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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Response Deadline: 20 September 2024, 1200 Mountain Time

Purchasing Office: 50th Contracting Squadron Schriever SFB, Colorado 80912

Point(s) of Contact: Contract Specialist: Pamela Gusta, pamela.gusta.1@spaceforce.mil or 719-567-3442 Contracting Officer: TSgt Trenton Beavers trenton.beavers@spaceforce.mil 719-567-3823

Solicitation: FA255024Q0053-Hot Aisle Containment with Server Racks

General Information

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

2. This solicitation is being issued as a(n) Request For Quotation (RFQ).

3. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-04, Defense Federal Regulation Supplement Change 03/26/2024, and Department of the Air Force Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-0707.

4. In accordance with FAR 19.502-2 this requirement is a total small business set aside. The North American Industry Size Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this requirement is 334111, Electronic Computer Manufacturer. The Small Business Administration (SBA) Size Standard is 1,250 employees

Requirement Description

The scope of the work will require the design and installation of a Hot Aisle Containment System to optimize cooling efficiency. Requirements include:

· Ensure compatibility with existing rack layouts and equipment

· Grounding: Properly ground each rack to maintain electrical safety. Follow industry standards for grounding practices.

· Breakaway Curtains: Install breakaway curtains from tops of racks to the ceiling to create a sealed hot aisle. Curtains shall be fire-resistant and easy to remove for maintenance.

mailto:pamela.gusta.1@spaceforce.mil mailto:Cheri.kuzio@spaceforce.mil

· Containment Doors: Install containment doors with biometric locks at the ends of the hot aisle.

Doors will allow easy access for authorized personnel.

**Delivery - NLT 60 Days ARO to Schriever SFB, CO

Instructions to Offerors

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - - Commercial Items:

• Please provide a Firm Fixed Price quote. (use Attachment 3 Quote Worksheet)

• All quotes should include:

1. The solicitation number

2. Quote number

3. Name, address, UEI, CAGE Code, Business Size and telephone number of the offeror

4. A technical description of the items being offered

5. Quantity, Unit Price, Total Price and any discount terms

6. Remit to Address if different than mailing address

7. Include a statement the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Note: Offers that fail to furnish required representations, or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

8. Please provide a 30-day acceptance period for your quote.

9. Acknowledgement of solicitation and any applicable amendments

10. Terms of any express warranty

11. Please DO NOT include any assumptions as part of your quotation

12. Quotes submitted in response to this solicitation shall be submitted via email no later than Thursday, 20 September 2024, 1200 hours MT to Ms. Pamela Gusta and TSgt Trenton Beavers at the emails listed above.

FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (July 2021) applies to this acquisition and the following addendum applies: The Government will award a contract resulting from the solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be the most advantageous to the Government.

Evaluation Criteria

FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services The Government will review all quotes for compliance with the RFQ, to include compliance with all instructions, provisions and clauses, and submission dates.

The compliant quotes will then be evaluated using the following factors:

• Factor 1: Price

• Factor 2: Technical

Technical Acceptability: The Government will evaluate quotes for technical acceptability in the following way: Verification that quotes include the correct quantity, part number and description/ configuration.

Definition: Acceptable or Unacceptable.

• Acceptable is defined as the quote clearly meets the requirements of the solicitation (in terms of quantity, part number and description).

• Unacceptable is defined as the quote does not clearly meet the requirements of the solicitation (in terms of quantity, part number and description).

AWARD PROCESS:

The Government will first review all quotes for compliance and then order the Offerors from lowest to highest total price. The lowest priced quote will then be evaluated for Factor 1, Technical Acceptability on acceptable/unacceptable basis. If the lowest priced quote is deemed technically acceptable the evaluation will stop and award will be made. If the lowest priced quote is deemed technically unacceptable no further consideration will be given to that offeror and the next lowest priced quote will then be evaluated, the Government will continue the evaluation process until reaching a technically acceptable quote. Quotes that are technically unacceptable are un-awardable.

The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. Prior to award, the quoted price of the lowest priced technically acceptable offer will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness in accordance with FAR 15.404.

Discussions: The government intends to award a purchase order without discussions with respective vendors. The Government, however, reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed in its best interest. The Government may conduct discussions with one, some, none or all Vendors at its discretion. If the price is determined to be fair and reasonable, the lowest priced responsible Offeror who is technically acceptable will receive the award. The award will be made to that Offeror without further consideration to any other Offerors.

The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: (please see attachment 1)

Attachments:

• Attachment 1 Clauses and Provisions

• Attachment 2 Statement of Work

• Attachment 3 Quote Worksheet

• Attachment 4 Parts List

• Attachment 5 SSFB IFS

• Attachment 6 HVAC Study

• Attachment 7 Seven Tile Pitch

• Attachment 8 Drawing