Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

GENERAL INFORMATION: This solicitation is being issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional... GENERAL INFORMATION: This solicitation is being issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement and corresponding attachments constitute the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation W912LQ-20-Q-0026 is being issued as a SMALL BUSINESS SET-A-SIDE with a Firm Fixed Price Request for Quote (RFQ). The business size standard in correlation to the NAICS Code is 1,250 employees. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-08, effective 13 August 2020. This procurement is being issued as a Full and Open Competition under NAICS code 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC 5810 (Communications Security Equipment and Components). The requested delivery period of the equipment is 120 days After Receipt of order (ARO). This is an all-or-none requirement. Partial quotes will be deemed non-responsive and will not be evaluated. Responding vendor(s) agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes, unless another time is specified in an amendment to the RFQ. The Virginia Army National Guard is seeking to procure five (5) tactical emergency communication kits (TAC KITS) to replace old and outdated Tac Kits with lifecycle replacements. In order to be considered for award, vendors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at www.sam.gov.

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INTRODUCTION: The Virginia Army National Guard (VaARNG) is issuing a sources sought as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources necessary to pr... INTRODUCTION: The Virginia Army National Guard (VaARNG) is issuing a sources sought as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources necessary to provide tactical emergency communications kits to quickly respond and set-up a command post to any natural disaster or unforeseen incidents requiring VaARNG response. The intention is to procure these products and services on a competitive, firm-fixed price basis. BACKGROUND: The Virginia Joint Force Headquarters Directorate of Operations (J3) is responsible for leading the Virginia National Guard’s (VaANG) domestic operations response to emergencies and other major events. The J3 directs the Joint Operations Center (JOC) in order to maintain shared situational awareness and facilitate communication between The Adjutant General, The National Guard Bureau and the component commands (VaARNG and Virginia Air National Guard (VaANG)). In order to accomplish this task, the J3 has purchased and fielded over 20 Tactical Communication Kits (TAC KITs). These TAC KITs have been in for over five years and are in need of lifecycle replacements. OBJECTIVE: The overall objective is for each individual kit, or TAC KIT, to be carried and used as a standalone system. Therefore, each kit is required to have the equipment, devices and accessories needed to fully function independent of each other and from outside sources. Each kit is required to be easily transportable by an individual soldier. Each complete kit must be Transportation Safety Act (TSA) compliant and Buy American Act or Trade Agreement Act compliant. In addition, it is the intent of the VaARNG to include a service portion for kit and component configuration and software upload prior to delivery. The below core components identify what is included in the TAC KITs currently being utilized. Core Components: TSA/FAA compliant Battery Back-up systems for commercial and military aircraft with long lasting battery life. Voice-Over-Internet-Protocol (VOIP) sets system Multiple port outlets Ethernet “Point of Entry (POE)” Switch Dual network router which is Wi-Fi enabled Tablet / Thin Laptop Exterior antenna system Carrying case for all components with component slots Key board, mouse & battery Emptied slot in the case for a wireless MiFi NAICS/SIZE STANDARD: The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,250. The Product Service Code is 5810, Communications Security Equipment and Components. All interested parties must accurately reflect their size and socio-economic status if a small business. PROCUREMENT METHOD AND SET ASIDE: After evaluating information received in response to this notice and obtained via alternative means, a determination of procurement method, open market, use of existing contract vehicles, etc., will be made by the Contracting Officer. The requirement may be set aside (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition. SUBMISSION DETAILS: Interested companies are invited to submit packets for review by the VaARNG. In order the information submitted provides sufficient data for the government to review, the following should be included: Company name, mailing address, email address, web site address, telephone number, and point of contact; Tailored capability statement, no more than five pages, addressing potential solutions, including commercial-off-the shelf (COTS), commercial products requiring slight modification or non-commercial products, available to meet the objective and overall intended use described above. Reasonable delivery time period (i.e. 30 days, 2 months, etc.) after award, needed in order to supply an end product; Relevant (same or similar) past performance over the last three years; and Company DUNs and CAGE numbers. RESPONSE TIME AND DATE: The deadline for response to this request is no later than 1:00 pm, EST, May 15, 2020. All responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be e-mailed to David A. Pickard, david.a.pickard.civ@mail.mil Contract Specialist (KS), and Becky Fowler rebecca.l.fowler6.civ@mail.mil, Contracting Officer (KO). Attachments must be in either Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF File format. Information received in response to this sources sought which is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government. COMMUNICATION: No phone calls will be accepted. All questions must be submitted to the contract specialist identified above. Feedback nor evaluations of submissions as a result of this announcement will be provided. DISCLAIMER: “THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A “REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)”. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY INTERESTED PARTIES STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. RESPONSES WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO THE SUBMITTER. ANY PARTY NOT RESPONDING TO THIS NOTICE IS NOT PRECLUDED FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ), INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) OR RFP, IF ISSUED. IF A SOLICITATION IS ISSUED, IT WILL BE SYNOPSIZED ON THE GOVERNMENT-WIDE POINT OF ENTRY (GPE). IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF POTENTIAL OFFERORS TO MONITOR THE GPE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS REQUIREMENT.” No Attachments are Attached to this Sources Sought Synopsis