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Amend 0002 Purpose of modification is to update Clause 52.204-25 to current version Aug2020. Amend 0001 Extend solicitation to get quotes entered to Ecommerce to 8/13/20. Vendor request --------------... Amend 0002 Purpose of modification is to update Clause 52.204-25 to current version Aug2020. Amend 0001 Extend solicitation to get quotes entered to Ecommerce to 8/13/20. Vendor request ------------------ N66001-20-Q-6763 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 1. 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. This acquisition is being conducted under the procedures of FAR Subpart 13.5. 2. Competitive quotes are being requested under Request for Quote (RFQ) Number N66001-20-Q-6763. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this acquisition is 611430, Professional and Management Development Training and the small business size standard is $12 million. This procurement is a 100% Total 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 3. The Government is seeking to acquire MBSE Magicdraw Training– Service. 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: Line Description Qty Proposed Schedule Date 0001 MBSE MAGIC DRAW Training on NWA 5 Days - 6 Students - MBSE Virtual Training Services Are Taught By A Live Expert MBSE Instructor and Delivered Via Premium Webconference + Videoconference Online Training Facilities. 1 21Sep 20-25Sep20 0002 MBSE Magic Draw Training On WBS 5 Days - 6 Students - MBSE Virtual Training Services Are Taught By A Live Expert MBSE Instructor and Delivered Via Premium Webconference + Videoconference Online Training 1 21Sep 20-25Sep20 The Government is seeking Free on Board (FOB) Destination pricing to the following shipping address: Virtual Training. Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) B605 Rm 122 San Diego CA 92110 OFFEROR INSTRUCTIONS 4. 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 most advantageous 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: The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforming to the solicitation is most advantageous to the Government 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: See above description 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 0001 thru 0005 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. 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.] 5. Representation: To be considered for award, offerors are required to submit the representations at FAR 52.204-24, FAR 52.204-26 (if applicable), DFARS 252.204- 7016, and DFARS 252.204-7017 (if applicable). 6. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items (Deviation 2018-O0018), applies to this acquisition. The following addendum replaces the text of this provision in its entirety: Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits a quotation in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees. (b) Submission of quotations. Submit quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. You may submit your quotation on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, your quotation must show- (1) The solicitation number; (2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of quotations; (3) The name, address, and telephone number of the quoter; (4) A technical description of the items being quoted in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary; (5) Terms of any express warranty; (6) Price and any discount terms; (7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address; (8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the quoter shall complete electronically); (9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments; (10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and (11) If you do not submit your quotation on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Quotations that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. (c) Reserved. (d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, you must submit product samples at or prior to the time specified for receipt of quotations. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, you must submit these samples at no expense to the Government. We will return product samples at your request and expense, unless they are destroyed during testing. (e) Multiple quotations. You are encouraged to submit multiple quotations presenting alternative terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each quotation that you submit will be evaluated separately. (f) Submission Deadline. (1) You are responsible for submitting your quotation to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the date and time specified in the solicitation (submission deadline). If we did not specify a time elsewhere in this solicitation, then the submission deadline is 4:30 p.m., local time, on the date that quotations are due. (2) We will consider your quotation if we receive it at the Government office designated in the solicitation by the submission deadline. If we receive your quotation after this time, we will not consider it unless we receive it before we issue the purchase order and we determine that considering it would not unduly delay the acquisition. (3) An emergency or unanticipated event may interrupt our normal processes so that we cannot receive your quotation prior to the submission deadline. In these circumstances, the submission deadline is automatically extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which our normal processes resume. (g) Issuance of purchase order. Your quotation should contain your best technical and price terms. We may reject any or all quotations. We may issue a purchase order to a quoter other than the quoter with the lowest priced quotation. We may issue a purchase order to a vendor who did not submit a quotation in response to this solicitation. After the evaluation of quotations, we may negotiate final terms with one or more quoters of our choosing before issuing a purchase order. We will not negotiate with any quoters other than those of our choosing and we will not use the formal source selection procedures described in FAR part 15. (h) Multiple purchase orders. We may issue a purchase order for any item or group of items in your quotation, unless you qualify the quotation by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, you may not submit a quotation for quantities less than those specified. We reserve the right to issue a purchase order for a quantity less than the quantity quoted, at the unit prices quoted, unless you specify otherwise in the quotation. (i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1) You