II.D. Combined Synopsis.pdf

The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-23-Q-0709. This requirement is being solicited as a 100% small business set-aside. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order for Comprehensive Media Retention (CMR) Support for Three (3) years. CMR will support an NVIDIA machine learning server, DGX A100 P3687. This requirement is for NVIDIA services, via Authorized Value Added Reseller (VAR).

The CLIN Structure is detailed below:

CLIN 001:

CLIN Item Description Period of Performance 0001 DGX A100 P3687 Server

Comprehensive Media Retention (CMR) support services

3 YEARS

01 September 2023 – 31 August

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541519. The Small Business Size Standard is 150 employees.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circular. The below provisions and clauses apply to this RFQ:

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance

FAR 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities

FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

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

FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations

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

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Products and Commercial Services

FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION 2023-O0002) (DEC 2022)

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Products and Commercial Services

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

FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options

DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

DFARS 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services –

Representation

DFARS 252.213-7000 Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk

System in Past Performance Evaluations

DFARS 252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors

DFARS 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

DFARS 252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts

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

The following additional terms and conditions apply:

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months.

The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within _thirty (30) days of the Option’s POP start date.

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Full text of incorporated DFARS clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html.

This requirement will be awarded to the offeror with the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) quote. In order to be determined technically acceptable: (1) the offeror must provide the above specified brand name items, no substitutions allowed, in the specified quantities; and (2) the offeror must provide proof that it is an authorized NVIDIA VAR.

Offerors shall include price, shipping costs, delivery terms, and the following additional information with the submissions: point of contact (including phone number and email address), Offeror’s CAGE Code and UEI number, and the quote shall include a validity date of no less than 60 days from due date for receipt of offers.

Active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) is required prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Instructions for registration are available at the website.

Payment will be made via Wide Area Workflow.

Questions and quotes must be submitted via electronic submission to Elyce Hall at elyce.c.hall.civ@us.navy.mil and must be received on or before 22 AUGUST 2023 1400 Eastern Standard Time (EST). Quotes received after this date are late and may not be considered for award. For questions regarding this acquisition, please contact Elyce Hall at elyce.c.hall.civ@us.navy.mil.