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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 announce... 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for proposal (RFP) in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2022-06 Effective May 26, 2022. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference has the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (DFARS) can be accessed on the internet at http://acquisition.gov. The solicitation W912NR-22-R-0043 is issued as a Request for Proposal. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 561910 – Packaging and Labeling and is announced as Full and Open. This solicitation is for a firm fixed price contract and will be awarded as a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offer must include proof of adherence to provided specifications (offers will be checked for technical acceptableness based on requirements) and have a satisfactory past performance with Government contracts. The contractor shall return the completed provision (52.204-24) and return with offer along with UEI information included on proposal. LAARNG has determined the establishment of a PC postage solution with leased required equipment at up to 65 locations would best serve the needs of the force. Vendor must be an approved vendor from the USPS 604c quick guide attached. Timeline 22 June 2022 – Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted 24 June 2022 – Questions Period Ends 14:00 CST 1 July 2022 - Solicitation closes 14:00 CST ***Extended to close 5 July 2022 1400cst. ****Extended to close 8 July 2022 1400cst. Location: Delivery locations will very across Louisiana DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT OF ISSUE (EACH) TOTAL Monthly Lease Services: Up to 65 PC Postage Solutions PC postage accessed through Government workstations All required equipment will be leased Scales will be leased Scales will weigh up to 25 pounds or more Stamp/label printer will be leased. Additional Requirements: The postage system will allow LAARNG to leverage USPS approved savings. The postage system will allow for provide reporting and account reporting mechanism with departmental breakdown to be used as needed. All PC Postage Solutions will be managed under one consolidated USPS prepaid postage account managed by the LAARNG Official Mail Personnel. Will include training to on use of equipment, reporting, and management software to up to 5 Official Mail Personnel that will allow Official Mail Personnel to provide end user training. Training will be provided to current end users for PC Postage upon install and annually to new users. All PC Postage solutions installed and functioning within 30 days of Contract Award. Malfunctioning leased equipment will be replaced or repaired within 5 days. Contractor will provide COR listing of all equipment installed including serial numbers within 10 days of initial install and 5 days of any replaced equipment. Contractor will provide ongoing technical assistance for both PC Postage and any leased equipment. Contactor will provide preventative maintenance and service annually at minimum and provide report to COR within 5 business days of completion. The Contractor shall maintain the equipment and services at 95% monthly availability/up-time rating. Contractor shall address repair or service issues on PC Postage within three business days Contractor shall provide a report to COR of each repair of service issue impacting availability/up-time. At minimum the report shall include summary of issue, response time, and summary of Solution. Equipment removal, or relocation will be requested as necessary through the COR and completed within 5 business days of request. Contractor will provide a report to COR within 5 business days of completion and provide COR a new listing of all equipment installed including serial numbers within 5 days The following FAR/DFAR clauses and provisions are applicable to this acquisition: 52.202-1 Definitions JAN 2012 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees APR 1984 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures OCT 2010 52.204-7 System for Award Management JUL 2013 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance JUL 2013 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items SEP 2021 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items OCT 2014 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items FEB 2021 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items FEB 2012 52.216-24 Limitation of Government Liability APR 1984 52.216-25 Contract Definitization OCT 2010 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies MAR 2012 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities FEB 1999 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity MAR 2007 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans SEP 2010 52.222-36 Affirmative Action For Workers With Disabilities OCT 2010 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans SEP 2010 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons FEB 2009 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving AUG 2011 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran- Representation and Certifications DEC 2012 52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-18 Availability if Funds APR 1984 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management JUL 2013 52.233-1 Disputes JUL 2002 52.233-2 Service Of Protest SEP 2006 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price AUG 1987 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights JAN 2009 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports JUN 2012 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions MAY 2013 Executive Order 13514: Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance (OCT 2009) To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the SAM and remain active during period of performance. (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/). All vendors MUST have a publicly visible registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). UEI, Duns & Bradstreet, CAGE Code & Federal Tax ID numbers MUST be submitted with offer. If you need any additional assistance getting registered, please send me an email and I will send you additional instructions. Contracting Office Address: USPFO for Louisiana, 420 F Street, Camp Beauregard, Pineville, LA 71360 Point of Contact(s): Mrs. Reva Johnson (318) 290-5036 reva.l.johnson3.mil@army.mil or CRYSTAL L. STILES (318) 290-5982 crystal.l.stiles2.mil@army.mil Representation. As prescribed in 4.2105(a), complete the following representation in FAR Clause 52.204-24(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that — (1) It ? will, ? will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (c)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds “will” in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and (2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—It ? does, ? does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (c)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds “does” in paragraph (d) (2) of this section. Vendor Name: _________________________________________________________________ Authorized Representative Name/Title: __________ __________________________ (Print Name/Title) Authorized Representative Signature: ________________________________ _____ NOTE: For your offer to be considered ensure the following: