M68909-25-Q-7703 JINTACCS RFQ.pdf

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M6890925Q7703 06-Mar-2025

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910-494-7368

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

12:00 PM 27 Mar 2025

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M689099. ISSUED BY

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INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

ERIC S. RUSSELL

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30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

0 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

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ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

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SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESSX

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

COMMANDING OFFICER

CONTRACTS, MCTSSA

BOX 555171

CAMP PENDLETON CA 92055-5171

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

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CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY

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12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

(760) 725-2514FAX:

TEL: SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$25,500,000

NAICS:

541330

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OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(CONTINUED)

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

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38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

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ITEM NO.

M6890925Q7703

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

This RFQ is for the procurement Joint Interoperability of Tactical Command and Control Systems.

This anticipated award will be a Firm-Fixed Price type of contract utilizing FAR Part 13.5 procedures.

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

Submission Requirements: The Quotation shall be submitted via email no later than 12:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time (PST), 27 March 2025, in accordance with the instructions of the enclosed in FAR 52.212-1. The point of contact for this RFQ is Eric Russell, Contract Specialist at eric.russell@usmc.mil and Marlanea Kirkbride, Contracting Officer at marlanea.kirkbride@usmc.mil.

Questions Due Date and Submission Requirements: All questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted in writing to eric.russell@usmc.mil and marlanea.kirkbride@usmc.mil not later than 12:00 pm (PST), 13 March 2025. Questions may be addressed at the discretion of the Government.

Reference RFQ M68909-25-Q-7703 on all email exchanges regarding this acquisition. Failure to respond to this RFQ and associated amendments prior to the closing date and time established may render the offer non-responsive and result in rejection.

Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) If the Government determines that an OCI exists related to this contract award that cannot be satisfactorily avoided, neutralized, mitigated, or waived, the Contracting Officer may determine that the Offeror will not be eligible for award. Moreover, please be advised that the Contracting Officer may exclude an Offeror because of an appearance of impropriety to protect the integrity of the procurement system, even if no actual impropriety can be shown, so long as the determination is based on facts and not mere innuendo or suspicion. Furthermore, the Government reserves the right to only consider mitigation plans proposed by the apparent successful Offeror. The process of approving an OCI mitigation plan and revisions to such a plan does not constitute discussions as described in FAR 15.306.

mailto:eric.russell@usmc.mil mailto:marlanea.kirkbride@usmc.mil

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1001 12 Months Base Year JINTACCS Support

FFP

The Contractor shall provide Joint Interoperability of Tactical Command and Control Systems (JINTACCS) Services in accordance with the terms, conditions and PWS as described herein.

PSC CD: R425

NET AMT

1002 Each Base Year JINTACCS Travel

COST

ESTIMATED COST

2001 12 Months Option Year One JINTACCS Support

FFP

The Contractor shall provide Joint Interoperability of Tactical Command and Control Systems (JINTACCS) Services in accordance with the terms, conditions

2002 Each Option Year One JINTACCS Travel

3001 12 Months Base Year Two JINTACCS Support

FFP

The Contractor shall provide Joint Interoperability of Tactical Command and Control Systems (JINTACCS) Services in accordance with the terms, conditions

3002 Each Option Year Two JINTACCS Travel

4001 12 Months Option Year Three JINTACCS Support

FFP

The Contractor shall provide Joint Interoperability of Tactical Command and Control Systems (JINTACCS) Services in accordance with the terms, conditions

4002 Each Option Year Three JINTACCS Travel

5001 12 Months Option Year Four JINTACCS Support

FFP

The Contractor shall provide Joint Interoperability of Tactical Command and Control Systems (JINTACCS) Services in accordance with the terms, conditions

5002 Each Option Year Four JINTACCS Travel

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

1001 Destination Government Destination Government 1002 Destination Government Destination Government 2001 Destination Government Destination Government 2002 Destination Government Destination Government 3001 Destination Government Destination Government 3002 Destination Government Destination Government 4001 Destination Government Destination Government 4002 Destination Government Destination Government 5001 Destination Government Destination Government 5002 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

