23R3006_SOL_091123.docx.pdf

SEE ADDENDUM

(No Collect Calls)

HE125423R3006 11-Sep-2023

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

470-460-2146

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

11:00 AM 18 Sep 2023

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

(TYPE OR PRINT)

(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA ARE

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Use Only )

23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.

HE12549. ISSUED BY

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

RON L. MOTON

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESSX

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

DOD EDUCATION ACTIVITY

4800 MARK CENTER DR

ALEXANDRIA VA 22350-1400

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE HEVAQ4 16. ADMINISTERED BY

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

QUANTICO MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL

ATTN: PRINCIPAL

3307 PURVIS RD

QUANTICO VA 22134-2198

TEL: (703) 630-7055 FAX: (703) 784-4851

FAX:

TEL: 571-372-1363

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

1,250

NAICS:

334210

X

OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(CONTINUED)

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE SCHEDULE

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY UNIT

22. 23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

19.

ITEM NO.

HE125423R3006

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Parts/Materials

FFP

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and

Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Shipping

FFP

NET AMT

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government

0002 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 15-MAR-2024 QUANTICO MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL

ATTN: PRINCIPAL

3307 PURVIS RD

QUANTICO VA 22134-2198

(703) 630-7055

HEVAQ4

0002 15-MAR-2024 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

HEVAQ4

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application JUN 2023

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and

Commercial Services

DEC 2022

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement

Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Products and

Commercial Services

JUN 2023

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

JUN 2020

52.232-18 Availability Of Funds APR 1984

52.232-19 Availability Of Funds For The Next Fiscal Year APR 1984

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

MAR 2023

252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System MAR 2023

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions JAN 2023

252.239-7009 Representation of Use of Cloud Computing SEP 2015

252.239-7010 Cloud Computing Services JAN 2023

252.246-7005 Notice of Warranty Tracking of Serialized Items MAR 2016

252.246-7006 Warranty Tracking of Serialized Items MAR 2016

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--

Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-

Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph

(d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause

52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or

Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM)

(https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ___ ] will, [ ___ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The

Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that--

It [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as

OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered

(include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as

OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered

(include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT

2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain

Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM)

(https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(c) Representations.

(1) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.212-1 ADDENDUM – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(MAR 2023)

The word “offeror” is synonymously used with the words “offeror” and “vendor” in this RFP.

However, all submissions in response to this RFP will be considered proposals in accordance with the definition listed in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.203.

Addendum to 52.212-1 Paragraph (b) Submission of Offers. In addition to those requirements as stated in this paragraph, the following are added and shall apply to the submission requirements in response to this solicitation:

General Instructions https://www.sam.gov/

Offerors shall examine and follow all instructions. Instructions are set forth herein for vendors to prepare and submit a proposal to the Government in response to this solicitation. Offerors are strongly advised to carefully read and fully understand these instructions to ensure submission of a fully compliant and sufficiently prepared proposal.

Failure to do so will be at the offeror’s own risk. Offerors are cautioned that proposals containing less than the minimum information required by these instructions may be rejected by the Government and eliminated from further consideration for award.

The proposal should not simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements, but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the Offeror intends to meet these requirements. Statements such as “will comply,” “noted and understood,” and “in accordance with best industry practices/standards,” etc. without providing supporting a narrative are not sufficient.

This is an all or none requirement. Any offeror submitting a partial proposal will be ineligible for award.

a. Page Size and Format

Offerors shall ensure that the contents of the files print on standard 8 ½" by 11" paper. Offerors shall use Times New Roman 12-point font or larger text, Arial 10- point font or larger for the tables and text in headers/footers, and Arial 8-point font or larger for graphics. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two pages. The technical and past experience volumes of the quotation are to be submitted as MSWord or PDF document. The price volume shall be submitted via Microsoft Excel.

b. Page Limitations

Offerors shall not exceed the specified word and/or page limitations. Content in excess of the word count and pages in excess of the page count will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal. The following page limits have been established for all proposals in response to the solicitation. Table of Contents and a Definitions page will not be included as part of the page count.

