B.08.RFQ_W81XWH21Q0163.docx

W81XWH21Q0163

SOLICITATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. ISSUE Date: 5 August 2021

2. CLOSE Date: 19 August 2021 11:00 AM EST

3. Contracting Activity: U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) located at 820 Chandler Street, Fort Detrick, MD 21702

4. Requiring Activity: U.S. Army Medical Institute of Infectious Disease (USAMRIID), Fort Detrick, MD 21702

5. Subject: Microscope System

6. Request for Quote: W81XWH21Q0163

7. Description of Requirement: The .S. Army Medical Institute of Infectious Disease (USAMRIID) located in Fort Detrick, MD has a requirement for the Microscope System in accordance with (IAW) the Minimum Essential Characteristics (MEC) below.

7.1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested.

7.2. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

7.3. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06; 12 July 2021.

7.4. This acquisition is a brand name or equal and full and open competition. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: The NAICS code for this requirement is 333314 Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing with a size standard of 500 employees.

7.5. Contract award will be made on a competitive best value basis using “Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA)” approach.

7.6. The Contract Line Items Number (CLINs) and item, quantities units of measure, and description are identified under the Supplier/Services Section of the RFQ.

7.7. The anticipated date of delivery is 30 September 2021 with shipping Free On Board (FOB) Destination IAW FAR 52.247-34.

7.8. FAR provision 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors – Commercial Items-- including the Addendum (m) applies to this acquisition and the attached RFQ.

7.9. FAR provision 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items applies to this acquisition including the Addendum contacted in the RFQ.

7.10. Offerors responding to this solicitation shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with their quote.

7.11. FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Additional contract requirements and terms and conditions are identified in the attached RFQ.

7.12. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statue or Executive Order – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. See the clause for additional FAR clauses cited and market which are applicable to this acquisition.

8. Point-of-Contact: The point-of –contact for this acquisition is Kim Hannan; kimberly.s.hannan.civ@mail.mil. No phone calls will be accepted.

9. Instructions for the Preparation and Submission of Quotes

9.1. Quotes shall be prepared in accordance with this solicitation and FAR provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offeror-Commercial Items including the Addendum which is included within the RFQ.

9.2. All quotes shall be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria identified in the Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items included with the attached RFQ.

9.3. The Government reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, and to award no contract at all, depending on the quality of the quote(s) submitted and the availability of funds.

9.4. Questions: Questions shall be submitted via e-mail to Kim Hannan; kimberly.s.hannan.civ@mail.mil no later than Tuesday, 10 August 2021 at 10:00 AM EST. Questions received after this date will not be accepted. An Amendment to this RFQ will be provided with responses to the questions received. Only one set of questions per Contractor will be accepted. No telephone calls will be accepted.

9.5. Quotes: Quotes in response to this RFQ are due via e-mail no later than Thursday, 19 August 2021, at 11:00 AM EST to Kim Hannan; kimberly.s.hannan.civ@mail.mil, Late quotes will not be accepted.

9.6. The Offeror shall agree to honor proposed prices for 60 calendar days from the due date for receipt of quotes.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

MEC- Light Microscope System

The laboratory requires a light microscope in order to carry out mission essential work. The microscope shall satisfy ALL of the following requirements:

1. Shall be an Upright, Light Microscope

2. Shall not exceed a footprint greater than 18” x 10” x 16” (L x W x H).

3. Shall be a light microscope that can accommodate 10X, 40X, 50X and 100X objectives. They shall be CFI-60 objectives or equivalent

a. 10X, 40X Plan Achromat, F.O.V. 22 mm

b. 50X, 100X Plan Achromat Oil Immersion, F.O.V. 22mm

4. Shall have a Light Intensity Management (LIM) system or equivalent that automatically adjusts brightness between objectives to reduce eye strain and time.

5. Shall have illumination technology, such as Fly Eye, to evenly view across the illumination field.

6. Shall include a manual stop that prevents the stage from exceeding the upper limit of the stage height and preventing damage to the objective or the slides.

