, BOSS Software Training: Training for five (5) people for up to three (3) days at the contractor's facility. Training can take place anytime during the 12 month software coverage period. Inspection and Acceptance shall be performed by the Government at the following FOB Destination Government Ship To/Delivery Address: Shipping/Billing: Joint Interoperability & Data Link Training Center (JID-TC) 2449 Surveyor Street, Bldg. 718 Pope AAF, Ft. Bragg, NC 28308 Billing: Attention: Debra Collins Shipping: Attention: CW4 Aaron Nichols The clause at 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021) applies to this acquisition along with the following addenda to this clause: CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors NOV 2021 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials SEP 2011 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors. FEB 2019 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting DEC 2019 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support MAY 2016 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services JAN 2021 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime MAY 2022 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DEC 2018 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.232-7017 Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors--Prohibition on Fees and Consideration APR 2020 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel JUN 2013 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JAN 2021 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea FEB 2019 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018) 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2022) applies to this acquisition and the following additional FAR clauses cited within this clause are also applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-10 , FAR 52.209-6, FAR 52.219-28, FAR 52.222-23, FAR 52.222-19, FAR 52.222-21, FAR 52.222-26, FAR 52.222-36, FAR 52.222-50, FAR 52.223-18, FAR 52.225-13, FAR 52.232-33 Quoters are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021), with its offer. Additionally, the quoter is advised to provide a completed copy of the following additional certifications and representations: 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) 52.204-26 252.203-7005 REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2022) 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation (Dec 2019) 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation (MAY 2021) 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations With the Maduro Regime (MAY 2022) 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 15 days. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree. 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor at any time before contract expiration; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 15 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any service options under this clause, shall not exceed 17 months. 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021) 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is the lowest priced overall. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Award will be made to Tactical Communications Group, LLC so long as they conform to the terms specified herein. (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. The time and date for receipt of quotations is as follows: Quotations shall be submitted electronically via email to Kevin Brennan at kevin.m.brennan21.civ@us.navy.mil on or before 3:00 pm on 7 December 2022 Eastern Standard Time (EST). Any questions or concerns regarding this award should be directed to Kevin Brennan who can be reached at kevin.m.brennan21.civ@us.navy.mil