Combined_Synopsis.docx

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

IAW FAR 12.603

Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) has a requirement to procure Marine Common Handhelds with Commercial Solutions for Classified systems. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation is attached. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) as solicitation number M67854-18-R-2023 in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 15. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-95, effective 19 Jan 2017. This acquisition is an unrestrictive competitive action. The North American Industries Classification System (NAICS) code 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communication Equipment Manufacturing and the Small Business Administration (SBA) small business size standard is 1,250. The proposed contract would be awarded as a firm-fixed price commercial contract. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which if received timely, will be considered by Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia.

The Government bears no legal liability for proposal cost associated with this Request for Proposal. Vendors should not submit a proposal unless they are willing to absorb all cost associated with submitting a proposal.

Notice to Offerors: The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs. Please read and comply with all requirements for submitting a proposal under the “Instructions to Offerors” at Section E (Addendum 1) of the RFP. Failure to comply with all instructions contained within the Synopsis/Solicitation could result in the proposal being ineligible for award. It is the Offerors responsibility to ensure their proposal meets all the requirements identified herein.

DESCRIPTION: This is a commercial acquisition for Marine Air Ground Task force (MAGTF) Common Handheld for secure mobile computing at the battle space tactical edge with Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) systems.

The requirement is to provide a MAGTF Common Handheld (MCH) system to exhibit a modular, man-portable equipment suite that allows the warfighter to quickly acquire targets in day, night, and near all-weather visibility conditions; and control close air support (CAS) as well as artillery and Naval surface fire support missions. The MCH system will further serve as a digital information processing and display system that provides integrated, on-the-move secure, timely, and relevant Command and Control/Situational Awareness (C2/SA) information to tactical combat, combat support and combat service support commanders, leaders, and key C2 nodes using digital communications. The initial MCH system increment will be interoperable with the Joint Battle Command Platform (JBC-P) Family of Systems, the Joint Tactical COP Workstation, the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS), The Target Handoff System (THS), and various other USMC MAGTF C2 and Close Air Support (CAS) platforms.

General Contract Information:

The contract resulting from this solicitation will include a CLIN structure consisting of Firm Fixed Price CLINS and a Cost Reimbursable CLIN for travel and Other Direct Costs (ODCs).

The Contractor shall perform all services as described in the attached Performance Work Statement for the entire ordering period of the contract. The Government reserves the right to make none, one or multiple Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract(s) as a result of this solicitation. Task Orders/Delivery Orders issued under the resulting contract will be Firm-Fixed Price (FFP).

The base contract is not funded. Funds will be obligated on Task Orders/Delivery Orders written against this contract. Some Task Orders/Delivery Orders issued under this contract may be incrementally funded pursuant to FAR 52.232-22 and DFARS 252.232-7007.

MINIMUM GUARANTEE AND MAXIMUM CEILING. The minimum guarantee over the life of this contract, per FAR 52.216-22, is limited to the issuance of Task Order/Delivery Order 0001 at Contract Award. The anticipated maximum ceiling amount for this contract is $48,000,000.00 over a five-year ordering period. The contract maximum represents an estimated total requirement over the life of the contract and the Government is not obligated to issue orders, other than the minimum guarantee.

CONTRACT ORDERING PERIOD. The contract has a 5 year ordering period from date of contract award.

TASK ORDER/DELIVERY ORDER PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. Orders may be issued at any time during the contract ordering period within the limits of FAR Clause 52.216-19. The period of performance for individual orders will be established at the task order/delivery order level. Orders may end twelve (12) months beyond the expiration date of the contract in accordance with FAR Clause 52.216-22 paragraph (d). FAR Clauses 52.217-8 and/or 52.217-9 will be included at the task order/delivery order when applicable.

ISSUANCE OF DELIVERY ORDERS. All services performed under this contract shall be set forth in individual task orders/delivery orders. All orders will be issued in accordance with the basic contract.

CONTRACT TYPE. The contract type is a multiple award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract in accordance with FAR 16.504. Firm-Fixed-Price task orders/delivery orders may be issued in accordance with this contract. The Contractor is not authorized to provide services/supplies prior to the issuance of a task order/delivery order.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE. Place of performance shall be specified in individual task orders/delivery orders.

DELIVERY.

The services/supplies required under each individual task order/delivery order shall be delivered/received/accepted at FOB destination within the time frame specified in each delivery order.