Attachment 1 191NLE20Q0068 - C.Control -R-1.pdf

RFQ 191INL20Q0068, Attachment 1

SECTION 1

SUBMISSION INFORMATION PERTAINING TO REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ)

191NLE20Q0068

INFORMATION TO CONTRACTOR

Contractors are reminded that information furnished under this Request for Quote (RFQ) may be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Therefore, all items that are confidential to business or that contain trade secrets or proprietary or personnel information must be clearly marked. Marking of items will not necessarily preclude disclosure when Department of State (DOS) determines disclosure is warranted by FOIA. However, if such items are not marked, all information contained within the submitted documents will be deemed releasable.

QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE REQUEST FOR QUOTE

Offerors are warned against contacting any INL personnel other than the Contracting Officer and

Contract Specialist prior to award of the Contract resulting from this RFQ. If such a contact occurs and found to be prejudicial to competing vendors, the vendor making such a contact may be excluded from award consideration.

No information concerning this RFQ shall be provided in response to telephone calls. All such questions must be submitted via email by no later than 12:00 P.M. (local Washington D.C.

time) FRIDAY 19, JUNE 2020. Any communications in reference to this RFQ shall cite the reference section title and page number, and be directed to the following individual:

Name: Eric Gauff

Title: Contract Support Specialist

E-mail: GauffEC@state.gov

NOTICE OF RFQ CLOSING DATE AND TIME

All offers shall be submitted to the following designated Government Representative NLT 12:00

P.M. (local Washington D.C. time) on the following date: FRIDAY 03 JULY 2020. Vendors shall limit the number of pages to no more than twenty (20), 12 Point Font, Times New Roman, pdf. (or equivalent).

Name: Eric Gauff

Title: Contract Support Specialist

E-mail: GauffEC@state.gov

CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIPS

The Department of State (DOS) encourages the use of subcontractors. In addition, the

Department requires that any potential Organization Conflict of Interest be identified in the proposal to ensure proper firewalls are established prior to award.

MULTIPLE PROPOSALS/ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS

Contractors shall not submit, nor shall the Government accept or evaluate, multiple proposals offering alternative solutions. Contractors shall not submit, nor shall the Government accept or evaluate, multiple solutions within one proposal.

PERIOD OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS

Contractors shall agree, if the proposal is accepted within one-hundred (120) calendar days

(unless a greater period is inserted by the contractor) from the date specified in the solicitation for receipt of proposals, to furnish any or all of the requirements upon which prices are proposed at the price set opposite each item, performed and/or delivered at the designated point(s) within the time specified.

SECTION 2

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

1 BACKGROUND

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is an instrumental leader in the development of policies and programs to combat international narcotics and crime. INL Bogota’s programs support two of the Department of States' strategic goals: (1) to reduce the entry of illegal drugs into the United States; and (2) to minimize the impact of international crime on the United States and its citizens. One of the many ways to effectively meet the listed goals is to partner with allied governments both directly and indirectly to promote Police modernization. In a post conflict Colombia the operational tempo and requirements for Colombia’s Anti-Narcotics Police (DIRAN) and Rural Security Police (DICAR) is increasing. This acquisition will help equip the Colombian National Police Anti-Narcotics Directorate with much needed crowd control equipment.

During manual eradication operations the Colombian National Police (CNP) are experiencing and increase in "cocalero protest" which are frequent and common. These "cocalero protest" are a tool organized and used to stop and/or slow down the manual eradication progress and it has been effective. The use of proven police less than lethal crowd control measures is employed to reduce the chance of lethal confrontation.

2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Line # Description

POWDER DISPERSION GRENADE: Type Hand Grenade, Blast Dispersion, Discharge OC “Pepper”

Powder, Body Material Aluminum, Emission Ports Blow out base, Diameter 40 mm Body, Discharge

Time Instantaneous, Hazard Class 1.4G (8), 4G UN/DoT Approved suggested MP-BD40-OC -

POWDER DISPERSION GRENADE or similar. Made in usa.

MULTI-FLASH/BANG” DISTRACTION GRENADE: Type Multi Bang – Distraction Device, 7 to 9

Discharges, Grenade Body Material Chrome Moly Steel Outer Body, Aluminum Inner Body, Ports 9 Top and 9 Bottom, Energy Release Balanced Between Top & Bottom, Report 9 x 160dB + @ 1.5 meter, Diameter 42 mm Body, Fuze Type M201A1, Fuze Delay 2.0 Seconds, Hazard Class 1.4G, 4G UN/DoT Approved

Diversionary Device, Single Use, Non-Reloadable: Explosive Content 5 g Flash Powder, Sound Level

174 dB @ 5 ft (1.5 m) Light Level 2-4 Million Candela, Material Aluminum.

LONG RANGE SMOKE PROJECTILE (OC) - 40mm: Type Projectile, Continuous Discharge Smoke, Discharge OC “Pepper” Irritant Smoke, Projectiles 1, Aluminum Cased, Projectile Weight 90 grams, Discharge Time 25 ± 10 seconds, Cartridge Material Aluminum, Length Overall 122 mm, Diameter 40 mm, Overall Weight 210 grams, Pyrotechnic Weight 45 grams Smoke Mix, Irritant Agent Weight 10 grams OC Powder, Net Irritant Agent 0.42% Total Capsaicinoids, Maximum Range 140 meters, Launched With 40 x 46mm Grenade Launchers.

12 gauge bean bag munitions: Type Projectile, Ballistic Bean Bag; Caliber: 12 Gauge; Projectile Tail stabilized bean bag; filled w/ #9 small metal shot; Projectile Weight 40 grams; Velocity 85 mps; Length

Overall 63 mm; Shell Case Clear Plastic / Brass; Overall Weight 49 grams; Maximum Range 45 meters;

Effective Range 20 meters; Launched With 12 Gauge Shotgun; UN Number UN 0012; 4G UN/DoT

Approved.

6 M49 A1 Trip Flares (NSN 1370-00-752-8060)

Type Hand Grenade, Continuous Discharge Smoke; Discharge Color Smoke; Body Material Tern Steel/

US Mil-Spec; Emission Ports 1; Diameter 60 mm Body; Fuze Type M201A1; Fuze Delay 2.0 Seconds;

Length Overall 141 mm; Overall Weight 430 grams; Chemical Weight 240 grams; Discharge Time 60 ±

15 Seconds; 4G UN/DoT Approved; UN Number UN 0303.: colors White - Yellow - Orange - Blue -

Violet.

8 Training in Colombia, Spanish language, 5 days, all course material and certs.

3 DELIVERY (SHIPPING AND HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS)

The vendor is responsible for the delivery of all items listed above under paragraph 2, technical specifications of items.

All items shall be delivered to INL Freight Forwarder in Miami, FL. – USA.

Freight Forwarder Information and POC:

• SHIPPING ADDRESS

Goldbelt Specialty Services, LLC

2115 NW 115th Ave Miami, FL 33172

Phone: 7864868848

Email: Richard.issa@goldbelt.com

The Contractor shall consolidate the entire shipment to prevent loss and misdirection. The contractor, upon notification, shall replace any lost or damaged items during shipment.

The items being acquired shall be donated to the government of the ultimate destination, Colombia.

The contractor shall ensure that all items are prepared for safe shipment and include all necessary export approvals, required material data safety sheet, licenses, and paperwork. One copy of the packing list and commercial invoice must accompany the shipment, attached to the outside of the “lead” or number one box/carton/package, or individually attached to the outside of each box/carton/package.

mailto:Richard.issa@goldbelt.com

• Marking and packing guidelines.

All boxes shall be marked clearly as follows:

EMBAJADA DE ESTADOS UNIDOS BOGOTA, COLOMBIA- INL

C/O Goldbelt Specialty Services Warehouse

Bogota, Colombia

Order No. (Insert)

Box #__ of __ (if applicable) ATTN: INL/Colombia

(Improperly marked shipments may be rejected by the Government)

PLEASE NOTE:

All orders are ultimately intended for an overseas destination. If the shipment contains wood packaging material, the packing and palletizing must conform to the International Standard for Phytosanitary

Measures Publication No. 15: “Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade”

(ISPM 15) and have the appropriate markings indicating that the packing materials meet this standard. Any deliveries arriving at our indicated domestic delivery address that do not meet these standards will be rejected and shall be corrected at the contractor’s expense.

4 TYPE OF CONTRACT

This is a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), single award contract. Items outlined under PARAGRAPH 2, TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATION OF ITEMS above shall be brand name or equal of the purchase request under NAICS

332992. The FFP price shall include all direct and indirect costs, profit, export license, travel, shipping/delivery charges (if any), and any and all insurances. No additional sums will be payable on account of any escalation in the cost of materials, equipment or labor, or because of the Contractor’s failure to properly estimate or accurately predict these prices or difficulty of achieving the results required by this contract. The price will not be subject to adjustment after award nor will be adjusted on account of fluctuations in the currency exchange rates.

5 TRAINING

The contractor shall provide a theoretical and practical application training course in Spanish for twenty

(20) personnel from DIRAN/DICAR:

Training in Colombia, Spanish language, 5 days, all course material and certifications including

General description and functionality of the material parts assembly parts maintenance.

The training shall be at a minimum forty (40) hours or five 8 hour work days. Instructors shall be experienced and capable to teach the course in Spanish, and shall be duly accredited prior to the course start date. If a translator is required the contractor shall provide such service and ensure the translator

(s) is/are capable of simultaneous translation at a technical level. A Training schedule will be coordinated with the vendor once all materials are delivered to Colombia.

The contractor shall provide course attendees with Spanish language course documents, with an additional copy to be kept at the Colombian National Police (CNP) records archive. Likewise, upon successful completion of the course, the contractor shall present each student with a certificate of attendance / training. Instructor personnel’s traveling and per diem expenses shall be covered by the contractor.

The contractor shall deliver via magnetic means (CD) all course material, manuals, handouts, etc.

required by the contract.

6 WARRANTY

The contractor shall provide a minimum of twelve (12) months warranty for manufacturing defects, from the date of acceptance and delivery to INL warehouse in Bogota. All items required in this Statement of

Work (SOW) shall have a valid warranty throughout Colombia.

7 CUSTOMS CLEARANCE AND TAX EXEMPTIONS

If applicable, the U.S. Government will assist the Contractor in obtaining customs clearance and tax exemption certificates from the Government of Colombia in accordance with the packing, marking, and submission of documents as instructed herein.

8 EXPORT LICENSE

The Contractor shall comply with Sections 38-40 of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) (22 U.S.C. 2778-

2780) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120-130) as required, for the prosecution of work under this contract at no additional cost to the Government. Failure to be in compliance with AECA and ITAR by date planned for commencement of contract performance as well as during the entire performance of work under this contract may result in contract termination. Any penalties rendered to the Contractor, as a direct result of being found non-compliance with AECA and

ITAR will be the responsibility of the Contractor. For additional information on AECA and ITAR, see http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/.

9 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The equipment will be delivered to INL warehouse, via the INL Miami based freight forwarder. If deemed to be in the interest of facilitating prompt payment of the invoice the shipment shall be inventoried for quantity and visible condition at the INL Freight Forwarder warehouse located at Miami, Florida. Upon completion of a detailed Bogota Colombia functional test the vendor shall be responsible for prompt replacement or repair of any items identified as in operational, defective or damaged.

The INL logistics team shall assign and inventory sticker on all non-expendable items, with an assigned INL serial number that facilitates End Use Monitoring.

10 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (POP)

Performance period for this contract will be no more than 120 days from the date of award. The

Contractor shall interpret any reference made to days, as calendar days.

11 CONFIDENTIALITY CLAUSE

The Contractor and its employees shall exercise the utmost discretion concerning all matters relating to their duties and functions. They shall not communicate to any person any information known to them by reason of their performance of services under this contract, which has not been made public, except in the necessary performance of their duties or upon written authorization of the Contracting Officer

All documents and records (including photographs) generated during the performance of work under this contract shall be for the sole use and become the exclusive property of the Colombian National Police

(CNP). Furthermore, no article, book, pamphlet, email, recording, broadcast, speech television appearance, film or photograph concerning any aspect of work performed under this contract shall be published or disseminated through any media without the prior written authorization of the Contracting

Officer. These obligations do not cease upon the expiration or termination of this contract. The

Contractor shall include the substance of this provision in all contracts of employment and in all subcontracts hereunder.

Likewise, the CONTRACTOR must be committed under a confidentiality agreement signed with the

National Police, that the information provided may not be partially or totally disclosed to third parties, nor used for purposes other than the development of the contract. Likewise, the CONTRACTOR shall ensure the care, confidentiality and correct use of the information delivered and generated during the execution of the contract, as well as of the elements that the National Police makes available for its execution.

SECTION 3

SOLICITATION CONSIDERATIONS

1 SOLICITATION CONSIDERATIONS

This is lowest price technically acceptable, the seller certifies that it is an authorized distributer of the product being sold to the Department of State and that it has the certification/specialized level required by the manufacturer to support both the product sale and product pricing in accordance with applicable manufacturer certification/specialization requirements. Unless otherwise specified, the Seller warrants that the products are 100% new, all accepted manufacture original parts and in their original box (es).

In addition to providing pricing for this solicitation, each Offeror must provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) in a timely manner, received no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation.

