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AMENDMENT 1 This Solicitation Amendment is to revise the quantities required for each item. Please find revised correct quantities in column G of ATTACHMENT 01 MIN SPECS (REV 1). END OF AMENDMENT 1 DE... AMENDMENT 1 This Solicitation Amendment is to revise the quantities required for each item. Please find revised correct quantities in column G of ATTACHMENT 01 MIN SPECS (REV 1). END OF AMENDMENT 1 DESCRIPTION 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 N66001-23-Q-6291. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this acquisition is 334417, Electronic Connector. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set- Aside. Only quotes submitted by Small Business Concerns will be accepted by the Government. Quotes submitted by non-Small Business Concerns will not be considered for award. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS The Government is seeking to issue a purchase order for Brand Name or equal electrical connectors. This is a brand-name or equal requirement. See C2.1 Attachment 1 Min Specs for item specifications. DELIVERY The expected delivery date is NLT 120 days After Receipt of Order (ARO). Quotes must include lead times. SHIPPING The Government is seeking Free on Board (FOB) Destination pricing to the following location: San Diego, CA 92110 (full address will be provided at award) OFFEROR INSTRUCTIONS 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. 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 if applicable based on applicable NAICS Code as provided above, Federal Tax ID, Primary Point of Contact (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. 3.Price Quote: Submit complete pricing for each individual item listed in Attachment 2, 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 applicable, provide the terms and length of the Workmanship and/or Manufacturer Warranty on the product(s) and/or services included in the proposed purchase price. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD Basis 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 acceptability, price and past performance (SPRS) 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 suppliers' 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)) Factor I – Technical Acceptability: For "Brand Name or Equal items", Quoters may quote either the Brand Name item identified in the item list or an "equal" product which conforms to the requested characteristics. Quoters must 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 characteristics of the item, either included in the quote or with a website link to the descriptive literature, which demonstrates the "equal" item meets the minimum characteristics. Factor II – Price: Quoters shall provide 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. The Government will evaluate the total price to determine if it is fair and reasonable. Notice: Any quote rated "Unacceptable" under any one of the above factors may be determined to be ineligible for contract award. DUE DATE AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION Eligible Quoters: All vendors 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 vendors shall have registered CAGE and UEID 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 the RFQ due date. No due date extensions are anticipated for this RFQ. Questions must be uploaded on the NAVWAR e-Commerce website at https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil, under NIWC Pacific/Open Solicitations/N66001-23-Q-6291. Include RFQ # N66001-23-Q-6291 on all inquiries. Questions may be addressed at the discretion of the Government. RFQ Due Date and Submission Requirements: This RFQ closes on Friday, 2 June 2023 at 11:00 AM, Pacific Time. No due date extensions are anticipated for this RFQ. Quotes must be uploaded on the NAVWAR e-Commerce website at https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil, under NIWC Pacific/Open Solicitations/N66001-23-Q-6291. Email quotes and late quotes may not be accepted. NAVWAR e-Commerce website assistance: For e-Commerce technical issues, contact the NIWC Paperless Initiatives Help Desk at 858-537-0644 or paperless.spawar@navy.mil. RFQ ATTACHMENTS: COMPLETE AND RETURN ATTACHMENT 5 WITH YOUR QUOTE. 1.C1.5 ATTACHMENT (01) Min Specs 2.C1.5 ATTACHMENT (02) REPS & CERTS 52.204-24, 52.204-26, 252.204-7016, 252.204-7017 & 252.225- 7055 APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-02, Effective 16 March 2023 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Change Number 03/01/2023. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses can be reviewed in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/content/regulations. The current versions (as of the date of the RFQ) of the following FAR/DFARS provisions, incorporated by reference, apply to this acquisition: 52.204-7, System for Award Management 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services- Representation 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services-Alternate 1 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services- Representation 252.204-7017, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services- Representation 252.213-7000, Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past Performance Evaluations 252.223-7999, Ensuring Adequate Covid-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors (Deviation 2021-O0009) 252.225-7055, Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime 252.246-7007, Contractor Counterfeit Electronic Part Detection and Avoidance System The current versions (as of the date of the RFQ) of the following FAR/DFARS provisions, incorporated by full text, apply to this acquisition: 52.252-1, 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, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by private information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR provisions and deviations) and https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/ (DFARS provisions) (End of provision) 52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions (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 name of the regulation. (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) COUNTERFEIT OR GREY MARKET INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT CERTIFICATION The statement below applies to ALL CLINs. 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. (End of provision) The current versions (as of the date of the RFQ) of the following FAR/DFARS clauses, incorporated by reference, apply to this acquisition: 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEVIATION 2020-O00019) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations, 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Service 252.204-7022, Expediting Contract Closeout 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payment Program – Basic 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities 252.225-7056, Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments 252.232-7017, Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors – Prohibition on Fees and Consideration 252.237-7010, Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items 252.246-7008, Sources of Electronic Parts 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea – Basic The current versions (as of the date of the RFQ) of the following FAR/DFARS clauses, incorporated by full text, apply to this acquisition: 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference 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/dfarspgi/current/ (DFARS clauses). (End of clause) 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations In Clauses (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) FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and includes the following clauses by reference: 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.219-6, Notice of Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706