FA702223QCATC.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the 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. This solicitation will be posted to the https://sam.gov website and allow for full and open competition.

The solicitation number FA702223QCATC shall be used to reference any written quote provided under this request for quote.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through

Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04 effective 2 June 2023.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 611430 with a size standard of $15M in annual receipts.

The purpose of this combined synopsis and solicitation is to procure a 2-3 Day

Counterproliferation Analysis Training Course for approximately 40 students covering training objectives as they relate to Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) to provide knowledge and context that support the ability of course participants to better work and engage in the broader intelligence community (IC) in which they operate. The instruction is estimated to be

2-3 academic days and the required location is at the AFTAC facility on-site (Patrick SFB).

Item Supplies/Service Qty Unit Unit Price Amount

Counterproliferation Analysis Training Course

See Statement of Objectives, Attachment 1 1 Each

TOTAL PRICE:

Training location:

AFTAC Bldg. 10989

1020 S. Patrick Drive

Patrick SFB FL 32925

DoDAAC: F3KTK5

Country Code: USA

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

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 offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm until 30 Jul 2023.”

RFQ due date: 1 August 2023

RFQ due time: 1:00 P.M. EST

Email to daniel.perry.23@us.af.mil

AMIC Det 2 OL/PKA

AFTAC Bldg. 10989

1020 S. Patrick Drive

Patrick AFB FL 32925

ALL QUOTES MUST BE EMAILED TO DANIEL PERRY AS STATED ABOVE.

ANYTHING OTHERWISE CAN AND WILL BE CONSIDERED NONRESPONSIVE.

YOU MAY WISH TO PLACE A READ/DELIVERY RECEIPT.

*FAR Provisions 52.204-24, FAR 52.204-26 and FAR 52.209-11 must be completed in entirety for quote to be considered responsive.

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

All questions regarding this solicitation must be emailed to daniel.perry.23@us.af.mil by 1:00 P.M. EST 25 July 2023.

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 (Select): Destination Origin

Shipping Cost included? Yes No

All companies must be registered in the System for Award Management at https://sam.gov/ to be considered for award. The Government will not provide contract financing for this acquisition.

Invoice instruction shall be provided at time of award.

FAR Provision 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)

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 https://sam.gov/

Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products or Commercial Services. 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 telecommunications 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 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);

(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)

FAR Provision 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-

Representation (Oct 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” and “reasonable inquiry” have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or

Equipment.

(b) 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".

(c) (1) Representation. The Offeror represents that it □ does, □ 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.

(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 any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-25#FAR_52_204_25 https://www.sam.gov/

52.209-11 – Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a

Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 16)

(a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further

Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not 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 an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment 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 an 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; and

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

FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items (Oct 14), 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:

1. Compliance with Technical Specifications

2. Price

Compliance with technical specifications is equally as important as price.

N/A (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.

FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Mar

2020), with its Alternate I (Oct 2014), applies to this acquisition. All vendors must be registered in System For Award Management at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ at the time of

Quote submittal.

FAR Provision 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications (Jun 2020)

FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Dec 2022), 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 or proposal’s 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.

FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or

Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Mar 23), Additionally, the following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable:

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with

Alternate I (Nov 2021)

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003)

52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2022)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021)

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021)

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun

2020)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct

2018)

FAR Clauses:

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017)

52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/

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

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

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014)

52.204-22 Alternative Line-Item Proposal (Jan 2017)

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance

Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)

52.223-22 Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and reduction Goals-

Representation (Dec 2016)

52.232-11 Extras (Apr 1984)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013)

52.233-1 Disputes (May 2014)

52.243-1 Changes-Fixed Price (Aug 1987)

52.247-34 FOB Destination (Nov 1991)

DFARS Clauses:

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

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

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

252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992)

252.204-7006 Billing Instructions (Oct 2005)

252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor ReportedCyber

Incident Information (Jan 2023)

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (Jan

2023)

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (Jan

2023)

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications

Equipment or Services (Jan 2023)

252.204-7022 Expediting Contract Closeout (May 2021)

252.215-7008 Only One Offer (Dec 2022)

252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors(Jan

2023)

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (Jan 2023)

252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program (Jan 2023)

252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (Mar 2022)

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items (Jun 2013)

252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (Jan

2023)

252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous

Region (Jan 2023)

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

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006)

252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991)

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Jan 2023)

5352.223-9000 Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (Oct 2019)

5352.201-9101 ACC 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, Deputy Director of Contracting, AFICC /KC (OL-ACC), 114 Thompson Street, Bldg 586, Room 129, Langley AFB, VA 23665, telephone (757) 764-5372 (DSN 574-5372) email: acc. a7k1@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)

NOTE: ALL PROVISIONS WILL BE REMOVED AT TIME OF AWARD BUT SHALL

REMAIN PART OF THE CONTRACT FILE.

Attachments: (1)

Atch 1 – SOO Counterproliferation Training