BRAND NAME OR EQUAL MICROWAVE ANALYZERS
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 announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This enclosure is an addendum to FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, which applies to this acquisition.Competitive quotes are being requested under Request for Quote (RFQ) Number N66001-22-Q-6266. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this acquisition is 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electric Signals and the small business size standard is 750 number of employees. This procurement is a Small Business Set-Aside. Only quotes submitted by Small Business Concerns will be accepted by the Government. Any quote that is submitted by a non-Small Business Concern will not be considered for award. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTSThe Government is seeking to acquire Brand Name or Equal Microwave Analyzers. To be considered acceptable and eligible for award, quotes must provide all of the items and quantities listed below. The Government will not consider quotes or offers for partial items or quantities. Anticipated contract line items are as follows:SEE ATTACHED LINE ITEM 0001- BRAND NAME OR EQUAL SPECIFICATIONSITEM 0001 - Brand Name or Equal to:P/N: N9915B9 GHZ FIELDFOX MICROWAVE ANALYZERQTY: 2 EANote: UID Labels are required on all equipment with a unit cost of $5,000 or more per DFARS 252-211-7003, Item Unique Identification & Valuation (MAR 2016). If there is a cost for the UID Label, please list it as a separate line item (see attached clause).SEE ATTACHED FAR & DFARS SOLICITATION PROVISIONS that require the Vendor to complete (see yellow highlighted sections) and submit with your quote for consideration. Delivery Date: 30 Days after receipt of order (ARO) Free on Board (FOB) Destination Shipping Address for Delivery and Acceptance:N66001Naval Information Warfare Center PacificReceiving Officer4297 Pacific Highway, Building OT7San Diego, CA 92110-5001Shipping: FOB Destination (Preferred Method)OFFEROR INSTRUCTIONSThe Government will award a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offer whose quotation conforming to the solicitation and deemed technically acceptable. 'EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD' Section below. A complete quote must be received for consideration. Respond to each item listed below, if the response is "None" or "Not applicable," explicitly state and explain. The Government may consider quotes that fail to address or follow all instructions to be non-responsive and ineligible for contract award. A complete quote includes a response and submission to each of the following:The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforming to the solicitation is most advantageous to the Government as defined in the 'EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD' Section below. A complete quote must be received for consideration. Respond to each item below, if the response is "None" or "Not Applicable", explicitly state and explain. The Government may consider quotes that fail to address or follow all instructions to be non-responsive and ineligible for contract award. A complete quote include a response and submission to each of the following:1. General Information: Offeror Business Name, Address, Cage and DUNS Codes (ensure Representation and Certifications are up to date in SAM.gov), Business Size and Type of Small Business based on applicable NAICS Code as provided above, Federal Tax ID, and Primary Point of Contract (to include telephone and e-mail address) and provide a GSA contract number if some or all items proposed are on the GSA schedule. FAR provision 52.213-1, Alternate I, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offeror must include a completed copy of this provision with offer. 2. Technical Acceptability Documentation:a. The offer must address and meet the requirements/specifications as defined under Technical Acceptability in Factor I below.b. Sustainable Acquisitions Information and Certification: The contractor shall comply with all sustainable acquisition policies in an effort to minimize the Government's environmental impact and deliver community benefits tough better selection and improved usage of products and services. In accordance FAR 23, sustainable acquisition policies apply to both contracts for supplies and services that require the delivery, use, or furnishing of products/services to the Government. Indicate if any the following sustainable acquisition categories apply to any products or services proposed: Energy Efficient, Water Efficient, Recycled, Bio-Based, Environmentally Preferable, Non-ozone depleting substances, Less Toxic and/or Less GHGs.c. Authorized Source Confirmation: The following product certification statement below applies to "ALL" line items and each offeror must submit supporting documentation, as needed: To be considered for award, the offeror/contractor is required to submit documentation confirming that they are an authorized source. An "Authorized Source" is defined as the original manufacturer, a source with the express written authority of the original manufacturer or current design activity, or an authorized aftermarket manufacturer.3. Price Quote: Submit complete pricing for each individual item listed in the "DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS" section above to include the unit of issue, the extended price for each line item, and a total price in US Dollars ($). Note: Ensure FOB Destination shipping costs are included in the pricing.4. Commercial Warranty: If available, provide the terms and length of the Workmanship and/or Manufacturer Warranty on the product(s) and/or services proposed included in the proposed purchase price.EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD:Basis for Award: The Government intends to award a contract to the most advantageous to the Government offeror whose item(s) conform to the requirements listed in the solicitation, who is registered with Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) and System for Award Management (SAM); however, the Government reserves the right to award no contract at all, depending on the quality of quotes submitted and availability of funds. An offer will be considered non-responsive if technical acceptability is not met. Technical Acceptability is defined in Factor I below.Factor I - Technical Acceptability: The Government will evaluate the quote to see if the following specification requirements are met to include all information required for a complete quote as defined in paragraph #2 above. Notice: Reseller must be "FEDERAL" authorized resell partner. Factor II - Price: The Government will evaluate the total price to determine if it is fair and reasonable. The price quote shall include a unit price for each item and a total firm-fixed-price for all line items. The total firm-fixed-price shall include all applicable taxes, shipping, and handling costs to the shipping address listed above or provided as a separate line as outlined in paragraph #3 above. Notice: Reseller must be "FEDERAL" authorized resell partner. Notice for contract award: Any offer rated "Unacceptable" under any one of the above factors may be determined to be ineligible.BRAND NAME OR EQUAL LANGUAGE FOR AWARD"Award will be made to the responsible vendor, whose quote conforming to the RFQ is most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Price and past performance will be used to evaluate quotes."1. The CS/buyer will send the lowest priced quote to the TPOC requesting a review for technical acceptability AND feedback regarding any knowledge of negative past performance. 2. If the quote is determined to be acceptable by the TPOC, the CS/buyer will perform a check in FAPIIS to assess any negative performance issues. 3. If no negative performance is reported by the TPOC, found in FAPIIS or otherwise known to the CS/buyer/KO, make award to the vendor who submitted the low priced quote. 4. If there's negative past performance information available, assess the severity of the negative PP and make award documenting rationale for doing so; e.g., the negative past performance was for a completely different product or service. - or- review the next lowest quote and make a determination as to whether it would be more advantageous to make award to the vendor with the next lowest quote if deemed acceptable and there's no negative PP present.DUE DATE AND SUBMISSION INFORMATIONEligible Offerors: All offerors must have a completed registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) website prior to award of contract. Information can be found at https://www.sam.gov/. Complete SAM registration means offerors shall have registered CAGE and DUNS Codes.Page Limitations: NONE Formatting Requirements: Submit quotes in electronic PDF or Word format; and text shall be formatted on an 8 by 11inch page in 12 point Times New Roman font. Questions Due Date and Submission Requirements: All questions must be received before Monday, 16 May, 2022 at 1:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Questions must be uploaded on the NAVWAR e-Commerce website at: at https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil, under NIWC Pacific /Simplified Acquisition/N66001-22-Q-6266. Include RFQ# N66001-22-Q-6266 on all inquiries. Questions may be addressed at the discretion of the Government.RFQ Due Date and Submission Requirements: This RFQ closes on Tuesday, 17 May, 2022 at 1:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Quotes must be uploaded on the NAVWAR e-Commerce website at https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil, under SSC Pacific/Simplified Acquisitions/N66001-22-Q-6266. E-mail quotes or offers will not be accepted and late quotes will not be accepted.NAVWAR e-Commerce website Assistance: For e-Commerce technical issues, contact the SPAWAR Paperless Initiatives Help Desk at 858-537-0644 or paperless.spawar@navy.mil.Government RFQ Point of Contract: The point of contact for this solicitation is Cynthia Horriat at cynthia.m.horriat.civ@us.navy.mil. Reference RFQ # N66001-22-Q-6266 on all email exchanges regarding this acquisition.APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSESThis solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect tough Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-05 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Publication Notice 20220428. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses can be accessed in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/content/regulations.The following FAR and DFARS provisions, incorporated by reference, apply to this acquisition:52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018)52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2016)52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror (Jul 2016)52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror (Jul 2016)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 (Dec 2019)52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Serves or Equipment (Aug 2019)52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Dec 2019)52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations- Representation (Nov 2015)52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jan 2018) (Deviation 2018-O00018), applies to this acquisition. The following addendum replaces the text of this provision in its entirety:(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICScode and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in the first paragraph of this combinedsynopsis/solicitation. However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits a quotation in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.(b) Submission of quotations. Submit quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Quotations may be submitted as specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, quotationsmust show-(1) The solicitation number;(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of quotations;(3) The name, address, Cage Code and telephone number of the offeror (ensure Representation and Certifications are up to date in SAM.gov)(4) A technical description of the items being quoted in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with therequirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;(5) Counterfeit IT Certification. By submission of a quote, the quoter certifies that the product(s) being offered are new and in their original packaging. The subject product(s) are eligible for all manufacturer warranties and other ancillary services or options provided by the original manufacturers, authorized suppliers, or suppliers that obtain parts from the manufacturer or its authorized supplier. The quoter further certifies that it is authorized by the manufacturer to sell the product(s).(6) Terms of any express warranty. If available, provide the terms and length of the Workmanship and/orManufacturer Warranty on the product(s) and/or services proposed included in the proposed purchase price;(7) Price and any discount terms. The quote shall provide pricing for each individual item listed above to include the unit of issue, the extended price for each line item and a total price in US Dollars ($). (Note: Ensure FOB Destination shipping costs are included in the pricing.)(8) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;(9) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the quoter shall complete electronically);(10) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments, if applicable; 11) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephonenumbers and other relevant information); and(12) If you do not submit your quotation on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Quotations that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.(c) Reserved.(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of quotations. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during testing.(e) Multiple quotations. Quoters are encouraged to submit multiple quotations presenting alternative terms andconditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each quotation submitted will be evaluated separately.(f) Late submissions.(1) Quoters are responsible for submitting quotations so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that quotations are due.(2) Any quotation received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of quotations is late and will not be considered unless it is received before purchase order issuance and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late quotation would not unduly delay the acquisition.(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that quotations cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of quotations by the exact time specified in the solicitation,and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of quotations will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.(g) Issuance of purchase order. Quotations should contain the quoter's best technical and price terms. The Contracting Officer may reject any or all quotations. The Contracting Officer may issue a purchase order to other than the quoter with the lowest priced quotation. After the evaluation of quotations, the Contracting Officer may negotiate final terms with one or more quoters of the Government's choice before issuing any purchase order. The Contracting Officer will not negotiate with any quoters other than those of the Government's choice and will not use the formal source selection procedures described in FAR part 15.(h) Multiple purchase orders. The Government may issue a purchase order for any item or group of items of a quotation, unless the quoter qualifies the quotation by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, quotations may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to issue a purchase order for a quantity less than the quantity quoted, at the unit prices quoted, unless the quoter specifies otherwise in the quotation.(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation.(1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to-GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications SectionSuite 8100470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SWWashington, DC 20407Telephone (202) 619-8925Facsimile (202) 619-8978.(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision.Additional copies will be issued for a fee(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards from the following ASSIST websites:(i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).(ii) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by-(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.(j) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. (Applies to all quotations exceeding $3,000, and quotations of $3,000 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.) The quoter shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its quotation, the annotation "DUNS" or "DUNS+4" followed by the DUNS or DUNS+4 number that identifies the quoter's name and address. The DUNS+4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the quoter to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see FAR Subpart 32.11) for the same concern. If the quoter does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one. A quoter within the United States may contact Dun and Bradstreet by calling1-866-705-5711 or via the internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. A quoter located outside the United States must contact the local Dun and Bradstreet office for a DUNS number. The quoter should indicate that it is a quoter for a Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.(k) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of a quotation, the quoter acknowledges the requirement that a prospective contractor shall be registered in the SAM database prior to purchase order issuance, during performance and tough final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the quoter does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to issue the purchase order to the next otherwise successful registered quoter. Quoters may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed tough https://www.acquisition.gov.(l) Requests for information. The contracting officer will not notify unsuccessful quoters that responded to this solicitation. Quoters may request information on purchase order(s) resulting from this solicitation from the contracting officer.(m) 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, we will make their full text available. The listed provisions may include blocks that you must complete and submit with your quotation. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, you may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with your quotation. Also, you may access the full text of a solicitation provision electronically at this/these address (es):Federal Acquisition Regulation: www.acquisition.govDefense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/DoD Class Deviations: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/class_deviations.html(n) Authorized Deviations in Provisions.(1) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with anauthorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.(2) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.(End of addendum)52.212-3, and Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Dec 2019); 52.219-1, and Alt I, Small Business Program Representations (Oct 2014)52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020)52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999)52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984)52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals- Representation (Dec 2016)52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications (Oct 2015);52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Apr 1984)252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Nov 2011)252.213-7000, Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Past Performance Information Retrieval System- Statistical Reporting in Past Performance Evaluations (Jun 2015)252.217-7026, Identification of Sources of Supply (Nov 1995)252.247-7022, Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea (Aug 1992)FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and includes the following clauses by reference:52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 2013);52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003);52.222-19, Child Labor- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2016);52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015);52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016);52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015);52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011)52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008); and52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management (Jul 2013)The following FAR and DFARS clauses, incorporated by reference, apply to this acquisition:52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2016);52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 2016);52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014);52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Jan 2017);52.212-5-Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to acquisition and includes:52.232-25, Prompt Payment (Jul 2013);52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013);52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013);52.233-1, Disputes (May 2014);52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004);52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991);52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998);52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984);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, Level I Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors (Feb 2019)252.204-7006, Billing Instructions (Oct 2005);252.204-7011, Alternative Line Item Structure (Sep 2011);252.204-7012, Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information (Oct 2016);252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (May 2016)251.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Dec 2019)252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services - Representation (Dec 2019)252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Comium (May 2011);252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payment Program- Basic (Dec 2016)252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items (Jun 2013);252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Jun 2012);252.232-7006, Wide Area Work Flow Payment Instructions (May 2013);252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006);252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991);252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Jun 2013);
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