All Quotes must be valid for 90 days from the closing date for this solicitation. No exceptions or qualifications. New equipment ONLY, NO grey market or refurbished products. Items must be in original packaging, never used, and not altered in any way. All components/parts of the requested equipment must be manufacturer-approved and may not be compatible, remanufactured, or refurbished component/part. All items must be covered by manufacturer’s warranty and procured through a manufacturer approved distribution channel. Sellers must be able to document their ability to provide items through manufacturer approved distribution channels upon request.

The Seller confirms to have sourced all products submitted in this Quote from manufacturer-approved channels for Federal sales, in accordance with all applicable laws and manufacturer’s current applicable policies at the time of purchase. Seller must be able to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with applicable manufacturer certification

No partial shipments are permitted, unless otherwise specified by Contracting Officer at time of contract award.

Pursuant to the Trade Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 2512(a)) (TAA), Federal acquisitions of supplies may be made only from offerors that will supply products of an eligible country under any of the free trade agreements entered into pursuant to the TAA. An article is considered a product of a country only if it is wholly a product of that country or if it has been, substantially transformed, in that country into a new and different article of commerce with a name, character, or use distinct from that of the original article(s). Note that any item that is a discreet article as it is sold in commerce, regardless of its ultimate function or use, cannot be considered, substantially transformed, and based solely on its integration into

IT or other systems

The Contractor and its employees shall exercise the utmost discretion concerning all matters relating to their duties and functions. They shall not communicate to any person any information known to them by reason of their performance of services under this contract, which has not been made public, except in the necessary performance of their duties or upon written authorization of the Contracting Officer.

All documents and records (including photographs) generated during the performance of work under this contract shall be for the sole use and become the exclusive property of the U.S

Government. Furthermore, no article, book, pamphlet, email, recording, broadcast, speech television appearance, film or photograph concerning any aspect of work performed under this contract shall be published or disseminated through any media without the prior written authorization of the Contracting

Officer. These obligations do no cease upon the expiration or termination of this contract.

The award resulting from this solicitation will made to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror. The seller certifies that it is an authorized manufacturer or distributer of the similar product being sold to the Department of State and that it has the certification/specialization level required by the manufacturer, to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with applicable manufacturer certification/specialization requirements. Unless otherwise specified, Seller warrants that the products are new and in their original box (es).

In addition to providing pricing for this solicitation, each Offeror must provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) so that they are received no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation (i.e. PLEASE

SEE SECTION 1 OF SOLICITATION FOR DUE DATE). Submissions must be sent via email to the government representative specified in SECTION 1.

This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to FAR 4.1102 and other applicable regulations and guidelines. Information can be found at www.sam.gov.

INL will accept new equipment ONLY, NO grey market or refurbished products. No exceptions or qualifications. Items must be in original packaging, never used, and not altered in any way. Components of the requested equipment, to include memory, must be manufacturer-approved and may not be compatible, remanufactured, or refurbished equipment. All items must be covered by manufacturer’s warranty and procured through a manufacturer approved distribution channel. Sellers must be able to document their ability to provide items through manufacturer approved distribution channels upon request.

The Seller confirms to have sourced all products submitted in this Quote from manufacturer-approved channels for Federal sales, in accordance with all applicable laws and manufacturer’s current applicable policies at the time of purchase. Seller must be able to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with applicable manufacturer certification / specialization requirements. If software is provided or included, Seller shall, upon request, provide Buyer with a copy of the End User License Agreement. Seller certifies that all software is licensed originally to Buyer as the original licensee authorized to use the software.

No partial shipments are permitted, unless otherwise specified by Contracting Officer at time of contract award.

Pursuant to the Trade Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 2512(a)) (TAA), Federal acquisitions of supplies may be made only from offerors that will supply products of an eligible country under any of the free trade agreements entered into pursuant to the TAA. An article is considered a product of a country only if it is wholly a product of that country or if it has been, substantially transformed, in that country into a new and different article of commerce with a name, character, or use distinct from that of the original article(s). Note that any item that is a discreet article as it is sold in commerce, regardless of its ultimate function or use, cannot be considered, substantially transformed, and based solely on its integration into IT or other systems

The Contractor and its employees shall exercise the utmost discretion concerning all matters relating to their duties and functions. They shall not communicate to any person any information known to them by reason of their performance of services under this contract, which has not been made public, except in the necessary performance of their duties or upon written authorization of the Contracting Officer.

