C1a_Combined_Synopsis_Weather_Radio_Systems_Final.pdf

Request for Quote 70FB8019Q00000008

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for

Weather Radio Systems

Synopsis: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format FAR 13.5 using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for certain

Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number is 70FB8019Q00000008 and is issued as a

Request for Quote (RFQ).

FEMA has determined a need for Weather Radio Systems.

This solicitation incorporates all mandatory commercial item provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2015-101, effective October 26, 2018.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 334220. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees.

It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions.

The clauses may be accessed in full text at:

1. https://www.acquisition.gov/far/

2. http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html.

The Government contemplates awarding one (1) or more Firm Fixed Price Blanket Purchase

Agreements (BPA’s) resulting from this solicitation to the offeror(s) whose offer conforming to the solicitation, is the lowest evaluated price meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors.

To be considered for award you must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration by the closing date of this solicitation. Vendors who submit quotes but do not have an active SAM registration will not be considered for award. Please visit www.sam.gov for more information or to register.

52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this procurement. Award will be made to the Offeror’s with the lowest price technically acceptable quote.

Evaluation Factors for Award Technical factors are equally important. Factors 1 and 2 will be evaluated as acceptable or not acceptable. Factor 3 will be evaluated as acceptable, neutral or not acceptable. To receive on overall rating of acceptable and be eligible for award, the offeror shall not receive a rating of not acceptable for any evaluation factor.

Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror whose quote conforms to the requirement of the solicitation and Statement of Work. To be considered for award, all offerors https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html http://www.sam.gov/ shall address the following criteria in accordance with the Statement of Work requirements. Failure to address all criteria will result in offer being non-responsive and therefore will not be considered for contract award.

Factor 1: Questions

Offerors will be evaluated on their response to the questions below. A response of “no” for one or more questions will result in a rating of unacceptable and that offeror shall not be eligible for contract award.

Questions Yes No

Does the proposed Weather Radio Meet the technical requirements of the Statement of Work?

Does the strobe light meet the definition in the statement of work and does the technical information for the commercial part proposed as demonstrate that the strobe light is designed and manufactured for use with the proposed weather radio as an accessory.

Does the bed shaker meet the definition in the statement of work and does the technical information for the commercial part proposed as demonstrate that the bed shaker is designed and manufactured for use with the proposed weather radio as an accessory.

Does the dual connectors meet the definition in the statement of work and does the technical information for the commercial part proposed as demonstrate that the dual connectors are designed and manufactured for use with the proposed weather radio as an accessory.

Does the offeror have the capability to meet the packaging and delivery requirements outlined in the Statement of Work?

Does the offeror have the ability to provide at least 1,500 complete weather radio system within 7 days after receipt of order?

Factor 2: Technical Requirements Offerors shall demonstrate the ability of their weather radio system devices and supporting software to meet the technical requirements provided below:

• Demonstrate that the system is connected to the NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards network, with the ability to pick up weather information directly broadcast from the National Weather Service

• Demonstrate that the system is equipped with SAME technology and ability for contractors to program system to alarm for specific weather and emergency events in specific, desired counties

• Demonstrate how the weather radio system functions in the event of a weather emergency

• Demonstrate how the NWR receiver picks up the NWR signal o Demonstrate how the NWR receiver alerts the occupant after receiving the signal o Demonstrate how the other components of the weather radio system – bed shakers and strobe lights – connect to the NWR receiver via a dual connector o Demonstrate how the bed shakers and strobe lights alert the occupant of a weather emergency

• Generate reports depicting history of weather radio system alerts Demonstrate the process and timeline for alerting occupants of a weather emergency.

Factor 3: Past Performance

Present and Past Performance will be evaluated as a measure of the Government’s confidence in the Offeror’s ability to successfully perform based on previous and current contract efforts within the last three years. Provide no less than three (3) references to include the following:

1.Name of Company 2.Point of Contact 3.Current Telephone Number and Email Address 4.Title of Work 5.Period of Performance 6.Value ($) and Quantity

Evaluation Ratings for Technical Factors 1-3

Rating Definition

Acceptable Past Performance indicates satisfactory performance.

Neutral No relevant past performance history.

Not Acceptable Past Performance does not indicate satisfactory performance.

Questions are due to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist no later than 2pm EST

February 26, 2019. Responses to questions will be posted no later than 3pm EST, March 1, 2019.

Quotes are due to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist, no later than 5pm EST, March 8, 2019. All quotes that fail to include all solicitation requirements will be considered non- responsive and not eligible for award.