Amended Combined Synopsis Solicitation N0018926QL14000002.pdf

N0018926QL140

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.2, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) found at FAR Part 12, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE

AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be made available on the following websites:

➢ System for Award Management (SAM) - https://www.sam.gov/

The reference number is N0018926QL140. The proposed contract action is for commercial services, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541511 and the Small Business Standard is $34.0M. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2025-05 and DFARS Change Notice 2025025. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at the following websites:

➢ https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

➢ https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/change_notices.html

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk Contracting Department, Fleet Directorate intends to solicit – on behalf of the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) – Microsoft

Unified Support Services on a limited source basis in accordance with FAR 12.102 to Microsoft Corporation

(CAGE: 60128) and its authorized vendors. The instant requirement is for Microsoft Unified Support Services at the

Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO). As part of the instant requirement, the contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, transportation, tools and materials necessary to provide comprehensive Microsoft Unified

Enterprise support including Tiered, Critical Escalation Support as well as Power BI Modeling and Data

Architecture Support by “fully qualified Microsoft Subject Matter Experts”. The resultant contract will be issued on a firm-fixed-price (FFP) basis and contain one (1) 12-month performance period:

➢ 29 September 2026 through 28 September 2027

The limited source justification is as follows:

Only Microsoft Corporation and its authorized resellers of Microsoft Unified Support Services can provide the level of expertise required to meet the Government's requirement. Access to Microsoft Intellectual Property (IP) that includes Microsoft’s Operating System software code is required for all of the required services, and this access is only available to Microsoft employees. Microsoft employees possess access to priority Microsoft code, tools, processes and knowledge to provide the required support. A Microsoft SME is required to write proprietary

Microsoft code in critical support of NAVOCEANO’s mission, to maintain and ensure the command remains fully operational via the Microsoft network.

NOTICE:

THIS SOLICITATION IS BEING ISSUED USING SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH

FAR 12.201-1.

TO THE EXTENT THAT THE TERMS APPEAR IN THE SOLICITATION, THE TERMS “RFP”, “OFFER”, “PROPOSAL”, AND “OFFEROR” SHALL MEAN “RFQ”, “QUOTE”, AND “QUOTER”, RESPECTIVELY.

FAR 52.216-1 “Type of Contract” (APR 1984):

The Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation.

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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Block 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification): The purpose of this amendment is to remove the sole-source requirement and change it to a limited source (brand name) requirement to Microsoft Corporation and its authorized resellers. Any related language has been updated as well.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

The point of contact at the contracting office is Ms. Rachel Appleby, who may be reached via email at rachel.a.appleby.civ@us.navy.mil.

Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

The following changes have been made:

INFORMATION FROM TO

Response Due Date 29 May 2026 24 Jun 2026

N0018926QL1400002

Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

In addition to FAR 52.212-1, "Instructions to Quoters - Commercial Services" and any other instructions contained elsewhere in this solicitation, the following instructions are provided.

The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract as a result of this solicitation in accordance with FAR Part 12. Award will be made on a limited source (brand-name) basis and in accordance with FAR Part 12 after the price is determined to be fair and reasonable.

The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a purchase order based on initial quotes; therefore, the Quoter's initial quote should contain the Quoter's best terms from a price standpoint.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF QUOTES:

(1) Quotes shall be submitted to Rachel Appleby at rachel.a.appleby.civ@us.navy.mil and Stephanie Lent at stephanie.r.lent.civ@us.navy.mil no later than the due date of this solicitation. Quoter shall comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the quote contained herein;

quotes that do not comply may be considered unacceptable and may render the quote ineligible for award.

(2) All submissions and attachments shall be in Microsoft Office Word or PDF with the exception of pricing information, which may be submitted utilizing Microsoft Office Excel. Submissions are page limited to the maximum number of pages as defined below. These page limitations are inclusive of the executive summary and any charts, diagrams, and/or other graphics. Graphics (including tables) in the proposal may use an alternative font with 8-point size type of larger. Each "page" is defined as one sheet, 8 1/2" x 11", with at least one-inch margins on all sides, using a font with a pint size of 12 or greater (e.g., "Times New Roman" style with 12-point font). Lines shall, at a minimum, be selected as single-spaced in Microsoft Word with Microsoft Word Normal character spacing. Pages shall be consecutively numbered. The Quoter is permitted to submit no more than one page for each of the following, which will not be included in the page count: a cover sheet, list of tables, list of figures, list of acronyms, compliance matrix, table of contents, tabs, and dividers.

QUOTE CONTENT:

The quote should contain the following items in addition to other information required by this solicitation. The cover page should indicate the following:

Request for Quotation Number Name and Address of Quoter, CAGE Code, Unique Entity ID, and applicable TAX I.D. Number (TIN).

Point of Contact name, telephone number, and email address.

Verification that the vendor is an authorized reseller of Microsoft Corporation Quote validity of 180 days following the solicitation closing date.

(3) The Quoter shall provide proof and verification that it possesses a current facilities clearance at the SECRET LEVEL at the time of quote submission as identified in the PWS. The proof/verification shall be in the form of Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) National Industrial Security System (NISS) and obtained no earlier than 30 days prior to the issuance of the solicitation. The verification request shall include the following: CAGE Code, Facility Name, Physical Location, Facility Clearance Status/Level, Status Date/Issue Date, Safeguarding Level, Authorized Access to FCL Limitation, Facility Security Officer, Facility Security Officer Phone Number, DCSA Field Office, and DSCA Officer Phone Number.

(4) Since this is a limited source award, formal source selection procedures will not be utilized; however, price will be reviewed to determine price reasonableness, and Past Performance will be reviewed to determine responsibility.

(5) The price Quotes shall include the completed solicitation documents. The price quote shall include all elements of price and such other information considered appropriate to support the Quoter's price. The pricing information shall be completed in accordance with the following:

a. RFQ pricing "Schedule of Supplies/Services" completed by the Quoter with the total contract price.

b. All supplemental information to support the quoted price, in include but not limited to, a breakdown of fully-burdened labor rates. This information shall include the labor categories and labor rates and shall be submitted in Microsoft Excel format.

c. A completed and signed page 1 of the solicitation and a completed and signed page 1 of any amendments.

d. Unless completed in SAM, RFQ Section, Representation, Certification and Other Statements of Vendors - completed by the Vendor. This includes the certification requirements of FAR 52.204-24, FAR 52.209-7 and DFARS 252.204-7017.

Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Additional Information/Notes

The following clauses were modified:

52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 hereby reads as follows:

Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

(a) Evaluation factors. 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 will be used to evaluate offers:

The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract as a result of this solicitation in accordance with FAR Part 12. The award will be made on a limited source (brand name) basis after the price is determined to be fair and reasonable. The Government intends to evaluate and award a contract based on initial quote; therefore, the Quoter's initial quote should contain the Quoter's best terms from a price standpoint.

The Quoter must provide proof/verification of a current, DCSA-approved SECRET Facilities Clearance to ensure compliance per the information contained in Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 of the solicitation document.

(b) . The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the Options (if applicable) basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) . A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in Notice of award the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

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