18-233-SOL-00086imanamiFedBizOpps.docx

RFQ #18-233-SOL-00086

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Government contemplates award of Firm Fixed Price contract

(ii) The requisition number is OS211252. The solicitation is issued as Request for Quote (RFQ) # 18-233-SOL-00086.

(iii) This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89-1.

(iv) The corresponding NAICS code is 511210. This procurement is a total set aside for small business concerns. Only quotes submitted by small business concerns will be accepted by the Government.

(v) List of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure:

The Offeror shall provide pricing for all the items below.

{Includes Re-instatement fee to bring the Suite current, from October 1, 2017}

Total

(vi) Description of Requirement: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) requires GroupID from Imanami. GroupID from Imanami leverages the pervasiveness of Microsoft Active Directory and empowers IT professionals with the tools needed to effectively provision and manage users. Users can be quickly entered into the correct security and distribution groups and are easily managed across multiple systems. The tool is used extensively by ITIO Operations group for administration of the ITIO Active Directory environment.

(vii) The period of performance for the licenses shall be for 01/10/2018 – 9/30/2018. The item in the Pricing Table has undergone a lapse in licensing. The contractor shall ensure that item includes a reinstatement fee bring the item current, covering the period from October 1, 2017 through the January 9, 2018, as applicable. Place of Performance: Work will be performed at 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 4W-41, Attention Daniel Shore, Rockville, MD 20857

(viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (OCT 2015), applies to this acquisition.

(ix) Regarding Applicability of 52.212-2:

A. BASIS FOR AWARD: Evaluation will be based on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). The program office (end user) will evaluate the lowest priced Quote to determine if it is technically acceptable. If the lowest priced Quote is technically acceptable, HHS intends to award to that Offeror. If the lowest priced Quote is not technically acceptable, the program office will evaluate the next lowest priced Quote to determine if it is technically acceptable. If the next lowest priced Quote is technically acceptable, DHHS intends to award to that Offeror. This process will continue until a technically acceptable vendor is determined and an award determination can be made.

B. Technically Acceptable Determination Criteria A technically acceptable Quote:

1.) includes all items and parts listed in this RFQ;

2.) prices the exact items and parts in this RFQ (and does not price alternative items and parts);

3.) fulfills the entire requirement described in this RFQ, and 4.) passes the Section 508 Evaluation.

In order to be evaluated as "Acceptable", the Offeror must complete the HHS 508 Evaluation Template (or include the manufacturer’s VPAT), the Quote must demonstrate compliance with the established EIT accessibility standards and the technical proposal must include

(x) Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (JUL 2016), with its offer or acknowledge its listing in the System for Award Management (SAM) website.

(xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (MAY 2015), applies to this acquisition.

(xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (JUN 2016), applies to this acquisition. The Contracting Officer has indicated the following clauses listed in paragraph (b) as applicable and are hereby incorporated by reference: (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2015); (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015); (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003); (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015); (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 2015); (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014); (39) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011); (48) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008); and (54) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer — System for Award Management (JUL 2013).

(xiii) Additional Requirements: The clause FAR 52.203-99, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (FEB 2015) (DEVIATION 2015-02) applies to this acquisition.

(a) The Contractor shall not require employees or subcontractors seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(b) The contractor shall notify employees that the prohibitions and restrictions of any internal confidentiality agreements covered by this clause are no longer in effect.

(c) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(d)(1) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act may be prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause.

The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the contractor fails to comply with the provisions of this clause.

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(xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable.

(xv) Quotes are due on January 4, 2018 by 1:00 PM ET, electronically to the Contract Specialist at bradley.hill@psc.hhs.gov .

(xvi) For more information, please contact bradley.hill@psc.hhs.gov, or 301-492-4718.

(xvii) The provision FAR 52.203-98, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements – Representation (FEB 2015) (DEVIATION 2015-02), applies to this acquisition.

(a) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it does not require employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

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(xviii) Brand Name Justification – Imanami is a tool used in our Production Environment for Active Directory work. This product uniquely allows OCIO to perform multiple tasks in one session. New entries will use correct security, entry into proper distribution groups and these groups are easily managed across multiple systems uniquely with Imanami. Imanami is also used to manage PIV exemptions and VPN access for end users. Without this software significantly more steps are involved to perform similar tasks. No Third-Party Support will be accepted. OCIO will purchase through a reseller but obtain support through Imanami. Vendors bidding must be Authorized Imanami Resellers – this also protects our current and future warranties.

(xix) The clauses at FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013); HHSAR 352.203-70, Anti-Lobbying (DEC 2015); HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (DEC 2015); HHSAR 352.239-73, Electronic Information and Technology Accessibility Notice. (DEC 2015); HHSAR 352.239-74, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (DEC 2015)(c) applicable standard: 1194.21 “Software Applications…”; applies to this acquisition.