Attachment 1 RFQ 191NLE20Q0070 - Training Modules.pdf

RFQ 191INL20Q0070

SECTION 1

SUBMISSION INFORMATION PERTAINING TO REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ)

191NLE20Q0070

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) MONDAY 29, 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: MONDAY 13

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. DESCRIPTION

Acquisition of training modules in electronic, electrical, avionics, instruments, communication, and aeronautical navigation skills, to be installed at the Police Aviation School in San Sebastián de

Mariquita (Tolima).

2. OBJECTIVE

Acquisition of training modules in electronic, electrical, avionics, instruments, communication, and aeronautical navigation skills, allowing with this to qualify the initial technicians significantly raising the quality and safety standards, to support the training of specialists in Electrical Systems and

Instruments (TEEI).

3. PERFORMANCE PERIOD

The period of performance for the delivery of the equipment shall be no later than 3 months from the date of contract award. The training shall be provided no later than three weeks after the date of delivery of the equipment for a total of 40 hours of training. Training model software updates shall be provided over a two-year period beginning on the date of delivery and acceptance of the equipment.

4. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The training modules must be installed at the Police Aviation School in San Sebastián de Mariquita

(Tolima), where the temperature range averages 35 degrees centigrade.

5. TERMS OF SERVICE, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The instructional equipment in electronic, communication and aeronautical navigation systems will require the following technical specifications for their correct operation:

5.1. Technical specifications:

The equipment required for the avionics laboratory must have at least:

The system must allow the minimum and simultaneous training of fifteen (15) users distributed as follows: Four (4) users in the electronics / electrical module, four (4) in electromagnetism / magnetism, three (3) in avionics that include instructor station and four (4) for Transponder and static Pitot instrumentation, through custom-made theoretical-practical exercises.

The modules must have the portability and mobility capacity that guarantees quick and easy relocation and configuration in training spaces.

Each module must guarantee the simultaneous training of a minimum of two (2) users regarding electronics / electrical, electromagnetism / magnetism and avionics. For the

Transponder and Static Pitot instrumentation module, each module must guarantee the training of at least one (1) user.

Each module must be accompanied by the necessary computer equipment to carry out the normal instruction tasks.

The offeror must submit a proposal for the complete training system.

The system must have at least:

1. Two (2) laboratory modules for training in electronic and electrical skills and competencies with the following characteristic:

Console with a minimum of three (3) interchangeable positions that functions as a primary platform to develop electronic experiments, using computer-aided instruction and the ability to use experiment cards in three (3) interchangeable positions.

Dimensions: 17.3”W (44cm) 12.6”D (32cm) 4.7”H (12cm)

Weight: 11 lbs. (5 kg)

Accompaniment of virtual learning content for each of the cases studied.

The module must have sets of experimental cards for Electronics and Electrical, of varied and specialized practices for use in the interchangeable console with the following minimum quantities:

DC Circuits (x 13)

AC Circuits (x 20)

Analog Circuits (x 36)

Digital Circuits (x 17)

Avionics and Communications (x 6)

Electronics in aircraft (x 6)

Experimental welding (15 Types of consumables)

Filters in circuits (x 4)

Wire and connectors (+ 20 Types of consumables)

Electrical in aircraft (x 14)

Aircraft electronic systems (x11)

The module must have a virtual support training system, minimum with the following themes:

General principles of aircraft

Secure electrical wiring

Differential transmitters

Troubleshooting procedures

Measurement

Physicist.

Each module must have one (1) computer hardware system that allows its control by

Laptop with the following minimum characteristics:

Operating system: Windows 10 (64 bit)

Processor: Last generation processor with at least two cores and optimal performance characteristics for continuous operation.

Memory RAM: 12 GB – Hard disk: 1TB

Screen: 15.6 inches - HD

Connectivity: Bluetooth, sd, usb 2.0, usb-c, wifi

Each module must be delivered with the following complementary equipment:

One (1) Multimeter. The digital multimeter provides the student with an instrument to measure voltage, current, and resistance. Range selection is automatic and can also be selected manually. Features:

o 3 ½ digit display on screen.

o DC Voltage:

Range - 0 to 1000 Volts.

Precision - mV ±(1.0% + 3 dígit), V ±(0.5% + 1 dígit) Impedance: ≥10 MΩ o AC Voltage:

Range - 0 a 750 Volts.

Precision - mV ±(1.3% + 5 digit), Volt ±(1.0% + 4 digit) Impedance: ≥10 MΩ o Current DC:

Range - 500 µA to 1 A Precision - µA ±(1.3% + 3 digit), mA ±(1.3% + 3 digit), Amp ±(2.0% + 3 digit) o Current AC:

Range - 500 µA to 1 A

Precision - µA ±(1.5% + 5 digit), mA ±(1.5% + 5 digit), Amp ±(2.5% + 5 digit) o Resistance:

Range - 0 a 20 MΩ Precision - Ω ±(1.5% + 2 digit), kΩ ±(1% + 2 digit), MΩ ±(1.5% + 2 digit) o Other features:

Overload protection: 1000 VDC / 750 VAC Diode test, continuity test

One (1) Oscilloscope: Digital oscilloscope with color LCD screen. Key features include easy-to-use menu operations, compact size, ergonomic and convenient design.

o Vertical channels: 2 o Range: 2 mV/Div – 5 V/Div o Bandwidth: DC – 50 MHz (-3dB) o Imput Impedance: 1 MΩ o Input couplings: AC, DC and ground.

o Polarity: Normal and inverted.