All documents and records (including photographs) generated during the performance of work under this contract shall be for the sole use and become the exclusive property of the U.S

Government. Furthermore, no article, book, pamphlet, email, recording, broadcast, speech television appearance, film or photograph concerning any aspect of work performed under this contract shall be published or disseminated through any media without the prior written authorization of the Contracting Officer. These obligations do not cease upon the expiration or termination of this contract. The Contractor shall include the substance of this provision in all contracts of employment and in all subcontracts hereunder.

SECTION 4

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORMAT AND REQUIREMENTS

SELLER REQUIREMENTS

All responsible vendors that submit proposals pursuant to the requirements outlined in this document shall be considered by INL.

GOVERNMENT POINT OF ENTRY

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. Proposals shall be solicited and submitted via email to the designated Government Representatives.

FORMAT FOR TECHNICAL AND COST/PRICE QUOTATION

File Format Requirements

Vendors’ technical proposals and price quotations shall:

• Be viewable in either: Microsoft Word 2010, Excel 2010, PowerPoint 2010, Adobe

Reader XI, or Adobe Acrobat Pro X (as applicable and appropriate).

• Limit the number of pages to no more than twenty (20), 12 Point Font, Times New

Roman.

• Should the Vendor exceed the 20 page limit, any additional content exceeding the page limit shall not be considered. This includes Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (e.g.

as applicable and appropriate). PDF format shall be used only for scanned documents.

Vendor shall be limited to no more than five (5) separate digital files for a proposal package.

FORMATTING REQUIREMENTS:

Volume I – Technical Proposal

Address the contractor’s technical qualifications in the following areas.

Part A: General

Part B: Specific

Volume II – Price

• Price Breakdown for All Items

AT A MINIMUM, A PROPOSAL PACKAGE MUST INCLUDE:

• Completed Firm Fixed-Price CLIN Structure (via Attachment 2, Pricing Table) o All prices shall reflect USD https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-12-acquisition-commercial-items#i1112616 o All proposals must include a complete price/cost breakdown in separate pricing matrix prepared by the offeror

• Description of any special features, testing procedures and any value-added services

• Delivery information and shipping services including terms and conditions

• Warranty information

Price: Firm fixed prices for all offered items and services (identify any discounts offered) shall be included in the proposed price for each item and services. The proposed price for each CLIN must include all related products and packaging/shipment/freight charges, and the cost of warranty. All costs included in the total price proposal must be clearly broken out and supported. The CLINs are to be priced based on point of delivery inclusive of all related costs to deliver at the designated location in Miami, Florida. Proposed Freight/Shipping charges shall be supported with the actual quote(s) obtain for shipping the items to include identification of all related shipping costs that equal the total Freight/Shipping costs being proposed (e.g., the weights, dimensions, special fees, etc.).

Unit prices and price breakdown descriptions shall be provided for all equipment items and training services listed in Section 2 STATEMENT OF WORK.

Description: Description/nomenclature of the item being proposed; product literature may be provided. Proposal must demonstrate compliance with all required features and specifications as outlined in the RFQ (i.e. Section 2, SOW). Also include description of warranty terms, special features or value-added items and services, and any non-contract items (i.e. open market items).

Proposals that include only the information found in the solicitation (e.g., copied/pasted) will not be considered a complete proposal and will be determined Non-Responsive.

DUNS and SAM: Include DUNS number and statement that the vendor is registered in SAM as appropriate business type under the applicable NAICS code (334519).

Certifications: Completed certifications (FAR 52.212-3) or provide a statement that the certifications are included already at the SAM web site (sam.gov) and provide evidence it is on the web site.

A complete description of all warranty terms and conditions must be included in the proposal.

For more information on minimum warranty specifications, see: Section 2, “Warranty.”

Vendor’s submissions must include a detailed description of the items that will be provided.

This information may include, but is not limited to, part or manufacturer numbers, brand names

(if applicable), line drawings, or photographs.

Product Images Required – Yes/No: YES

If marked “YES,” the vendor must provide color photographs, clearly depicting the items described in Section 2 and Annex A of this solicitation. This requirement does not apply to Line

Items that do not reference physical products incapable of being photographed, such as training, technical and deployment support services or warranty.

Government reserves the right to disqualify offerors that do not submit all required documentation, or otherwise do not comply with the above proposal restrictions, or any other requirements outlined in this document.

Additional information regarding offeror submissions may be found in Section 4.

SECTION 4

EVALUATION INSTRUCTIONS AND CRITERIA

INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

BASIS OF AWARD

The Government anticipates issuing an award to the Offeror whose proposed price provides the best value to the Government, price, and other factors considered.

