COMBINEDSYNSOL_UnderSAT_26Nov_13.docx

COMBINED SOLICITATION/SYNOPSIS

Action Code: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Solicitation Number: FA8773-14-R-0009 Date: 6 DEC 2013 Description of Services: Local Exchange Services for Altus, AFB (Frederick Field).

Classification Code: D NAICS Code: 517110 Contracting Office Address: 38 CONS/LGCB, 4079 Hilltop Rd, Tinker AFB OK 73145-2713 Is this a Recovery and Reinvestment Act Action? Yes X No Response Date: 10 JAN 2013, 3:00PM, CST Primary POC: William Crowder Secondary POC: Todd Barron Description:

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

(ii) Solicitation Number is FA8773-14-R-0009. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13.

(iii) The solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-70.

(iv) This acquisition will utilize full and open competition; there are no set asides for small businesses. For this acquisition, a concern 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 the Schedule B. The scope of the work to be acquired is set forth in the Statement of Work (SOW). The SOW and Schedule B are available for download via www.FBO.gov.

(vi) 38 CONS/LGCB has a requirement for local telephone exchange services at Altus, AFB (Federick Field) Local telecommunication services shall include, as a minimum but not limited to: commercial business lines. The scope of the work to be acquired is set forth in the SOW. The SOW and Schedule B are available for download via www.FBO.gov.

(vii) This Communication Service Authorization (CSA) will have a five (5) year period of performance from date of award.

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

52.212-1 Addendum:

i. The Offeror’s proposal must include all data and information requested herein and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. Non-conformance with these instructions may result in an unfavorable proposal evaluation.

ii. Interested parties capable of providing the specified services must submit a written offer via email to Todd Barron, todd.barron@us.af.mil and William Crowder, william.crowder.3@us.af.mil.

2. Specific Instructions for Volumes One, Two, and Three:

i. Volume One -- Technical Proposal (Do not exceed ten pages). An altered Government SOW submitted as Volume One Technical Proposal is not appropriate and will be considered technically unacceptable. Address the Technical Proposal subfactors as follows:

Subfactor 1 – Provider Capability Provide evidence of being a telecommunications company that owns most of its own facilities such as switching equipment, transmission lines and infrastructure, having the capability to provide Primary Rate Interfaces (PRI), Direct Inward Dial (DID), and number portability. Provide documented evidence of all interconnection agreements and/or leasing arrangements relevant to this effort.

Subfactor 2 –Local Communication Services. Present a sound approach for providing local communication services detailed by a SITE-SPECIFIC diagram and descriptive legend that clearly illustrates the Offeror’s ability to meet all SOW and Appendix 10 requirements. Reference generic example diagram in Appendix 10.

ii. Volume Two -- Past Performance Information (PPI) (Do not exceed ten (10) pages). Submit information from recent contracts performed within the last three (3) years, which are considered relevant in demonstrating ability to perform local exchange services involving similar scope, magnitude of effort, and complexities as the services described in this solicitation. Include the following administrative data for each referenced contract submitted: Offeror’s company name; contracting agency; contract number; brief description of contract; contract type (i.e., fixed price, time and material, etc.); period of performance, identification of any significant achievements or past problems and resolution; and name, address, telephone number, and email address of program manager and Contracting Officer.

iii. Volume Three (Do not exceed ten (10) pages).

A. Contracting Information.

(1) Provide the signature block of the individual authorized to make an offer which includes individual’s name, title, e-mail address and phone number.

(2) Provide cage code, data universal numbering system (DUNS) number, and tax identification number as registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

B. Pricing Information.

(1) Schedule B Submission

a. Submit completed copy of the Government-provided Schedule B containing the Offeror’s proposed amounts. Enter pricing only on the Government Schedule B. Offeror shall NOT alter the Schedule B in any way with the exception of entering pricing. If the Schedule B is found to be altered in any way other than entering pricing, the action will be considered unacceptable and consequently, a reason to reject an Offeror’s proposal. Schedule B 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 propose for any taxes from which the Federal Government is exempt. In reference to CLIN 0004 – “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 TFS. Enter only the amount that is documented as applicable and allowable. Inclusion of any amount that is not documented may render the proposal being rejected. Provide a separate delineation or breakdown of all applicable TFS.

(3) Provide a statement specifying that “all pricing in the proposal 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 days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

(e) Multiple offers. If more than one solution to the services is available, Offeror may submit multiple offers for consideration, subject to same page limitations. Multiple offers may not be considered if they alter the Government’s requirement. Should the Offeror claim exceptions to any requirement in the solicitation, these exceptions shall be listed and rationale provided. Failure to include exceptions will be deemed as acceptance of all terms and conditions of the solicitation and resulting contract.

(h) Multiple awards. This award shall be made on an all or none basis.

(End of Addendum to Provision 52.212-1)

(ix) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition along with the following addenda to the provision.

52.212-2 Addendum:

Evaluation Criteria. The basis for award will be use of best value in which competing Offerors’ past performance history will be evaluated on a basis approximately equal to cost or price considerations. 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. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being determined technically unacceptable. Moreover, the government reserves the right to award a CSA for services from an incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) or other LEC with a universal service obligation for the services required in this solicitation if it is in the best interest of the Government, price and other factors considered, as discussed herein, even if the company has not submitted an offer. Award will be made to the responsible Offeror proposing the combination most advantageous to the Government based upon an integrated assessment of the evaluation factors described below. The evaluation process shall proceed as follows:

(a) FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL. The Government technical evaluation team will evaluate the technical proposals on a pass/fail basis, assigning ratings of acceptable or unacceptable. Only those offers determined to be technically acceptable, either initially or as a result of discussions, will be considered for an award. The offers shall be evaluated against the following technical subfactors:

Subfactor 2 – Local Communications Services. This subfactor is met when the Offeror presents a sound approach for providing local communication services detailed by a SITE-SPECIFIC diagram and descriptive legend that clearly illustrates the Offeror’s ability to meet all SOW and Appendix 10 requirements. Reference generic example diagram in Appendix 10.

(b) FACTOR 2 -- PRICE. All CLINs/SLINs within the Schedule B will be evaluated for award multiplying the estimated quantity times the unit price in the Schedule B and subtracting any applicable considered discount(s) to derive the total evaluated price. The price evaluation will document the reasonableness and affordability of the proposed total evaluated price. The Government reserves the right to compare offered prices with tariff prices of an incumbent LEC or with any other LEC with a universal service obligation for the services required in this solicitation.

(c) FACTOR 3 -- PAST PERFORMANCE. In evaluating PPI, the government will employ several approaches including: reviewing contract references provided by the offeror; seeking PPI through the use of questionnaires; as well as using data independently obtained from other Government and commercial sources. Only recent (within the last three years) and relevant PPI (similar or greater in scope, magnitude of effort, and complexity than effort described in this solicitation) will be evaluated. When reviewing PPI, judgment will be used in assessing the probability of success, problems on previous efforts, and the alternatives available to meet the requirements. The assessment process will result in an overall performance confidence assessment rating of the Offeror’s ability to satisfactorily perform the services described in this solicitation. The performance confidence assessment will result in an overall performance confidence rating identified with corresponding definition as follows:

(End of Addendum to Provision 52.212-2)

(x) Complete all representations and certifications electronically at the following website: https://sam.gov/. If not completed on-line, Offerors must include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, which can be obtained at http://farsite.hill.af.mil, FAR Part 52 or online at https://sam.gov/. In addition, complete the following Addendum I to 52.212-3:

Additional provision which may not be online at SAM:

(xi) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition to include the following addendum:

(A) All applicable tariffs, rules, regulations, or requirements;

(1) Lawfully established by a governmental regulatory body; and

(2) Applicable to service and facilities furnished or offered by the Contractor to the general public or the Contractor's subscribers;

(B) A firm-fixed-price contract provides for a price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the contractor’s cost experience including tariff changes with the exception of TFS. If the prices differ from established tariff prices, it is the responsibility of the contractor to either file a special tariff for the contract with the relevant Governmental authorities or make other arrangements to comply with the governmental requirements. The Air Force will not be liable for price increases for failure to follow these requirements. If, during the term of the contract, the TFS change, the contractor must submit supporting state statutes, local ordinances, regulations, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ruling and rates, etc, for Government verification. A modification will then be issued based upon the newly documented annual TFS.

(A) They are provided for in the tariff established by a governmental regulatory body; or

(B) They are authorized in a communication service authorization or other contractual document.

(vi) When services normally provided are technically unacceptable and the development, fabrication, or manufacture of special equipment is required, the Government may—

(A) Provide the equipment; or

(B) Direct the Contractor to acquire the equipment or facilities. If the Contractor acquires the equipment or facilities, the acquisition shall be competitive, if practicable.

(1) This Communications Service Authorization (CSA) authorizes continuation of services previously authorized on CSA FA8773-09-C-0024.

(iii) Notify the Government of any services not cutover after contract expiration.

(x) “Work Orders” is added as follows: Requirements for service provided hereunder will be forwarded to the Contractor through issuance of a local order (DD Form 1367 or a similar form). A local order will also be issued for termination or changes to services. Services provided without a local order are not contractually covered. Services may be ordered only as shown on the CSA Schedule B. Orders must be signed by the Communications Systems Officer or designee.

(End of Addendum to Clause 52.212-4)

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

Nov 2012

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

AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman (Nov 2012): For purposes of this clause, the fill-ins are completed as follows:

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the MAJCOM ombudsmen: AFSPC/A7K, 150 Vandenberg Street, Peterson AFB CO 80914, (P) 719-554-5250, (Fax) 719-554-5299.

(xiii) Place of Performance: 2 Amelia Earhart Way, Frederick, OK.

Postal Code: 73542 Country: USA

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