Combined Synopsis AMENDMENT 1 - USSC IT BOM_7_6 Aug.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE

PETERSON-SCHRIEVER GARRISON

6 Aug 2021

FROM: 21 CONS/PKB

SUBJECT: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation – AMENDMENT 1 PROJECT TITLE: USSC Information Technology (IT) Equipment (BOM 7)

SOLICITATION: FA2517-21-Q-0053

*****Notice to Vendor(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this RFQ until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this RFQ, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this RFQ, the Government has no obligation to reimburse a vendor for any costs. ***

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.

The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number FA2517-21-Q-0053 shall be used to reference any written quote provided under this RFQ.

The RFQ document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-06, effective 12 July 21.

This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 334111 - Electronic Computer Manufacturing. The size standard is 1,250 employees.

The purpose of this combined synopsis and solicitation is for the purchase and delivery of IT equipment in accordance with Attachment 1 – Product List. The CLIN details are below.

CLIN DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT OF

ISSUE

UNIT

PRICE TOTAL

0001 IT

Equipment – Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

Provide all USSC IT Equipment In Accordance With (IAW) Attachment 1 – Product List. The Government is requesting pricing for 90 day delivery.

1 LOT $

TOTAL $

Delivery within 20 miles of zip code 80914 with specific delivery address to be provided prior to award

Delivery:

Requested 90 days after award. Delivery, outlined below. Vendors should not wait to ship all items at once, but rather ship items as they become available.

FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (July 2021) applies to this acquisition and the following addendum applies:

The following words stating “offer”, “offeror”, and “proposal” are replaced with “quotation”, “vendor”, and “quote”.

Paragraph (a) first sentence revised as follows: “The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear above.”

Paragraph (c) first sentence revised as follows: “The vendor agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm through 30 Sept 2021.

All companies must be registered in the System for Award Management at https://sam.gov/content/home to be considered for award. The Government will not provide contract financing for this acquisition. Invoice instruction shall be provided at time of award.

Please provide the following information with your quote:

Company Name: ____________ DUNS Number: ____________ Cage Code: _______________ *Number of Employees_____________ *Total Yearly Revenue_______________ *Information required determining size of business for the NAICS referenced above

Estimated Delivery Time: ____________ Payment Terms: _________________________ Warranty: ________________ FOB: Destination Shipping Cost shall be included in quoted price

Note: .zip files are not an acceptable format for the Air Force Network and will not go through our email system.

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1070_147634

FAR 13.106-3(a), Evaluation of quotations, applies to this acquisition and the following evaluation is applicable:

1. The Government will award a contract resulting from this RFQ to the responsible vendor (IAW FAR 9.104-1) whose quote conforming to the RFQ will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

(a) Factor 1: Total Price: Initially, the Government will arrange all quotes by price (from lowest to highest total price). The lowest priced quote will then be evaluated for technical acceptability. Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness IAW FAR 13.106-3(a).

(b) Factor 2: Technical Acceptability: Technical Acceptability will be based on the offeror providing all the items required as listed in Attachment 1 – Product List. Any item for which the Government does not require brand name must meet the minimum salient characteristics established in Attachment 1. Quotes that receive an unacceptable rating will not be considered for award.

i. Additionally, if there is a recommended replacement part number for an obsolete part number, offeror shall provide that information in your quote and clearly note that the part number is a substitution. Offeror shall provide obsolete part number, new part number, and pricing. No refurbished parts will be accepted.

ii. Prior to award to selected vendor, vendor is subject to approval by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). DIA will either approve or disapprove the prospective vendor and further explanation will not be provided.

2. Award Process: First, the Government will evaluate all quotes for compliancy and then arrange the quotes by price (from lowest to highest total price). The lowest priced quote will be evaluated for Factor 2, Technical Acceptability on acceptable/unacceptable basis. If the lowest priced quote is rated technically acceptable, the evaluation process stops and that offerors quote will be evaluated for price fairness and reasonableness. If the lowest priced quote is not rated technically acceptable, the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated and the process will continue (in order of price) until an offeror is rated technically acceptable. Prior to award, the lowest priced technically acceptable quote will be evaluated for price fairness and reasonableness IAW FAR 13.106-3(a). If the price is determined to be fair and reasonable, the lowest priced responsible offeror, who is technically acceptable, will receive an award without further consideration of any other quotes.

3. A written notice of award or acceptance of a quote, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful vendor within the time for acceptance specified in the quote, shall result in a binding contract only when signatures are obtained by both parties (Government and Vendor). Before the quote’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote (or part of a quote), whether or not there are interchanges after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

52.225-18 – Place of Manufacture (Aug 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Manufactured end product” means any end product in Federal Supply Classes (FSC) 1000-9999, except—

(1) FSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Federal Supply Group (FSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) FSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) FSG 89, Food and Related Consumables;

(5) FSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) FSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-13#FAR_13_106_2

(7) FSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) FSC 9610, Ores;

(9) FSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) FSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

“Place of manufacture” means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

(b) For statistical purposes only, the offeror shall indicate whether the place of manufacture of the end products it expects to provide in response to this solicitation is predominantly—

(1) [ ] In the United States (Check this box if the total anticipated price of offered end products manufactured in the United States exceeds the total anticipated price of offered end products manufactured outside the United States); or

(2) [ ] Outside the United States.