One (1) Signal generator. The function generator provides the student with an instrument to generate external signal sources. Provides sine, triangle, square, ± pulse, and ± ramp waves with a frequency range of 0.2 Hz to 20 MHz.

o Duty cycle: 20% to 80%.

o Modes: Normal, AM, FM.

o Output characteristics:

Level: 10Vpp, 20Vpp Attenuation: -20dB DC Offset: ±5 V, ±10V o Power requirements: AC 115V ±10%, AC 230V +10%/-15%, 50/60Hz

One (1) logical test. Instrument to detect, memorize and display logic levels, pulses and transient voltage in logical and unique mixed family of systems o Imput Impedance: 100K Ω o Minimum detectable pulse width: 50 ns.

o Maximum input signal frequency: 10 MHz.

o Input over voltage protection: ± 40V continue 117VAC for less than 15 seconds.

o Power requirements: 5V Vcc @ 30mA, 15V Vcc @ 40mA, 30V max.

o Dimensions: 15.37cm L x 2.54cm W x 1.78cm D.

2. Two (2) laboratory modules for training in magnetism and electromagnetism skills and competencies, with the following characteristics:

Console – Magnetism and Electromagnetism topics with a training module that allows students to present practical and updated applications in magnetism and electromagnetism. The module must guarantee student practice in:

Magnetic bornes

Magnetic lines of force

Electromagnet – Solenoid

Control circuit

Enhancer

The module must have a training program that guarantees students familiarity with all the components of the board, as well as the ability to isolate, identify and test series of circuits.

The module must have a virtual support training system based on a course with units based on the complexity of the subject and that submits the student to a pre-test of at least fifty (50) questions and concludes with a subsequent test with at least fifty (50) questions.

Each unit must have a fundamentals section followed by a series of exercises that allow students to apply the fundamentals information. Each exercise should conclude with a set of gradual revision questions. Units must conclude with an evaluation of at least ten (10) questions.

The virtual support training system must have an estimated duration of ten (10) hours minimum.

Each module must have one (1) computer hardware system that allows its control by

Laptop with the following minimum characteristics:

Operating system: Windows 10 (64 bit)

Processor: Last generation processor with at least two cores and optimal performance characteristics for continuous operation.

Memory RAM: 12 GB – Hard disk: 1TB

Screen: 15.6 inches - HD

Connectivity: Bluetooth, sd, usb 2.0, usb-c, wifi

Each module must be delivered with the following complementary equipment:

One (1) Multimeter. The digital multimeter provides the student with an instrument to measure voltage, current, and resistance. Range selection is automatic and can also be selected manually. Features:

o 3 ½ digit display on screen.

o DC Voltage:

Range - 0 to 1000 Volts.

Precision - mV ±(1.0% + 3 dígit), V ±(0.5% + 1 dígit) Impedance: ≥10 MΩ o AC Voltage:

Range - 0 a 750 Volts.

Precision - mV ±(1.3% + 5 digit), Volt ±(1.0% + 4 digit) Impedance: ≥10 MΩ o Current DC:

Range - 500 µA to 1 A Precision - µA ±(1.3% + 3 digit), mA ±(1.3% + 3 digit), Amp ±(2.0% + 3 digit) Current AC:

Range - 500 µA to 1 A Precision - µA ±(1.5% + 5 digit), mA ±(1.5% + 5 digit), Amp ±(2.5% + 5 digit) o Resistance:

Range - 0 a 20 MΩ Precision - Ω ±(1.5% + 2 digit), kΩ ±(1% + 2 digit), MΩ ±(1.5% + 2 digit) o Other features:

Overload protection: 1000 VDC / 750 VAC

Diode test, continuity test

One (1) Oscilloscope: Digital oscilloscope with color LCD screen. Key features include easy-to-use menu operations, compact size, ergonomic and convenient design.

o Vertical channels: 2 o Range: 2 mV/Div – 5 V/Div o Bandwidth: DC – 50 MHz (-3dB) o Input Impedance: 1 MΩ o Input couplings: AC, DC and ground.

o Polarity: Normal and inverted.

One (1) Signal generator. The function generator provides the student with an instrument to generate external signal sources. Provides sine, triangle, square, ± pulse, and ± ramp waves with a frequency range of 0.2 Hz to 20 MHz.

o Duty cycle: 20% to 80%.

o Modes: Normal, AM, FM.

o Output characteristics:

Level: 10Vpp, 20Vpp Attenuation: -20dB DC Offset: ±5 V, ±10V o Power requirements: AC 115V ±10%, AC 230V +10%/-15%, 50/60Hz

One (1) logical test. Instrument to detect, memorize and display logic levels, pulses and transient voltage in logical and unique mixed family of systems o Input Impedance: 100K Ω o Minimum detectable pulse width: 50 ns.

o Maximum input signal frequency: 10 MHz.

o Input over voltage protection: ± 40V continue 117VAC for less than 15 seconds.

o Power requirements: 5V Vcc @ 30mA, 15V Vcc @ 40mA, 30V max.

o Dimensions: 15.37cm L x 2.54cm W x 1.78cm D.