Volume 1: Page limitation - 5 pages

Volume 2: Page limitation - 10 pages

Volume 3: Page limitation – 3 pages + Excel Document

1. PROPOSAL CONTENT AND FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS – Offerors shall submit proposal packages consisting of the following volumes for compliance and evaluation purposes and include the content identified therein:

Volume 1: Administrative Cover Letter

Volume 2: Technical Capability

Volume 3: Price

VOLUME 1 – Administrative Cover Letter: The signed cover letter shall include the following information:

a. Name of Offeror

b. Tax Identification number (TIN).

c. Unique Entity ID Number.

d. Complete Business Mailing Address.

e. Cage Code/NAICS Code.

f. Point of Contact Name, Phone Number, and Email Address

g. Date of Proposal

h. Proposal/Solicitation Number.

i. A statement certifies the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation.

j. A statement of proposal validity of a minimum of 120 days from the closing date of the solicitation.

k. Complete and submit FAR Provision 52.204-24 and 52.204-26

l. Signed amendments, as applicable

m. Complete Terms of Service – Attachment 2

VOLUME 2 - Factor 1 – Technical Capability

The offeror shall submit documentation that reflects the materials they plan to provide that conforms to the bill of materials in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Attachment 1 – BOM.

Subfactor 1: The offerors shall submit a shipping plan that shows how they intend to get the parts/material to the designated location by the delivery date.

VOLUME 3 - Factor 2 – Price

The offeror shall insert their proposed pricing in an Attachment 1 – BOM, which is an

Excel spreadsheet. The offeror shall complete the columns titled “unit price” and “total price” for the bill of materials and a total price for the shipping. The need to include the total price of all the items priced at the bottom of the Excel document.

2. QUESTIONS- All questions in regard to this Request for Proposal (RFP) shall be submitted in writing via email to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Priscilla Bolden, priscilla.bolden@dodea.edu and Contracting Officer, Dr. Ron Moton, ron.moton@dodea.edu. The subject line of the e-mail should read, “Questions to

Solicitation Number HE125423R3006. Questions must be submitted no later than 11:00 am

/Eastern Standard Time, on 14 Sep 2023. Questions received after this date and time, as dated stamped on the e-mail will receive no response by the Government.

Offerors shall clearly identify the specific volume and section of the solicitation to which each question relates when submitting questions. Reference should be made to the solicitation section heading, page number of the solicitation, specific location on the page

(e.g., third paragraph) to facilitate the Government’s response to each question.

mailto:priscilla.bolden@dodea.edu mailto:ron.moton@dodea.edu

All questions are required to be submitted in a Microsoft Excel, using the format represented in the table below.

Question # Reference Question Category Question Solicitation Section or

Attachment Section

Contractual or

Technical

Question

If amendments to the solicitation are issued, all offerors must acknowledge the amendments by signing the accompanying Standard Form (SF30) and returning the signed

SF30 for all amendments issued with their proposal submission.

A consolidated list of all questions and answers will be provided via an amendment to the

RFP.

3. QUOTATION SUBMISSION AND DUE DATE: Volumes 1-3 are due no later than the date listed in the solicitation. Proposals shall be sent via email to Ms. Priscilla Bolden, at priscilla.bolden@dodea.edu and Dr. Ron Moton, at ron.moton@dodea.edu.

Note: DoDEA has a maximum email limit of 10MB. Vendors shall confirm receipt of their electronic quotation submission by return email for these at the above email address.

FAR 52.212-2 ADDENDUM – EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2021)

Addendum to 52.212-2 Paragraph (a)

Basis of Award

To be eligible for award, offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, and technical and price instructions. Failure to comply with all solicitation requirements and instructions may result in the Offeror from being removed from further award consideration.

(a) This acquisition will be conducted using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, with the Lowest Price

Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Basis of award: Award will be made based on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). In accordance with (IAW) FAR 15.101-2 source selection criteria. Any Factor determined unacceptable make the entire proposal ineligible for award. Any price determined not fair and reasonable is ineligible for award.

