SynopsisSolicitation_70Z02318RMMN00100.pdf

Document: 70Z02318RMMN00100 COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

Biometric Readers and Support Services

70Z02318RMMN00100

(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.

(ii) The solicitation number is 70Z02318RMMN00100 and is being issued as a Request for proposal (RFP). The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) anticipates awarding one firm-fixed-price contract resulting from this RFP.

(iii) The solicitation document, and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-96.

(iv) The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 334419, Electronic Component Manufacturing, and the small business size standard is 750 employees. This procurement is a set-aside 100% for small business.

(v) See attachment 3 for a list of line item numbers and items, quantities, and units of measure including options.

(vi) The USCG seeks to establish a Fixed-Price contract to provide Hand-Held Multi- Mode Biometric Readers and accompanying technical support required by CG-FAC-2.

Readers are deployed to USCG field units across the country. These readers are now beyond their service-life and the USCG has a time-critical need to purchase approximately 250 readers as replacements.

(vii) F.O.B. destination. The full period of performance encompasses four (4) years, inclusive of a one-year base period plus three (3) option periods of one-year each. The projected period of performance dates are: March 12, 2018 to March 11, 2022. See attachment 1 for delivery lead times and destinations.

(viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1 applies to this procurement. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items (Jan 2017) is in Attachment 2 – Provisions and Clauses.

(ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Refer to Attachment 2 – Provisions and Clauses for evaluation factors.

(x) Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items and 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports, with their offers based on the instructions provided.

(xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. See Attachment 2 – Provisions and Clauses for addenda to clause.

Document: 70Z02318RMMN00100 COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

Biometric Readers and Support Services

70Z02318RMMN00100

(xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

See Attachment 2 – Provisions and Clauses for addenda to clause.

(xiii) Additional terms and conditions that apply to this acquisition are in Attachment 2 – Provisions and Clauses.

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this acquisition.

(xv) Questions about this combined synopsis/solicitation are due by 10:00 AM (Eastern) on Friday, January 05, 2018. Submit questions via e-mail to Mr. Ranford Demontegnac, Contract Specialist, at Ranford.C.Demontegnac@uscg.mil and Mr. James Ferguson (Contracting Officer) at James.F.Ferguson@uscg.mil.

Proposals are due via email by the time and date posted on Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) to Mr. Demontegnac and Mr. Ferguson. There will be no exceptions to the time and date responses are due, unless determined otherwise by the Government. When responding, include the title “70Z02318RMMN00100 Biometric Readers and Support Services” in the subject line of the e-mail. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure that proposals are submitted timely. No changes or additions will be permitted after the deadline, except as provided under discussions, if necessary. This RFP does not represent authorization to award or proceed with the subject effort, nor a promise of future direction to proceed. Offerors are solely responsible for this RFP’s submission costs, even if this RFP is canceled. Offerors that do not submit all of the information required may not be considered for award.

(xvi) Contact the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer for information regarding this synopsis/solicitation.

The following attachments are included and is hereby incorporated into this solicitation:

Attachment 1 – Statement of Requirements Attachment 2 – Provisions and Clauses Attachment 3 – Contract Pricing Spreadsheet Attachment 4 – Biometric Reader Verification Process Attachment 5 – Biometric Reader Evaluation Criteria Questions Attachment 6 – Past Performance Questionnaire mailto:Ranford.C.Demontegnac@uscg.mil mailto:James.F.Ferguson@uscg.mil