3. One (1) laboratory module for training in avionics systems skills and competencies, with the following characteristics:

Module with the ability to provide practical and instruction in aeronautical electronics and avionics. This should be aimed at providing students with practical experience with Airplane

Avionics, and should be made up of the following minimum components:

One (1) Basic avionics package IFR

One (1) Standard radio NAV/COM

One (1) Transponder

One (1) ADF system with indicator

One (1) Audio Panel

One (1) ILS/VOR Indicator

One (1) Intercom with double headsets and microphone

One (1) Marker Beacon receiver

One (1) Tester VOR, COMM, Marker Beacon, glide slope y localizer

The module should include a avionics package of flight rules (IFR) with fully functional components, as well as:

One (1) an instructor panel with enabling for troubleshooting practice.

One (1) system manual with technical specifications and circuit diagram.

The module must guarantee that all its components can be placed in a personalized way on a mobile workbench.

The module must include one (1) computer-based training package.

Minimum module dimensions: 34"l × 37"d × 80"h

The module must have two (2) computer hardware systems that allows its control and the installation and operation of the computer-based training package simultaneously, by

Laptops with the following minimum characteristics:

Operating system: Windows 10 (64 bit)

Processor: Last generation processor with at least two cores and optimal performance characteristics for continuous operation.

Memory RAM: 12 GB – Hard disk: 1TB

Screen: 15.6 inches - HD

Connectivity: Bluetooth, sd, usb 2.0, usb-c, wifi

4. Four (4) laboratory modules for training in transponder instruments and static pitot competencies and skills, with the following characteristics:

Each module must be a portable and autonomous workstation for transponder training and certification of static pitot systems.

Each module must be built with a welded steel chassis which must be connected to a static port and a pitot tube, using accessories approved by the aeronautics.

The module must have at least the following elements:

One (1) altimeter

One (1) V.S.I: Vertical Situation Indicator

One (1) Airspeed Indicator

One (1) Decoder

One (1) Collins Transponder

The module must be powered by 14 VDC, supplied through a power receptacle.

The module must have (1) an RF connector connected to the transponder test set connection.

The configuration of the trainer should guarantee its initial availability with the instruction without implying additional connections or complex configurations.

5.2 Upgrade Specifications:

The contractor must update the training modules that apply according to their latest version as required. Update all the equipment during the following two years after the delivery of modules.

5.3 Training Specifications:

Operation and maintenance training:

The contractor must train and certify all instructors in the operation of the equipment, troubleshooting, performance evaluation, etc.

The contractor must train and certify at least ten (10) people in everything related to the operation, preventive maintenance and correct maintenance of the modules. The contractor is required to provide a minimum of 40 hours of training in Spanish language.

5.5 Warranty:

A minimum of 24 months warranty after delivery.

A minimum of 24 months maintenance service.

Must provide support to repair and / or replace any parts worn due to standard use of equipment.

The selected company must provide a guarantee against manufacturing defects or poor quality of its components.

6. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

The company contracted to acquire the purchase of training modules in electronic, electrical, avionics, instruments, communication and aeronautical navigation competencies, must provide user manuals, technical and administrative manuals, and the type of connectivity required for the proper use of the tool in each of the training equipment.

The equipment and all its components must be in optimal unused condition at the time of delivery and ready to be used by the instructors.

7. LANGUAGE

The training of the use of the modules in electronic, electrical, avionics, instruments, communication and aeronautical navigation skills, operation as maintenance, must be in Spanish language.

8. CONTACT POINT

HERIBERTO CARVAJAL

ARAVI Training, SAR and Nationalization Advisor

International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL)

U.S. Embassy Bogota

Work (571) 275 3835

Cel: (57) 311 216 9630 carvajalh@state.gov mailto:carvajalh@state.gov

9. DELIVERY (SHIPPING AND HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS)

The vendor is responsible for the delivery of all items listed above under Section 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 Attn. Richard Issa 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.

• 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.

10. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The equipment shall be delivered to INL warehouse in Colombia by the INL Miami based Freight Forwarder for acceptance. The packing list of all equipment shall include at a minimum:

description, brand name, serial number (if any), and quantities.

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.

SECTION 3

SOLICITATION CONSIDERATIONS

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-12-acquisition-commercial-items#i1112616

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 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. The CLINs are to be priced based on point of delivery inclusive of all related costs to deliver at the designated location in Colombia. 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 (334511).

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.”

Vendors’ 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 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.

FULL AND OPEN

This acquisition is a full and open competitive procurement in Accordance With FAR 6.1.

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.

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:

https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-52-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses#i1060971 http://www.sam.gov/

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 in Colombia 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

Acceptable

Demonstrates experience with supplying and delivering the equipment and training services in Colombia 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

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.

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.