Volume 2- Technical Capability

Factor 1: Parts/Materials, will be evaluated as acceptable or unacceptable.

mailto:priscilla.bolden@dodea.edu mailto:ron.moton@dodea.edu

Subfactor 1: Shipping will be evaluated as acceptable or unacceptable.

Volume 3-Factor 2, Price, will be evaluated for price reasonableness.

(b) The government intends to award a task order whose proposal conforms to the solicitation, whose proposal has the lowest price, and has been determined “technically acceptable” for

Factor 1. If any factor is determined unacceptable, the entire proposal is un-awardable. The proposal pricing must also have been determined reasonable in accordance with (IAW) FAR

15.404-1. Offerors must also be determined responsible IAW FAR Part 9.104-1. The evaluation process will proceed as follows: The government will evaluate proposals in the following manner, the lowest priced proposal will be evaluated first, then that proposal will be evaluated for technical acceptability. This process will be repeated until at a proposal meets the lowest price technical acceptability source selection criteria. Once the government has found a proposal that meets the LPTA criteria; no additional proposals will be evaluated.

If the proposal that meets the LPTA criteria and prices have not been determined reasonable

IAW FAR 15.404-1or the contractor has not been determined responsible IAW FAR 9.104-1, the government will evaluate additional proposals in the same manner until a proposal has met the stated LPTA criteria and pricing has been determined reasonable and the offeror has been determined responsible.

(c) The Government intends to make an award based on initial proposal submissions but reserves the right to conduct discussions, if the SSA determines it to be in the Government’s best interest.

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to reduce the competitive range (see FAR

52.215(f)(4)) for the purposes of efficiency. Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best approach/terms for all the evaluation factors (technical acceptability and price). If the SSA determines that discussions are necessary, a competitive range shall be established.

EVALUATION FACTORS

Any factor rated as unacceptable will be considered ineligible for award. To be eligible for award, a proposal must comply in all material aspects to the requirements of law, regulation and the terms and conditions set forth in this solicitation, and the offeror must be determined responsible according to the standards set forth in FAR Subpart 9.1.

Volume 2 - Factor 1 Technical Capability

The government will evaluate:

The offeror’s parts and materials to ensure they conform to the bill of materials in the solicitation.

Subfactor 1: The offerors shipping plan to determine if they can meet the delivery date.

Factor 1 will be evaluated as acceptable or unacceptable in accordance with the adjectival rating table listed below.

Adjectival Rating Description

Acceptable Proposal meets the requirements of the solicitation

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the requirements of the solicitation

Volume 3 - Factor 2 Price

The offeror’s total proposed price, including optional CLINs will be evaluated for price reasonableness in accordance with FAR 15.404-1. The Government will establish a total evaluated price based on the sum of all prices proposed.

252.211-7003 ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Automatic identification device means a device, such as a reader or interrogator, used to retrieve data encoded on machine-readable media.

Concatenated unique item identifier means--

(1) For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code, enterprise identifier, and unique serial number within the enterprise identifier; or

(2) For items that are serialized within the original part, lot, or batch number, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code; enterprise identifier; original part, lot, or batch number;

and serial number within the original part, lot, or batch number.

Data Matrix means a two-dimensional matrix symbology, which is made up of square or, in some cases, round modules arranged within a perimeter finder pattern and uses the Error Checking and Correction 200 (ECC200) specification found within International Standards Organization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission

(IEC) 16022.

Data qualifier means a specified character (or string of characters) that immediately precedes a data field that defines the general category or intended use of the data that follows.

DoD recognized unique identification equivalent means a unique identification method that is in commercial use and has been recognized by DoD. All DoD recognized unique identification equivalents are listed at https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html.

DoD item unique identification means a system of marking items delivered to DoD with unique item identifiers that have machine-readable data elements to distinguish an item from all other like and unlike items. For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier and a unique serial number. For items that are serialized within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier; the original part, lot, or batch number; and the serial number.

https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html

Enterprise means the entity (e.g., a manufacturer or vendor) responsible for assigning unique item identifiers to items.

Enterprise identifier means a code that is uniquely assigned to an enterprise by an issuing agency.

