II. G. Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6-Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, 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. This solicitation will be open for less than 15 days in accordance with FAR 5.203(a)(2). Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number N66604-21-Q-0402.

This action is being processed as a 100% Small Business Set Aside. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this requirement is 511210, which has a Small Business Size Standard of $41.5M.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price purchase order for renewal of maintenance implementation services for the Automation Edge software platform. The requirement includes AutomationEdge Agent Licensing, Expired Subscription Renewal, and Annual Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Platform Support and Bot Integration with Cherwell Service Desk.

Description POP Qty Unit Price Total Price AutomationEdge Agent License/Subscription Renewal License ID L812562 from N6660419P3091 which expired 09/26/2020. Include Bot Agent, Developer Studio, Controller, Orchestrator and Dashboard for Production, UAT and Development Environment

Base Year 1 Lot

AutomationEdge Agent License for 1 year 6/1/2021-5/31/2022 (base year) Include one (1) Bot Agent, Developer Studio, Controller, Orchestrator and Dashboard for Production, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Development Environment

Base Year 1 EA

Annual Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Platform Support and BOT Integration with Cherwell Service Desk Period 6/1/2021 – 5/31/2022 (base year)

Base Year 1 EA

Options Pricing Annual Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Platform Support and BOT integration with Cherwell for one (1) year

Option Year 1 1 EA Option Year 2 1 EA

Option Year 3 1 EA

AutomationEdge Agent Licenses Renewal for two

(2) Bots + two (2) Additional Bots for Cherwell Service Desk

Option Year 1 4 EA Option Year 2 4 EA Option Year 3 4 EA

TOTAL

Potential offerors are encouraged to follow the above pricing table when developing quotations for this requirement.

The period of performance is one (1) base year, and four (3) option years. All quotes must meet or exceed the specifications in the below Minimum specifications/Salient Features Table.

Offerors shall quote AutomationEdge software platform Brand Name only, no substitutions. See attached Brand Name Specification (Attachment (1)) for additional details.

The required period of performance (base year) for this requirement is 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2022 with four option periods as follows:

Option Year 1: 6/1/22-5/31/23 Option Year 2: 6/1/23-5/31/24 Option Year 3: 6/1/24-5/31/25

NUWCDIVNPT’s MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS/SALIENT FEATURES Table is listed below:

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS/SALIENT FEATURES

Service support and implementation for a single bot (base year) Chatbot platform implementation, training and annual support to be provided by the vendor. Service support and implementation for four (4) bots applicable to Option Years 1 through 4

AutomationEdge Agent Subscription License Renewal ID L812562 for expired license as 09/26/2020 (Prorated Charges for existing Bot) ‐ Include Bot Agent, Developer Studio, Controller, Orchestrator and Dashboard for Production, UAT and Development Environment

AutomationEdge Agent Additional License Period 06/01/2021 through 05/31/2022 ‐ Include Bot

Agent, Developer Studio, Controller, Orchestrator and Dashboard for Production, UAT and

Development Environment

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular, at the time of this notice.

Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at https://acquisition.gov/far.

The following FAR provisions apply to this solicitation:

52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items 52.212-3 (ALT 1), Offeror Representations and Certifications-- Commercial Items

The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation:

52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or

Equipment 52.209-11, Representation by corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial

Items 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim

The following DFARS provisions apply to this solicitation:

252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls Reporting 252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements

The following DFARS clauses apply to this solicitation:

252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (Attachment (2))

As of 13 AUG 2020, in accordance with Section 889(a)(1)(A) & (B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act, contractors are required to complete and submit a copy of the attached representation regarding use of covered telecommunications equipment or services:

FAR 52.204–24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2020).

Further, solicitations must contain FAR 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2020), which is incorporated into this solicitation by this posting.

***Please complete and sign the attached FAR 52.204-24 Representation document and return with your company’s quote.***

FOB Destination, Newport, RI 02841-1708.

This requirement will be awarded to the offeror with the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) quote.

NOTE: In order to be determined technically acceptable, the offeror must quote items which meet the minimum requirements specified, in the required quantity.

The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is DO-C9.

The Government has determined that this requirement is exempt from Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Section 508 contract requirements. Specifically, the item or service is located in spaces frequented only by service personnel for maintenance, repair or occasional monitoring of equipment (FAR 39.204(d)).

If no surcharge is applicable, the Government’s preferred method of payment is via credit card. Please confirm if Government Purchase Card is an acceptable form of payment within the quotation. Otherwise, payment will be via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)).

This solicitation requires active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.

Offers should include price and delivery terms and the following additional information: point of contact information (including phone number and email address) and contractor cage code.

Offers shall be submitted via electronic submission on or before Tuesday, 26 May 2021, 2:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST), to Daniel Reichert at Daniel.reichert@navy.mil. Offers received after the closing date and time are considered to be late and may not be considered for award.