Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 – Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Ite... This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 – Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This combined synopsis and solicitation will be open for less than thirty (30) days, in accordance with FAR 5.203(b). Request for Quote (RFQ) number is N6660421Q0589. This action is being processed on a 100% small business set-aside basis under the applicable North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code 334111. The Small Business Size Standard is 1,250 employees. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) Office for Small Business Programs concurs with the 100% small business set-aside determination. NUWCDIVNPT intends to purchase the following Crystal Group, Inc. brand name items, no substitutions, on a firm-fixed-price basis: CLIN 0001: CRYSTAL GROUP SERVERS - SYSTEM, RS1104, 460WAC, 1X XEON 4116T, 256GB DDR4, 4X 3.84TB SSD, BDRW, LSI RAID, ADDITIONAL COM PORT, NO RAILS; P/N: CMS-00807; Qty. 12, Each. CLIN 0002: CRYSTAL GROUP SERVERs SYSTEM, RS112, 460WAC, 2X E3-1268L, 16G DDR4, 1X 960GB SSD, 1X 1TB HDD, INTEL X710-DA2, SFP+, BDRW; P/N: CMS-00939; Qty. 4, Each. CLIN 0003: Shipping associated with CLINS 0001 & 0002 (if applicable and separately priced); Qty. 1, Lot. Offerors shall quote new condition, Crystal Group, Inc. brand name items (no substitutions) in accordance with the redacted attachment: “Attachment 1 – Brand Name Specification.” All quotes shall be accompanied by complete technical specifications demonstrating that the products meet all Government minimum requirements. Additionally, offerors shall review, complete and submit “Attachment 2 - 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment” with their offers. F.O.B. Destination, Newport, RI 02841-1708. Required delivery is twelve (12) weeks after receipt of order, or sooner. The Offeror shall include shipping charges, if applicable and separately priced, and specify delivery lead times in its quote. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular. The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: • FAR 52.204-23, “Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab.” • FAR 52.209-10, “Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations.” • FAR 52.209-11, “Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or Felony under any Federal Law.” • FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items.” • FAR 52.212-2, “Evaluation – Commercial Items.” • FAR 52.212-3 (ALT 1), “Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items.” • FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items." • FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items.” • DFARS 252.204-7008, “Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls.” • DFARS 252.204-7009, “Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information.” • DFARS 252.204-7015, “Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support.” • DFARS 252.213-7000, “Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past Performance Evaluations.” • DFARS 252.215-7013, “Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors.” • DFARS 252.225-7031, “Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel.” • DFARS 252.246-7008, “Sources of Electronic Parts.” • FAR 52.204-25, “Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment” In accordance with DFARS Clause 252.211-7003, the contractor shall provide a unique item identifier (UID) for all delivered items for which the Government’s unit acquisition cost is $5,000.00 or more. Payment will be via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions are available at www.acquisition.gov/far and https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html. Section 508: The following EIT Accessibility Standards apply: • 36 C.F.R. § 1194.25 (Chapter 4) - Self Contained, Closed Products • 36 C.F.R. § 1194.26 (Chapter 4) - Desktop and Portable Computers • 36 C.F.R. § 1194.41 (Chapter 6) - Information, Documentation, and Support This solicitation requires registration within the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. This requirement will be awarded to the offeror with the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) quote. In order to be determined technically acceptable the offeror shall: (1) Quote the Brand Name items specified (no substitutions allowed), in their required quantities; (2) Meet the required delivery date or quote a delivery date that is sooner; (3) Provide proof that all items are shipped from the U.S.; (4) Provide proof that all items configured in house are new products, gray market items will not be accepted; and, (5) All Crystal Group, Inc. resellers shall provide proof of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) authorized reseller status. Status will be verified by the Government prior to award. NOTE: Items shall be sourced directly from the OEM and/or OEM authorized channels only. Additionally, the Government will consider past performance information in accordance with DFARS Provision 252.213-7000 where negative information within the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable. Offerors shall be advised that if after award the items delivered are determined not to be in new condition and/or are determined to be delivered from outside the US, the Government has the right to terminate for cause with the Contractor liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by the law including excess re-procurement costs. Offerors shall include price, delivery terms, shipping costs (if applicable) and the following additional information with submissions: point of contact (including phone number and e-mail address), offeror CAGE Code, and offeror DUNS. Offers must be submitted via email to Justin G. Monti at justin.g.monti@navy.mil and must be received on or before 5:00 p.m. EST on 13 September 2021. Quotes received after this date and time are late and will not be considered for award. For questions pertaining to this acquisition, please contact Justin Monti by email: justin.g.monti@navy.mil.