Combo_Synopsis_Solicitation_13015.pdf

This is a 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 solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number HQ0516-15-Q-0001 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-79 revised effective date is 15 DEC 2014 and DFARS Publication Notice (DPN) 20141216.

This acquisition is 100 % set-aside for small businesses.

See attached PRICE SCHEDULE for description of items. Vendors must submit their price quote in consecutive order of the Contract Line Item Numbers 0001-0033 as identified in the attached PRICE

SCHEDULE.

This is a BRAND NAME OR EQUAL procurement action to provide Video Field Production system for Defense Media Activity. See attached SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS for minimum specs for EQUAL products. Vendors quoting EQUAL products must provide technical specifications of the proposed EQUAL products.

The required delivery date is March 25, 2015 FOB Destination to DMA T-ASA RIVERSIDE, 14855 6TH

STREET, BLDG 2725, RIVERSIDE CA 92518-2221.

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items (APR 2014), applies to this acquisition.

Re para (a): The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334220 and the small business size standard is 750.

Re para (b) (8): Proposals must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (DEC 2014) with Alternate I (OCT 2014) or indication that the offeror's Representations and Certifications are completed on SAM.gov.

Note that para (k) requires any prospective awardee shall be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (now SAM.gov) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1

GSA or open market prices will be considered. Please provide any applicable quantity or Government discount available.

Period for acceptance of offers: Proposals offered more than thirty (30) calendar days from the date designated for receipt of proposals for acceptance by the Government will be considered non-responsive and will be rejected.

In order to minimize the risk of the Government purchasing counterfeit products or unauthorized secondary market equipment, which would not be supported by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and in order to ensure that the Government purchases only equipment that is genuine (i.e., not counterfeit), authorized (e.g., including appropriate licenses), and supported (e.g., warranty and support services) by the OEM, Vendor shall certify that it is a Manufacturer Authorized Channel Partner with either Premier, Silver or Gold status as of the date of the submission of their offer, and that it has the certification/specialization level required by the Manufacturer to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with the applicable Manufacturer certification/specialization requirements. Unless otherwise specified, Vendor shall warrant that the products are new and in their original box. The Vendor confirms to have sourced all Manufacturer products submitted in this offer from Manufacturer or through Manufacturer Authorized Channels only, in accordance with Manufacturer's applicable policies in effect at the time of purchase. Vendor shall provide Buyer with a copy of the End User license agreement, and shall warrant that all Manufacturer software is licensed originally to Buyer as the original licensee authorized to use the Manufacturer Software. The Government will only consider proposals from small businesses.

FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation- Commercial Items (JAN 1999) applies with the following insertion at paragraph (a): Technical, Past Performance, and Price; with award being made to the lowest priced responsible, responsive Offeror, with acceptable past performance, meeting the requirements of this combined synopsis/solicitation. Technical evaluation will be based on the products provided meeting the minimum salient characteristics and on the Offeror’s certification that it is a Manufacturer Authorized Partner and that it has the certification/ specialization level required by the manufacturer to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with the applicable manufacturer certification/ specialization requirements. Past Performance will be verified by checking the Offeror's information on Government past performance websites (i.e. CPARS, PPIRS) and by checking the Offeror's status on the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). Offerors are reminded that the Government reserves the right to obtain past performance information from any source available. Offerors will be given the opportunity to respond to any negative past performance information received.

It is the responsibility of all interested offerors to review this site frequently for any updates/ amendments that may occur during the solicitation process. The posting of this requirement does not obligate the Government to award a contract nor does it obligate the Government to pay for any proposal preparation costs. The Government reserves the right to cancel this procurement/ solicitation either before or after the solicitation closing date, with no obligation to the offeror by the Government.

The Government will issue a contract to the responsible, responsive offeror, with acceptable past performance, submitting the lowest price. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management in order to be eligible for contract award. For registration, go to www.sam.gov and follow the instructions.

The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards if, after considering the additional administrative costs, it is in the Government's best interest to do so.

This contract will include the following referenced clauses which may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil.

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items (DEC 2014) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items (JUL 2014) (DEVIATION) FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- Central Contractor Registration (JUL 2013) DFARS 252.204-7004, Alternate A, Central Contractor Registration (FEB 2014) DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (JUN 2012) DFARS 252.246-7000 Material Inspection and Receiving Report (MAR 2014) http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/ http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

DLAD Clause 52.211-9014, Contractor Retention of Traceability Documentation (AUG 2012) (if purchasing supplies from re-sellers)

Additional FAR and DFARS clauses required by the regulations will be included. Local DMA clauses, 52.0100-4028 (Contract Contact Information) and 52.0100-4094 (Marking Instructions for All Items to Include Drop Ship and Direct Shipment), will be included.

PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED NOT LATER THAN 12 P.M. EASTERN TIME, 09

FEBRUARY 2015, IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. Proposals may be emailed to valerie.n.mckinney.civ@mail.mil. Due to unexpected technical issues, email may result in your proposal not arriving before the cut-off time. Please allow extra time if you are sending your proposal by electronic means.

While email is a convenient method of communication, it is not 100% reliable. It is incumbent upon the sender to ensure that the message has been delivered and read. DMA Acquisition and Procurement Office cannot be held responsible for email delivery issues.

Approved.

LEILA S. MILLER

Contracting Officer mailto:valerie.n.mckinney.civ@mail.mil