may obtain the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation for a fee by submitting a request to- GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section Suite 8100 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925 Facsimile (202) 619-8978. (2) You may download most unclassified Defense specifications and standards from the following ASSIST websites: (i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/). (ii) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/). (iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com). (3) You may order documents not available from ASSIST from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by- (i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm); (ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or (iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462. (4) You must obtain nongovernment (voluntary) standards from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance. (j) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. (Applies to all quotations exceeding the micro-purchase threshold and quotations of any dollar value if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.) You must enter, in the block with your name and address on the cover page of your quotation, the annotation "DUNS" or "DUNS+4" followed by the DUNS or DUNS+4 number that identifies your name and address. The DUNS+4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that you may assign at your discretion to establish additional SAM records for identifying additional Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see FAR Subpart 32.11). If you do not have a DUNS number, you should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one. If you are located inside the United States, you may contact Dun and Bradstreet by calling 1-866-705-5711 or via the internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. If you are outside the United States, you must contact the local Dun and Bradstreet office for a DUNS number. You should indicate that you are a quoter for a Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office. (k) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of your quotation, you acknowledge the requirement to register in the SAM database prior to purchase order issuance, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If you are not registered in the SAM database in the time that we prescribe, we will proceed to issue the purchase order to the next otherwise successful registered quoter. You may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov. (l) Requests for information. We will not notify unsuccessful quoters that responded to this solicitation. You may request information on purchase order(s) resulting from this solicitation from the contracting officer. (m) Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. 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, we will make their full text available. The listed provisions may include blocks that you must complete and submit with your quotation. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, you may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with your quotation. Also, you may access the full text of a solicitation provision electronically at this/these address (es): Federal Acquisition Regulation: www.acquisition.gov Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/ DoD Class Deviations: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/class_deviations.html (n) Authorized Deviations in Provisions. (1) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision. (2) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation. (End of addendum) EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD: Basis for Award: The Government intends to award a contract to the to the most advantageous to the Government 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: This requirement contains supplies that are Brand Name pursuant to FAR 11.105, Items Peculiar to One Manufacturer. To be considered for award, the offeror is required to certify that the product being offered is an original, new, and Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliant (reference 2(c) above) See above Brand product. The Government will only accept the required brand name product as specified. 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. 7. Contractors are required to submit the representations at FAR 52.204-24 and FAR 52.204-26 (if applicable); DFARS 252.204-7016 and DFARS 252.204-7017 (if applicable); 252.225-7974 and 252.225-7973. Additionally, the Government requires a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items (Oct 2018)—Alternate I (Oct 2014), to be submitted with your quotation. 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. 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 Specified due, 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 Include RFQ# N66001-20-Q-6763 on all inquiries. Questions may be addressed at the discretion of the Government. 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 Name of Contract Specialist/Purchasing Agent at Frederick.p.espiritu@navy.mil. Reference RFQ# N66001-20-Q-6763 on all email exchanges regarding this acquisition. APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC), 2020-06 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Publication Notice (DPN) 202005005. 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 provisions are incorporated by reference: 52.204-7 System for Award Management (October 2018) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation (Dec 2019) 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (November 2011) 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 (Dec 2019) The following provisions are incorporated by full text: NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (MAR 2020) (DEVIATION 2020-O0008) (a) Definition. "Small business concern," as used in this clause, means a concern, including its affiliates that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the size standards in this solicitation. (b) Applicability. This clause applies only to— (1) Contracts that have been totally set aside for small business concerns; and (2) Orders set aside for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F). (c) General. (1) Offers are solicited only from small business concerns. Offers received from concerns that are not small business concerns shall be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected. (2) Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made to a small business