Government's unit acquisition cost means--

(1) For fixed-price type line, subline, or exhibit line items, the unit price identified in the contract at the time of delivery;

(2) For cost-type or undefinitized line, subline, or exhibit line items, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery; and

(3) For items produced under a time-and-materials contract, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery.

Issuing agency means an organization responsible for assigning a globally unique identifier to an enterprise, as indicated in the Register of Issuing Agency Codes for ISO/IEC 15459, located at http://www.aimglobal.org/?Reg_Authority15459.

Issuing agency code means a code that designates the registration (or controlling) authority for the enterprise identifier.

Item means a single hardware article or a single unit formed by a grouping of subassemblies, components, or constituent parts.

Lot or batch number means an identifying number assigned by the enterprise to a designated group of items, usually referred to as either a lot or a batch, all of which were manufactured under identical conditions.

Machine-readable means an automatic identification technology media, such as bar codes, contact memory buttons, radio frequency identification, or optical memory cards.

Original part number means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise at item creation to a class of items with the same form, fit, function, and interface.

Parent item means the item assembly, intermediate component, or subassembly that has an embedded item with a unique item identifier or DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

Serial number within the enterprise identifier means a combination of numbers, letters, or symbols assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like and unlike item and is never used again within the enterprise.

Serial number within the part, lot, or batch number means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like item within a part, lot, or batch number assignment.

Serialization within the enterprise identifier means each item produced is assigned a serial number that is unique among all the tangible items produced by the enterprise and is never used again. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the enterprise identifier.

Serialization within the part, lot, or batch number means each item of a particular part, lot, or batch number is assigned a unique serial number within that part, lot, or batch number assignment. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier.

http://www.aimglobal.org/?Reg_Authority15459

Type designation means a combination of letters and numerals assigned by the Government to a major end item, assembly or subassembly, as appropriate, to provide a convenient means of differentiating between items having the same basic name and to indicate modifications and changes thereto.

Unique item identifier means a set of data elements marked on items that is globally unique and unambiguous. The term includes a concatenated unique item identifier or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

Unique item identifier type means a designator to indicate which method of uniquely identifying a part has been used. The current list of accepted unique item identifier types is maintained at https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html.

(b) The Contractor shall deliver all items under a contract line, subline, or exhibit line item.

(c) Unique item identifier. (1) The Contractor shall provide a unique item identifier for the following:

(i) Delivered items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is $5,000 or more, except for the following line items:

Contract line, subline, or exhibit line item No. Item description

(ii) Items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is less than $5,000 that are identified in the Schedule or the following table:

Contract line, subline, or exhibit line item No. Item description

CLIN 0001 Parts/Materials

(If items are identified in the Schedule, insert “See Schedule” in this table.)

(iii) Subassemblies, components, and parts embedded within delivered items, items with warranty requirements, DoD serially managed reparables and DoD serially managed nonreparables as specified in Attachment Number ----.

(iv) Any item of special tooling or special test equipment as defined in FAR 2.101 that have been designated for preservation and storage for a Major Defense Acquisition Program as specified in Attachment Number ----.

(v) Any item not included in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (ii), (iii), or

(iv) of this clause for which the contractor creates and marks a unique item identifier for traceability.

(2) The unique item identifier assignment and its component data element combination shall not be duplicated on any other item marked or registered in the DoD Item Unique Identification Registry by the contractor.

(3) The unique item identifier component data elements shall be marked on an item using two dimensional data matrix symbology that complies with ISO/IEC International Standard 16022, Information technology--International symbology specification--Data matrix; ECC200 data matrix specification.

https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html

(4) Data syntax and semantics of unique item identifiers. The Contractor shall ensure that--

(i) The data elements (except issuing agency code) of the unique item identifier are encoded within the data matrix symbol that is marked on the item using one of the following three types of data qualifiers, as determined by the

Contractor:

(A) Application Identifiers (AIs) (Format Indicator 05 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with

ISO/IEC International Standard 15418, Information Technology--EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact Data

Identifiers and Maintenance and ANSI MH 10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard.

(B) Data Identifiers (DIs) (Format Indicator 06 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with

ISO/IEC International Standard 15418, Information Technology--EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact Data

Identifiers and Maintenance and ANSI MH 10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard.

(C) Text Element Identifiers (TEIs) (Format Indicator 12 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with the Air Transport Association Common Support Data Dictionary; and

(ii) The encoded data elements of the unique item identifier conform to the transfer structure, syntax, and coding of messages and data formats specified for Format Indicators 05, 06, and 12 in ISO/IEC International Standard 15434, Information Technology-Transfer Syntax for High Capacity Automatic Data Capture Media.

(5) Unique item identifier.

(i) The Contractor shall--

(A) Determine whether to--

(1) Serialize within the enterprise identifier;

(2) Serialize within the part, lot, or batch number; or

(3) Use a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent (e.g. Vehicle Identification Number); and

(B) Place the data elements of the unique item identifier (enterprise identifier; serial number; DoD recognized unique identification equivalent; and for serialization within the part, lot, or batch number only: Original part, lot, or batch number) on items requiring marking by paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, based on the criteria provided in MIL-

STD-130, Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property, latest version;

(C) Label shipments, storage containers and packages that contain uniquely identified items in accordance with the requirements of MIL-STD-129, Military Marking for Shipment and Storage, latest version; and

(D) Verify that the marks on items and labels on shipments, storage containers, and packages are machine readable and conform to the applicable standards. The contractor shall use an automatic identification technology device for this verification that has been programmed to the requirements of Appendix A, MIL-STD-130, latest version.

(ii) The issuing agency code--

(A) Shall not be placed on the item; and

(B) Shall be derived from the data qualifier for the enterprise identifier.

(d) For each item that requires item unique identification under paragraph (c)(1)(i), (ii), or (iv) of this clause or when item unique identification is provided under paragraph (c)(1)(v), in addition to the information provided as part of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report specified elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall report at the time of delivery, as part of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report, the following information:

(1) Unique item identifier.

(2) Unique item identifier type.

(3) Issuing agency code (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(4) Enterprise identifier (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(5) Original part number (if there is serialization within the original part number).

(6) Lot or batch number (if there is serialization within the lot or batch number).

(7) Current part number (optional and only if not the same as the original part number).

(8) Current part number effective date (optional and only if current part number is used).

(9) Serial number (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(10) Government's unit acquisition cost.

(11) Unit of measure.

(12) Type designation of the item as specified in the contract schedule, if any.

(13) Whether the item is an item of Special Tooling or Special Test Equipment.

(14) Whether the item is covered by a warranty.

(e) For embedded subassemblies, components, and parts that require DoD unique item identification under paragraph (c)(1)(iii) of this clause, the Contractor shall report as part of, or associated with, the Material Inspection and Receiving Report specified elsewhere in this contract, the following information:

(1) Unique item identifier of the parent item under paragraph (c)(1) of this clause that contains the embedded subassembly, component, or part.

(2) Unique item identifier of the embedded subassembly, component, or part.

(3) Unique item identifier type.**

(4) Issuing agency code (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**

(5) Enterprise identifier (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**

(6) Original part number (if there is serialization within the original part number).**

(7) Lot or batch number (if there is serialization within the lot or batch number).**

(8) Current part number (optional and only if not the same as the original part number).**

(9) Current part number effective date (optional and only if current part number is used).**

(10) Serial number (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**

(11) Description.

** Once per item.

(f) The Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraphs (d) and (e) of this clause as follows:

(1) End items shall be reported using the receiving report capability in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) in accordance with the clause at 252.232-7003. If WAWF is not required by this contract, and the contractor is not using WAWF, follow the procedures at http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site/uidregistry/.

(2) Embedded items shall be reported by one of the following methods--

(i) Use of the embedded items capability in WAWF;

(ii) Direct data submission to the IUID Registry following the procedures and formats at http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site/uidregistry/; or

(iii) Via WAWF as a deliverable attachment for exhibit line item number (fill in) ----, Unique Item Identifier Report for Embedded Items, Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form 1423.

(g) Subcontracts. If the Contractor acquires by subcontract any item(s) for which item unique identification is required in accordance with paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, the Contractor shall include this clause, including this paragraph (g), in the applicable subcontract(s), including subcontracts for commercial products or commercial services.

(End of clause)

PWS

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Information Technology Network Outfitting (ITNO) – Quantico MHS

1. Introduction.

1.1 The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) serves the educational needs of dependents of military and civilian employees by providing PK-12 grade instruction to approximately 72,000 students. The number of students varies based on the deployment of military troops worldwide.

1.2 DoDEA is divided into eight districts that administer 167 brick-and-mortar schools. The Americas’

Southeast and Mid-Atlantic districts have 54 schools in seven states, Puerto Rico, and for administrative purposes, Cuba. Europe’s South, East, and West districts have 65 schools in England, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, Spain, Turkey, and Bahrain. The Pacific’s West, East, and South districts have 48 schools in Korea, Japan, and for administrative purposes, Guam. In addition, DoDEA operates a fully accredited Virtual High Schools, with its main office in Virginia and with teaching hubs in Germany and Okinawa.

1.3 DoDEA has a requirement for hardware in newly built DoDEA Facility:

• DoDEA School - Quantico MHS, Quantico, VA.

1.4 This requirement is for the supplies to outfit the facility’s IT infrastructure.

2. Scope.

2.1 The contractor shall provide all equipment required to outfit the DoDEA Quantico MHS, Quantico, VA. with information technology network infrastructures. All awardees are required to provide

Parts/materials, and shipping. Contractors cannot segregate what they choose to provide quotes on, this requirement is for shipment of parts/materials. The network outfitting will include, providing data networking equipment, Voice over Internet Protocol equipment (VoIP), Video Teleconferencing

(VTC), wireless access points (WAPs), patch cables, cable management equipment, power distribution units, hardware warranties, and inside delivery.

3. General Requirements.

3.1 The contractor is required to perform the tasks identified in the task order issued by the contracting officer.

3.2 The contractor shall provide all equipment, tools, materials, and other items needed to complete the requirements.

3.3 The contractor shall provide a comprehensive delivery plan and schedule to convey all contractor and government milestones and dates necessary to complete hardware delivery within in accordance with the terms of the contract.

4. Requirement (Objectives).

4.1 Objective 1 (Paragraphs 4.1.1-4.1.9): Hardware Requirements: For this delivery/task order issued, the contractor shall:

4.1.1 The contractor shall adhere to the requirements stated in the Request for Quote (RFQ) as outlined in Attachment 1 – Bill of Materials (BOM). If an item is discontinued, it is the contractor’s responsibility to propose the substitute part(s) prior to the RFQ closing date for Government approval. The contractor shall not make any unauthorized substitutions.

4.1.2 The hardware shall integrate readily with the existing DoDEA BROCADE (RUCKUS-

COMMSCOPE) DATA NETWORKING backbone. The new facilities have an Ethernet

Category 6 wiring, Single-Mode (SM) & Multi-Mode (MM) fiber infrastructure, patch panels, and racks in place.

4.1.3 The contractor shall support all hardware and warranty requirements for the DoDEA facilities as required in the PWS.

4.1.4 The contractor shall provide all hardware specified in Attachment 1 – BOM.

4.1.5 The contractor shall provide all warranty documentation and support for the hardware, listed in

Attachment 1 – BOM.

4.1.6 The contractor shall provide all shipping as required in the PWS when issued as Free on Board

(FOB) Destination (Commercial). If alternative shipping methods are required, the Government will indicate the method in the PWS.

4.1.7 The contractor shall provide electronic asset reporting.

Performance Standards and Acceptable Quality Levels (Objective 1)

4.1.8 Performance Standard (PS1) – Submissions of accurate and complete data within timeframes stated in the contract and established due dates set by COR.

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL 1) – 90% of task will be completed by the required completion timelines established by the COR. The remaining 10% shall be completed no later than 10 days after their due date.

4.1.9 Performance Standard (PS2) – All hardware shall be the same as specified in the task order, no substitutions provided unless preapproved by the COR or designated representative.

Acceptable Quality Level (ACQ 2) - Zero substitutions to hardware unless approved by the

Government.

4.2 Objective 2 (Paragraphs 4.2.1-4.2.8) Shipping Requirements: Shipping and delivery for the PWS as follows:

4.2.1 The Government will use a scheduled delivery approach, providing the contractor a one-week (7 calendar days) window for continental United States locations to provide inside delivery coordinated with the government Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) and an onsite contact prior to equipment ship date.

4.2.2 The contractor shall appoint a single Point of Contact (POC) to coordinate the delivery of the technology specified within the PWS. If problems arise based on supply chain issues, specific delivery dates and times will be coordinated between the contractor POC and the Contracting

Officer’s Representative (COR).

4.2.3 The contractor shall provide shipping and tracking number information. The Government will provide the Location POC and shipping addresses.

4.2.4 For each pallet/box/container, the required shipment data must include:

• Tracking numbers.

• Item descriptions and quantities.

• Pallet/box/container dimensions (Width, Length, Height).

• Weight of each pallet/box/container.

• Value of each pallet/box/container.

• Serial or Service Tag Numbers (if applicable).

• Name of the School where the items will be installed.

• Full Contract Number.

• Contractor information (Company where item is actually shipped from).

- Name of Company.

- Point of Contact (Name and Phone Number).

- Company address.

4.2.5 The Government will use the information above to create a DD Form 1149 (Requisition and

Invoice/Shipping Document) and Tracking Control Number (TCN).

4.2.6 A minimum of two copies of the DD Form 1149 must accompany each container. One form shall be placed inside the container and one with the packing list applied to the outside of the container.

It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that all shipments made under this contract follow the above instructions and that the required items and requested quantities are shipped and labeled for the correct school.

4.2.7 For America, Pacific, and Europe: Commercial shipping (FOB Destination). All items shall be shipped within 30 days after delivery order award.

4.2.8 The contractor is responsible for all shipping costs, storage fees, customs fees, and any additional costs associated with the shipment and delivery of the hardware as required by this PWS.

4.2.9 The contractor shall provide a Quality Control Plan (QCP) that clearly describes how they intend to mitigate any supply chain or logistical challenges associated with obtaining hardware outlined in Attachment 1-BOM. The QCP is further defined in paragraph 4.3.12.

Performance Standards and Acceptable Quality Levels (Objective 2)

4.2.10 Performance Standard (PS1) – Submission of accurate and complete data within timeframes stated in the individual task orders and established due dates set by COR.

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL 1) – 90% of task will be completed by the required completion timelines established by the COR. The remaining 10% shall be completed no later than 10 days after their due date.

4.2.11 Performance Standard (PS2) - Items are delivered as to one location required by the contract based on the instructions in the task orders.

4.2.12 Acceptable Quality Level (AQL 2) - 100% of items arrive to destination as required by the task orders.

5. General Information.

5.1 Provided by Government. The Government will provide:

• Onsite POC and local phone number.

5.2 The COR will be identified in a separate letter of appointment. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions:

5.2.1 Ensure that the contractor performs the technical requirements in accordance with contract and individual task orders.

5.2.2 Perform inspections necessary in connection with task order performance.

5.2.3 Maintain written and oral communications with the contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract.

5.2.4 Monitor contractor’s performance and notify both the Contracting Officer (KO) and contractor of any deficiencies.

5.2.5 Accepted Services. The COR is responsible for accepting services on behalf of the Government and processing invoices for services that meet the terms and conditions of the contract and/or task order.

5.3 Section 508 Compliance. All hardware and software provided under this contract must meet 508 compliance requirements set forth in the Accessibility Standards of 36 CFR 1194.25.

5.4 Identification of contractor Personnel. All contractor personnel attending meetings and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties, are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are government officials. Contractor must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractor personnel are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

5.5 All contractors working with COR must be able to read, speak, and comprehend the English language.

6. Data Management Requirements.

6.1 Reserved.

6.2 DoDEA Software License Keys.