H92239-22-Q-0029-0001.pdf

H9223922Q0029

H92239-22-Q-0029-0001 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Finger Wearable Fitness Device

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.603, 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.

Vendors shall ensure that the supply items provided meet the minimum salient characteristics.

(ii) This solicitation document, H92239-22-Q-0029, is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This RFQ does not commit the Government to any obligation.

(iii) This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-07, effective 10 August 2022.

(iv) This requirement is 100% set-aside for total Small Businesses and only qualified Vendors may submit quotes. Quotes received from other than small business will be rejected. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code is 339920, “Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing” with a size standard 750 Employees. This solicitation is issued under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) FAR Part 12.

(v) Prices shall be listed for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) of this RFQ. The following is a list of the associated CLINs:

CLIN Item Name Quantity Unit Price Total Price

0001 Finger wearable fitness device. Each device shall come with a sizing kit. Each

Device shall come with a lifetime subscription for the Smartabase software and any additional supporting Apps or subscriptions.

1440 Each $

Total $

Salient Characteristics Dimensions:

● Device must be finger wearable.

● 2.55mm / 0.10in (thickness) x 7.9mm / 0.31in (width) Sizes

● US 6 - US 13

Weight

● 4g - 7g depending on the size

Battery and charging time

● Li-ion battery 15mAh (US6) - 22mAh (US13)

● Charging time (0-100%): 20min - 80min depending on the ring size

● Battery lifetime: 80% capacity left after 500 cycles

Colors and materials

● Non-Allergenic, non-metallic, seamless inner shell

● Water resistant to 100m/328ft

Sensors

● 1pcs calibrated temperature sensor with multiple NTC (Negative Temperature Coefficient) thermistors

● Infrared LEDs for nighttime heart rate reading and finger detection

● Infrared LEDs for daytime and workout heart rate

● 1pcs LEDs blood oxygen measurement/SpO2 sensing

● 1pcs accelerometer for activity detection

● 2pcs photodiode transceivers for signal detection

Memory

● 128Mb storage

Connectivity

● Bluetooth capable

● Airplane mode for turning off wireless connectivity

● No GPS location tracking components in the ring

Operating temperature

● Ring operating temperature: -10°C – 52°C / 14°F – 125°F

New Equipment ONLY. NO USED OR REMANUFACTURED PRODUCTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

(vi) This requirement is for training and fitness purposes.

(vii) Supplies shall be delivered to

USASOC

ATTN: TBD

ADDRESS: TBD

FORT BRAGG, NC

All CLINs shall be FOB Destination.

(viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors- Commercial Items (Nov 2021), applies to this acquisition.

ADDENDUMS

ADDENDUM TO FAR CLAUSE 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (NOV 2021)

1. Replace paragraph (b) entitled “Submission of offers” with the following instructions:

(b) Submission of Quote. Submit signed and dated quote to the address identified below at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Paper/hard copy offers will not be accepted. It is encouraged to contact the Government for clarification if there are, or appears to be, errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the request for quote. Only signed quotes submitted will be accepted. Quote shall contain the following sequential order:

a. Quotes shall be submitted on the combined synopsis/solicitation and may include an attachment for its’ technical description submission (no more than 3 pages). As a minimum, quotes must show –

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of quotes;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the Vendor;

(4) A technical description and detailed understanding of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. To ensure that sufficient information is available for technical evaluation, the Vendor shall furnish descriptive material (technical information, brochures, drawings, or other information) necessary for the Government to determine whether the products offered meets the salient characteristics of the requirement. Vendors not providing technical information may be excluded from competition.

(5) Price and any discount terms;

(6) “Remit to” address, if different than mailing address;

(7) A completed/updated copy of the Vendor’s SAM Registration which includes the Vendor’s representations and certifications IAW FAR 52.212-3 and Alt 1 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the Vendor shall complete electronically);

(8) Acknowledgment of Solicitation and any Amendments.

2. Replace paragraph (c) entitled “Period of acceptance of offers” with the following instructions:

(c) Period of acceptance for quotes. The Vendor agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 30 days from the date specified for receipt of quotes.

3. Replace paragraph (e) entitled “Multiple offers” with the following instructions:

(e) Multiple quotes. Vendors should submit only one quote presenting the terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation.

4. Replace paragraph (h) entitled “Multiple awards” with the following instructions:

(h) Multiple awards may be considered if it is determined to be in the Government’s best interest.

a. Technically Acceptability: The Vendor shall provide a quote for the equipment with specification listed in the above CLINs. Technical acceptability will be determined by the Government during technical review. To ensure that sufficient information is available for technical evaluation, the Vendor shall furnish descriptive material (technical information, brochures, drawings, or other information) necessary for the Government to determine whether the products offered meets the salient characteristics of the requirement.

