Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

***AMENDMENT 1*** The purpose of this Amendment is to provide answers to vendor questions in response to the Solicitation and extend the due date for quotes. The due date for quotes is extended to Mon... ***AMENDMENT 1*** The purpose of this Amendment is to provide answers to vendor questions in response to the Solicitation and extend the due date for quotes. The due date for quotes is extended to Monday, June 2, 2025, at 12:00pm PT. Vendor Questions and Answers: 1. Please clarify 'how long does the performance testing or site acceptance process typically take on your end'? ANSWER: It should not take more than a day, barring issues with the equipment not working properly. I can only assume that it would take no longer than what it would take when they do this on a normal install/testing but I don't know what that would be as I do not know the requirements of testing this equipment. 2. Please confirm if both audio and video communication are required at the trailer location? ANSWER: We require that two-way audio communication be at the trailer location with the ability to view the location via the cameras at the location. 3. Can you accept a system that includes a speaker only and does not feature a built-in microphone? ANSWER: No, the trailer must have a built-in microphone to allow for both audio recording and the subject to speak back to the operator. ************************************************************************************* REMOTE MOBILE SOLAR SECURITY SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM REQUEST FOR QUOTE INTRODUCTION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-03, effective January 17, 2025. This acquisition is set-aside for small business. DESCRIPTION The US Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center requires a Remote Mobile Solar Security Surveillance System as described in the attached Salient Characteristics. Proposals must be submitted FOB Destination shipping to Anchorage, AK, 99508. RELEVANT INFORMATION The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 561621 Security Systems Services, and associated size standard $25.0 million applies to this announcement, along with Product Service Code 6350 Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems. SUBMISSION OF QUOTES Quotes shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to the Contract Specialist at eadam@usgs.gov. All quote documents required by this solicitation must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than Monday, June 2, 2025, at 12:00pm. Quotes submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered. Offerors are to include a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation as seen in the Salient Characteristics (see Attachment). This may include product literature, references, or other documents, if necessary, and MUST include the country of manufacture. Offerors must clearly state how their product meets the requirements of each Salient Characteristic. Merely providing a product specification sheet may not be sufficient. This acquisition is subject to the Buy American Act. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: Price, compliance with Solicitation requirements and instructions, technical capability, past performance. The award will be made as a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order. For further information, please contact Elizabeth Adam, Contract Specialist, at (916) 278-9441 or eadam@usgs.gov. Estimated Delivery Date: FOB Destination, within 30 days after award Offerors shall return the following: - Signed SF-18 and Amendment - Firm, fixed price quote that clearly states how the product meets all points of the Salient Characteristics. Merely providing a product specification sheet may not be sufficient. - Technical information including technical specifications - Past performance - System for Award Management Unique Identification Entity Attached Pages: Clauses and Provisions Salient Characteristics. It is the responsibility of all interested parties to check back periodically for any amendments to the solicitation. All amendments must be signed and included when the quote is submitted. All interested parties must be registered and have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submitting a quote to be considered for an award of a federal contract. For information, review the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov. Please submit Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number with quote.)