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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. (ii) The solicitation number is W91RUS19Q0003. This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) IAW FAR Parts 12 and 13. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-101. (iv) This is an unrestricted acquisition. The applicable NAICS code is 517311 and the small business size standard is less than 1500 employees. (v) The awarded contract will be firm fixed price and include contract line items for a cut-over period, if applicable, non-recurring charges (NRC), if applicable, and monthly recurring charges (MRC). All prices quoted must include applicable taxes in accordance with FAR 52.212-4(k). The contract scope and requirements are described in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). (vi) This Request for Quote is for the local voice and data circuits listed in the Statement of Work at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. (vii) Performance Periods. The performance period of the cut-over period will be 120 days. The performance period of the base year and each option year will be 12 months. (viii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition including the following addendum: 52.212-1 Addendum (b) Submission of Offers. (13) Quotations will only be accepted from facilities-based local exchange carriers certified by the State of Maryland to provide local exchange services. (14) Submit quotations via upload to FBO.GOV not later than the response date and time specified in the announcement. Please do not e-mail quotations to the Contracting Officer. (15) Submit the following with each quotation: (i) Contracting Information (A) The CAGE code and data universal numbering system (DUNS) number of the Offeror registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). (B) Proof the Offeror is a facilities-based competitive or incumbent local exchange carrier certified to provide services within the State of Maryland. Quotations will only be accepted from facilities-based competitive and incumbent local exchange carriers certified to provide local exchange services. (ii) Pricing. A complete Price Quotation spreadsheet including the Offeror's firm-fixed prices, including applicable taxes in accordance with FAR 52.212-4(k), for each type of circuit. Identify non-priced elements by entering NSP or NC in the unit price. The Pricing Quotation spreadsheet is attached to this notice. As a Federal Government entity, the US Army is exempt from certain taxes. Quotations should not include any taxes from which the Federal Government is exempt. (ii) Technical Solution. A detailed narrative and network diagram describing the Offeror's facilities, network, and infrastructure to be used to deliver the services in the Statement of Work to the demarcation locations. (iii) Past Performance Information. Provide information from recent contracts performed within the last three (3) years, which are considered relevant in demonstrating ability to perform local exchange services involving similar scope, magnitude of effort, and complexities as the services described in this solicitation. Include the following administrative data for each referenced contract submitted: Offeror's company name; contracting agency; contract number; brief description of contract; contract type (i.e., fixed price, time and material, etc.); period of performance, identification of any significant achievements or past problems and resolution; and name, address, telephone number, and email address of program manager and Contracting Officer. (c) Period of Acceptance of Offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 days from the date specified for receipt of quotations. (e) Multiple awards. This award shall be made on an all or none basis. End of 52.212-1 Addendum (viiii) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluations, applies to this acquisition including the following addendum: Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 (a) The Government will award a firm-fixed price contract to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Price - The total amount for the base year and all option years from the Price Quotation spreadsheet. Technical Capability - Acceptable is defined as a quotation that clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Unacceptable is defined as a quotation that does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Past Performance - The Government will conduct an evaluation and review of all recent past performance data obtained to determine how closely the work performed under these efforts relates to the proposed effort and how well that work was performed. The Offeror shall consider the requirements contained in FAR Clauses 52.212-1 when submitting their past performance references. Past performance shall be evaluated based on how recent, relevant and the quality of services rendered. To consider relevancy and quality the past performance evaluation will consider all aspects of an ‘offerors' past performance. For purposes of this evaluation, recent is defined as contracts performed within the past three (3) years from the issuance date of the solicitation. This factor will be rated as Acceptable or Unacceptable. Acceptable is defined as the pass performance clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Unacceptable is defined as the past performance does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. (x) Offerors are encouraged to complete all Representations and Certifications electronically at the System for Award Management website located at URL https://sam.gov/ . If not completed on-line, Offerors must include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, which can be obtained at http://farsite.hill.af.mil, FAR Part 52 or online at https://sam.gov/. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition to include the following addenda: 52.212-4 Addendum (w) Continuity of Services and Option to Extend Telecommunication Services. (1) For all services required on this contract, the contractor shall continue to provide services until a release date is established by the Government as a result of competition (cutover complete) or termination (including termination for cause or government convenience). (2) The Contractor recognizes that the services under this contract are vital to the Government and must be continued without interruption and that, before contract expiration, a successor, either the Government or another Contractor, may continue them. The Contractor agrees to - (i) Provide transitioning of services during cutover period without termination liability charges; (ii) Exercise its best efforts and cooperation to effect an orderly and efficient transition. The Contractor shall (i) Provide transitioning of services during cutover period without termination liability charges; (ii) Exercise its best efforts and cooperation to effect an orderly and efficient transition to a successor; and (iii) Notify the Government of any services not cutover after contract expiration. End of 52.212-4 Addendum (xii) Clause 52.212-5 (Deviation 2018-O0021)(SEP 2018), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. In addition, the following FAR/DFARS/AFFARS clauses/provisions, either by reference or full text, apply (clauses may be obtained via the internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil): 52.202-1 Definitions NOV 2013 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions OCT 2010 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights APR 2014 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper MAY 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2016 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements OCT 2016 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 2016 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services NOV 1999 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract MAR 2000 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors DEC 2013 52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 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 52.237-3 Continuity Of Services JAN 1991 52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials SEP 2011 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Alt A System for Award Management Alternate A FEB 2014 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting OCT 2016 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support MAY 2016 252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism OCT 2015 252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities DEC 2016 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.226-7001 Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns SEP 2004 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports JUN 2012 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.239-7002 Access DEC 1991 252.239-7004 Orders For Facilities And Services NOV 2005 252.239-7005 Rates, Charges, And Services NOV 2005 252.239-7006 Tariff Information JUL 1997 252.239-7007 Cancellation Or Termination Of Orders NOV 2005 252.239-7008 Reuse Arrangements DEC 1991 252.239-7018 Supply Chain Risk OCT 2015 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, Feb 1998. For purposes of this provision, the fill-in is completed as follows: http://farsite.hill.af.mil 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, Feb 1998. For purposes of this clause, the fill-in is completed as follows: http://farsite.hill.af.mil