Vendors not providing technical information may be excluded from competition.

b. Delivery: The Vendor must show how they plan to deliver the CLINs within 15 weeks after date of award or sooner. Delivery is defined as the capacity to meet or exceed the delivery date of 15 weeks. After Receipt of Order (ARO). Quotes will be evaluated for pricing inclusive of transportation charges from shipping point to the delivery destination.

b. Price: The Vendor shall provide:

Pricing: The Vendor shall provide its proposed pricing in accordance with the CLIN structure in this combined synopsis/solicitation. The Vendor shall also include a total proposed price by adding all the CLINs together. A Vendor’s proposed price will be determined by multiplying the quantities identified in the schedule by the proposed unit price for the CLIN to confirm the extended amount. The extended CLIN amount will be totaled for evaluation purposes. Individual pricing for each CLIN must be completed. Price will be evaluated for reasonableness. Reasonableness will be determined based on prices submitted by the competition, current market conditions, and comparison to the Government estimate, if applicable. If the Government deems this information is not sufficient to determine reasonableness, the Government may use other techniques as appropriate to determine price reasonableness for the acquisition.

Options. There no options associated with this Purchase Order.

(End of addendum)

(ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation- Commercial Items (NOV 2021) applies to this acquisition.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2, EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Vendor(s) whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item or group of items in a quote, if it is determined to be in the Government’s best interest. The procedures in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and FAR 13 apply to this acquisition. The evaluation of this requirement will result in a purchase order(s), price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

(1) Technical

(2) Delivery

(3) Price

(1) Technical Acceptability is defined as the Vendor’s ability to meet or exceed the Government’s requirements as stated in the solicitation. Acceptability for the brand name items and items with specifications shall include the following: Technical acceptability in the Vendor's ability to provide the required brand name products and items with specifications. Technical acceptability will be evaluated on a Pass or No-Pass basis. Only those offers evaluated, as Pass will be further evaluated and considered for award.

(2) Delivery. The Vendor’s quote will be evaluated to determine if they demonstrated how they plan to deliver CLINs no later than 15 weeks after the date of award or sooner. Pricing includes transportation charges From shipping point to the delivery destination.

(3) Price. Price will be evaluated in order to determine that it is fair and reasonable under FAR 13.106-3(a).

The Vendor shall submit a price proposal utilizing the CLIN structure as stated in the solicitation. The Government will evaluate the Vendor’s price proposal and an award(s) will be made provided the price can be determined fair and reasonable. The Government price team will evaluate Vendor’s price submission based on the following.

Reasonableness:

a. The Government will compare the Vendor’s total price proposed to the total price proposed by competition, current market conditions, and comparison to the Government estimate, if applicable, to determine the reasonableness of price. A price is reasonable if, in its nature and amount, it does not exceed that which would be incurred by a prudent person in the conduct of competitive business.

b. The Government may determine that quote is unacceptable if, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items is significantly over or understated as indicated by the application of price analysis techniques.

(b) Options: There no options associated with this Purchase Order.

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful Vendor within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the Vendor’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote (or part of a quote), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of addendum)

(x) The Provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The Vendor’s representations and certifications must be entered within the System for Award Management website (www.sam.gov) for consideration for award.

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

(xii) Clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The additional clauses within section (b) of this clause also apply: 52.203-15, 52.219-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-37, 52.223-15, 52.225-1 and 52.225-2.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities That Require JAN 2017

Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

Representation

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications MAY 2022 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and DEC 2014 Certifications.

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, NOV 2021

Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain NOV 2021 Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain NOV 2021 Telecommunications and Video Surveillance

Services or Equipment.

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or OCT 2020

Services-Representation 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal AUG 1999 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items NOV 2021 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications— MAY 2022 Commercial Items 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial NOV 2021

Items 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of SEP 2011 Former DoD Officials

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of SEP 2013 Whistleblower Rights

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of NOV 2011 Former DoD Officials

252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense OCT 2016

Information Controls 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and DEC 2019 Cyber Incident Reporting

252.223-7004 Drug Free Work Force SEP 1988 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and DEC 2018

Receiving Reports 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

thomas.l.cochran.mil Cross-Out

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 or offer. 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 or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.acquisition.gov

(End of provision)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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 addresses:

www.acquisition.gov

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

SHIPPING AND RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS (JUN 2009)

MARKING: Contractors shall ensure that the contract number is clearly marked on the exterior of all shipping cartons/containers. This will assist in timely receipt of and payment for the supplies accepted.

The purchase/delivery order number can be located in blocks 1 and 2 of the DD Form 1155 and block 2 of the SF 1449. It also appears at the top of each subsequent page.

If drop shipping procedures are used, please ensure that your shipper complies with these instructions.

Cartons without identification may be returned “freight collect”.

SHIPPING: The purchase/delivery order provides the only approved ship to/delivery address(es).

Do not redirect shipments to locations other than those specified in the order. To do so may delay acceptance of and payment for the items shipped.

Additional costs for shipment to addresses other than those specified on the order will not be paid unless the ship to/delivery address has been changed by a modification to the order signed by a contracting officer.

INVOICING PROCEDURES:

ELECTRONIC INVOICING: Except as provided in paragraph (c) of DFARS Clause 252.232- 7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Mar 2007), the Contractor shall submit payment requests through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) utilizing the Invoice and Receiving Report (Combo) method. The COMBO method is designed to generate a notification to the receiver that an invoice has been submitted and requires a receiving report. Utilization of this feature is expected to minimize delays in the payment process.

Contractors shall register to use WAWF and ensure an electronic business point of contact (POC) is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) site at https://www.sam.gov within ten (10) calendar days after award of this contract/order.

Information regarding WAWF is available on the Internet at the following addresses:

WAWF General Information and Registration - https://wawf.eb.mil WAWF Training Database (great place to practice using WAWF) -https://wawftraining.eb.mil WAWF On-line Training Course (great place to begin learning WAWF) - www.wawftraining.com DFAS Electronic Commerce End Users Tool Box (register for classroom training and obtain user guides) http://www.dfas.mil/contractorpay/electroniccommerce/ECToolBox.html

ALTERNATE METHOD: In the event WAWF is not available, invoices may also be submitted via fax to: DFAS – Rome, FAX# 877-575-3332. This method is to be used by exception only.

TO ACCESS PAYMENT STATUS ELECTRONICALLY: https://myinvoice.csd.disa.mil//index.html

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE VENDOR PAY INQUIRY SYSTEM:

http://www.dod.mil/dfas/contractorpay/vedorpayinquiresystemvpis.html

CUSTOMER SERVICE inquiries may be made to: 1-800-553-0527

DFAS: Questions concerning payments should be directed to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Office as designated in this contract. Please have your purchase order/contract number ready when calling about payments. You can also access payment and receipt information using the DFAS web site at http://www.dfas.mil/money/vendor. Your purchase order/contract number or invoice number will be required to inquire about the status of your payment.

CODES: The following codes and information will be required to assure successful flow of

WAWF documents. TYPE OF DOCUMENT:

_X_ COMBO: Invoice and Receiving Report __ Invoice as 2-in-1 (Services only) Invoice Only Construction Invoice (Contractor Only) Progress Payment (Government Only) Cost Voucher (Government Only) Receiving Report (Government Only) Receiving Report with Unique Identification (UID) Data (Government Only) (UID is a new globally unique “part identifier” containing data elements used to track DOD parts through their life cycle.)

ISSUE BY DODAAC: H92239

SHIP TO DODAAC: W580FP

ACCEPT BY DODAAC: W580FP

PAYMENT OFFICE FISCAL STATION CODE: HQ0490

EMAIL POINTS OF CONTACT LISTING: Upon submission of your electronic invoice, use the Email feature in WAWF to notify the following personnel:

ACCEPTOR: To be provided at the time of award.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR: thomas.l.cochran.mil@socom.mil CONTRACTING OFFICER: katrina.d.lazare.mil@socom.mil

RECEIVING REPORT PROCEDURES:

ELECTRONIC RECEIVING VIA WAWF: The Warehouse/Receiving Activity/Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is responsible to ensure a receiving report is correctly processed and forwarded to the appropriate finance office via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). In the event of a WAWF problem, contact the WAWF Help Desk at Telephone #: 1-866-6185988 Email Address: CCO-EC-ARMY-WAWF-HELPDESK@dfas.mil

PAPER RECEIVING REPORTS BY EXCEPTION ONLY:

DD FORM 1155 - If the DD Form 1155 is used as the receiving report for either a final or partial receipt/payment:

SF FORM 1449: If the SF Form 1449 is used as the receiving report as either a final or partial receipt/payment:

DD FORM 250: If the DD form 250 is used for the receiving report, the only version acceptable by DFAS is the form dated August 2000.

AUTHORIZED CHANGES

The Contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel unless it is issued in writing and signed by a warranted Contracting Officer, or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as part of a purchase order. Except as specified herein, no order, statement, or conduct of Government personnel who visit the contractor’s facilities or in any other manner communicates with Contractor personnel during the performance of this purchase order shall constitute a change under the Changes clause. In the event the Contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other than a warranted Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the purchase order price to cover any increase in cost incurred as a result thereof.

The address and telephone number of the Primary Contracting Officer is:

Katrina Lazare Contracting Officer HQ, USASOC, Contracting Office (910) 432-5563 katrina.d.lazare.mil@socom.mil

(xiii) Standard commercial warranty on all pieces of equipment shall apply.

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System is not applicable to this solicitation.

(xv) Submission of Quotes: Quotes shall be sent to SFS Thomas L. Cochran, Contract Specialist, at thomas.l.cochran.mil@socom.mil and MSG Katrina Lazare, Contracting Officer at katrina.d.lazare.mil@socom.mil by 27 September 2022 at 3:00 PM EST. Facsimile submissions will not be accepted. Vendors shall provide a quote using the pricing schedule provided in this combined solicitation. All questions must be submitted no later than 26 September 2022 at 1:00

PM EST.

(xvi) Contact SFC Thomas L. Cochran, Contract Specialist, at thomas.l.cochran.mil@socom.mil and

MSG Katrina Lazare , Contracting Officer at katrina.d.lazare.mil@socom.mil for information regarding the solicitation.