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FA442721Q0173

Request for Quotation (RFQ), FA442721Q0173, TLMR Redundancy

1. The 60th Contracting Squadron at Travis Air Force Base intends to establish a Firm Fixed Price contract for Ed & Training Computers for the 60th Force Support Squadron as listed in paragraph 7.

2. General Information:

Notice Type:

Solicitation Number:

Title:

Posted Date:

Solicitation Response Date:

Set Aside:

NAICS Code:

Point of Contract:

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

FA442721Q0173

TLMR Redundancy 10 September 2021 17 September 2021 Total Small Business 541512 - Computer Systems Design Services SrA Davion Smith, davion.smith@us.af.mil, 707-424-7722

3. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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.

4. This combined synopsis/solicitation is being re-issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with solicitation number FA442721Q0173.

5. A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-07 effective 11 August 2021, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation effective 30 August 2021, and Air Force Acquisition Circular 2021-0726 effective 26 July 2021.

6. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this solicitation is 541512 - Computer Systems Design Services. Small Business Size Standard is $30 million.

7. The contractor shall provide supply all material, equipment, and labor necessary to perform all operations in strict accordance with the specification in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The following table contains the description of requirements for the Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN) items to be acquired and the date and place of the period of performance and acceptance and FOB point.

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CLIN Description Quantity Unit Cost per

Unit Total

(USD $) (USD $)

0001 TLMR Redundancy In Accordance with the Statement of Work 1 Lo

(US Dollars $)

TOTAL

All CLINS FBO Destination Place of Delivery:

Travis AFB

Vendor Information Ordering Address Point of Contact Phone Number Fax Number

E-Mail Address Quote Date Cage Code Web Address

Each offeror shall submit their certifications when submitting a quote. All Quotes must be valid till 30 September 2021.

8. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jul 2021) and the addendum, applies to this acquisition.

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Jul 2021) Offeror shall submit signed and dated offer at the time specified in this solicitation. Quote provided shall contain the following information: Name; Address; Cage Code; Telephone Number of Offeror; Terms Of Any Warranty provided; Any Discount Terms And Acknowledgement Of All Solicitation Amendments (If Applicable). Quotes must indicate quantity, unit price and total amount for each item. Offerors shall include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in this solicitation.

Quotes shall also contain all other documentation specified herein.

The government reserves the right to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors.

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1(c), Period for Acceptance of Offers. The paragraph is tailored as follows: “The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.”

9. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Oct 2014), and the addendum, applies to this acquisition.

Addendum to FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items (Oct 2014)

(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:

(i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement;

(ii) price;

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

10. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (FEB 2021), Alternate I (Oct 2014), with their offer, or the offeror shall complete paragraph (b) of FAR 52.212-3, if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://www.sam.gov.

Vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM); the website is https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ . Contact SAM at US Calls: 866-606-8220, International Calls: 1-334-206-7828, however, a DUNS number must be known prior to registration. Call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-888-546-0024 to verify or apply for a Duns number;

the website is http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform.

11. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Oct 2018), applies to this acquisition.

12. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (DEVIATION 2013-O0019) (JUL 2021), applies to this acquisition; additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are:

FAR 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77, 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Jun 2020) (31 U.S.C.

6101 note).

FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor – Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2020) (E.O. 13126) FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020).

FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

13. The provision at 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020) and the addendum, applies to this acquisition.

http://www.sam.gov/ https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform

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 elecommunications 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 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_25 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) Representation. 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);

https://www.sam.gov/

(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.

(End of provision)

14. Additional provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition are:

FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) FAR 52.211-17, Delivery of Excess Quantities (Sept 1989) FAR 52.219-1 Alt I Small Business Program Representations (Sep 2015) FAR 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999) FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) FAR 52.225-18 Place of Manufacture (Aug 2018) FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification (Jun 2020) FAR 52.233-1, Disputes (May 2014) FAR 52.243-1 Changes -- Fixed Price (Aug 1987) FAR 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies -- Fixed-Price (Aug 1996) FAR 52.246-6 - Inspection of Services: Fixed Price (Aug 1996) FAR 52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies (Apr 1984) FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991) FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) (https://farsite.hill.af.mil), ( http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFARA.HTM), (http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfaffara.htm) FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) (https://farsite.hill.af.mil), ( http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFARA.HTM), (http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfaffara.htm) FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991) DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011) DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sep 2013) DFARS 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992) DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A, System for Award Management Alternate A; (Feb 2019) DFARS 252.204-7006 Billing Instructions (Oct 2005) DFARS 252.204-7011, Alternative Line Item Structure (Oct 2016) DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (Dec 2019) DFARS 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (Jun 2013) DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (Dec 2017) DFARS 252.225-7036, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Balance of Payments Program (Dec 2017) https://farsite.hill.af.mil/ http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFARA.HTM http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfaffara.htm https://farsite.hill.af.mil/ http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFARA.HTM http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfaffara.htm

DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Dec 2018) DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Dec 2018) DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006) DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991) DFARS 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Oct 2020) DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Feb 2019) AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (Oct 2019) (Mrs. Susan R. Madison, AFICA OL AMC, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB, IL 62225-5022, 618-229-0267, fax 618- 256-6668, email: susan.madison@us.af.mil)

15. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition.

16. Offerors shall provide quotes no later than 10:00 AM PDT, 17 September 2021 to the 60th Contracting Office at the address below or via email:

SrA Davion Smith 60th Contracting Squadron 350 Hanger Ave, Building 549 Travis Air Force Base, CA 94535-2632 Email:davion.smith@us.af.mil

17. If there are any questions on this combined synopsis/solicitation, please contact the individuals below:

SrA Davion Smith Contract Specialist Phone 707-424-7722 Email:davion.smith@us.af.mil

MSgt Eric Wiltz Section Chief, Ops Acq Flight Phone 707-424-7742 Email:eric.wiltz@us.af.mil mailto:susan.madison@us.af.mil mailto:davion.smith@us.af.mil mailto:davion.smith@us.af.mil mailto:anthia.gibson@us.af.mil