645 CYS Networking Combo SAM.docx

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Schriever SFB, Colorado 80912

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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.

2. This solicitation is being issued as a(n) Request For Quotation (RFQ).

3. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-03, Defense Federal Regulation Public Notice 2024-03-26, and Department of the Air Force Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-07-07.

4. In accordance with FAR 19.502-2 this requirement is a total small business set aside. The North American Industry Size Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this requirement is 334111. The Small Business Administration (SBA) Size Standard is 1,250 employees.

Requirement Information

Description:

The 645th CYS requires networking equipment for our Dell VX-Rails and Dell PowerStore 3200L. This installation must include all switching devices, cables and connections see Attachment 1 - 645 CYS Product List and Attachment 2 – 645 CYS Networking PWS. Note this is not a brand specific requirement. Installation will include the mounting, connecting, and configuration as necessary. This installation will occur at Patrick Space Force Base 1225 Jupiter St. Bldg. 425 in our Data Center. Rack space and power is not a concern as it relates to this work statement. This equipment is used to provide Cyber Defensive Capabilities supporting space-lift operations by Space Launch Delta 45 (SLD).

Place of Delivery:

645th Cyber Squadron (CYS) 1225 Jupiter St. Bldg. 425 Patrick Space Force Base, FL 32925

*See attachments for details Instructions to Offerors

FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. As prescribed in FAR 12.301(b)(1), the following addendum is provided for this solicitation and hereby amends any language therein.

Quotes submitted in response to this solicitation shall be submitted via email no later than Friday, 31 May, 2024 no later than 1200 Mountain Daylight Time. In order to be considered for award, quotes shall be submitted to TSgt Castellanos and Sara Tolva at the emails listed above.

1. This is a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) requirement. A FFP contract provides for a price that is not subject to any adjustment based on the contractor's cost experience in performing the contract. To be eligible for contract award, the vendor shall have an active System for Award Management (SAM) account. Failure to have an active SAM registration may result in the vendor being deemed ineligible for contract award.

2. Vendor shall provide the following at the time of submitting a quote:

a. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) number

b. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

c. Point of contact information, including name, phone number, email, and company/vendor address

d. TAA compliance

e. Estimated delivery date/lead time

f. Ensure the quote is valid for at least 30 days.

3. Questions/RFIs shall be submitted by email to the personnel noted above. All questions are due no later Tuesday, 28 May, 2024, 1300 MDT.

4. Late quotes shall be processed in accordance with FAR 52.212(f) – Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. As prescribed in FAR 12.301(c), the following addendum is provided for this solicitation and hereby amends any language therein.Evaluation Criteria

Basis for Contract Award:

The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, considering the factors listed in this provision.

1. In accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), the Government will utilize comparative evaluations, and give preliminary consideration, to all offers received in response to this solicitation. The Government will identify from all evaluated quotes, readily discernible value indicators that fall within the parameters of price, and technical capability.

2. The Government intends to award a contract to the lowest priced offer that meets the instructions outlined in 52.212-1, and the minimum requirements outlined in this provision, whose price can be determined "fair and reasonable".

3. The Government intends to make an award without conducting exchanges with vendors after the close of the solicitation. Therefore, vendors should provide their best available pricing and to the Government in their initial quote. However, the Government reserves the right to enter into exchanges with all, some, or none of the offers at any time during the evaluation period if deemed in the best interests of the Government to do so.

Evaluation Factors:

The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

1. Price

2. Technical Acceptability The evaluation method for this requirement will be lowest price deemed technically acceptable.

A written notice of award mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful vendor within the time for acceptance outlined in 52.212-1 shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the quotes specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote (or part of a quote), whether there are exchanges after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. During the evaluation process the Contracting Officer will determine a "Total Evaluated Price" (TEP) for each responsive quote. The TEP is determined by totaling the amount of all line items identified in the price scheduled/PDF Document.Clauses and Provisions

FAR provision 52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with alternate I applies to this acquisition; the offeror verifies by submission of their offer that the representation and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation.

FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.

FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial

Items applies to this acquisition; the following clauses are hereby included by reference:

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 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 52.222-50, 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 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations 52.233-3, Protest After Award 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference 252.232-7006, Wide Area WideFlow Payment Instructions 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman 5352.223-9000, Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations

The provisions and clauses listed below have been determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices. The following provisions and clauses are hereby included by reference:

52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subtracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations 52.212-1, Instructions to offerors - Commercial Items 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging in Certain Activates or Transactions Relating to Iran – Representation and Certifications 52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services – Representation 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities 252.225-7060, Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications 252.246-7008, Sources of Electric Parts 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea 53.52.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installation 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Items 52.219-1 (ALT1), Small Business Program Representation 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions 252.204-7017, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.225-7055, Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime 252.225-7056, Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items 52.204-7, System for Award Management 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-22, Alternative Line-Item Proposal 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business SubcontractorsAttachments

Attachment 1 - 645 CYS Product List Attachment 2 - 645 CYS Networking PWS