Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Synopsis: This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6-Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commer... Synopsis: This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6-Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, 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. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-07 effective 02 July 2020.The synopsis/ solicitation number is W91ZLK-20-Q-0038 for the purchase of Oracle 8X-MA Oracle Database Appliance (ODA) as listed on the attached purchase description. This requirement is a Total Set-aside to Small Business Concerns represented by NAICS Code: 334112. A Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order will be awarded and will be based on the lowest evaluated price of quotations meeting the requirements listed in the Purchase Description. Description of Requirements: This is a Brand name requirement. This solicitation will cover the purchase and delivery of Oracle 8X-MA Oracle Database Appliance (ODA) to serve as the replacement backup system. Data warehouse is the repository for ATIRS test data, Fusion data, and Vulnerability Reporting. For complete details please refer to the attached Purchase Description. Contracts shall be awarded in the following order of priority when two or more low bids are equal in all respects: 1. Small business Developmental Program 8(a) active participant. 2. Small business socioeconomic contracting programs participants. 3. Other Small business concerns. Award without Discussions: In accordance with FAR 52.212-l (g), the Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with Offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the Offeror's initial proposal shall contain the Offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. Determination of Responsibility: In accordance with FAR 9.103, contracts will be placed only with Contractors that the Contracting Officer determines to be responsible. Prospective offerors, in order to qualify as sources for this acquisition must be able to demonstrate that they meet standards of responsibility set forth in FAR 9.104. No award shall be made to an Offeror who has been determined non-responsible by the Contracting Officer. Instructions to Offerors: The provision at FAR 52.212-2 - Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The technical evaluation will be a determination based on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the quotations. By submitting a quote the Contractor agrees to the notations identified in the Purchase Description. All quotations from responsible sources will be fully considered. Vendors who are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), www.sam.gov, database prior to award will not be considered. Vendors may register with SAM online at the website link provided. For questions concerning this solicitation, contact Rex M. Valdez, Contract Specialist, via email at rex.m.valdez2.civ@mail.mil. All questions must be received by July 17, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. All quotations must be signed, dated, and submitted via email to rex.m.valdez2.civ@mail.mil by July 20, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. (Preferred method) or via U.S. Mail at: US Army Contracting Command- Aberdeen Proving Ground, Tenant Contracting Division ATTN: Rex M, Valdez, C2-101 6565 Surveillance Loop, 3rd Flr. Room C3-101 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 The Government reserves the right to cancel the referenced solicitation if deemed to be in its best interest. 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 the following address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation- Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items FAR 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-- System for Award Management. FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award FAR 52.243-1, Changes- Fixed Price FAR 52.246-2 -- Inspection of Supplies -- Fixed-Price FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. DFARS 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product. DFARS 252-215-7007, Notice of Intent to Re-solicit DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions. DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications.