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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information i... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This enclosure is an addendum to FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, which applies to this acquisition. Competitive quotes are being requested under Request for Quote (RFQ) Number N66001- 20-Q-6707. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this acquisition is 541519, Other computer related services and the small business size standard is $22 million. This procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Only quotes submitted by Small Business Concerns will be accepted by the Government. Any quote that is submitted by a non-Small Business Concern will not be considered for award. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS The Government is seeking to acquire a brand name or equal materials to complete upgrades to the cabling infrastructure in the USINDOPACOM. To be considered acceptable and eligible for award, quotes must provide all of the items and quantities listed below. The Government will not consider quotes or offers for partial items or quantities. Anticipated contract line items are as follows: SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS FOR FULL DESCRIPTION The requested delivery date is on or about 14 AUG 20. The Government is seeking Free on Board (FOB) Destination pricing to the following shipping address: FOB: Destination Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC) ATTN: Christopher Rawlins Warehouse 998 2293 Victor Wharf Access Road Pearl City, HI 96782-3356 OFFEROR INSTRUCTIONS The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforming to the solicitation represents the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer as defined in the 'EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD' Section below. A complete quote must be received for consideration. Respond to each item listed below, if the response is "None" or "Not applicable," explicitly state and explain. The Government may consider quotes that fail to address or follow all instructions to be non-responsive and ineligible for contract award. A complete quote includes a response and submission to each of the following: 1. General Information: Offeror Business Name, Address, Cage and DUNS Codes (ensure Representation and Certifications are up to date in SAM.gov), Business Size and Type of Small Business based on applicable NAICS Code as provided above, Federal Tax ID, Primary Point of Contract (to include telephone and e-mail address) and provide a GSA contract number if some or all items proposed are on the GSA schedule. FAR provision 52.212-3, Alternate I, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed copy of this provision with offer. 2. Technical Documentation: a. Technical Approach or Specifications: Include a separate concise, clear, and descriptive narrative technical approach on how all of the supplies to the different sites and at different times will be provided. Offerors are encouraged to submit product manufacturer specifications, pictures, brochures, or and other pertinent technical information of the quoted supplies to facilitate the evaluation. The offer must address and meet the requirements/specifications as defined under Technical Factor I below. b. Sustainable Acquisitions Information and Certification: The contractor shall comply with all sustainable acquisition policies in an effort to minimize the Government's environmental impact and deliver community benefits through better selection and improved usage of products and services. In accordance FAR 23, sustainable acquisition policies apply to both contracts for supplies and services that require the delivery, use, or furnishing of products/services to the Government. Indicate if any the following sustainable acquisition categories apply to any products or services proposed: Energy Efficient, Water Efficient, Recycled, Bio-Based, Environmentally Preferable, Non-ozone depleting substances, Less Toxic and/or Less GHGs. c. Authorized Source Confirmation: The following product certification statement below applies to line items 0010 through 0190 and each offeror must submit supporting documentation, as needed: To be considered for award, the offeror/contractor is required to submit documentation confirming that they are an authorized source. An "Authorized Source" is defined as the original manufacturer, a source with the express written authority of the original manufacturer or current design activity, or an authorized aftermarket manufacturer. d. Counterfeit Information Technology (IT) Certification: The following IT related statement applies to line items 0010 through 0190 and each offeror must explicitly confirm and submit supporting documentation, as needed: The offeror certifies that the product(s) being delivered are new and in their original packaging. The subject product(s) are eligible for all manufacturer warranties and other ancillary services or options provided by the original manufacturers, authorized suppliers, or suppliers that obtain parts from the manufacturer or its authorized supplier. The offeror further certifies that it is authorized by the manufacturer to sell the product (s). The offeror is required to submit documentation identifying its supply chain for the product(s). Within the aforementioned documentation, the offeror shall also identify the country of manufacture and indicate one of the following, if applicable: • Manufacturing occurs in the U.S., but more than 50% of the cost of components is from foreign/nonqualifying country content • Originally foreign manufactured products substantially transformed in the United States or a designated country The offeror assumes responsibility for authenticity. Costs of counterfeit parts are unallowable unless the conditions set forth in DFARS 231.205-71(b) are met. By making an offer, the offeror acknowledges that a full or partial termination for default/cause for non-compliant awarded items may occur if any of the products provided are not recognized or acknowledged by the manufacturer as new products eligible for warranties and all other ancillary services or options provided by the manufacturer, or the offeror was not authorized by the manufacturer to sell the product in the U.S. 3. Price Quote: Submit complete pricing for each individual item listed in the "DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS" Section above to include the unit of issue, the extended price for each line item and a total price in US Dollars ($). Note: Ensure FOB Destination shipping costs are included in the pricing. 4. Commercial Warranty: If available, provide the terms and length of the Workmanship and/or Manufacturer Warranty on the product(s) and/or services proposed included in the proposed purchase price. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD: Basis for Award: The Government intends to award a contract to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror, who is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM); however, the Government reserves the right to award no contract at all, depending on the quality of quotes submitted and availability of funds. An offer will be considered non-responsive if technical acceptability is not met. Technical Acceptability is defined in Factor I below. Factor I – Technical: The Government will evaluate the quote to see if the following specification requirements are met to include all information required for a complete quote as defined in paragraph 2 above: The "Brand Name" item(s) (including part numbers) along with the salient physical, functional, and performance characteristics that an "equal" product must meet are specified in Attachment 001 - JNCP. Offerors shall provide a quote that identifies the Brand Name items or "Equal" items. Additionally, offerors shall specify delivery timeframes in their quote that meet or exceed the required delivery date specified above. When proposing an "equal" item(s), the "equal" product(s) must meet the salient physical, functional, and performance characteristic specified in Attachment 001 - JNCP. To propose an "equal" item, offerors shall clearly identify the item by providing in the quote the brand name/manufacturer of the "equal" item, the make/model/part number of the "equal" item and a website link to the descriptive literature which demonstrates the "equal" item meets, at a minimum, the salient characteristics provided in Attachment 001 - JNCP. Factor II – Price: The Government will evaluate the total price to determine if it is fair and reasonable. The price quote shall include a unit price for each item and a total firm- fixed-price for all line items. The total firm-fixed-price shall include all applicable taxes, shipping, and handling costs to the shipping address listed above as outlined in paragraph 3 above. Factor III – Past Performance: The Government will evaluate past performance, beginning with the lowest priced quote, by reviewing sources that may include, but are not limited to, information from Government personnel and information from sources such as the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS). DUE DATE AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION Eligible Offerors: All offerors must have a completed registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) website prior to award of contract. Information can be found at https://www.sam.gov/. Complete SAM registration means offerors shall have registered CAGE and DUNS Codes. Page Limitations: Ensure to stay within the page limitations as follows: None Formatting Requirements: Submit quotes in electronic PDF or Excel format; and text shall be formatted on an 8 ½ by 11 inch page in 12 point Times New Roman font. Questions Due Date and Submission Requirements: All questions must be received before 10 AUG 2020 at 05:00 PM, Pacific Time. Questions must be uploaded on the NAVWAR e-Commerce website at https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil, under NIWC Pacific/Simplified Acquisitions/N66001-20-Q-6707. Include RFQ# N66001-20-Q-6707 on all inquiries. Questions may be addressed at the discretion of the Government. RFQ Due Date and Submission Requirements: This RFQ closes on 11 AUG 2020 at 05:00 PM, Pacific Time. Quotes must be uploaded on the NAVWAR e-Commerce website at https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil, under SSC Pacific/Simplified Acquisitions/N66001-20-Q-6707. E-mail quotes or offers will not be accepted and late quotes will not be accepted. NAVWAR e-Commerce website Assistance: For e-Commerce technical issues, contact the SPAWAR Paperless Initiatives Help Desk at 858-537-0644 or paperless.spawar@navy.mil. Government RFQ Point of Contract: The point of contact for this solicitation is Brandon Lee. Contract Specialist at Brandon.r.lee1@navy.mil. Reference RFQ# N66001-20-Q- 6707 on all email exchanges regarding this acquisition. RFQ ATTACHMENTS 1. Attachment 001 – JNCP_Redacted 2. Attachment 002 – Anticipated Contract Line Items APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-07 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Publication Notice (DPN) 20200605. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses can be accessed in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/content/regulations. The following FAR and DFARS clauses, incorporated by reference, apply to this acquisition: 52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2016 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications DEC 2016 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offer JUL 2016 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror JUL 2016 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT (AUG 2018) 52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCESERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2018) 52.207-4 Economic Purchase Quantity Supplies AUG 1987 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Representation NOV 2015 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law FEB 2016 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal AUG 1999 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Tailored information provided Above) JAN 2017 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Tailored information provided above) OCT 2014 52.212-3 and Alt I Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (As Registered in SAM) JAN 2017 52-219-1 Small Business Program Representations-- Alternate I SEP 2015 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products FEB 2001 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports FEB 1999 52.223-23 Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals Representation DEC 2016 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran Representation and Certifications APR 1984 52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination NOV 1991 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference FEB 1998 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions APR 1984 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials NOV 2011 252.203-7996 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Representation (DEVIATION 2016-O0003) 252.204-7004 Alternate A, System for Award Management FEB 2014 252.204-7007 Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications JAN 2015 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls OCT 2016 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure SEP 2011 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation MAR 2016 252.211-7008 Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers SEP 2010 252.213-7000 Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Past Performance Information Retrieval System Statistical Reporting in Past Performance Evaluations JUN 2015 252.239-7017 Notice of Supply Chain Risk NOV 2013 Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) accessibility Standards developed by the U.S. Access Board (36 CFR Part 1194) and incorporated in the FAR (Part 39.2)