concern. (d) Agreement. (1) For a contract or an order at or below the simplified acquisition threshold, a small business concern may provide the end item of any firm. For a contract or an order exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, a small business concern that provides an end item it did not manufacture, process, or produce, shall— (i) Provide an end item that a small business has manufactured, processed, or produced in the United States or its outlying areas; (ii) Be primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sell the type of item being supplied; and (iii) Take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice; for example, providing storage, transportation, or delivery. (2) For contracts or orders for multiple end items, at least 50 percent of the total value of the contract or order shall be manufactured, processed, or produced in the United States or its outlying areas by small business concerns. (3) Paragraphs (d)(1) through (2) of this clause do not apply to construction or service contracts. 252.225-7974 - REPRESENTATION REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH THE MADURO REGIME (DEVIATION 2020-O0005) (FEB 2020) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision— "Agency or instrumentality of the government of Venezuela" means an agency or instrumentality of a foreign state as defined in section 28 U.S.C. 1603(b), with each reference in such section to "a foreign state" deemed to be a reference to "Venezuela." "Business operations" means engaging in commerce in any form, including acquiring, developing, maintaining, owning, selling, possessing, leasing, or operating equipment, facilities, personnel, products, services, personal property, real property, or any other apparatus of business or commerce. "Government of Venezuela" means the government of any political subdivision of Venezuela, and any agency or instrumentality of the government of Venezuela. "Person" means— (1) A natural person, corporation, company, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other nongovernmental entity, organization, or group; (2) Any governmental entity or instrumentality of a government, including a multilateral development institution (as defined in section 1701(c)(3) of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 U.S.C. 262r(c)(3)); and (3) Any successor, subunit, parent entity, or subsidiary of, or any entity under common ownership or control with, any entity described in paragraphs (1) or (2) of this definition. (b) Prohibition. In accordance with section 890 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Pub. L. 116-92), contracting officers are prohibited from entering into a contract for the procurement of products or services with any person that has business operations with an authority of the government of Venezuela that is not recognized as the legitimate government of Venezuela by the United States Government, unless the person has a valid license to operate in Venezuela issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury. (c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that the Offeror— (1) Does not have any business operations with an authority of the Maduro regime or the government of Venezuela that is not recognized as the legitimate government of Venezuela by the United States Government; or (2) Has a valid license to operate in Venezuela issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury. (End of provision) 252.225-7973 PROHIBITION ON THE PROCUREMENT OF FOREIGN-MADE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS—REPRESENTATION (MAY 2020) (DEVIATION 2020- O0015) (a) Prohibition. Section 848 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Pub. L. 116-92) prohibits DoD from using or procuring— (1) An unmanned aircraft system (UAS), or any related services or equipment, that— (i) Is manufactured in the People's Republic of China or by an entity domiciled in the People's Republic of China; (ii) Uses flight controllers, radios, data transmission devices, cameras, or gimbals manufactured in the People's Republic of China or by an entity domiciled in the People's Republic of China; (iii) Uses a ground control system or operating software developed in the People's Republic of China or by an entity domiciled in the People's Republic of China; or (iv) Uses network connectivity or data storage located in, or administered by an entity domiciled in, the People's Republic of China; or (2) A system for the detection or identification of a UAS, or any related services or equipment, that is manufactured— (i) In the People's Republic of China; or (ii) By an entity domiciled in the People's Republic of China. (b) Representations. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it will not provide or use— (1) A UAS, as described in paragraph (a)(1) of this provision, in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation; and (2) A system for the detection or identification of a UAS, as described in paragraph (a)(2) of this provision, in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. (End of provision) The following FAR and DFARS clauses, incorporated by reference, apply to this acquisition: 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (October 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 2016) 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (July 2018) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (Oct 2018) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Mar 2020) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (December 2013) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 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 (Apr 1992) 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (Oct 2016) 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (Dec 19) 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 (Dec 2019) 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (June 2013) 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items (Jun 2013) 252.225-7972 Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems. (DEVIATION 2020-O0015) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Dec 2018) 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (Dec 2018) 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006) 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991) 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (June 2013) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea – Basic (Feb 2019) NOTE: The Government reserves the right to incorporate additional clauses into the resulting order, as required by law or statute.