7. Shall have a stage height not exceed 6” (~150mm) to allow ergonomic manipulation of the stage and the fine/coarse focus knobs.

MEC- Upright Microscope System

The laboratory requires an inverted microscope with camera in order to carry out mission essential work. The microscope shall satisfy ALL of the following requirements:

1. Shall be an Upright Light Microscope with phase contrast.

2. Shall not exceed a footprint greater than 28” x 15” x 20” (L x W x H).

3. Shall be a light microscope that can accommodate 10X, 20X, 40X, 50X and 100X objectives. They shall be CFI-60 objectives or equivalent

a. 10X, 40X Plan Fluor Phase Contrast, F.O.V. 25 mm

b. 50X Plan Achromat Oil Immersion, F.O.V. 22mm

c. 100X Plan Apochromat Phase Contrast, F.O.V. 25mm

4. Shall use phase ring technology such as Dynamic Light (DLL), which minimizes the appearance of halos surrounding cells.

5. Shall have a phase condenser with 0.9 NA, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Darkfield and Closed options.

6. Shall have illumination technology, such as Fly Eye, to evenly view across the illumination field.

7. Shall have a 5.9 MP or greater color camera for imaging.

8. Shall have a tilting and telescoping bionocular with 10-30 degree inclination and up to 40 mm extension. Must have a minimum Field of View (F.O.V.) of 22mm.

9. Shall have a single point for image capture and save on the microscope body.

10. Shall include image capture software compatible with Windows10, such as NIS-Elements; Documentation or equivalent.

MEC- Inverted Microscope System

The laboratory requires an inverted microscope with camera in order to carry out mission essential work. The microscope shall satisfy ALL of the following requirements:

1. Shall be an Inverted Fluorescent Microscope with phase contrast and camera.

2. Fit a footprint no greater than 25” x 18” x 30” (L x W x H).

3. Shall be an inverted microscope that can accommodate 4X, 10X, 20X, 40X and 100X (existing) lenses. They shall be CFI-60 objectives or equivalent

a. 4X, 10X, Plan Fluor Phase Contrast, F.O.V. 25 mm

b. 20X, 40X Super Plan Fluor Phase Contrast, F.O.V. 22mm

4. Shall contain fluorescence turret compatible with 25 mm and 32 mm Fluor cubes compatible with the follow filters:

a. DAPI Fluorescence filter; Excitation: 325 – 375 nm; Emission: 435 – 485 nm

b. GFP Fluorescence filter; Excitation: 450 – 490 nm; Emission: 500 – 550 nm

c. AT Texas Red/mCherry/AF594 Fluorescence filter; Excitation: 540 – 580 nm; Emission: 605 – 665 nm

d. CY5 Fluorescence filter; Excitation 590 – 650 nm; Emission 663 – 738 nm

5. Shall have an Extra Long Working Distance condenser with a 65 mm WD (or better) and built in phase rings (Phase L, Phase 1 and Phase 2, BF, closed).

6. Shall use phase ring technology such as Dynamic Light (DLL) and Apodized Phase contrast (ADM) that minimize the appearance of halos surrounding cells.

7. Shall have illumination technology, such as Fly Eye, to evenly view across the illumination field.

8. The objectives shall be infinitely corrected.

9. Shall have both a monochromatic and color 16 MP (or greater) camera.

10. Shall include image capture software compatible with Windows10, such as NIS-Elements; Basic Research and 4D Imaging Acquisition and Analysis software or equivalent.