1001 POP 26-APR-2025 TO

25-APR-2026

N/A N/A

FOB: N/A

1002 POP 26-APR-2025 TO

25-APR-2026

2001 POP 26-APR-2026 TO

25-APR-2027

2002 POP 26-APR-2026 TO

25-APR-2027

3001 POP 26-APR-2027 TO

25-APR-2028

3002 POP 26-APR-2027 TO

25-APR-2028

4001 POP 26-APR-2028 TO

25-APR-2029

4002 POP 26-APR-2028 TO

25-APR-2029

5001 POP 26-APR-2029 TO

25-APR-2030

5002 POP 26-APR-2029 TO

25-APR-2030

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror AUG 2020 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information

Systems

NOV 2021

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application JUN 2023 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and

Commercial Services

NOV 2023

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2024

52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

MAR 2023

52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination JAN 1991 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 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 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation

Support

JAN 2023

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

DEC 2019

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

MAY 2021

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

JAN 2023

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2022

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ___ ] will, [ ___ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that--

It [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ___ ] will, [ ___ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that--

It [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (ADDENDUM)

1. General Instructions The vendor shall submit a technical proposal (Volume I) and a price quotation (Volume II); Volume I and Volume II must be submitted in an email to eric.russell@usmc.mil Offeror shall submit, as appropriate, proposal information according to the “Timeline for Submissions” table below.

2. Proposal Submission All written submissions under this solicitation must use letter-sized (8-1/2”X 11”) pages, single- spaced, with 1” margins on all sides. One-page equals one side of a sheet of paper. Any pages in excess of the page limit will not be considered. Use MICROSOFT WORD Version 2010 or later, with a 12- point font in Times New Roman, Calibri or Arial. Tables, graphics, and illustrations are not required but, if used, shall be kept to a minimum and may be prepared with a font no smaller than a 10-point and single-spaced.

The use of tables, graphics, and illustrations to circumvent the font restrictions, or any other submission feature that appears to be an attempt to circumvent restrictions, or which renders it more difficult for the Government to evaluate proposals on a fair basis, may result in the elimination of the offeror from consideration. Do not include a cover letter, table of contents, definitions or acronyms listing. If acronyms are used, spell them out at the first use. Include company name, CAGE Code, UEI number, and contact information on the first page.

The offeror is strongly encouraged to carefully review all the Attachments when providing their written submissions. The Offeror shall submit no more than one proposal in response to this solicitation. The proposal shall be concise, comprehensive, and clear in all respects without the need for additional explanation or information. The proposal shall provide sufficient detail and scope to permit the Government to evaluate the Offeror with respect to the evaluation criteria. All proposals must be UNCLASSIFIED.

Written Submission No later than the submission date listed below, the offeror must electronically submit via email, no more than 25 pages for a technical proposal describing how the offeror intends to meet the technical requirements outlined in PWS Paragraph 3 and its sub-sections. . The offeror’s submission should include a resume outlining the experience of the support personnel who will be used to fulfill the requirement. The offeror should use their judgement on how best to demonstrate, through their written submission, that they have experience in providing the required support and are a viable offeror. The submission should indicate the customers for the prior work, as well as details that demonstrate how it is similar to the solicited effort. Included in written submission, the Offeror must assert the firm is a Small Business Concern at the time of submission under NAIC code 541519.

The offeror may address past performance including their experience in performing prior contracts they consider most similar to this solicitation’s Performance Work Statement.

All written submissions shall be submitted via email to eric.russell@usmc.mil and marlanea.kirkbride@usmc.mil with a subject line of “RFQ M68909-25-Q-7703 Joint Interoperability of Tactical Command and Control Systems Services,” and must include:

(1) VOLUME I: Technical Approach

The written submission, for the Technical Approach should include the following:

1.A description of how the Offeror intends to meet the technical requirements outlined in PWS Paragraphs 3.2.1 and 3.2.2.

2.Additionally, provide a commitment of being fully staffed by 25 April 2025.

3.The contractor shall submit a mitigation plan which addresses a specific plan to mitigate conflicts associated with the PWS; standard language stating that conflicts will be addressed when and if situations arise will not be acceptable. The staffing plan shall be included as a non- page-counted attachment to the Technical Proposal.

(2) VOLUME II: Price Proposal:

Each offeror’s proposal should represent its best pricing in response to the solicitation.

