Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

-----AMENDMENT Dated 9/7/2022----- A. The purpose of this amendment is to revise the delivery date, reopen the notice for receipt of quotes and extend the date quotes are due. 1. The time for delivery... -----AMENDMENT Dated 9/7/2022----- A. The purpose of this amendment is to revise the delivery date, reopen the notice for receipt of quotes and extend the date quotes are due. 1. The time for delivery and set-up specified on line item 0003, Delivery and Set-up Inside Secure Facility, is hereby changed from 30 days to 150 days after receipt of order. 2. As a result of this amendment, the due date for receipt of quotes is hereby changed to September 13, 2022. B. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. -------END of AMEMENT Dated 9/7/2022------- 1. GENERAL INFORMATION: A. This is 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 constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. B. The Virginia Army National Guard (VaARNG) has a requirement to procure two (2) Class 5, Information Processing Systems (IPS) Containers for protection of classified computer equipment. C. The Government will award a Firm Fixed-Price Contract(s) resulting from this Request for Quote (RFQ). The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 332999, (All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing). The Product Service Code (PSC) is 7110, (Office), Furniture) with business size standard of 750 employees. This requirement is a 100% Small Business Set-A-Side solicitation and only qualified offerors may submit quotes. This solicitation document, and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-07, dated August 23, 2022. D. The Government will not pay for costs associated with the preparation of a quote in response to this combined synopsis/solicitation. E. Payment will be made through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) application in accordance with DFARS clause 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions. F. Interested vendors agree to hold the prices in its quote firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for the closing of this RFQ. 2. COMMUNICATION WITH THE GOVERNMENT: A. Questions: Submit written questions via email ONLY to contract specialist Katina Moore at katina.l.moore7.civ@army.mil. No phone calls will be accepted. Questions will be received until August 30, 2022, no later than 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). B. Administrative Information: 1. Contracting Officer: Rebecca Fowler: rebecca.l.fowler6.civ@army.mil 2. Contract Specialist: Katina Moore: katina.l.moore7.civ@army.mil 3. BASIS FOR AWARD: A. The Government intends to award to the responsive, responsible vendor whose quote is the lowest price and meets the requirements as stated as salient characteristics for items requested. The Government has sole discretion in determining whether the items meet the minimum requirements. While the Government may elect to utilize data outside of what vendors submit, it is the vendor’s responsibility to provide data for Government review to ensure salient characteristics are clearly met. Compliance – the offer clearly meets the defined minimum requirements of the solicitation. Non-compliance – the offer does not clearly meet the defined minimum requirements of the solicitation B. Multiple awards will not be made. C. In order to be considered for an award, vendors shall have an active registration in the System for Award Management at https://sam.gov. Vendors are responsible to ensure the representations, and certifications in their SAM registration are accurate and current. 4. ADDENDUM to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (May 2022) A. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1(b), Submission of offers. Offeror shall submit an electronic copy of their dated quote via e-mail to: katina.l.moore7.civ@army.mil with the solicitation number (W912LQ-22-Q-0026) in the subject block, by September 6, 2022, no later than 2:00 PM EST. Facsimile quotes will not be accepted. Vendors who do not provide all the required information with their quotes may be deemed NON-RESPONSIVE for further consideration for the solicitation and award. In addition to the items required by 52.212-1(b), the offeror shall complete and provide the following with their submission: 1. Signed and completed Information Sheet (attachment 1) 2. Signed and completed 52.204-24 & 52.204-26, 52.212-3, and 252.204-7016 & 7017 (attachment 2). 3. Pricing for all contract line item numbers (CLINS). Vendors may submit an alternate pricing schedule. However, each requirement must be identified as a priced requirement. The alternate price schedule shall be clear as the government will not make any assumptions and award may be without discussions. 4. Brand name, model number and product specifications of the quoted products. B. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1(f), Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawal of offers. This paragraph is tailored to read as follows: Offerors are responsible for submitting electronic offers by the solicitation due date and time. Offers received after the solicitation due date and time are considered late and will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f). 5. SOW/Salient Characteristics: All quotes shall be FOB Destination with the cost of freight/delivery included in the total price. Requirements: Terminal Area Workstations, Secure IT Equipment, Non-Removable Hard Drives, Secure Laptops. SIPRNET and Global Command and Control System (GCCS) workstations with non-removable hard drives not under the personal control of an authorized user 24 hours every day shall be guarded or stored in a locked (GSA Approved) security container, vault, room, or area as outlined in DOD 5200.1-R/AR 380-5, Chapter 6 and in Annex C. The Virginia Army National has a need to procure 2 GSA Approved Class 5 safes with internal cooling. IPS Containers MUST meet the GSA Class 5 Protection criteria, the highest level of physical protection as specified under the Federal Specification AA-C-2786, having their own distinct blue GSA approval label. IPS containers Specifications: (Quantity 2) Outer Dimensions: Height: Min-28.5in. Max-52in. Width: Min-27in. Max-29.75in. Depth: Min-45in. Max-48in. Weight: Min: 885lbs Max-2000lbs ****add 4.5-5.5” to depth for handle & cable exit Rack Mounting: Height: Min-25.75 Max-29U Weight: Min-19in. Max-27in. Depth: Min-43in. Max-44in. Mounting: 13-15 RMU Required Options and Accessories: 115VAC, 50/60Hz, (Min-- 1.0A Max-1.4A) (cooling fans) Thermostatic Control Noise Reducer/Muffler Lockable Storage Drawer with Lock : Min-2U Max-3U (LOCK SPECIFICATION: Federal Specification FF-L-2740 Sliding Shelf (19" Rack, 2U, 26"D; Max-3U) Minimum 10 internal 120v AC power outlets 5-outlet power strip with 15ft cord included Cooling fans Must have cable portal for wiring Authentication System A two-factor authentication (Biometric, RFID, PIN, etc..) system precedes the SIPR equipment mounted inside the safe/IPS container which acts as an on/off switch. HDMI/USB/Ethernet on-off gateway with combination authentication, for secure SIPRNet access The on/off switch when disconnected with terminate access to desktop systems (monitor & mouse), VOIP phones and VTC equipment. The authentication system provides network access without the need to open the safe/IPS container and allows the equipment to operate 24/7. 6. Pricing Schedule CLIN Description QTY Rate Total Cost 0001 Class 5 IPS containers Specifications: 2 EA. _________ Outer Dimensions: Height: Min-28in. Max-52in. Width: Min-27in. Max-29.75in. Depth: Min-45in. Max-48in. Weight: Min: 885lbs Max-2000lbs ****add 4.5-5.5” to depth for handle & cable exit Rack Mounting: Height: Min-25.75 Max-29U Weight: Min-19in. Max-27in. Depth: Min-43in. Max-44in. Mounting 13-15 RMU Required Options and Accessories: 115VAC, 50/60Hz, (Min-- 1.0A Max-1.4A) (cooling fans) Thermostatic Control Noise Reducer/Muffler Lockable Storage Drawer with Lock : Min-2U Max-3U (LOCK SPECIFICATION: Federal Specification FF-L-2740 Sliding Shelf (19" Rack, 2U, 26"D; Max-3U) Minimum 10 internal 120v AC power outlets 5-outlet power strip with 15ft cord included Cooling fans Must have cable portal for wiring The Contractor shall provide a unique item identifier 0002 Authentication System:Two-factor authentication system 2 ea. $____________ Biometric, RFID and/or PIN (HDMI/USB/Ethernet/VTC /Phone on-off gateway with combination authentication, for secure SIPRNet access) 0003 Delivery and Set-up Inside Secure Facility 2 ea $_____________ Delivery and set-up shall occur within 150 days after receipt of order (ARO) to two addresses, one in Sandston, VA and the second one in Lynchburg, VA. Complete addresses for delivery will be provided at time of award. 7. Provisions and Clauses A. The following FAR and DFARS provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this solicitation: 52.204-7, System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (SEP 2021) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts And Compliance Reports (FEB 1999) 252.204-7008, Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (OCT 2016) 252.204-7019, Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (NOV 2020) 252.213-7000, Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past Performance Evaluations (SEP 2019) 252.225-7055, Representation Regarding Business Operations with Maduro Regime (May 2022) 252.225-7974 (Dev), Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (DEVIATION 2020-O0005), (FEB 2020) 252.239-7098 (Dev), Prohibition on Contracting to Maintain or Establish a Computer Network Unless Such Network is Designed to Block Access to Certain Websites - Representation.(Deviation 2021-O0003), (APR 2021) B. The following FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference and are applicable to this solicitation and any resulting award: 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-19, Incorporation By Reference Of Representation And Certifications (DEC 2014) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (OCT 2018) 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (June 2013) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) 252.203-7002, Requirement To Inform Employees Of Whistleblower Rights (SEP 2013) 252.204-7000, Disclosure Of Information (OCT 2016) 252.204-7003, Control Of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992) 252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party (OCT 2016) 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (DEC 2019) 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (MAY 2016) 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (JAN 2021) 252.204-7020, NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (NOV 2020) 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program-Basic (DEC 2017) 252.225-7012, Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities (DEC 2017) 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items (JUN 2013) 252.225-7056, Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (May 2022) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (DEC 2018) 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006) 252.232-7017, Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors-- Prohibition on Fees and Consideration (APR 2020) 252.243-7001, Pricing Of Contract Modifications (DEC 1991) 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items (JAN 2021) C. The following FAR and DFARS provisions are incorporated by full text and apply to this solicitation and any resulting award. Full text of a provision may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov. Supplemental information for applicable provisions is provided below. 52.204-22, Alternate Line Item Proposal (JAN 2017) (a) The Government recognizes that the line items established in this solicitation may not conform to the Offeror’s practices. Failure to correct these issues can result in difficulties in acceptance of deliverables and processing payments. Therefore, the Offeror is invited to propose alternative line items for which bids, proposals, or quotes are requested in this solicitation to ensure that the resulting contract is economically and administratively advantageous to the Government and the Offeror. (b) The Offeror may submit one or more additional proposals with alternative line items, provided that alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. However, acceptance of an alternative proposal is a unilateral decision made solely at the discretion of the Government. Offers that do not comply with the line items specified in this solicitation may be determined to be nonresponsive or unacceptable. 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (OCT 2020) – see attachment number 2 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (OCT 2020) – see attachment number 2 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items- Alternate (Nov 2021) – see attachment number 2 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) 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 paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate 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.acquistion.gov 52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions (NOV 2020) – fill in text for paragraph (b) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)(48 CFR 2) 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (NOV 2011) 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services – Representation (DEC 2019) – see attachment number 2 252.204-7017, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services – Representation (MAY 2021) - see attachment number 2 D. The following FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by full text and apply to this solicitation and any resulting award. Full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov. Supplemental information for applicable clause is provided below. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (SEP 2021) The following FAR clauses included in 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-19 (JAN 2017), 52.204-23 (JUL 2018), 52.204-25 (AUG 2020), 52.209-10 (NOV 2015), 52.233-3 (AUG 1996), 52.233-4 (OCT 2004), 52.204-10 (JUN 2020), 52.209-6 (JUN 2020), 52.219-6 (NOV 2020), 52.219-14 (SEP 2021), 52.219-28 (SEP 2021), 52.222-3 (JUN 2003), 52.222-19 (JAN 2020), 52.222-21 (APR 2015), 52.222-26 (SEPT 2016), 52.222-36 (JUN 2020), 52.222-50 (OCT 2020), 52.223-18 (JUN 2020), 52.224-3 (JAN 2017), 52.225-13 (FEB 2021), 52.232-33 (OCT 2018), 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) – 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): https://www.acquistion.gov 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020) – fill in text for paragraph (b) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)(48 CFR 2) 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (SEP 2011) 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (DEC 2018) – fill in information to be provided at time of award Attachments: 1. Information Sheet 2. Representations and Certifications