N66001-19-Q-6432 Combined Synopsis-Solicitation RFQ.pdf

RFQ No. N66001-19-Q-6432

Issue Date: 01 May 2019

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation N66001-19-Q-6432

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Competitive quotes are being requested under Request For Quote (RFQ) Number N66001-19-Q-6432. The North

American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this acquisition is 511210, Software

Publishers and the small business size standard is 38.5 (millions of dollars).

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS

The Government is seeking to acquire 96 annual Solaris 10 subscription with extended support in direct support of

Naval Messaging, DITPR DON ID 22751. To be considered acceptable and eligible for award, quotes must provide all of the items and quantities listed below. The Government will not consider quotes or offers for partial items or quantities. Anticipated contract line items are as follows:

ITEM NO.

DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT OF ISSUE

0001 Oracle Solaris Premier Subscription for Non-

Oracle Hardware (1-4 socket server) CSI

21232125

96 Each

0002 Extended Support (Renewal)- Solaris V10 96 Each

The expected Period of Performance for this effort is: 31 May 2019 through 30 May 2020.

OFFEROR INSTRUCTIONS

The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offer whose quotation conforming to the solicitation represents the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) as defined in the ‘EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD’ Section below. A complete quote must be received for consideration. Respond to each item listed below, if the response is “None” or “Not applicable,” explicitly state and explain. The Government may consider quotes that fail to address or follow all instructions to be unacceptable and ineligible for contract award. A complete quote includes a response and submission to each of the following:

1. General Information: Offeror Business Name, Address, Cage and DUNS Codes (ensure Representation and Certifications are up to date in SAM.gov), Business Size and Type of Small Business based on applicable NAICS Code as provided above, Federal Tax ID, Primary Point of Contract (to include telephone and e-mail address) and provide a GSA contract number if some or all items proposed are on the

GSA schedule.

2. Technical Acceptability Documentation:

a. Technical Approach or Specifications: The “Brand Name” items (including part numbers) along with the salient physical, functional, and performance characteristics of that product specified in the item descriptions given above. Offerors shall provide a quote (no page limit) that identifies the

Brand Name items. Additionally, offerors shall specify delivery timeframes in their quote that meet the required delivery timeframe specified above. The offer must address and meet the requirements/specifications as defined under Technical Acceptability in Factor I below.

b. Sustainable Acquisitions Information and Certification: The contractor shall comply with all sustainable acquisition policies in an effort to minimize the Government’s environmental impact and deliver community benefits through better selection and improved usage of products and services. In accordance FAR 23, sustainable acquisition policies apply to both contracts for supplies and services that require the delivery, use, or furnishing of products/services to the

Government. Indicate if any the following sustainable acquisition categories apply to any products or services proposed: Energy Efficient, Water Efficient, Recycled, Bio-Based, Environmentally Preferable, Non-ozone depleting substances, Less Toxic and/or Less GHGs.

c. Authorized Source Confirmation:

The following product certification statement below applies to line items 0001 through 0002 and each offeror must submit supporting documentation, as needed:

To be considered for award, the offeror/contractor is required to submit documentation confirming that they are an authorized source. An “Authorized Source” is defined as the original manufacturer, a source with the express written authority of the original manufacturer or current design activity, or an authorized aftermarket manufacturer.

d. Counterfeit IT Certification:

The following IT related statement applies to line items 00001 through 0002 and each offeror must explicitly confirm and submit supporting documentation, as needed:

The offeror/contractor certifies that the products being offered are new and in their original packaging. The subject products are eligible for all manufacturer warranties and other ancillary services or options provided by the original manufacturers, authorized suppliers, or suppliers that obtain parts from the manufacturer or its authorized supplier.

The offeror/contractor further certifies that it is authorized by the manufacturer to sell the product(s). The offeror is required to submit documentation identifying its supply chain for the product(s). Within the aforementioned documentation, the offeror shall also identify the country of manufacture and indicate one of the following, if applicable:

• Manufacturing occurs in the U.S., but more than 50% is foreign content

• Originally foreign manufactured products significantly modified by U.S. Company

The contractor assumes responsibility for authenticity. Costs of counterfeit parts are unallowable unless the conditions set forth in DFARS 231.205-71(b) are met.

By making an offer, the offeror acknowledges that a no cost cancellation or partial termination for default/cause for non-compliant awarded items may occur if any of the products provided are not recognized or acknowledged by the manufacturer as new products eligible for warranties and all other ancillary services or options provided by the manufacturer or that offeror was not authorized by the manufacturer to sell the product in the U.S.

3. Price Quote: Submit complete pricing for each individual item listed in the “DESCRIPTION OF

REQUIREMENTS” Section above to include the unit of issue, the extended price for each line item and a total price in US Dollars ($). Note: Ensure FOB Destination shipping costs are included in the pricing (if applicable).