The Government; intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors; reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary; and reserves the right to eliminate from consideration for award any or all offers at any time prior to award of the contract. Oral proposals are not required.

SET-ASIDE

This acquisition is a Small Business Set-Aside in Accordance With FAR 6.203.

ACQUISITION METHOD

FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and

Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

SUPPLIES AND PRICES

The Contractor shall provide to the U.S. Government the new products as described in the specifications for the stated firm fixed price. Further, the Contractor shall properly perform the pre-delivery inspection on the products and deliver them to the location set forth under Place of

Delivery, of this contract. The firm fixed price shall include the products pre-delivery inspection, certificates of origin, operator’s manuals, warranty certificates and any other documentation mandated by the destination country.

*** If applicable - manuals shall be furnished in English and Spanish

EVALUATION FACTORS: LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE (LPTA).

The Government considers it to be in its best interest to award to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror. The LPTA process is selected as appropriate for this acquisition because the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price.

The following information should be carefully reviewed by any vendor contemplating an offer for this contract:

INL reserves the right to reject a proposal that is technically unacceptable, unreasonably high in price, or missing required information.

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To be considered for award, the contractor must be determined by the Contracting Officer to be responsible in accordance with the standards described in FAR 9.104-1.

To be considered for award, the contractor must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov). Exceptions to this requirement are enumerated in FAR 4.1102.

INL will award the contract to the vendor whose offer is lowest price technically acceptable and whose offer is in compliance with the terms of the RFQ to include the technical information required below.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate proposals for technical acceptability:

A. General:

The offer conforms to the requirements found within the solicitation and its attachments and provides the necessary information required within its contents.

Submissions must include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and substantiation of stated claims.

Submissions must provide convincing rationale for how requirements will be met.

Responses to requirements do not rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements.

B. Specific:

The offerors shall also address the following to enable INL to assess the offeror’s ability to provide required equipment and training services described in Section 2 above:

1. Previous experience in supplying the equipment and training services as described in

Section 2 above: The offer must provide information which describes their experience at supplying the equipment, materials and training services and their ability to deliver the equipment services as required in Section 2 above.

2. Ability to provide equipment and training services that meet the technical specifications described in Section 2 above: The offer must address their capability to deliver equipment and training that complies with the technical specifications in Section 2 above.

3. Warranty Period Offered: The offer must provide evidence of their ability to meet the warrant requirements described in Section 2 above.

Note that failure to provide any of the above listed technical information will result in an offeror’s proposal being deemed technically Unacceptable and therefore, will not be considered for an award. Brief responses that just state the offer can provide the services without details to support the statements as requested above will be deemed technically

Unacceptable.

TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE/UNACCEPTABLE

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In addition, there are other considerations that may be taken into account:

The offeror must be able to demonstrate that it has the necessary resources to provide on-time delivery at a high level of quality.

Separate awards will not be made for individual pieces of equipment or the training requirements. As such, multiple awards within each line item will not be considered; all items in a given line item will be awarded to only one vendor.

In addition to the other technical requirements discussed in this section, availability of the equipment, delivery, and warranty under this solicitation shall also be determinant of technical acceptability.

The USG reserves the right to eliminate from consideration for award any or all offers at any time prior to award of the contract. The USG will determine acceptability by assessing the quoter's compliance with the terms of this RFQ.

The offeror shall be registered to do business in the host country or to partner with a host country registered business, this is required in order to provide the required training, and to comply with the warranty requirements.

The offeror must have a valid international warranty on the equipment offered so the sales representative may be able to claim this warranty and coordinate possible replacement to the end user without incurring any additional expenses.

Acceptable

Demonstrates experience with supplying and delivering the equipment and training services as outlined in Section 2 of this Solicitation;

demonstrates the ability to meet or exceed the specifications outlined in this solicitation. Sufficient evidence is presented to demonstrate the offeror’s ability to provide the training at the designated training site.

Sufficient evidence is presented to demonstrate the offeror’s ability to provide warranty coverage for all the equipment as required in the solicitation.

Unacceptable

Demonstrates a lack of experience with supplying and delivering the equipment and training services as requirements in Section 2; does not meet the specifications outlined in this solicitation. Does not provide evidence of the ability to provide training at the designated site. Does not provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate the offeror’s ability to provide warranty coverage for all the equipment as required by the solicitation.

Failure to address one or more of the technical evaluation criteria or failure to meet any one of the “Acceptable” criteria above.