Main Body

FFP

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC) FOB: Destination

PSC CD: 6650

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Precentered LED Lamp house

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Ergonomic Tilting/Telescope

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CFI 10X Eyepiece

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Stage Carrier

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Right Hand Mech.Stage

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Ni-CH Condenser Carrier

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C Phase Contrast Turret Condenser

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Bright field Sextuple Nosepiece

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Plan Fluor Phase Contrast 10x Lens

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Plan Fluor Phase Contrast 40x Lens

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Plan Achromat 50x Oil Immersion

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Plan Achromat Lambda 10x Oil

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DSC Port Ergonomic Binocular Tube

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Microscope Camera

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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USB3 Cable 3.0A to Micro B Plug

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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AC Adapter 100-240v

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Power Cord 12V

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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NIS-Elements; documentation (mult lic)

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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SI R STG HNDL Main Body

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Power Cord 12v

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Binocular Tube B2

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CFI 10X Eyepiece

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Eye Level Riser-25mm

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Plan Achromat 10x Lens

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Plan Achromat 40x Lens

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Plan Achromat 50x Oil Lens

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Plan Achromat 100x Oil Lens

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Inverted Manual Stand

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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AC Adapter 100-240v

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Power Cord 120v

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Binocular Body Base

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Binocular Tube S

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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CFI 10x Eyepiece F.N. 22mm

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Large Nylon Dust Cover

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Rectangular Mechanic Stage

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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96 Well Plate Clamp

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Universal Holder

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Ring Holder Set

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Middle Length Handle

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Diascopic Illumination Pillar

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Transmitted Light LED

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Phase Condenser

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Sextuple Nosepiece

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Plan Fluor Phase FL 4x Objective

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Plan Fluor Phase FL 10x Objective

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Super Plan Fluor Phase Contrast

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Super Plan Fluor Phase 40X

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Plan Apochromat Lambda 100x Oil

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Manual Fluro Turret

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Fixed Main Branch

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Epi-Fluro Module

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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CF-L AT DAPI/Hoechst/Alexa 350 filter

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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CF-L AT EGFP/FITC/ 488 Filter Set

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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CF-L AT Texas red/mcherry 594 Filer Set

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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CF-L AT CY5 Draq 5 Filer Set

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Fluorescence LED Illumination sys

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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AC Adapter 100-240v

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Power Cord, 120V

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Monochrome CMOS Camera

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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USB3 Cable, 3.0 A to Micro B Plug

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Power Cord 120v

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Tube F-Mount

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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F-Mount Adapter 1x

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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DS-Ri2 Color CMOS Camera

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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USB3 Cable 3.0 A to Micro B Plug

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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AC Adapter 100-240v

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Power Cord 120V

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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Tube F-Mount

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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F-Mount Adapter 1x

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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NIS-Elements Basic Research Package

In Accordance with (IAW) Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC)

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INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

USAMRIID

1425 PORTER STREET

FORT DETRICK MD 21702-5011

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CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-17 OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF OFFEROR (AUG 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means—

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location; or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

(b) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] has or [ ___ ] does not have an immediate owner. If the Offeror has more than one immediate owner (such as a joint venture), then the Offeror shall respond to paragraph (c) and if applicable, paragraph (d) of this provision for each participant in the joint venture.

(c) If the Offeror indicates ``has'' in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information:

Immediate owner CAGE code:

Immediate owner legal name: ___

(Do not use a ``doing business as'' name)

Is the immediate owner owned or controlled by another entity?:

[ ___ ] Yes or [ ___ ] No.

(d) If the Offeror indicates ``yes'' in paragraph (c) of this provision, indicating that the immediate owner is owned or controlled by another entity, then enter the following information:

Highest-level owner CAGE code:

Highest-level owner legal name:

(Do not use a ``doing business as'' name)

(End of provision)

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "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" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) 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."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [] will, [] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(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 use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

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) Representations.

(1) 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.

52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999)

(a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as “brand name or equal,” the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

(b) To be considered for award, offers of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer, must--

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by--

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate “equal” products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an “equal” product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020)

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(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for this acquisition appear elsewhere in the solicitation. However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation), or alternative commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers:

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to--GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

(ii) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by--

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier. (Applies to all offers that exceed the micro-purchase threshold, and offers at or below the micro-purchase threshold if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).) The Offeror shall enter, in the block…