1. The offeror shall submit pricing for every available line item using Attachment 3 Pricing Worksheet.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in the proposal being determined ineligible for award. The cost/price data shall include the associated fully burdened labor rates for the labor category/job title.

2. All dollar amounts shall be rounded to the closest dollar and shall be evenly divisible by the quantity mailto:eric.russell@usmc.miland stated in the RFQ. In the event the proposal lacks an even dollar distribution, the Government shall determine the amount by rounding to two decimals, which may increase or decrease the contractor submitted proposal totals.

Offeror shall submit a Firm Fixed monthly proposed prices. Prices shall be submitted for the Base Period and each Option Year. Offeror shall submit a proposed price a fully burden hourly rate inclusive of the labor mix/category, and number of hours per labor category, which shall correlate to the estimated labor hours proposed in Factor 2.

Other Direct Costs, if required, shall be identified and supported by a breakdown to include identification of the element and the rationale. Travel costs shall be within the Federal Travel Regulations. Proposed General and Administrative (G&A) and Overhead (OH) rates shall not be separately priced.

3. If the Offeror chooses to use subcontracting for this proposal, the Offeror shall address subcontract costs.

Detailed cost information shall be provided in the same format, via the same methods as required for the prime contractor. Subcontractor cost shall not exceed 10% of the Total cost of the contract.

4. Proposals and any proposal revisions (prime and subcontractor) shall be emailed. Prime and subcontractor pricing may be submitted in a combined worksheet or submitted separately using the Government provided Attachment 3 Pricing Worksheet.

5. Neither the Prime nor Subcontractor may add-on additional TABs to the Attachment 3 Pricing Worksheet.

Only TABs 3a and 3b shall be utilized to submit pricing information. Should the Offerors deem it necessary to provide additional information relating to price, please use the Question & Answer phase of this solicitation to address those concerns regarding any additional information.

Detailed subcontract pricing information may be submitted separately to the Government if the subcontractor does not wish to provide this data to the prime offeror; however, they must use the Government provided Attachment 3 Pricing Worksheet and they must ensure the labor pricing provided are for fully burdened labor rates. For cost/price summary data provided separately, subcontractors shall place the appropriate restrictive legend on their data and identify its Company name, address, point of contact and solicitation number.

Subcontractor price information shall be emailed directly to both, eric.russell@usmc.mil and marlanea.kirkbride@usmc.mill with a subject line of “RFQ: M68909-25-Q-7703 Subcontract Pricing.” If Subcontractor price information is submitted separately, ensure the Prime’s Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) prices clearly note whether they include (or exclude) the subcontractor pricing, as appropriate, to avoid double counting.

The Government will make a determination of fair and reasonable pricing based on a comparison of historical prices paid for similar work and other price analysis techniques.

RESPONSE DUE DATE, SUBMISSION MODE, AND LOCATION

Requirement Delivery Means - Submission

Type Limit Due Dates

Solicitation Questions

Via email

12:00 PM, PST.

13 March 2025

Written Submissions Via email Volume I & II 12:00 PM, PST, 27 March 2025

1. Questions

Offerors shall submit all questions via email by the date and time specified above and request for a READ receipt.

All questions shall be written to include the solicitation/PWS/Attachments section, page, paragraph, and line number that the question pertains to; a maximum of six questions can be asked per contractor. Do not bundle multiple questions into one. The Government reserves the right to edit and combine questions and to choose which questions to answer. Questions received after the time and date may not be read or addressed.

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52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

EVALUATION AREAS AND FACTORS

Evaluation Factors. The Government will apply the following evaluation factors to identify the best value quotation. The evaluation factors represent key areas of importance to be considered in the evaluation process and are listed in descending order of importance:

Factor 1 - Technical Understanding and Approach Factor 2 - Personnel Qualifications Factor 3 - Past Performance Factor 4 - Price/Cost Proposal (evaluated but not rated)

Technical Understanding & Approach and Personnel Qualifications are of equal importance, and are more important than Past Performance. Technical Understanding & Approach, Personnel Qualifications, and Past Performance when combined are significantly more important than Price/Cost. Award will be made on a best value basis to the Offeror that provides the best combination of all factors.

