II.H. RFQ.pdf

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY

NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED.

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial services 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 and quotes are being requested. This solicitation will be open for less than 30 days, in accordance with FAR 5.203(b). Request For Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604- 22-Q-0444.

Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport, Code 2533 is procuring software support for licenses of the PleaseReview application from Ideagen. The PleaseReview application is hosted by Advanced Interactive Management Technology Center (AIMTC) for Department of Defense mission owners to use for review of technical documentation. Ideagen is the only source of the Navy required software maintenance and support for this commercial off the shelf software. The period of performance for the software maintenance associated with this procurement is from 27 June 2021 to 26 June 2022.

NUWCDIVNPT intends to purchase the following on a single line/CLIN:

Item Description Part # Quantity Ideagen PleaseReview Software Application Licenses

Active Standard License;

Active Power License

200 Active Standard Licenses;

45 Active Power Licenses

This procurement is intended as a sole source requirement and will be solicited on an unrestricted basis as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business (OSBP). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 541519. The applicable size standard is 150 employees. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which may be considered by the agency.

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

In order to be determined technically acceptable:

(1) The offeror must provide the brand name items required, in the required quantities;

(2) The offeror must provide the required services in accordance with the above CLIN structure and specifications.

(3) The Government may consider past performance information in accordance with DFARS Provision 252.213-7000 where negative information within SPRS may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable.

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

The following FAR provisions apply to this solicitation:

• 52.204-7, System for Award Management

• 52.204-24, Representation Regarding 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

• 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items

• 52.212-3 (ALT 1), Offeror Representations and Certifications-- Commercial Items

The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation:

• 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance

• 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

• 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders- Commercial Items

• 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation

• 52.222-3, Convict Labor

• 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEVIATION 2020-O0019)

• 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities

• 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity

• 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities

• 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons

• 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

• 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases

• 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management

• 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

• 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference

• 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses

The following DFARS provisions apply to this solicitation:

• 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

• 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation

• 252.204-7017, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation

The following DFARS clauses apply to this solicitation:

• 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

• 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

• 252.204-7003, Control Of Government Personnel Work Product

• 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

• 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

• 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation

• 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items

• 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

• 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments

• 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items

• 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea

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 have the FAR 52.204-26 representation regarding use of covered telecommunications equipment or services in their active SAM.

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.

The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is DO-C9. A Section 508 exception applies to this requirement: Exception #2 Foreign Material Sales (FMS) for ROKN.

Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions are available at: www.acquisition.gov/far.

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

If no surcharge is applicable, the Government’s preferred method of payment is via credit card.

Otherwise, Electronic Payment through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) will be used. Please confirm if Government Purchase Card is an acceptable form of payment within the quotation.

Offerors shall include price, delivery terms, and the following additional information with submissions:

point of contact (including phone number and email address), contractor cage code, and contractor DUNs number. Offers received after the closing date and time specified will be ineligible for award.

FOB Destination, Newport, RI 02841-1708.

Quotes must be received on or before 24 June 2022 at 1400 Eastern Standard Time (EST) and be submitted to john-paul.mccauley.civ@us.navy.mil. Quotes received after this date are late and may not be considered for award. For information on this acquisition, contact john-paul.mccauley.civ@us.navy.mil.

Enclosure:

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