Attachment 1 - Provisions 70RFP325QE3000018.docx

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and part 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS (MAR 2023)

1. Vendors are requested to submit quotes in response to this RFQ via email to Steven Abbey at Steven.Abbeyii@fps.dhs.gov and Melissa Stolle at Melissa.Stolle@fps.dhs.gov, no later than March 25th, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST.

2. Vendor’s are required to submit a completed Attachment 2: Past Performance Questionnaire and Attachment 3: Past Performance Form with their quotes. Quotes received without a completed Attachment 1 and Attachment 2 will NOT be considered.

3. Questions regarding this RFQ shall be submitted via email to Steven Abbey at Steven.Abbeyii@fps.dhs.gov and Melissa Stolle at Melissa.Stolle@fps.dhs.gov no later than March 19th, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST.

FAR 52.212-2 - Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (November 2021) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

· Technical Acceptability

· Past Performance

· Price

The technical factors when combined, are approximately equal to price. The Government reserves the right to award to other than lowest price offeror.

Quotes that are not submitted in accordance with the Statement of Work will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered.

Technical Specification (Non-price factors) – The Government shall incorporate all elements of the successful Contractor’s technical proposal (in full or by reference) into any contract resulting from this RFQ. The Offeror is required to submit the following technical (non-price) information:

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

1. Detailed list of proposed kits to include at a minimum:

a) Equipment model number, part number, quantity, unit of issue, and detailed description of all components packaged within the Canine Explosive Scent Kits.

b) Manufacturer data sheet.

c) Itemized price list.

Past Performance:

The Government will evaluate each offeror’s past performance conducting projects of a similar size, scope, and complexity, as proven by the successful management of current and previous contracts of a similar scope, magnitude, and complexity during the12 months. In performing this evaluation, the Government will consider the offeror’s past performance information provided by the offeror (up to one (1) and may consider information obtained from other sources. If there is no relevant past performance information, past performance will be rated as neutral. The completed survey will be used to collect and validate past performance information. References other than those identified in the proposal may be contacted by FPS and the information received will be used in the evaluation of past performance.

Quotes that are not submitted in accordance with the Statement of Work will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered.

PRICE SUBMISSION:

(1) Complete Pricing Schedule. The price submission shall include a total price for all requirements to include labor, supervision, material/equipment, travel, per diem, shipping/freight, training, and warranty as specified within the Statement of Work (SOW). (Price for entire job)

QUOTATIONS SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Acknowledge Amendments (if any) Initial Quotes: Contractors are informed that it is the Government’s desire to make award on initial quotes when deemed possible by the Contracting Officer, however the Government reserves the right to communicate and/or negotiate with offerors if later determined necessary.

Validity of Quote: Quotes shall specify the offer expiration date. Offerors shall hold their offers valid for 120 days after the solicitation closing date, unless requested to further extend it by the Contracting Officer.

Non-Compliance with RFQ Requirements: Failure to meet any of the instructions for submission of Offeror quotations may result in the rejection of the Offeror’s quotation.

Basis for Selection: The Government will select the responsible Contractor whose proposal, in conforming to this RFQ, provides the overall best value to meet the Government's requirements, price and non-price factors considered. Only apparent successful contractors determined to be responsible pursuant to FAR 9.104-1 will be issued a contract.

(End of provision) FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (OCT 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, "covered telecommunications equipment or services" and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) ( https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(c) (1) Representation. The Offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(End of provision).

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