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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemente... Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 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 N66001-21-Q-6537. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this acquisition is 334417, Electronic Connector Manufacturing and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This procurement is simultaneously being solicited orally for maximum competition. Email quotes are accepted with completed reps & certs (attachments 1-4). DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS The Government is seeking to acquire brand name or equal materials to provide network installation system upgrades. Requested materials include items such as electrical connectors, cables, hardware, adapters and other miscellaneous electronic items. The items and quantities are listed in attachment 5. The Government may consider quotes or offers for partial items or quantities, at its discretion. This is a brand name or equal requirement. See attachment 5 for parts list and minimum specifications. NOTE: IUID Labels are required on all items with a unit cost of $5,000.00 or more per DFARS 252.211- 7003, Item Unique Identification & Valuation. If charging for labels, they must be listed on your quote as a separate line item. ANTICIPATED DELIVERY DATE: NLT 8-10 Weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO). The Government is seeking Free on Board (FOB) Destination pricing to the following location: Santa Rita, Guam 96915 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 is most advantageous to the Government as defined in the 'EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD' Section below. 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: Quoter 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). FAR provision 52.212-3, Alternate I, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Quoter must include a completed copy of this provision with quote. 2.Technical Documentation: a.Technical Approach or Specifications: Quoters are encouraged to submit product manufacturer specifications, pictures, brochures, or and other pertinent technical information of the quoted items to facilitate the evaluation. The quote 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 all line items and each quoter must submit supporting documentation, as needed: To be considered for award, the 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 0004, 006 & 0007 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 above, to include the manufacturer, 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: The Government intends to award a contract to the responsive, responsible vendor, whose quote conforming to the RFQ is most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Technical, price and past performance factors will be used to evaluate quotes. The vendor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The Government reserves the right to award no contract at all, depending on the quality of quotes submitted and availability of funds. As this is a competitive supply procurement using FAR Part 13 procedures, the basis for award will consider the supplier's past performance data in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) for the FSC and PSC of the supplies being purchased (see DFARS 213.106-2(b)(i)). DFARS provision 252.213-7000 applies to this RFQ. 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 above. The Government will only accept the required brand name or equal products. 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 5. 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 5. 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 5. 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 shipping, and handling costs to the shipping location listed above in paragraph 3. 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, SPRS (see basis of award), 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 Quoters: All quoters 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 quoters shall have registered CAGE and DUNS Codes. Page Limitations: None. Formatting Requirements: Submit quotes in electronic PDF and or Excel format. Questions Due Date and Submission Requirements: All questions must be received before Thursday, 19 August 2021 at 2:00 PM, Pacific Time. Questions may be emailed directly to the Contract Specialist. Include RFQ# N66001-21-Q-6537 in all inquiries. Questions may be addressed at the discretion of the Government. RFQ Due Date and Submission Requirements: This RFQ closes on Friday, 20 August 2021 at 4:00 PM, Pacific Time. Quotes may be emailed directly to the Contract Specialist. 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 Contract Specialist point of contact for this solicitation is Christopher Auen, at Christopher.auen@navy.mil. Reference RFQ# N66001-21-Q-6537 on all email exchanges regarding this acquisition. RFQ ATTACHMENTS 1.Representations & Certifications 52.204-24_Check and Sign (OCT 2020) 2.Representations & Certifications 52.204-26_Check and Sign (OCT 2020) 3.Representations & Certifications 252.204-7016 & 252.204-7017_Check and Sign (DEC 2020) 4.Representations & Certifications 252.225-7974_For Signature (DEV 2020-O00005)(FEB 2020) 5.Parts List APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-06 effective 20210712, and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Publication Notice (DPN) 20210709. 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 provisions, incorporated by reference, apply to this acquisition: 52.204-7, System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (JUL 2019) 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (OCT 2020) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services- Representation (OCT 2020) 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (NOV 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) 252.213-7000, Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past Performance Evaluations (SEP 2019) 252.225-7974, Representation Regarding Persons that have Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (DEV 2020-O005) (FEB 2020) 252.239-7017, Notice of Supply Chain Risk (FEB 2019) FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders- Commercial Items (JUL 2020), applies to this acquisition and in addition to the mandatory clauses therein, includes the following clauses by reference: 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (JUL 2013) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-19, Child Labor- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEV 2020-O0019 Revision 1) (AUG 2020) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management (JUL 2013) The following FAR and DFARS clauses, incorporated by reference, apply to this acquisition: 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code (AUG 2020) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (OCT 2018) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011) 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Service (DEC 2019) 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation (MAR 2016) 252.211-7008, Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers (SEP 2010) 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (JUN 2013) 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program—Basic (DEC 2017) 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (DEC 2017) 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) 252.232-7017, Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors- Prohibition on Fees and Consideration (APR 2020) 252.239-7018, Supply Chain Risk (FEB 2019) 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items (JAN 2021) 252.246-7008, Sources of Electronic Parts (MAY 2018) 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea- Basic (FEB 2019) 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): The FAR provisions, clauses and deviations can be accessed in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses and deviations) and https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/ (DFARS clauses). (End of clause) 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations In Provisions (NOV 2020) (a) 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. (b) 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 provision) 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations In Clauses (NOV 2020) (a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause. (b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation. (End of clause)