M00146-16-T-9014.docx

M00146-16-T-9014

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

AVAYA Telecommunications Switch System

FFP

AVAYA Brand Name Only Telecommunications Switch System in accordance with the Purchase Description/ Specification.

JON 7V1BB00 Shop 31000 Cost Code 7V1BB0031000

MILSTRIP: N6592317SU00023

SUMMARY INFO

SUMMARY INFORMATION FOR VENDORS

1. Point of Contact:

Nicholas VonBargen/Contract Specialist Phone: 252.466.2786 E-mail: nicholas.vonbargen@usmc.mil

1. Quotation due date/time: Quotations submitted in response to this requirement must be received at the location specified in paragraph 2 of Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 no later than 3:00 p.m. (EST) on 21 October 2016.

1. Address for submission of Vendor’s quote: Quotations submitted in response to this requirement must be submitted to the location specified in paragraph 2 of Addendum to FAR 52.212-1.

1. Advice to Vendors: Vendors are advised to read this document in its entirety, paying particular attention to the information provided in Purchase Description/Specification, Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Vendors, and 52.212-2 Evaluation Factors for Award.

1. Content of Vendor’s Quote: At a minimum, the vendor’s quote must includeall of the information requested in paragraph 3 of the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1. It is recommended, but not required, that the information be presented in the same order as listed in the instructions.

1. Evaluation of Quotes: Quotes received in response to this requirement will be evaluated in accordance with the information provided in 52.212-2 Evaluation Factors for Award.

SPECIFICATION

Purchase Description/ Specification for AVAYA (Brand Name Only) Telecommunications Switch System Westbrooke Leased Facility, Fleet Readiness Center - East

1.0 GENERAL. This specification is intended to provide instructions and guidance for the installation of the Fleet Readiness Center - East’s (FRCE) Joint Interoperability Test Command JITC approved AVAYA (Brand Name Only) certified, single vendor, telecommunications system and voice messaging system switched voice services network and computer network. This is a new site that will be utilizing a JITC approved, single vendor for the telecommunications system and voice messaging system VOIP, conference bridge solution and Computer Technology data product connectivity. The required system is an Avaya switched voice services network and computer network utilizing Avaya VOIP and Computer Technology across all Avaya Data Products.

2.0 SCOPE. The Westbrooke site shall be provided a standalone dual processor Avaya Aura CM solution and Avaya Communications Manager Messaging Federal Markets solution utilizing JITC certified materials and manufacturer approved implementation processes. The system will not be directly connected to the voice switching systems at the main side FRCE site, but will be capable of such connection. Integrated Services Digital Network Primary Rate Interface (ISDN PRI) services will provide connectivity to the main side voice switching systems. The Aura system shall be version 6.3, the current JITC allowable software level. The Avaya Communications Manager Messaging Federal Markets solution shall be version 6.3.

3.0 FRCE WESTBROOKE REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Program Requirements

3.1.1 Two Processors shall be programmed as the Core Processor and a Backup Processor for this site with redundant power supplies and a UPS. To support connectivity between the VOIP Phones a dedicated IP network will be provided by the contractor using nine Avaya 4850GTS-PWR+ network switches to aggregate the phone to the Avaya Communication Manager. The Avaya 4850GTS-PWR+ switches on the Aura Voice Network will serve a singular purpose for connection of the phones to the dedicated Voice LAN.

3.1.2 An additional nine Avaya 4850GTS switches shall also be provided by the contractor to support LAN connections for any servers the customer provides and desktop connectivity.

3.1.3 LAN connectivity to all devices and servers shall be dual-connected for survivability in accordance with JITC requirements.

3.1.4 The latest JITC version of all software shall be provided for all applications. The current JITC version of software for the Avaya Aura is 6.3 for the main application. All systems shall be TAA compliant.

3.1.5 One Thirty two (32) port audio conference bridge with unique meeting numbers and unique meeting authorization codes.

