Color Coded Fiber Combo Update.docx

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

The 42nd Contracting Squadron, 50 LeMay Plaza, Bldg. 804, Maxwell AFB, AL has a requirement to purchase Interactive Touch Screens as described in the CLINS below. This is a streamlined combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only notice. A written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect the Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-06 and DFARS DPN change notice 20240815.

A Firm Fixed Priced Award will be made in accordance with the following:

NAICS Code: This acquisition is being solicited as a 100% small business set-aside. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334111 with a size standard of 1,250 employees.

II. NATURE OF ACQUISITION:

Maxwell AFB has a requirement to purchase the below services. This procurement will be awarded under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Quotes must be received no later than 20 September 2024, 12pm, CST, daylight savings time. Email quotes to A1C Alec Green at alec.green.1@us.af.mil and Mrs. Kimberly Knott at kimberly.knott.1@us.af.mil. If there are any questions, please email or call A1C Alec Green at (334)953-5455 or Mrs. Kimberly Knott at (334)953-8552.

III. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES:

Period of Performance (PoP): 30 days after contract award.

The contractor shall deliver all items to Eaker Center Bldg 1406, 401 Chennault Circle, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112.

CLIN 0001: Orange 1M Cable

CLIN 0002: Red 1M Cable

CLIN 0003: Purple 1M Cable

CLIN 0004: Yellow 1M Cable

CLIN 0005: Server Rack 12U 36IN Cabinet

CLIN 0006:Legrand SHMC1RU Cable Tray Straight

CLIN 0007:Accu-tech panel, SC adapters

CLIN 0008:Surface Mount Box Single Gang Office White

CLIN 0009:Keystone Wallplate Single Gang 3-port Office White

CLIN 0010:Keystone Snap Fitting LC Office White

CLIN 0011: Cat5E Keystone Jack unshielded green

CLIN 0012:Accu-tech WCH-02P rack cabinet

CLIN 0013:SC LC patch cable Purple 2M

CLIN 0014:SC LC patch cable Purple 3M

CLIN 0015:SC LC patch cable Orange 2M

CLIN 0016:SC LC patch cable Orange 3M

CLIN 0017:SC LC patch cable Red 1M

CLIN 0018:SC LC patch cable Red 2M

CLIN 0019:SC LC patch cable Red 3M

CLIN 0020:RJ45 inline coupler keystone

CLIN 0021:Duplex multimode fiber coupler, keystone jack LC LC Blue and White

CLIN 0022:LC-LC patch cables 0.5M 10G OM3 Red

CLIN 0023:LC-LC patch cables 0.5M 10G OM3 Orange

CLIN 0024:LC-LC patch cables 0.5M 10G OM3 Yellow

CLIN 0025:LC-LC patch cables 0.5M 10G OM3 Purple

CLIN 0026:Corning SC unicam connectors 25 box

CLIN 0027:Unicam SC high performance OM3

CLIN 0028:Corning 95-050-99-X fiber optic connector LC Male

CLIN 0029:Cable Data/LAN Cat 5E Blue POWER FIRST 33VP11 or comparable

CLIN 0030:OTDR _FLUKE NETWORKS/OPTIFIBER PRO MULTI MODE OTDR KIT 850/1 Or Comparable

CLIN 0031:OTDR Launch Cable - FLUKE NETWORKS OFP2-100-M-NW or comparable to what works with selected OTDR

IV. QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of quotes, offerors must comply with instructions contained herein. Quotes must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this RFQ.

a. The offeror must submit a signed and dated quote on company letterhead with unit prices and extended prices in response to this solicitation. In doing so and without taking any exception to the requirements of this synopsis/solicitation, including specification, "Schedule of Supplies/Services" and terms and conditions, the offeror agrees to accede to all solicitation requirements. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale.

b. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Alternate I, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items.

c. Offerors must provide a unit price and extended price for CLIN 0001-0031 referenced in the "SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES."

d. Interested parties capable of providing the requirement must submit a written quote to include discount terms, tax identification number, cage code, and DUNS.

e. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this RFQ, contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, no exceptions. To register, please visit http://www.sam.gov or by calling 1-866-606-8220.

f. Quote Contents:

PART I – TECHNICAL:

Provide quote that accedes to all the requirements of the synopsis/solicitation.

PART II – PRICE:

The offeror must submit proposed unit and extended prices in Section III (see above) of the synopsis/solicitation for CLIN 0001 through CLIN 0031. The price factor will be evaluated for reasonableness.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Multiple Offerors nor Multiple Awards will be considered. A single award will be made in the resultant contract.

V. BASIS FOR AWARD

This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside firm-fixed price contract. The small business contractor must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. Award will be made to the lowest priced quote that has acceptable technical ratings.

PART I – TECHNICAL:

The offeror by acceding to all of the requirements of this synopsis/solicitation (see Quotation Preparation Instructions) will be determined technically acceptable.

Quotes will be assigned ratings of Acceptable (clearly meets minimum requirements) and Unacceptable (does not meet minimum requirements).

PART II– PRICE:

The Government will evaluate the price of all quotes that receive acceptable technical ratings as follows:

Quotes will be determined fair and reasonable based on competitive quotes, comparison with similar services in a related industry, comparison to an independent Government estimate, or any other reasonable basis in accordance with FAR 13.106-2.

The Government intends to award a contract without discussions with respective offerors. Offerors shall submit sufficient information and in the format specified in Quote Preparation Instructions. Offeror’s may be asked to clarify certain aspects of their quote to which the offeror has not previously had an opportunity to respond.

VI. CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

See FAR and DFARS Provisions and Clauses on the attachment.

5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN JUL 2023

(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, Primary: Mr. David E. Jones, Deputy Director of Contracting, AFICC/KT, Telephone Numbers: (210) 652-1722 (DSN: 487-1722); or Alternate: Mr. Todd S. Joyner, Chief, Clearance & Program Support Division, Telephone Number: (210) 652-7075 (DSN: 487-7075). Address: 2035 First Street West, JBSA Randolph TX 78150-4304. E-mail Addresses: david.jones.3@us.af.mil and todd.joyner@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/ DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA/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.

(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)

ATTACHMENT:

Attachment 1 – Provisions and Clauses Attachment 2 – Statement Of Requirements