FA2517-16-Q-6009_21_CS_CSA_COMBINEDSYNSOL.doc

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

Action Code: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

Solicitation Number: FA2517-16-Q-6009 Date: 3 November 2016 Description of Services: Local Exchange Services for Peterson Air Force Base (PAFB).

Classification Code: D – Information Technology and Telecommunications NAICS Code: 517110

Contracting Office Address: 21 CONS/LGCB, 135 Dover Street, Suite 2225 Colorado Springs, CO 80914 Is this a Recovery and Reinvestment Act Action? __ Yes X No Response Date: 14 December 2016, (1200 MST) Primary POC:

Keith A. Weaghington

Secondary POC:

Richard W. Mizell

Contract Specialist

Contracting Officer keith.weaghington@us.af.mil richard.mizell@us.af.mil

Phone: 719-556-8208

Phone: 719-556-4894 Description:

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) Solicitation Number is FA2517-16-Q-6009. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) IAW FAR Parts 12 and 13, utilizing the simplified acquisition procedures outlined in FAR 13.5, Certain Commercial Items, as authorized by Section 815 of the National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2015.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-89.

(iv) This acquisition will utilize full-and-open competition; there are no set-asides for small businesses. For this acquisition, a firm will be considered small under NAICS 517110 with size standard of less than 1500 employees.

(v) The contract line item numbers and items, quantities and units of measure pertaining to this requirement are identified on Exhibit A (Attachment 2). Exhibit A is available for download via www.FBO.gov.

(vi) The 21st Contracting Squadron (21 CONS/LGCB) has a requirement for acquiring local telephone exchange services for Peterson Air Force Base (PAFB), Colorado. Telecommunication services shall include, as a minimum but not limited to: local access for Integrated Service Digital Network (ISDN) Primary Rate Interface (PRI), local exchange trunks, transport channels, point-to-point circuits, commercial business lines, directory number and number portability, operator and directory assistance, local and Intra-LATA access, and interconnection with Inter-LATA exchange carrier. The scope of the work to be acquired is set forth in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) (Attachment 1). The PWS is available for download via www.FBO.gov.

(vii) This Communication Service Authorization (CSA) will have a period of performance of a base year plus four (4) one-year option periods from the date of award and include a priced six-month extension period.

(viii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Oct 2015), applies to this acquisition along with the following addenda to the provision:

52.212-1 Addendum:

(b) Submission of Offers.

1. General Instructions:

i. The Offeror’s quote must include all data and information requested herein and must be submitted IAW these instructions. Contractors found non-responsive with these instructions may be ineligible for award.

ii. Interested parties capable of providing the specified services must submit a written offer via email to Richard W. Mizell, richard.mizell@us.af.mil and Keith A. Weaghington, keith.weaghington@us.af.mil.

iii. Do not send as an executable or .exe file. Email size shall not exceed five megabytes.

Any corrupted file or media containing a virus could result in the offer not being considered for award.

iv. Software Compatibility. Use a word processing and spreadsheet program compatible with Microsoft ® Word 2007 ® and Microsoft ® Excel 2007 ®. PDF is Adobe ® Portable Document Format.

v. Site Visit and Solicitation Questions. A site visit is scheduled for this requirement on 16 November 2016 at 0900 MST. Site visit questions and answers will be available to all potential offerors via the FBO.GOV website. Information provided at the site visit shall not alter the terms and conditions of the solicitation and specifications. Offerors shall submit any other questions relating to the solicitation to only the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer by 25 November 2016 at 1200 (noon) MST. Questions received after this date may potentially not be answered due to time constraints of the solicitation.

vi. Offerors shall provide pricing based on the period of performance of a base year plus four (4) one-year option periods and include a priced six-month extension period.

viii. Submit offer as follows:

DOCUMENT

CONTENTS

FILE FORMAT

FACTOR 1

Technical

PDF or .doc

FACTOR 2

Price

PDF or .doc and .xls

2. Specific Instructions for Volumes:

(i) FACTOR 1 -- Technical (Do not exceed ten pages with one inch margins. Font shall be Time New Roman, size 12.). An altered Government PWS (Attachment 1) submitted as Factor 1 quote is not appropriate and will be considered technically unacceptable. Address the quote subfactors as follows:

Subfactor 1 –Local Communication Services.