Factor 1 - Technical Understanding and Approach Offeror shall describe in a narrative format their technical understanding and approach of the JINTACCs professional engineering services, in meeting the requirements of the PWS, QASP, along with any innovative solutions. The offeror shall format its response to this factor to coincide with the performance requirements defined in Paragraph 3 and its sub paragraphs of the PWS. The offeror shall describe their ability to provide continuous support for the JINTACCS efforts as described in the PWS. This factor has a 25 pages limit.

The Government will evaluate the offeror’s proposed technical understanding and technical approach in meeting the specific requirements as evident by its technical understanding, narratives, certifications, and other pertinent information in accordance with the PWS Chapter 3 and its sub-sections..

Factor 2 - Personnel Qualifications Offeror shall identify the experience/skill-sets/education of proposed fills for the Governments required key positions (providing resumes, without naming the proposed individual) as proposed and the methods to be used to fill other personnel positions with qualified and experienced personnel throughout the contract period. Offeror shall describe what JINTACCS technical qualifications and relevant experiences, currency of skills, and the correlation of all personnel to the work requirements of the PWS. The Offeror’s proposed work-force will at a minimum possess five individuals with five (5) or more years of experience or equal, and expertise in JINTACCS related tasks. In addition, the offeror must provide personnel which possess the required security clearances to perform the work requirements of the PWS. Offerors shall state and correlate the estimated labor hours for each position for each task and sub/task, and the total estimated hours proposed for each labor category. This factor has no page limit.

The Government will evaluate the offeror’s experience/skill-sets/education of its proposed positions and how well the offeror demonstrates an ability to provide the Government with personnel possessing all the appropriate skills and qualifications. The offeror proposes a workforce with at least five (5) individuals who each possess a minimum of five (5) years of experience or equal of expertise performing JINTACCS related tasks and who shall be otherwise qualified to perform the work described in the PWS.

Technical Ratings for Factor 1 (Technical Understanding & Approach) and Factor 2 (Personnel Qualifications):

Rating Performance Capability Strengths Weaknesses

Exceptional: The proposal exceeds solicitation requirements and clearly demonstrates the Offeror’s capability to deliver exceptional performance There are numerous strengths that are of direct benefit to the Government.

Weaknesses are considered insignificant and have no apparent impact to the program.

Acceptable: The proposal is satisfactory; the Offeror is capable of meeting solicitation requirements. Some strength exists that are of benefit to the Government; the strengths clearly offset weaknesses. A few weaknesses exist; they are correctable with minimal Government oversight or direction.

Marginal: The proposal is minimally adequate; there is a potential the Offeror will not be able to meet solicitation requirements. Few if any strengths exist that are of benefit to the Government; the strengths do not offset the weaknesses. Substantial weaknesses exist that may impact the program; such weaknesses may be correctable with significant Government oversight and direction.

Unacceptable: The proposal is highly inadequate; the Offeror cannot meet solicitation requirements. There are no beneficial strengths. Numerous weaknesses exist that are so significant that a proposal re-write is not feasible within a suitable timeframe.

Risk Ratings for Factor 1 (Technical Understanding and Approach) and Factor 2 (Personnel Qualifications):

Rating Definition

High: Offeror’s proposed approach is likely to cause significant disruption of schedule, increase in cost, or degradation of performance and will require a high level of contractor emphasis and Government monitoring to overcome difficulties.

Moderate: Offeror’s proposed approach is likely to cause a moderate disruption of schedule, increase in cost, or degradation of performance and will require a medium level of contractor emphasis and Government monitoring to overcome difficulties.

Low: Offeror’s proposed approach is likely to cause minimal or no disruption of schedule, increase in cost, or degradation of performance and will require a low level of contractor emphasis and Government monitoring to overcome difficulties.

The Government will evaluate and assess the technical and risk associated with the offeror’s technical understanding & approach and its personnel qualifications. The Government will assign one overall technical rating for Factors 1 and 2.

Note: Any offeror who receives a rating below “Acceptable” will not be considered for award unless no offeror is rated more highly than marginal.

Factor 3 - Past Performance Offeror shall submit a listing of relevant past contracts pertaining to its performance over the past three

(3) years in performing similar efforts as described in the PWS. The list shall contain the contract number, dollar value, description of project, Government points of contact (name, address, telephone number, and email address), and cite challenges encountered and overcome. Performance assessments will give more weight on Department of Defense contracts. The Offeror shall send its customers the Past Performance Questionnaire in a manner that will allow sufficient time for completion. The completed forms shall be submitted directly to the Contracting Officer by the solicitation due date. This factor has no page limit.

The Government will evaluate the offeror’s and (if applicable) its principal subcontractor’s demonstrated past performance for meeting technical requirements, meeting deliverable and schedule requirements, and managing the contracted effort on similar contracts. The Government may use information (i.e. CPARs, PPIRs, reference checks, etc.) other than that provided by the offeror in its evaluation of past performance. The PPQ is the primary method of collecting this information, although personal knowledge as well as other reference checks may be utilized.

Note: In case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the Offeror will receive a “neutral” rating and will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably for past performance.

Relevancy Ratings for Factor 3 (Past Performance):

Relevancy Assessment Definition

Relevant: Present/past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Not Relevant: Present/past performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Confidence Ratings for Factor 3 (Past Performance) Rating Confidence Rating Definition

Satisfactory Confidence: Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Limited/No Confidence: Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a low to no expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Unknown Confidence: No recent/relevant performance record is available or the Offeror’s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned. This is considered a neutral rating.

The Government will evaluate and assess the relevancy and confidence associated with the offeror’s past performance information. The Government will assign one overall Confidence rating:

Factor 4 - Price/Cost

Offeror shall submit a Firm Fixed monthly proposed prices. Prices shall be submitted for the Base Period and each Option Year.Offeror shall submit a proposed price a fully burden hourly rate inclusive of the labor mix/category, and number of hours per labor category, which shall correlate to the estimated labor hours proposed in Factor 2. Other Direct Costs, if required, shall be identified and supported by a breakdown to include identification of the element and the rationale. Travel costs shall be within the Federal Travel Regulations. Proposed General and Administrative (G&A) and Overhead (OH) rates shall not be separately priced.

The Government will evaluate the offeror’s proposed price to determine fair and reasonable pricing using various price analysis techniques and procedures.

Note: Price will be evaluated but not rated to determine reasonableness but not assigned an adjective taring.

EVALUATION OF QUOTATIONS

The Government will evaluate how well the offeror demonstrates a fundamental understanding of the technical Requirements, and proposes a sound technical approach to meeting the objectives of the PWS and QASP.

The technical evaluation team (TET) will evaluate and consider the quotations and measure it against the evaluation criteria set forth in the RFQ, provision factors stated on FAR 52.212-2, and evaluation procedures under FAR 12.602.

The focus of the evaluation is to achieve a consistent and impartial evaluation. Each evaluation comment must be traceable to the evaluation criteria. The TET will evaluate personnel qualifications and experiences to determine if the offeror demonstrates that the proposed personnel possess the appropriate skills and work experiences to ensure effective performance of the PWS and that the labor categories provide the best labor mix needed for the effort.

Price proposals will be evaluated, but not rated. When evaluating price/cost the Contract Specialist will use various price analysis techniques and procedures to determine fair and reasonable pricing. The Government may determine that a Quotation is unacceptable and reserves the right to reject if it is determined that the lack of balanced pricing poses an unacceptable risk to the Government in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(g). The proposed pricing must be compatible with the technical portion of the offer.

The TET will produce one (1) Evaluation Report for each evaluated Quotation. The Evaluation Report will contain the team’s determination and supporting comments for each evaluation factor. The team will document its evaluation in sufficient detail to allow the Contracting Officer to make a rationally based task order award. If the team is unable to reach consensus during the evaluation or requires clarification of the technical evaluation process, it will consult the Contract Specialist, Contracting Officer, or Legal Counsel for guidance. The Summary Section of the Evaluation Report will clearly set forth the TET’s overall conclusion.

BASIS OF AWARD

Award will be made on a best value basis. The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this RFQ to the responsible Offeror whose Quotation, conforming to the solicitation, will be the most advantageous to the Government that provides the best combination of all factors. Partial quotation will be deemed “unresponsive” and “unacceptable”. The Government intends to award a single FFP purchase order resulting from this RFQ without discussions.

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision --

"Covered telecommunications equipment or services" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

"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, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. 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.

https://www.sam.gov/

"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.