3.2 Pre-Installation Planning.

3.2.1 The contractor shall provide detailed engineering; design and on-site coordination to ensure the systems are installed, programmed and tested for full integration between their operating systems, applications and other applications.

3.2.2 The contractor shall be responsible for all pre-installation planning; including coordination with the FRCE and assisting the FRCE with related service providers.

3.3 Information Assurance.

3.3.1 The implementation will include a degree of Information Assurance verification by the FRCE Cyber-Security Team. The Contractor should expect to provide FRCE’s Cyber-Security Team technical documentation they may require on the systems being provided; including technical documents, definitions and detailed diagrams that depict the system’s design and interoperability with other systems. Information concerning protocols and ports being used at specific interfaces and links will also be requested in chart or diagram form.

3.3.2 The Contractor shall provide assistance with mitigation of vulnerabilities identified by the FRCE scanning activities.

3.3.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for the installation of all Avaya Media Gateways and their peripherals once the facility modernization project is completed. This site will be a standalone site supporting 350 users.

3.3.4 The Contractor shall be responsible for the configuration of the software requirements needed to implement an Avaya Aura Communication Server.

3.3.5 The Contractor shall be responsible for the installation of the Voice Network equipment and the configuration therein.

3.3.6 The Contractor shall be responsible for the installation and configuration of the Computer Network equipment and the configuration therein.

3.4 Aura Installation.

3.4.1 The work for this program will require a new installation of single physical network to support the Aura IP telephony. An Avaya Aura voice switching system will:

3.4.2 Develop the solution data base, user telephone templates, network addressing and related programming requirements.

3.4.3 Assist the FRCE Cyber-Security team for approval to attach the designed solution to the FRCE network.

3.4.4 Prepare a new IP Scheme for the Aura Systems.

3.4.5 Prepare a new FRCE LAN IP for VOIP connectivity.

3.4.6 Install, configure and test the new Aura System, and their peripheral applications in a static mode to ensure their interoperability and preparedness for go live before first days business.

3.5 Computer network Installation

3.5.1 The work for this program will require a new installation of single physical network to support computer connectivity. The Avaya LAN switching system will:

3.5.1.1 Assist the FRCE Cyber-Security team for approval to attach the designed solution to the FRCE network.

3.5.1.2 Prepare a new IP Scheme for the Avaya LAN switching system.

3.5.1.3 Prepare a new FRCE LAN IP for Computer connectivity.

3.5.1.4 Install, configure and test the new Avaya LAN switching system, and their peripheral applications in a static mode to ensure their interoperability and preparedness for go live before first days business.

3.6 Aura Voice Network

3.6.1 The below list of Aura equipment shall be included, at a minimum:

3.7 Avaya Computer Network

3.7.1 The below list of Aura equipment shall be included, at a minimum:

3.8 32 Port Conference Audio Bridge configuration and hardware

3.8.1 Provide and configure a 32 Port Audio Conference Bridge and provide required hardware and software. The system shall include unique telephone numbers and unique meeting identification numbers for each conference initiated.

Qty Description 1 32 Port Audio Conference Bridge

3.9 User & Station Licensing

3.10 Training

3.10.1 The end user training shall be provided during normal working hours using ‘live’ system using the training the trainer method for a maximum of 20 end users. Live web-based training is anticipated for user training; FRCE will provide support with training rooms, presentation displays, etc. Contractor is responsible for providing handouts and short cut sheets for the live web based training.

3.10.2 The contractor shall provide a training proposal for Operations, Administration, and Management (OA&M) training for a maximum of four (4) telecommunications technicians. The contractor may recommend a mix of Computer Based Training (CBT)/Web Based Training (WBT), on-site or off-site courses at a training facility to satisfy the requirement. The contractor shall fully train at least one technician prior to cutover. Should it be impossible to train one technician prior to cutover, the contractor shall offer an alternative solution such as a technician on-site, until a Government technician can be trained. The training will include but not be limited to: functionality, authentication protocols and procedures; i.e. courses necessary to certify the personnel on the new switch system. The contractor shall provide a list containing the course number, title, length, location, cost and descriptions. The training shall be completed 30 days prior to equipment installation and syllabi will be provided for FRCE review 15 days prior to training.