Submit documentation to show how local communication services will be provided to Peterson AFB CO in order to meet the requirements of Appendix 1 to the PWS (Attachment 1). Documentation should at a minimum include the information listed below:

· Services to Peterson AFB main telephone switch

· DID/DOD portability (552-XXXX, 554-XXXX, 556-XXXX)

· Local Exchange digital trunks (ISDN, PRI)

· Commercial subscriber lines

· OC3, Ethernet, T1, Voice (2-wire) Subfactor 2 – Evidence of Agreements.

Provide evidence of certification through the Colorado Public Utilities Commission to operate as a Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) or Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC). If providing a quote as a CLEC, provide signed interconnection agreements and/or leasing arrangements relevant to this effort. (Certifications, interconnection agreements, and leasing arrangements do not count towards 10 page limit).

(ii) FACTOR 2 – Price Pricing Information.

(1) Exhibit A (Attachment 2) Submission

a. Submit completed copy of the Government-provided Exhibit A containing the Offeror’s quoted amounts. Enter pricing only on Government Exhibit A (Attachment 2). Offeror shall NOT alter Exhibit A document in any way with the exception of entering pricing. If Exhibit A is found to be altered in any way other than entering pricing, the action may be considered unacceptable and consequently, a reason to reject an Offeror’s quote. Exhibit A unit prices shall be limited to two decimal places.

b. Identify a CLIN/SLIN (Contract Line Item/Sub Line Item) as “Not Separately Priced” by entering "NSP" in the unit price. Identify a CLIN/SLIN as “No Charge” by entering "NC" in the unit price.

c. Include all applicable discounts in your pricing.

(2) The US Air Force is a Federal Government entity, and as such, is exempt from certain taxes. Therefore, the offeror/awardee may not include taxes from which the Federal Government is exempt. In reference to CLIN X004 – “Taxes, Fees and Surcharges” (TFS), offeror(s) must submit the supporting state statutes, local ordinances, regulations, FCC rulings and rates, or other documentation justifying all applicable and allowable taxes, fees, and surcharges. Enter only the amount that is documented as applicable and allowable. Inclusion of any amount that is not documented may render the quote non-responsive. Provide a separate delineation or breakdown of all applicable TFS estimates.

(3) Provide a statement specifying that “all pricing in the quote is Firm-Fixed, with the exception of TFS”.

(c) Period of Acceptance of Offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 120 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

(h) Multiple awards. Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation.

(End of Addendum to Provision 52.212-1)

(ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Items (Oct 2014), applies to this solicitation along with the following addenda to the provision:

52.212-2 Addendum:

Evaluation Criteria. By submission of an offer, the Offeror accedes to all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors. All Offerors shall be evaluated for technical acceptability and price reasonableness. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being determined technically unacceptable. Offerors shall provide pricing based on the period of performance of base year plus four (4) one-year option periods and include a priced six-month extension period. The evaluation process shall proceed as follows:

(i) FACTOR 1 -- Technical. The Government technical evaluation team will evaluate the quote on a pass/fail basis, assigning ratings of acceptable or unacceptable. Only those offers determined to be technically acceptable will be considered for award. The offers shall be evaluated against the following technical subfactors:

Subfactor 1 – Local Communication Services.

This subfactor is met when the Offeror demonstrates how it will support local communication services in accordance with Appendix 1 requirements. Technical Proposal will show how the offeror will provide the following services to meet Appendix 1 of the PWS (Attachment 1):

· Services to Peterson AFB main telephone switch

· DID/DOD portability (552-XXXX, 554-XXXX, 556-XXXX)

· Local Exchange digital trunks (ISDN, PRI)

· Commercial subscriber lines

· OC3, Ethernet, T1, Voice (2-wire) Subfactor 2 – Evidence of Agreements.

