Letter Request for Quote FA830723QB105.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER

CRYPTOLOGIC AND CYBER SYSTEMS DIVISION

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, TEXAS 78243-7081

Request for Quote (RFQ) 28 July 2023

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for comm ercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format i n Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), as su pplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no further wri tten solicitation will be issued . The solicitation number FA8307-23-Q-B105 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), Part 13. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division's Contracti ng Office (AFLCMC/HNCK), Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA)-Lack land TX, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price purchase order utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures resulting from this solicitation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-02 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20230427. The clauses and provisions referenced in this solicitation may be obtained in full text form located at Federal Acquisition Regulations at https://www.acquisition.gov.

2. This is a Brand Name Only Requirement 100% Set-Aside for Small Business in accordance with FAR 13 and

19.502. Detailed technical data and drawings for the manufacture of this item are not available from the Government.

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for these items is National Instruments Corporation, CAGE: 64667.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334118, Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing. The size standard is 1 ,000 Employees IAW FAR 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Nov 2020). If a firm believes it is capable of meeting the Government's requirement, it may identify their interest and capability to the Contract Specialist within seven (7) days of this publication. Those interested firms must indicate whether they are a large, small, small-disadvantaged, 8(a) or woman owned business and whether they are U.S. or foreign owned. An AFLCMC Ombudsman has been appointed to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Before consulting the Ombudsman, concerned parties should first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendation to the Contracting Officer for resolution. IAW AFFARS 5352.20 1-9101, the AFLCMC Ombudsman is Deputy Director, Acquisition Excellence & Program Execution Directorate at AFLCMC/AQ-AZ Workflow (email: ASCA@us.af.mil) or at 937-255- 5512/DSN 785-5512, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.

3. The US Air Force is seeking to acquire the fol lowing i tems:

Part # PXIe-8881 Xeon 4 Core Controller PXIe-1092 9-slot 3U PXI Express Chassis Power Cord, AC, U.S., 125VAC, 15A

787807-01 784781-01 763830-01 785115-01 PXIe-5423 PXI Waveform Generator 784584-35WM LabVIEW Professional N/A Standard Service Program 3 years

4. The RFQ requirements are as follows:

• Delivery: 60 Days ARO or provide your best delivery schedule; See Attached for Shipping Information

• Inspection/Acceptance: Destination

• FOB: Destination

• Inspection: FAR 52.246-1, Contractor Responsibility for Inspection.

• Marking of Shipments (Packing, Marking, Consignment Instructions)

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• Payment must be processed electronically through WAWF

• Prices are valid for 30 days.

5. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR Provisions:

52.204-07 -- System For Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.204-24 -- Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) 52.212-01 -- Instructions To Offerors - Commercial Items (Nov 2021) 52.212-03 -- Offeror Representations And Certifications -- Commercial Items. (Nov2021)

DFARS Provisions:

252.203-7005 -- Representation Relating To Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Nov 2011) 252.204-7017 -- Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (May 2021) 252.204-7019 -- Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (Nov 2020)

FAR Clauses:

52.204-13 -- System For Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.212-04 -- Contract Terms And Conditions -- Commercial Items. (Dec 2022) 52.212-04 -- Addendum To Contract Terms And Conditions—Commercial Items (Oct 2018) – Is Hereby Tailored As Follows: (A) The Place Of Inspection, Acceptance, Destination And FOB is Destination 52.212-05 -- Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-- Commercial Items (Nov 2021), to include the following clauses: (b) 52.204-10, 52.204-27, 52.219-6, 52.219-08, 52.219-28, 52.219.33, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-1. 52.225-3, 52.225-13, and 52.232-33.

52.232-01 -- Payments (Apr 1984) 52.232-08 -- Discounts For Prompt Payment (Feb 2002) 52.232-39 -- Unenforceability Of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 -- Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (Nov 2023) 52.233-01 -- Disputes (May 2014) 52.233-04 -- Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.247-34 -- F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991)

DFARS Clauses:

252.203-7000 -- Requirements Relating To Compensation Of Former DoD Officials. (Sep 2011) 252.203-7002 -- Requirement To Inform Employees Of Whistleblower Rights (Dec 2022) 252.204-7015 -- Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (Jan 2023) 252.204-7018 -- Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services. (Jan 2023) 252.223-7008 -- Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (Jan 2023) 252.225-7001 -- Buy American and Balance of Payments Program (Jan 2023) 252.225-7002 -- Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (Mar 2022) 252.225-7056 -- Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (Jan 2023) 252.225-7060 -- Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (Jan 2023) 252.232-7003 -- Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests And Receiving Reports (Dec 2018) 252.232-7006 -- Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Jan 2023)

252.232-7010 -- Levies On Contract Payments (Dec 2006) 252.244-7000 -- Subcontracts For Commercial Items (Jan 2023) 252.247-7023 -- Transportation of Supplies by Sea-Basic (Jan 2023)

AFFARS Clause:

5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (Oct 2019), will be included in this Acquisition’s Solicitation and Purchase Order.

The AFLCMC Ombudsman, Deputy Director, Acquisition Excellence & Program Execution Directorate, can be contacted at AFLCMC/AQ-AZ Workflow (email: ASCA@us.af.mil) or at 937-255-5512/DSN 785-5512, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.

SAM Registration: Prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award. See contract clause 52.204-7 -- System for Award Management Registration (Oct 2018). Information on registration may be obtained via the Internet at:

http://www.sam.gov or https://www.acquisition.gov.

Copies of all provisions and clauses, including Representations and Certifications, are available at https://www.acquisition.gov.

Delivery Address; F2MTN7, AFLCMC/ITAC, 240 Hall Blvd, Bldg 2081, San Antonio, TX 78243

Please complete the following:

Payment Terms:

Gov't Discount: If any._ Company Name:

Cage Code:

POC:

Telephone #:

E-Mail Address:

6. The Government will award a single purchase order resulting from this RFQ in accordance with the responsible offeror whose offer represents the best value in terms of technical capability/acceptability and price.

7. Quotes must be received by 04 August 2023@ 1200 PM CST. Submit quotes to Star Jimenez at star.jimenez@u s.af.mil

3 Attachments:

DD Form 1653 AFMC Form 158 Brand Name Justification http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.acquisition.gov/ http://www.acquisition.gov/ http://www.acquisition.gov/ mailto:star.jimenez@us.af.mil