3.11 Testing and Acceptance

3.11.1 Successful completion of testing in all phases will be a primary factor for acceptance of the project by FRCE. No testing shall be conducted without the oversight of an FRCE representative.

3.11.2 All test results will be recorded and provided to the FRCE. Tests that experience difficulties will be rescheduled and performed to the extent necessary to ensure ‘without failure’ performance.

3.11.3 The below minimum test periods will be conducted. The contractor shall provide a written test plan for each test period no later than 30 days prior to testing.

3.11.3.1 Pre-activation Testing shall be performed on the Core and insure inbound and outbound calling is available.

3.11.3.2 Acceptance Testing will be conducted after all cutovers are completed and the system is ready to be turned over to the FRCE. Testing will include DSN MLPP and PSTN local, long distance and international calling functionality. Acceptance testing may be conducted in phases that will be reflected in the Master Schedule as milestones.

3.11.3.3 The contractor shall provide a 7 day burn in period in which they will be present for normal operations. Baring and major system malfunctions or failures, the system will be accepted and the warranty period will begin.

4.0 FRCE Responsibilities

4.1 FRCE will provide the below support activities, systems and information to support this program.

4.1.1 Clearance by Cyber-Security for the installation of the systems and connection to the FRCE LAN (NIPRNET).

4.1.2 Approval from DISA for interface to DSN services on the new Avaya Data system.

4.1.3 Preparation of the Telecommunications closet: rack installation, wire management and all patch cables required.

4.1.4 Provide electrical connections for all UPS devices at all racks with dedicated circuits.

4.1.5 User Outlet connections for all user locations

4.1.6 T1/E1 ordering and coordination for turn up.

4.1.7 Network Storage locations for systems and data base backups

4.1.8 Assignment of Static IP addresses and Dynamic IP addresses for the Computer LAN

4.1.9 Assignment of DNS addressing

4.1.10 DHCP Services (Included with Router Provided by Vendor)

4.1.11 DNS services

4.1.12 Active Directory services (or equivalent)

4.1.13 Network Timing Protocol services;

4.1.14 Data Bases for existing users

4.1.15 Building floor plan diagrams identifying telephone set placement locations

4.1.16 Rack diagrams providing space for rack requirements to the contractor.

4.1.17 Applications and hardware will meet the DoD Information Assurance requirements for systems hardening.

5.0 CONTRACTOR DELIVERABLES. The contractor shall:

5.1 Provide, install, configure, program, test and activate – Avaya Aura Voice Platform

5.2 Provide, install, configure, program, test and activate – Avaya Computer Network Platform

5.3 Provide, install, configure, program, test and activate - 32 Port Audio Conference Bridge Platform

5.4 Provide, install, test and cutover bottom-of-rack UPS systems at all racks and cabinets supporting the Aura and Computer Network solutions.

5.5 Provide Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) systems for all racks

5.6 Provide Commercial Deliverables and Documentation - The contractor shall provide standard commercial deliverables and documentation depicting the installation and final configuration of the entire project. The deliverables shall be provided in electronic format where possible. Copies of any items reviewed on site shall be provided in hard copy as well. The contractor shall provide, as part of the proposal response, a list of recommended deliverables and their anticipated due dates to include any site prep deliverables. Deliverables shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

5.6.1 Project schedule (in MS-Project format) to include all installation/delivery activities and non-switch efforts (e.g., training schedules, drawings, etc.);

5.6.2 Maintenance Practices/System Manuals;

5.6.3 Warranty/Life Cycle Support Information;

5.6.4 Project Status Review Meeting Minutes;

5.6.5 Minimum Essential Spare Parts List.

5.7 Place, enable and test IP telephone sets associated with the FRCE Westbrooke.

5.8 Provide user and administrative manuals for each application being provided (Electronic Media)

5.9 Provide seven (7) days of onsite support for the operations of the program. (Burn in Period) The contractor shall provide a 7 day burn in period in which they will be present for normal operations. Baring and major system malfunctions or failures, the system will be accepted and the warranty period will begin.