This subfactor is met when the Offeror provides certificates approved by the Public Utilities Commission to operate as a Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) or Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) in the state of Colorado. Additionally, if providing a quote as a CLEC for services to Peterson AFB, the offeror shall provide signed interconnection agreements and/or leasing arrangements relevant to this effort.

(ii) FACTOR 2 -- Price In accordance with FAR 13.106-3, price will be determinded fair and reasonable for this acquisition based on competitive quotations received.

(End of Addendum to Provision 52.212-2)

(x) IAW FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Jul 2016), the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Web site accessed through http://www.sam.gov/portal. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (r) of this provision. In addition, complete the following addendum to FAR 52.212-3:

52.212-3 Addendum

CERTIFICATION TO ACCEPT THE GOVERNMENT

PURCHASE CARD (GPC)

Certification. If the Government’s intent for payment is via the GPC IAW clauses 52.232-36 and 52.212-4, Addendum, paragraph (i) (3), the Offeror must certify that it:

( ) (i) will accept the GPC for payments under this contract.

( ) (ii) will not accept the GPC for payments under this contract.

Additional provisions which may not be online at SAM:

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013). For purposes of this provision, complete the following fill-in:

(b) The offeror [_] has [_] does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.

(c) If the offeror checked “has” in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:

(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in—

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall enter the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration at https://sam.gov/ (see FAR Clause 52.212-4(t)).

(End of Provision) 252.203-7998 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements – Representation (DEVIATION 2015-O0010) (Feb 2015)

(a) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VIII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), Government agencies are not permitted to use funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act for contracts with an entity that requires employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contactors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(b) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this provision does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it does not require employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contactors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(End of provision) 252.209-7999 Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (DEVIATION 2012-O0004) (JAN 2012)

(a) In accordance with sections 8124 and 8125 of Division A of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012,(Pub. L. 112-74) none of the funds made available by that Act may be used to enter into a contract with any corporation that—

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that—

(1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability,

(2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of Provision)

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May 2015), applies to this acquisition.

(xii). Clause 52.212-5 (DEV 2013-O0019), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (Mar 2016) applies to this acquisition. In addition, the following FAR/DFARS/AFFARS clauses/provisions, either by reference or full text, apply (clauses may be obtained via the internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil):

52.233-3

52.233-4

52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, Feb 1998. For purposes of this provision, the fill-in is completed as follows: http://farsite.hill.af.mil

52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, Feb 1998. For purposes of this clause, the fill-in is completed as follows: http://farsite.hill.af.mil 252.203-7999 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (DEVIATION 2015-O0010) (FEB 2015)

(a) The Contractor shall not require employees or subcontractors seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(b) The Contractor shall notify employees that the prohibitions and restrictions of any internal confidentiality agreements covered by this clause are no longer in effect.

(c) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(d)(1) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VIII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015, (Pub. L. 113-235), use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act may be prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause.

(2) The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the Contractor fails to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract as a result of Government action under this clause.

(End of clause)

5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (JUN 2016)

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman AFICA/ KS SCO, 150 Vandenberg Street, Peterson AFB CO 80914, (P) 719-554-5300, (F) 719-554-5299, afica.ks.wf@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number 571-256-2395, facsimile number 571-256-2431.

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.

(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)

(xiii) Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices will be addressed as necessary.

(xv) Place of Performance:

BLDG 1038

175 E. Stewart St.

Peterson AFB, CO 80914-1650

USA

(xvi) Name and telephone number of individual to contact for information regarding this solicitation:

Name: Keith A. Weaghington Telephone: 719-556-8208 Attachments:

1. Performance Work Statement dated 1 September 2016 (15 pages)

a. Appendix 1 dated 1 September 2016 (9 pages)

b. Appendix 2 dated 1 September 2016 (1 pages)

c. Restoral Priority List (RPL) and Applicable Regulations dated 1 September 2016 (2 page)

2. Exhibit A (Pricing Sheet) dated 10 June 2016 (Excel Doc)