Combined Synopsis-Solicitation FA448623Q0018 Final.pdf

765th Contracting Flight Bldg. T-100, Rm. 148

9760-277 Praia da Vitoria

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

SOLICITATION NUMBER: FA448623Q0018

SOLICITATION DATE: 1 August 2023

SUBJECT: Information Technology Support Service, at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Quotes for this solicitation must be submitted electronically by Thursday, 31 August 2023, 2:00PM local time. Contents of quote must adhere to the requirements outlined in the addenda to FAR provisions and additional information provided within this solicitation.

SOLICITATION QUESTIONS: Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted electronically no later than 2:00PM local time on Wednesday, 16 August 2023.

POINTS OF CONTACT: The points of contracts for this solicitation are:

Ms. Tania Cardoso Contract Specialist tania.cardoso.2.pt@us.af.mil (+351) 295 576 173 Mr. Pedro Mendes Contracting Officer pedro.mendes.pt@us.af.mil (+351) 295 576 492 765 ABS/CONF/PKA Organization Box 65conf.lgc.all@us.af.mil

1 – General Information

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this document. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) using Simplified Acquisition Procedures IAW FAR Part 12. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through:

Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04, effective 2 June 2023 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation DPN, effective 9 June 2023 Department of the Air Force Federal Acquisition Supplement, effective 7 July 2023

This procurement is unrestricted. For informational purposes, the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 541513, Computer Facilities Management Services.

IAW FAR 16.202, the Government intends to award one Firm-fixed-price single contract to the offeror that provides the, to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror, while meeting all standards and certifications set forth in all the attachments provided for this requirement. Offerors are required to fill out the pricing schedule below to be considered for award of the Information Technology Support service contract.

2 – Requirement Information

2.1. Description: This is a non-personal service requirement to provide Information Technology Support service at Lajes Field, Portugal.

2.2. Requirement: The purpose of this contract is defined in the attached Performance Work Statement.

3 – Pricing Schedule

Quoters shall use the pricing schedule table provided on page 2 of this solicitation to submit their quote. The unit price for each contract line item (CLIN) and the TOTAL PRICE must be provided in a clear and legible manner.

Prices must be submitted in Euro currency (EUR); quotes in any other currency are not accepted and the quote will be considered ineligible for award.

CLIN Item Description & Requirements Unit Quantity Unit Price Total

0001 Information Technology Support Service, Base Year – 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2024.

Month 12

1001 Information Technology Support Service, Option year 1– 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025.

Month 12

2001 Information Technology Support Service, Option year 2– 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026.

Month 12

3001 Information Technology Support Service, Option year 3– 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027.

Month 12

4001 Information Technology Support Service, Option year 4 – 1 October 2027 to 30 September 2028.

Month 12

TOTAL PRICE €_____________

4 – Vendor Information

Please provide the following information with your quote:

Single Proprietor or Company Name: __________________________________

UEI Number: NCAGE Code:

Point of Contact with e-mail address and phone number:

5 – Attachments

Attachment 1. Performance Work Statement, IT Support Service

Attachment 2. Provisions and Clauses

6 – Addenda to Provisions and Clauses

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (March 2023)

(c) Period for acceptance of offers - Quotes must be valid until 30 September 2023.

(End of Addendum)

Addendum to 52.212-2 EVALUATION—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (November 2021)

(a) 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: Price

The total evaluated price will include all option periods. The price evaluation will document the reasonableness of the total evaluated price. In accordance with FAR clause 52.217-5, the total evaluated price will be reached by factoring in an additional 50% of the final option period price to the proposal, in order to reflect the price of a maximum six-month extension.

Technical capability will be rated “Acceptable” or “Unacceptable” in accordance with the Performance Work Statement, paragraph 3, Qualifications. The vendor shall provide documentation to attest compliance with the technical requirements. The information submitted must be sufficient for the Government to assess the technical capability to perform as required.

Award process. The Government intends to award to the lowest priced, technically acceptable vendor. The evaluation process will go as follows:

a) The Government will evaluate all quotes for total price, ranking from lowest to highest total evaluated price.

b) The two lowest priced quotes will then be evaluated for its technical capability. The quotes must receive a rating of “acceptable” in order to be considered for award.

c) If the lowest priced quote is rated technically “unacceptable”, following lowest priced quote will also be evaluated. This process shall continue until two quotes with a technical capability rating of “acceptable” are found; an award will then be awarded if found to be in the best interest of the Government.

(End of Addendum)

52.232-18 Availability of Funds.

As prescribed in 32.706-1(a), insert the following clause:

Availability of Funds (Apr 1984)

Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)