5.10 Provide Post Installation As-built diagrams in Visio format within 30 days of program completion.

5.11 Provide Training Plans & Syllabus’s for Users, Administrators and Supervisors for the applications identified in paragraph 3.4.

5.12 Provide one (1) year of Technical Assistance Center (TAC), Tier 3 and higher, Help Desk support to the FRCE for the Aura systems. The contractor’s TAC shall be available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Service requests shall be received via telephone, email and web-based access; with service ticket tracking. TAC initial response to non-emergency requests shall be provided within 8 hours of the next business day. Emergency service requests for incidents that result in the loss of services to more than 50% of the users shall be provided by TAC within two (2) hours for remote support and within four (4) hours from the time an onsite presence is determined by the FRCE to be required.

5.13 Provide one (1) year of Manufacturer’s support on all products provided under this contract; including non-Avaya products and applications.

5.14 Provide one (1) year of Avaya Upgrade Advantage (UA) and Support Advantage Preferred (SA Preferred); including NBD parts for hardware.

5.16 Provide Warranty- The contractor shall provide, at a minimum, a full/unlimited one-year warranty for all contractor provided hardware/software, materials, and workmanship including non-Avaya applications and products. The warranty period shall not begin until final Government acceptance. The warranty shall include emergency off-site technical assistance as required via a modem connection from the contractor’s/manufacturer’s facility. The contractor shall track and resolve the problem(s) in accordance with standard commercial practices.

6.0 PROJECT SECURITY

6.1 Team Member Access Controls

6.2 Personnel Security clearances are not required for this contract.

6.3 All persons that will be required to be on-site at any time will be submitted to the FRCE security offices to receive escorted access to site locations where work will be performed.

6.4 All project team members will be US Citizens by birth or naturalization. This includes onsite and external (back office) personnel working on any portion of the project in a fashion that reveals or exposes them to the FRCE’s site, technical documents (drawings, bills of material, PM related documents), solution design or implementation information.

6.5 All project team members must be full time or part time employees of the contractor or subcontractors. Subcontractors must be fully identified in the response to this RFP.

6.6 Team Member Materials Handling

6.6.1 The FRCE team will have the authority to scan any devices brought into the site for security and virus protection.

6.6.2 All equipment taken into the FRCE is subject to scanning for wireless devices.

6.7 Maintenance & Service Support

6.7.1 Maintenance and service support must be provided from US citizens that are located within the US; i.e. telephone support from within CONUS. The use of non-US based call centers, Help Desks or engineering support is not allowed.

6.8 Remote Access

6.8.1 Remote access will be allowed through a pre-arranged, secure VPN or web-based application that is pre-approved in writing by the FRCE. On site team members will need to bring all software and information documents into the site on portable media. FRCE will have the authority to perform security scans any electronic or digital media brought onto the FRCE property.

6.9 Release of Information

6.9.1 No release of information to foreign nationals or external US entities; including drawings, sketches or installation criteria is allowed. There can be no public relations releases without advance, written approval of FRCE (press coverage). No reference to the project or use of this project for past performance is allowed without written approval from FRCE.

7.0 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

7.1 Project Management

7.1.1 The formal kickoff meeting shall be conducted within 15 days of contract award at FRCE.

7.1.2 Additional meetings will include weekly PM meetings with all team members, pre-cutover meetings and post-cutover review meetings. Scheduled and ad-hoc technical meetings will be held as needed.

7.2 Project Master Schedule

7.2.1 An MS Project Master schedule shall be developed within 15 days of the kickoff meeting that shows the overall modernization program implementation forecast from receipt of contracts through cutover and acceptance by FRCE. Major tasks & milestones will be reflected in the schedule and shall confirm that all installation and testing shall be completed not later than 1 February 2017.