(End of provision)

Interchanges: The government intends to award a purchase order without interchanges with respective vendors. The government however, reserves the right to conduct interchanges if deemed in its best interest. The Government may conduct Interchanges with one, some, none or all Vendors at its discretion.

FAR Provision *52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Feb 21), with its Alternate I (Oct 14), applies to this acquisition. All vendors must be registered in System for Award Management at https://sam.gov/content/home at the time of Quote submittal.

FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Oct 18), applies to this acquisition with the following Addendum: Paragraph (c) of this clause is tailored as follows: Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of administrative changes, such as changes in the paying office, appropriations data, etc., which may be changed unilaterally by the Government.

Note: The vendor acknowledges that should the quote terms and conditions and/or agreement conflict with mandatory provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other Federal law applicable to commercial acquisitions, to the extent of such conflict the FAR and Federal law govern and conflicting vendor terms and conditions and/or agreement are unenforceable and are not considered incorporated into any resultant contract.

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/

(End of provision)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998) http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1145_161469 http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1405_194946 https://www.acquisition.gov/

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/

(End of clause)

FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Jan 21), additionally, the following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable:

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (clause) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (NOV 2020) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN2020) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities\ 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (FEB 2002) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT2018) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996)

(P) 52.204-7, System for Award Management. (OCT2018)

(C) 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011)

(C) 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018)

(P) 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020)

(P) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror (Aug 2020)

(C) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020)

(P) 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror (Aug 2020)

(C) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (JUL 2018)

(P) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020)

(C) 52.204-25 Prohibition of Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020)

(P) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020)

(P) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016)

(P) 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999)

(P) 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984)

(P) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications

(C) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)

The following DFARS Clauses are applicable to this solicitation:

(C) 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011)

(C) 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sep 2013)

(P) 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Nov 2011)

(C) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992) https://www.acquisition.gov/ http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1595_233379

(C) 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (May 2016)

(P) 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation. (Dec 2019)

(P) 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services— Representation. (May 2021)

(C) 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

(Jan 2021)

(C) 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items (Jun 2013)

(C) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Dec 2018)

(C) 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (Dec 2018)

(C) 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. (Dec 2006)

(C) 252.239-7016 Telecommunications Security Equipment, Devices, Techniques, and Services (Dec 1991)

(P) 252.239-7017 Notice of Supply Chain Risk (Feb 2019)

(C) 252.239-7018 Supply Chain Risk (Feb 2019)

(C) 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Oct 2020)

The following AFFARS clauses are applicable to this solicitation:

AFFARS 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (Oct 2019)

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, AFICC/OL-SPC Director or Deputy Director of Contracting 250 S Peterson Blvd, Peterson AFB, CO 80914

(P) 719-554-5300, (F) 719-554-5299 Workflow e-mail: 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.

5352.223-9001 Health and Safety on Government Installations

As prescribed in AFFARS 5323.9001, insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts:

HEALTH AND SAFETY ON GOVERNMENT INSTALLATIONS (OCT 2019)

(a) In performing work under this contract on a Government installation, the contractor shall:

(1) Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the health and safety of contractor and Government personnel performing or in any way coming in contact with the performance of this contract; and

(2) Take such additional immediate precautions as the contracting officer may reasonably require for health and safety purposes.

(b) The contracting officer may, by written order, direct Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Standards and/or health/safety standards as may be required in the performance of this contract and any adjustments resulting from such direction will be in accordance with the Changes clause of this contract.

(c) Any violation of these health and safety rules and requirements, unless promptly corrected as directed by the contracting officer, shall be grounds for termination of this contract in accordance with the Default clause of this contract.

(End of clause)

5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations

As prescribed in AFFARS 5342.490-1, insert a clause substantially the same as the following clause in solicitations and contracts:

CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS (OCT 2019)

(a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation.

(b) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or Security Forces for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver s license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate, and [insert any additional requirements to comply with local security procedures] to obtain a vehicle pass.

(c) During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site.

(d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with [insert any additional requirements to comply with AFI 31-101, Integrated Defense, and DODMAN5200.02_AFMAN 16-1405, Air Force Personnel Security Program] citing the appropriate paragraphs as applicable.

(e) Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office.

(f) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.

(End of clause)

Additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices; if applicable; if not remove

Prospective Contractor quotes shall utilize the structure outlined in Attachment 1 – Product List.

All applicable representations and certifications shall be completed in SAM.gov. Failure to do so may result in quotes being considered as non-responsive. All offerors must also complete the fill-in areas of the clauses and provisions in attachment 2.

Submit any questions regarding this RFQ to james.hluska@spaceforce.mil and sheri.burks@spaceforce.mil no later than August 11, 2021 by 10:00 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time.

Offeror’s quote must be emailed to james.hluska@spaceforce.mil and amanda.davidson.5@spaceforce.mil no later than August 16, 2021 by 10:00 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time.

Amanda S. Davidson 21st Contracting Squadron Deputy Flight Chief & Contracting Officer

Attachments:

1. Product List (BOM 7)

2. Additional Provisions and Clauses

3. Class Justification and Approval

4. BOM 7 Delivery and Tracking Information (signature required with submission of quote)

5. BOM 7 Product Tracking Spreadsheet mailto:james.hluska@spaceforce.mil mailto:amanda.davidson.5@spaceforce.mil

52.225-18 – Place of Manufacture (Aug 2018)