Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Amendment dated September 2, 2020: The purpose of this amendment is to extend the date and time for receipt of quotes to 3:00 p.m. ET, September 4, 2020. General Information: This solicitation is bein... Amendment dated September 2, 2020: The purpose of this amendment is to extend the date and time for receipt of quotes to 3:00 p.m. ET, September 4, 2020. 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-0038 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). 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 set aside to 100% Small Business, under NAICS code 334310 Audio & Video Equipment Manufacturing and PSC 5830 with a size standard of 750 employees. The contractor shall provide the Virginia National Guard 29th ID Band with needed sound equipment to facilitate its mission to provide high quality professional level music to soldiers and civilians of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Salient characteristics accompanying this announcement outline specific requirements. In accordance with National Guard Regulation (NGR) 601-1, paragraph 7-10, rental fees are prohibited and will not be paid. Award will be made to the responsive, responsible vendor, whose quote meets solicitation requirements and is the lowest price. The government will evaluate on the basis of information furnished with the vendor's quote; therefore vendors shall specify the product specifications brand name and number for each item quoted. Vendors who do not provide all of the required information with their quotes may be deemed ineligible for further consideration. To be eligible for award, vendors must have an active account registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov at the time of quote submission. All quotes shall be FOB Destination with the cost of freight/delivery included in the total price. Communication with the Government: Questions. Submit written questions via email to the contracting specialist Magno Orellana at magno.g.orellanaalvarado.civ@mail.mil. Questions will be received up to 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on August 26, 2020. Any questions after the designated closing time may NOT be considered or answered Quotations. Quotes are due not later than the time and date specified on the SAMbeta website, https://beta.sam.gov/. Email quotes to magno.g.orellanaalvardo.civ@mail.mil. Quotes submitted other than email WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Quotes must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on September 4, 2019. *The government will incur no costs associated with the preparation of this quote. Submission Requirements: Prospective vendors shall submit the following information with their quote package. Partial quotes are not accepted. Failure to submit one, or more of the required documents may render the submission unresponsive. Full price quote Product make, model and specifications NOTE: A website address may be provided for access to product specifications. However, the information must be clear and not subject to interpretation as the government will not make assumptions in determining if the item(s) quoted meet the government’s requirement. Completed copies of SAM representations and certifications Administrative Information: Contracting Officer Rebecca Fowler – rebecca.l.fowler6.civ@mail.mil Contract Specialist Magno Orellana – magno.g.orellanaalvarado.civ@mail.mil List of Attachments: Attachment 1 – Equipment Pricing Sheet Attachment 2- JA Brand Name Attachment 3 – Clauses Incorporated by Full Text The following provisions are incorporated in this solicitation by reference: FAR 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management; FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting; FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications & Video Surveillance Services or Equipment DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; DFARS 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls; DFARS 252.204-7011, Alternative Line Item Structure; The following clauses are incorporated in this solicitation by reference: FAR.52.203-12, Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance; FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance; FAR 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications; 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 AUGUST 2020 FAR 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations; FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors; DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product; DFARS 252.204-7004, Alternate A, System for Award Management; DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting; DFARS 252.225-7021, Trade Agreements; DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; DFARS 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items; DFARS 252.225-7974 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. (Deviation 2020-O0005) DEV (Feb 2020) DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports; DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications; DFARS 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items; DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea The following provisions are incorporated in this solicitation by full text. The full text is found in the attachment to this announcement. ; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items Alternate I (must be returned with quote); FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions; The following clauses are incorporated by full text. The full text is found in the attachment to this announcement. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items AUGUST 2020 FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses; DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation; DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions