305th Fiber Combined Solicitation_Synopsis.pdf

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation, FA448420Q0016, for “TC Communications, Fiber Telecommunication Equipment” is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) using simplified acquisition procedures. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement. It is the contractors' responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. This requirement is being issued as small business set-aside. The North American Industrial Classification System Code is 334210 with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.

The government intends to issue a fixed price purchase order. Quoted prices shall include itemized pricing for each item listed in the Equipment List/SOO (attached).

**Note: All offerors are required to fill-out and return Federal Acquisition Regulation Clause 52.212-3, Alternate 1 (attached)

QUOTES DUE DATE: All quotes are due no later than 2:00 PM 23 SEP 2020. Quotes may be emailed to alexander.gunter.3@us.af.mil.

QUOTATION PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: A purchase order will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose proposal conforms to the solicitation and considered to be the most advantageous to the Government according to FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, utilizing the Lowest-Price-Technically-Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation/award process. To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of quotes, offerors must comply with instructions contained herein. Quotes must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this RFQ. The following factors will be used to evaluate the proposals: (1) Technical Acceptability, and (2) Price. Technical Acceptability shall be evaluated as acceptable or not acceptable. This is a Brand Name requirement, to be technically acceptable the offeror must provide the items as listed in the Equipment List/SOO. Failure to provide this information will render the offer technically unacceptable and unawardable. Price evaluation shall be based on the lowest reasonable evaluated price. Price will always be an important factor; therefore, offerors should make diligent efforts to control costs.

All items will be FOB Destination. The contractor shall supply and deliver products to:

TSgt Charles Robbins

305 OSS/OSAM

1929 Glenn Road

JB MDL, NJ 08641

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Equipment List/SOO

2. Brand Name Justification

3. DoD Implementation Memorandum for NDAA FY19, Section 889(a)(1)(B).

4. Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.212-3, Alternate 1 to be filled out by all offerors

5. Security Forces Squadron Appendix

6. Anti-terrorism Statement

APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: Clauses and provisions incorporated by reference may be accessed via the Internet at https://www.acquisition.gov/

Federal Acquisition Regulation:

52.204-7 System for Award Management, 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance, 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror 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.

52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation, 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations, 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items, 52.212-2, Evaluation- Commercial Items, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran - Representations and Certifications, 52.228-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation 52.252-1, Solicitations Provision Incorporated by Reference (https://www.acquisition.gov/) 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (https://www.acquisition.gov/) 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials, 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7004 Alternate A, System For Award Management 252.204-7012, Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports, 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments, 5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installations 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman

The following provisions/clauses are applicable to FAR 52.212-5:

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment.

52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans

52.222.36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons, 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: To be considered for this award, Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) database at http://wawf.eb.mil prior to award. Lack of registration will make an Offeror ineligible for award.

This notice does not obligate the Government to award the contract; it does not restrict the Government's ultimate approach; nor does it obligate the Government to pay for any quote/proposal preparation costs. Quotes must be for all items stated, partial quotes will not be considered. Only firm fixed price offers will be evaluated. Award will be made (all or none) to one vendor.