Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solic... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is W9124D-21-Q-0051_01 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-02. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 511210 with a small business size standard of $38.50M. This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.UnisonMarketplace.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at www.UnisonMarketplace.com, will end on: 2021-01-11 11:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above. FOB Destination shall be FORT KNOX, KY 40121 The MICC Fort Knox requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001: ACAP Virtual Transition Web-based Solution. Avatar-based Virtual Online Environment as described in attached salient characteristics., 12, Months; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested Offerers must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.UnisonMarketplace.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, MICC Fort Knox intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, Unison, Inc. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. MICC Fort Knox is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.UnisonMarketplace.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.UnisonMarketplace.com. Offerers that are not currently registered to use www.UnisonMarketplace.com should proceed to www.UnisonMarketplace.com to complete their free registration. Offerers that require special considerations or assistance may contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Offerers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.UnisonMarketplace.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.UnisonMarketplace.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.UnisonMarketplace.com process. Should Offerers require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com.Use of Unison Marketplace: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through Unison Marketplace in compliance with the Unison Marketplace Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. Award will be made in the aggregate to the lowest priced, responsive, responsible offeror. Failure to submit a price on all items will render the quote non-responsive. Attached as enclosures are (2)two 889 Clauses that must be completed by each offeror and returned along with each bid submitted. If enclosures are not completed properly and returned with bids, than bids will be considered unresponsive and unacceptable. In accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003, ?Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports?, the contractor shall submit their payment request electronically using the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). The WAWF website is located at https://wawf.eb.mil. There is no charge to use WAWF. Contractors must register to use WAWF at this website and ensure an electronic business point of contact (POC) is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM ) site at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM /within ten (10) calendar days after award of this contract. Contractor training is available at the website Home Page, under ?about WAWF?. Contractors may contact the WAWF Customer Support for assistance toll free at 866-618-5988; commercial: 801-605-7095; Fax commercial: 801-605-7453 or CSCASSIG@CSD.DISA.MIL New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured or used products. No "GREY" market items. Bid MUST be good for 60 calendar days after submission FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.) All contractors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award of a contract. CCR is now obsolete. Offerors shall ensure SAM registration is active and shall not assume that CCR information automatically migrated to the SAM system. The official SAM website is https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Contractors are encouraged to complete SAM registration as soon as possible; the government may not delay award for the purpose of allowing a contractor time to register in SAM. The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: 52.202-1-Definitions 52.203-3-Gratuities 52.203-12-Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. 52.204-4-Printed or Copied Double-sided on Postconsumer fiber Content Paper 52.204-13-System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-19-Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications 52.209-10-Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations 52.211-17- Delivery of Excess Quantities 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items 52.222-20 Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment Exceeding $15,000, 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims 52.232-25 Prompt Payment 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 52.233-1 Disputes 52.233-3 Protest after Award 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.242-13 Bankruptcy 52.243-1 Changes—Fixed Price 52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference The following DFARS clauses are applicable under DFARS: 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support 252.209-7004 Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program—Basic 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items The following FAR/DFARS provisions apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference. 52.203-11Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions 52.204-5 Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business) 52.204-7-System for Award Management 52.204-16-Commercial and Government 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law Entity Code Reporting 52.211-6-Brand Name or Equal 52.212-1-Instructions to Offerors 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference 252.213-7000 Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past Performance Evaluations The Buy American Certificate, when attached, must be completed and faxed to 502-624-7165 before the end date and time of this solicitation. Digital copies of the certificate may be emailed to MarketplaceSupport@unisonglobal.com.