Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract—Bridge Contract for Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs Information Technology Support (OITS) Services
Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract
Bridge Contract
For
Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP)
Information Technology Support (OITS) Services
On behalf of the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP), the Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Acquisition Services (OAS) intends to negotiate and award a sole source, Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Bridge Contract to InuTeq, LLC, 7000 Muirkirk Meadows Drive, Suite 100, Beltsville, MD 20705-6351, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The contract period shall be from June 21, 2020 through December 20, 2021 including all Option Periods. Awarding a contract to another source would result in unacceptable delays / gaps in service during the time required to issue a new competitive contract. It is the Government’s intent to compete and award a new contract within the eighteen (18) month period of performance. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541512 with the Size Standard of $27.5 Million.
The Department of Labor is procuring Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs Information Technology Support (OITS) services to support the following Divisions within OWCP: 1) the Division of Federal Employees' Compensation (DFEC); 2) the Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation (DLHWC); 3) the Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program (DEEOIC); 4) the Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation (DCMWC); and 5) the Division of Administration & Operation’s (DAO) Branch of Technology Standards (BTS).
OWCP requires IT support services for all of OWCP’s program-specific case management systems. Required services include, but are not limited to imaging and interactive web program management, operational, development, metrics and reporting, and training support for OWCP programs.
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A FORMAL SOLICITATION. THIS NOTICE IS NOT CONSIDERED A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP).
NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT IS AVAILABLE AND TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL NOT BE HONORED.
No contract will be awarded on the basis of information received in response to this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. If no affirmative written response is received, the contract will be awarded without further notice.
A determination not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Information related to the potential availability of other sources that can fulfill this requirement must be received by the Contracting Officer listed below via electronic mail at johnson.james.m@dol.gov no later than 9:00 AM Eastern Standard Time on June 16, 2020.
QUESTIONS OR REQUESTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR ACKNOWLEDGED.
OWCP-OITS-Bridge-Contract-FY20 Department of Labor Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management
6/12/20, 7:15 PM Base cable & Internet
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) #W50S6S-Q-20-0005 Issue Date: 18 February 2020 This combined synopsis/solicitation is being competed as a full and open competition and will be competed to the full extent required by regulation. The Government will make an award to the responsible offeror providing the best value basis (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the requirements of the 162nd Wing.
This solicitation/synopsis reference number is W50S6S-Q-20-0005 and is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-04. The NAICS code is 517919 and the SBA size standard is $35,000,000.00 Submit written offers only, oral offers will not be accepted. Please respond to this RFQ by providing the following information on the attached document and returning one (1) copy to the 162nd Contracting Office via provided email address :
usaf.az.162-wg.list.msg-msc@mail.mil
The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials, and transportation necessary to accomplish the service IAW the Statement of work.
STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
162WG Arizona Air National Guard
Provide basic cable TV subscription and commercial class internet service.
1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
1.1. Description of Services. The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials, and transportation necessary to accomplish the installation of cable tv and internet service.
Requirement: Basic cable TV for 70 drops; commercial class internet service
Location: 162nd Fighter Wing, Morris Air National Base, Tucson, Arizona
Required: Base year plus four option years
1.1.1. Schedule. The contracted service shall be responsible for inspection, installation, and testing to the respected facilities for all necessary equipment, component, hardware in order to provide cable and internet service.
1.1.1.1. Inspect and repair or replace. The contactor shall be responsible for inspecting, installing, and testing basic cable tv for 70 drops to facilitate basic local and weather channels as well as commercial class internet which includes CBI Modem, Static IP address, online backup 25GB, security, 1 additional IP address and CBI 1 Gbps x 35Mbps. Period of performance is 1 year plus 4 option years.
2.0. GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1. Conflict of Interest. The contractor shall not employ any individual who is an employee of the United States Government if the employment of that individual would create a conflict of interest, nor shall the contractor employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval of the employment in accordance with Department of Defense Directive (DODD) 5500-7, Standards of Conduct. In addition, the contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force if such employment would be contrary to the policies contained in AFI 64-106, Air Force Industrial Labor Relations Activities.
3.0. Security Requirements
3.1. For Official Use Only (FOUO). The contractor shall comply with DoDD 5400.07, Chapter 4, DoD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program requirements. This regulation sets policy and procedures for the disclosure of records to the public and for marking, handling, transmitting, and safeguarding FOUO material. FOUO or FOIA material discovered by the contractor or contractor employees shall not be retained by the contractor and surrendered immediately to an appropriate Government authority.
3.2. Reporting Requirements. Contractor employees shall immediately report to an appropriate Government authority any information or circumstances of which they are aware that may pose a threat to the security of Department of Defense personnel, contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information.
3.3. Physical Security. Contractor employees are responsible for safeguarding all Government property and controlled forms provided for the contractor’s use. At the end of each work period, all Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.
3.4. Safety. The contractor shall comply with all applicable laws and safety regulations. Compliance with OSHA and other applicable laws and regulations for the protection of employees is exclusively the obligation of the contractor, and the Government will assume no liability or responsibility for the contractor’s compliance or non-compliance with such responsibilities. The contractor shall provide all personal protective clothing and equipment for contractor employees.
3.5. Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT). The contractor shall manage, handle, transport and store in accordance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 40 CFR 260-265, Protection of Environment, applicable State statutes and regulations, and the 162nd Wing Hazardous Waste Management Plan. Any waste that is generated will require coordination with the Environmental Office for storage and disposal. Hazardous waste generated on base shall not be removed by the contractor without prior approval.
4.0 Service Summary
Contract Objective: To provide basic cable television subscription and commercial class internet.
Ensure all cable equipment, components, and hardware have been fully furnished and professionally installed; commercial class internet service equipment, components, and hardware have been fully furnished and professionally installed. Testing shall be completed after installation and specification shall be met with 100% compliance.
Applicable Clauses and Provisions:
52.202-1 - Definitions
52.204-7 - System for Award Management
52.204-10 - Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards
52.204-13 - System for Award Management Maintenance
52.204-16 - Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting
52.204-18 - Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance
52.204.19 - Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications
52.204-22 -Alternative Line Item Proposal, in all solicitations
52.204-23- Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities.
52.204-24 -Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
52.204-25 -Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
52.209-6 -Protecting the governments interest when subcontracting with contractors debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment
52.209-10 -Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations
52.212-1 -Instruction to Offerors – Commercial Items
52.212-4- Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items
52.212-5 DEV- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items DEVIATION (2019-O0021)
FAR 52.219-1(Alt I)- Small Business Program Representation
52.219-28 -Post-Award Small Business Program Representation
52.222-3 -Convict Labor
52.222-19 -Child Labor – Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
52.222-21 - Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
52.222-26 - Equal Opportunity
52.222-36 - Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities
52.222-50 - Combating Trafficking in Persons
52.223-18 - Encouraging Contactor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
52.225-13 - Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
52.232-33 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management
52.232-40 - Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors
52.233-1 - Disputes
52.233-3 - Protest After Award
52.233-4 - Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim
52.243-1 - Changes-Fixed-Price.
252.203-7000 - Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
252.203-7002 - Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
252.203-7005 - Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
252.204-7000- Disclosure of Information
252.204-7003- Control Of Government Personnel Work Product
252.204-7015- Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors
252.211-7003- Item Unique Identification and Valuation
252.223-7008- Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium
252.225-7001- Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program-- Basic (Aug 2016)
252.225-7035 Alt. I - Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Balance of Payments Program Certificate (Alternate I)
252.225-7036 Alt. I- Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Balance of Payments Program (Alternate I)
252.225-7048- Export-Controlled Items
252.225-7974- Prohibition on Contracting with Persons that have Business Operations with the Maduro Regime
252.232-7003- Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports
252.232-7006- Wide Area Work Flow Payment Instructions (Will be provided in Full Text at the Time of Award)
252.232-7010- Levies on Contract Payments
252.244-7000- Subcontracts for Commercial Items
252.247-7023- Transportation of Supplies by Sea
FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS
The Government intends to award one firm fixed price purchase order resulting from this solicitation, to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation represents the lowest price technically acceptable. The following will be used to evaluate offers :
Price
Technical capability of the item offered to meet the government requirement
Factors other than price when combined are approximately equal when compared to price
(b) Options. The government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the options are unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the government to exercise the option(s).
(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.
FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS
Lack of active SAM registration will preclude contract award. All offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Item with their submission or complete electronic representations and certifications at: https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM
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 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 this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/
(End of Provision)
FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference
This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es):
https://www.acquisition.gov/
(End of Clause)
FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses
(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the clause.
(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation. (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.
(End of Clause)
W50S6S-Q-20-0005 Department of the Army Arizona Army National Guard
2/18/20, 5:59 PM