Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Synopsis: This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This acquisition will be made in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition ... Synopsis: This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This acquisition will be made in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items”, as applicable, and 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. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for the acquisition of One (1) Rohde & Schwarz SMA 100B Signal Generator in accordance with the upgrades and specifications included in the Statement of Work (SOW). The solicitation number is W91ZLK-20-Q-0049. This requirement is set-aside 100% for small business; all qualified Contractors are encouraged to submit a quote. The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-07, effective 3 August, 2020. Description of Requirements: The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) is seeking Contractors to provide the Rhode & Schwarz Brand SMA 100B Signal Generator in accordance with the upgrades and specifications included in this Request for Quote (RFQ). Please refer to the statement of work for specifications, upgrades, and additional requirements (Attachment I). This is a Brand Name Only acquisition IAW 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii) Particular brand-name item and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements for the Purchase and Delivery of the Rhode & Schwarz equipment listed in the SOW. Quotes shall specifically address each requirement listed in the document and shall include manufacturer’s warranties and maintenance manuals for the equipment. The Contractor shall specify delivery estimates after receipt of order, unit prices, and extended prices with quote submissions. This requirement is a Total set-aside among Small Business Concerns represented by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals) and the size standard is 750 employees. Instructions and Information to Offerors: By submitting a quote the Contractor agrees to the notations identified in the Statement of Work. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to the Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) proposal in accordance with FAR 15.101-2 “Lowest price technically acceptable source selection process” that meets the requirement specifications. The technical evaluation will be based on the specifications listed in the attached statement of work. Determination of Responsibility: All quotations from responsible and qualified 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. Submission Procedures: ALL PROPOSALS SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL WITH THE SUBJECT LINE: W91ZLK-20-Q-0049 PROPOSAL FROM (INSERT COMPANY NAME) The offeror shall include Company Name, Point of Contact, and Company Cage Code. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted to the Contract Specialist, Birgit M. Jones, via email no later than 4:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Monday, 24 August, 2020 to birgit.m.jones.civ@mail.mil. Responses to this solicitation must be signed, dated, and received no later than 1:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Wednesday, 26 August, 2020. Responses must be sent by email directly to the Contract Specialist, Birgit M. Jones: birgit.m.jones.civ@mail.mil. NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE HONORED. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f) “Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers”. The Government reserves the right to cancel the referenced solicitation if deemed to be in its best interest. FAR 52.252-1 “Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference” 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 Contract Specialist 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 addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/content/regulations http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/sitemap.html The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications MAR 2020 FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications DEC 2014 FAR 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment AUG 2020 FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment AUG 2020 FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation DEC 2019 FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations NOV 2015 FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items (DEVIATION 2018-O0018) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation- Commercial Items OCT 2014 FAR 52.212-3 Alt I Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (JUN 2020) Alternate I OCT 2014 FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items OCT 2018 FAR 52.212-5 (Dev) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Deviation 2018-O0021) JUL 2020 FAR 52.219-1 Alt I Small Business Program Representations (MAR 2020) Alternate I SEP 2015 FAR 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation JUN2020 FAR 52.219-33 (Dev) Nonmanufacturer Rule (DEVIATION 2020-O0008) MAR 2020 FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 FAR 52.222-19 (Dev) Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEVAITION 2020-O0019) JUL 2020 FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities APR 2015 FAR 52.222-26 Alt I Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2016) - Alternate I FEB 1999 FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons JAN 2019 FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving JUN 2020 FAR 52.225-18 Place of Manufacture AUG 2018 FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications JUN 2020 FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-- System for Award Management OCT 2018 FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 FAR 52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 FAR 52.243-1 Changes- Fixed Price AUG 1987 FAR 52.246-2 -- Inspection of Supplies -- Fixed-Price AUG 1996 FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991 FAR 52.247-45 F.O.B. Origin And/Or Destination Evaluation APR 1984 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998 FAR 52.252-3 Alterations in Solicitation APR 1984 FAR 52.252-4 Alterations in Contract APR 1984 FAR 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations In Provisions APR 1984 FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations In Clauses APR 1984 DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials SEP 2011 DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials NOV 2011 DFARS 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting DEC 2019 DFARS 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support MAY 2016 DFARS 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation MAR 2016 DFARS 252.213-7000 Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past Performance Evaluations SEP 2019 DFARS 252-215-7007 Notice of Intent to Re-solicit JUN 2012 DFARS 252.232-7017 Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors--Prohibition on Fees and Consideration APR 2020 DFARS 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JUN 2013 DFARS 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DEC 2018 DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions DEC 2018 DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 DFARS 252.232-7012 (DEV), Performance-Based Payments--Whole contract Basis (DEVIATION 2019-O0011), for performance-based payments made on a whole-contract basis DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 DFARS 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JUN 2013 DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea FEB 2019