7.3 Project Manuals

7.3.1 Project Manuals will be prepared and distributed to all internal and external team members, either before or at the Project Kickoff Meeting. The manuals shall include the current system configurations, product specification sheets, the Stakeholders identification.

7.4 As-Built Documentation

7.4.1 All As-Built documentation will be delivered in electronic format; either by file transfer or on CD/DVD media.

7.4.2 A set of As-Built diagrams will be provided 30 days of project closure. The diagrams shall be Visio or PowerPoint files that can be edited. The diagrams shall include Over-all Systems Diagrams showing relationships to adjacent systems and facilities, trunk routes and capacities, rack elevations for the core and remote sites.

7.4.3 An Excel spreadsheet will be provided that contains all network IP and DNS programming information, initial administrator and supervisor assigned accounts, and a listing of assigned maintenance and service access names and passwords. This data file will have limited distribution to only the FRCE project manager.

7.4.4 Spare Parts. A recommended spare parts list shall be provided as part of the proposal with pricing. The contractor shall provide quantities and pricing for one year’s worth of spare parts and consumable items for the equipment provisioned. Only the minimum essential parts should be provided.

8.0 LABOR HOUR REPORTING

In accordance with the Navy Marine Corps Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NMCARS) Part 5237.102-90 relating to Enterprise-wide Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (ECMRA):

8.1 The contractor shall report contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract the Fleet Readiness Center East, MCAS Cherry Point, NC 28533 via a secure data collection site. Contracted services excluded from reporting are based on Product Service Codes (PSCs). The excluded PSCs are:

(1) W, Lease/Rental of Equipment;

(2) X, Lease/Rental of Facilities;

(3) Y, Construction of Structures and Facilities;

(4) S, Utilities ONLY;

(5) V, Freight and Shipping ONLY.

8.2 The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil.

8.3 Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk, linked at https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil.

9.0 CONTRACTOR'S UNAUTHORIZED WORK PERFORMANCE. The Contractor shall not perform work that deviates from contract requirements and statement of work. If the Contractor deviates from contract requirements and statement of work without approval of the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR/CONTRACTING OFFICER, such deviation shall be at the risk of the Contractor and any cost related thereto shall be borne by the Contractor.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

JAMES M. RHODES

500 U.S. HWY 70 W

HAVELOCK NC 28532-9510

252-464-5531 FOB: Destination N65923

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ADDENDA TO 52.212-1

1) NOTE REGARDING TERMS: The terms “solicitation” and “offer” are used throughout this document, including in the clauses and provisions incorporated by reference. When encountered, those terms have the same force and effect that the term “quote” incurs. The term “offeror(s)” is also used throughout and shall have the same meaning as the term “vendor.” This document is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) and as such, does not create an obligation on the part of the vendor simply by government acceptance. Both parties must sign a final contract document to create a binding contract.

2) ADDRESS FOR SUBMISSION OF QUOTES.

a) The vendor is responsible for ensuring that quotes are received in the Contracting Office no later than 3:00 P.M. (EST) on 21 October 2016 as indicated on page one (1) of this solicitation. Failure of vendor’s quote to be received prior to the hour and date specified will result in rejection of the quote.

b) Quotes may be submitted by FedEx, UPS, etc. and shall be addressed for delivery to the following physical location:

Cherry Point Satellite Contracting Office Attn: Nicholas R. VonBargen Cunningham Street Bldg. 159, Door T1 MCAS Cherry Point, NC 28533

c) RFQ Number M00146-16-T-9014 must be clearly marked on the outside of your quote.

d) Deliveries via the United States Postal Services (USPS) are not authorized as the Postal Services does not deliver to the physical location of the Contracting Office.

e) Facsimile submission of quotes is not authorized.

f) Electronic submission of quotes is authorized, however document submission size shall be less than 2Mb. The vendor must request/receive a confirmation email to ensure receipt of quote.

3) INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF QUOTES. The vendors quote shall include Technical Capability Information, Past Performance Information, a Price Quote, and completed Representations and Certifications in accordance with the solicitation and the following instructions:

a) Technical Capability. For this procurement, vendors must provide information that demonstrates how the offered product meets the requirements of the Purchase Description, including, but not limited to, the following:

(i) The vendor shall provide a detailed response to each paragraph of Section 3.0 and 5.0 of the Specification that clearly demonstrates how the proposed solution meets the minimum requirements of the specification. Vendor shall quote AVAYA brand name only products. A statement that the vendor “will meet the Government’s requirement” or restating the requirement is not sufficient. The vendor must demonstrate how that will be accomplished.

(ii) The vendor shall provide proposed milestones for completion in accordance with the required schedule (01 February 2017).

(iii) The vendor shall provide proof of at least five (5) years of relevant corporate experience. Relevant Corporate Experience is defined as esperience in the design and installation of telecommunications sytems similar in size and technical complexity to this requirement. Vendors may include the experience of their subcontractors, or their own performance as a sub-contractor, if the work was similar to that being solicited for in this procurement.

(a) The vendor shall provide details of relevant projects the company has completed to include:

i. Customer / Company Name and Address;

ii. Brief Description of the project / contract to include a relevancy statement;

iii. Total contract value;

iv. Period of performance; and customer POC (name, phone, address).

(iv) This portion of the quote must be separate from the past performance and price portions of the quote.

b) Past Performance Information Instructions

i) Vendors shall submit past performance information requested below as part of their quotation.

ii) Vendors shall submit at least three (3) relevant past performance references. Relevant past performance is defined as performance of contracts of similar technical complexity to this requirement completed within the past three (3) years. Include the following information for each contract listed:

(a) Agency or company name.

(b) Contract number (if applicable).

(c) Point of Contact name, phone number and fax number.

(e) Brief description of contract and relevance to this requirement.

(f) Total contract value.

(g) Period of performance.

iii) If a vendor has no relevant past performance history, a vendor must affirmatively state that it possesses no relevant past performance history. Vendors will neither be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance in the event that there is no relevant past performance history available.

c) Price Quote Instructions. The price quote shall be submitted separately from all other quotation documents. The vendor shall prepare and submit one (1) copy of the price quote for this requirement. The vendor’s price quote shall include:

1. The vendor’s proposed firm-fixed price for completion of all requirements of the purchase description.

1. The government requires FOB Destination pricing.

d) Representations and Certifications Instructions. Vendors are to include completed copies of the following Representations and Certifications:

FAR 52.204-20

FAR 52.212-3 (Note that vendor is only required to complete paragraph (b) if they have completed annual representations and certifications via the System for Award Management (SAM) website.)

DFARS 252.209-7998

DFARS 252.209-7999

4) QUESTIONS RELATING TO THE SOLICITATION

Vendors may submit questions concerning, or request clarification of, any aspect of this solicitation. All questions must be submitted electronically via e-mail to nicholas.vonbargen@usmc.mil no later than 3:00 p.m. EST. on the 3 October 2016. No questions will be accepted after this cutoff date/time. Comments and questions must reference solicitation number M00146-16-T-9014.

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52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the lowest-priced technically acceptable vendor who demonstrates satisfactory past performance.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

(i) Price. Evaluation of price will be done on a comparative basis without examining the specific cost elements of the vendor’s quote. However, if necessary, the Contracting Officer may use alternate price analysis techniques to make a determination that quoted prices are fair and reasonable.

(ii) Technical Capability. This factor will evaluate:

(1) the vendor’s ability to provide a product that meets or exceeds the minimum salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics specified in the Purchase Description/Specification (AVAYA brand name only);

(2) the vendor’s ability to complete performance by the required delivery date; and,

(3) that the vendor demonstrates at least five (5) years of relevant corporate experience.