4. Commercial Warranty: If available, provide the terms and length of the Workmanship and/or

Manufacturer Warranty on the product(s) and/or services proposed included in the proposed purchase price.

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD:

Basis for Award: The Government intends to award a contract to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror, who is registered with Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) and System for Award Management (SAM); however, the

Government reserves the right to award no contract at all, depending on the quality of quotes submitted and availability of funds. An offer will be considered non-responsive if technical acceptability is not met. Technical

Acceptability is defined in Factor I below.

Factor I – Technical Acceptability: The Government will evaluate the quote to see if the following specification requirements are met to include all information required for a complete quote as defined in paragraph #2 above:

This requirement contains supplies that are Brand Name pursuant to FAR 11.105, Items Peculiar to One

Manufacturer. To be considered for award, the offeror is required to certify that the product being offered is an original, new, and TAA compliant (reference 2(c) above) Oracle Solaris product. The Government will only accept the required brand name product as specified in this RFP and Attachment 1.

Factor II – Price: The Government will evaluate the total price to determine if it is fair and reasonable. The price quote shall include a unit price for each item and a total firm-fixed-price for all line items. The total firm-fixed-price shall include all applicable taxes, shipping, and handling costs to the shipping address listed above as outlined in paragraph #3 above.

Notice: Any offer rated “Unacceptable” under any one of the above factors may be determined to be ineligible for contract award.

DUE DATE AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION

Eligible Offerors: All offerors must have a completed registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) website prior to award of contract. Information can be found at https://www.sam.gov/. Complete SAM registration means offerors shall have registered CAGE and DUNS Codes.

Page Limitations:

No page limitations.

Formatting Requirements: Submit quotes in electronic PDF or Excel format; and text shall be formatted on an 8

½ by 11-inch page in 12 point Times New Roman font.

Questions Due Date and Submission Requirements: All questions must be received before 02 May 2019 at

03:00 PM, Pacific Time. Questions must be uploaded on the SPAWAR e-Commerce website at https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil, under SSC Pacific/Simplified Acquisitions/N66001-19-Q-6432. Include RFQ#

N66001-19-Q-6432 on all inquiries. Questions may be addressed at the discretion of the Government.

RFQ Due Date and Submission Requirements: This RFQ closes on 08 May 2019 at 03:00 PM, Pacific Time.

Quotes must be uploaded on the SPAWAR e-Commerce website at https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil, under

SSC Pacific/Simplified Acquisitions/N66001-19-Q-6432. E-mail quotes or offers will not be accepted and late quotes will not be accepted.

SPAWAR e-Commerce website Assistance: For e-Commerce technical issues, contact the SPAWAR Paperless

Initiatives Help Desk at 858-537-0644 or paperless.spawar@navy.mil.

Government RFQ Point of Contract: The point of contact for this solicitation is Name of Contract Specialist

Amanda Miller at amanda.miller@navy.mil. Reference RFQ# N66001-19-Q-6432 on all email exchanges regarding this acquisition.

https://www.sam.gov/ https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil/ https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil/ https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil/ mailto:paperless.spawar@navy.mil mailto:amanda.miller@navy.mil

RFQ ATTACHMENTS

1. Justification for Non-Competitive Procurement (JNCP) Brand Name

APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES

This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC)

2019-01 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Publication Notice 20190215. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses can be accessed in full text at www.farsite.hill.af.mil or https://acquistion.gov/far/.

The following FAR and DFARS provisions, incorporated by reference, apply to this acquisition:

52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky

Lab and Other Covered Entities (JUL 2018);

52.204-2, Security Requirements (AUG 1996)

52.204-7, System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements—Representation (JAN 2017)

52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (JUL 2016)

52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror (JUL 2016)

52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014)

52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror (JUL 2016)

52.204-21, Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (JUN 2016)

52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015);

52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any

Federal Law (FEB 2016)

52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (OCT 2018)

52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items (OCT 2018)

52.223-6, Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001)

52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011)

52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to

Iran—Representation and Certifications (AUG 2018)

52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013)

52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013)

52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)

252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011)

252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (SEP 2013)

252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (NOV 2011)

252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992)

252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (MAY 2016)

252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items (JUNE 2013)

252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (DEC 2018)

252.232-7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (DEC 2018)

252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006)

252.239-7010, Cloud Computing Services (OCT 2016)

252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications (DEC 1991)

252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items (JUN 2013)

252.246-7007, Contractor Counterfeit Electronic Part Detection and Avoidance System (AUG 2016)

252.246-7008, Sources of Electronic Parts (MAY 2018) http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil/ https://acquistion.gov/far/

FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders --

Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and includes the following clauses by reference:

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2018)

52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or

Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015)

52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011)

52.233-3, Protest after Award (AUG 1996);

52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)

52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JUL 2013)

52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUNE 2003)

52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014)

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015)

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016)

52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014)

52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019)

52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017)

52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996)

52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 201)