(iii) Past Performance. Past performance on other contracts, both private and government may be evaluated based on information provided by the vendor in accordance with the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 and any other information available to the Government, to include evaluation of the vendor’s past performance history in the Past Performance Information Retrieval System –Statistical Reporting (PPIRS-SR) system. If the contracting officer has knowledge of the vendor’s past performance based upon on-going or previous contracts with the vendor, the government may choose not to obtain and evaluate the past performance information from a vendor’s references. Instead, the Contracting Officer may evaluate the vendor’s Past Performance using any of the methods set forth at FAR 13.106-2(b). If a vendor has no relevant past performance, the vendor must affirmatively state so. A vendor who has no relevant past performance will receive a neutral rating on past performance, which is neither positive nor negative. Vendors that fail to provide relevant past performance information, or that fail to provide the required statement confirming that they possess no relevant past performance history, will receive a past performance rating of unsatisfactory.

(b) All quotes will be evaluated for conformance with the solicitation requirements. QUOTES THAT DO NOT INCLUDE ALL OF THE INFORMATION LISTED IN THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF QUOTES (SECTION L) MAY BE EXCLUDED FROM EVALUATION. In addition, the Contracting Officer may reject quotes that do not meet all the material terms and conditions set forth in the request for quotes. Further, unreasonably high prices may be rejected and unrealistically low prices may be considered as evidence of the vendor’s lack of understanding of the requirement.

(c) All quotes will be evaluated by price and technical acceptability. The lowest price technically acceptable vendor will then be evaluated for past performance. If the vendor’s past performance is determined to be satisfactory, and the price is determined fair and reasonable, award will be made to that vendor without further evaluations.

(d) The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract without conversations with vendors. Vendors should not expect requests for clarification or additional information from the government. Therefore, the vendor’s initial quote should contain the vendor’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct conversations with vendors if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all quotes if such action is in the public interest, and may waive informalities and minor irregularities in quotes received.

(End of provision)

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2016) ALTERNATE I (OCT 2014)

The offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Web site accessed through http://www.acquisition.gov . If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (r) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-- “Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern” means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

“Forced or indentured child labor” means all work or service—

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

“Highest-level owner” means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

“Immediate owner” means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

“Inverted domestic corporation,” means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

“Manufactured end product” means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except—

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

“Place of manufacture” means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

“Restricted business operations” means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate—

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

Sensitive technology—

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically—

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

“Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern”—

(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

“Small business concern” means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

“Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1002,” means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that--

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by--

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

“Subsidiary” means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned—

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

“Veteran-owned small business concern” means a small business concern—

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans(as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

“Women-owned business concern” means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

“Women-owned small business concern” means a small business concern --

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

“Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127),” means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States.

(b)

(1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications posted on the SAMwebsite.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov. After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representation and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ___ . [Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (q) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer. Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.]

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract is to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. Check all that apply.

(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a small business concern.

(2) Veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(3) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(4) Small disadvantaged business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.]The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

(5) Women-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.]The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a women-owned small business concern.

Note: Complete paragraphs (c)(8) and (c)(9) only if this solicitation is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(6) WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(5) of this provision.] The offeror represents that—

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(6)(i) of this provision is accurate for each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: ___ .] Each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the WOSB representation.

(7) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program in (c)(6) of this provision.] The offeror represents that—

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not an EDWOSB concern, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(7)(i) of this provision is accurate for each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the EDWOSB concern and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: ___ .] Each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the EDWOSB representation.

(8) Women-owned business concern (other than small business concern). [Complete only if the offeror is a women-owned business concern and did not represent itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, a women-owned business concern.

(9) Tie bid priority for labor surplus area concerns. If this is an invitation for bid, small business offerors may identify the labor surplus areas in which costs to be incurred on account of manufacturing or production (by offeror or first-tier subcontractors) amount to more than 50 percent of the contract price:

(10) HUBZone small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that--

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material changes in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage have occurred since it was certified in accordance with 13 CFR part 126; and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 126, and the representation in paragraph (c)(10)(i) of this provision is accurate for each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture.