N68335-20-R-0139_06.docx

N6833520R0139

Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

POINT OF CONTACT

Questions Received Round One Week Ending 26 March 2020

• The solicitation says limited between authorized distributors. Does this mean the government will work with only Distributors?

The Government will work with authorized distributors, partners, and resellers as long as they are authorized. The Solicitation has been updated to provide this clarification in Clauses 52.212-1 and 52.212-2.

• We’re not a distributor but a reseller and an authorized partner for all 3 vendors on the excel list, does that qualify to bid on the solicitation?

Yes, companies who are an authorized partner qualify to bid on the solicitation.

Questions Received Round Two Week Ending 02 April 2020

· I wanted to see if you would take equivalents?

In accordance with the Submission Instructions, This is a brand name requirement limited to the Authorized Distributors, Partners, and Resellers of the identified brand name manufacturers. Each line item requires that proposals are an Exact Match to the part number included in the description with NO SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWABLE. If a part number is obsolete, the offeror shall provide the replacement part number, technical specifications and any additional costs. Technical specifications are only required for replacement part numbers. This shall also apply after award on the delivery order level. Each CLIN requires that proposals are an Exact Match to the part number and quantity included in the description.

Offerors shall NOT combine any similar line items. Offerors shall place their quotes exactly as outlined in this request for proposal.

· Various SmartNet quantities did not match the hardware, was this intended to be multiple years of SmartNet?

Yes, intention is multiple years of SmartNet per device but unknown how many will be purchased with each device as it changes between customers.

· Various part numbers were changed to their spare variants as follows:

· CS-MIC-TABLE-E changed to CS-MIC-TABLE-E=

· CS-TOUCH10 changed to CS-TOUCH10=

· CTS-RMT-TRC6 changed to CTS-RMT-TRC6=

· SFP-10G-LRM changed to SFP-10G-LRM=

The change in part numbers is accepted. Attachment 01 has been updated to reflect this change.

· Part number CS-CODEC-PRO-NR-K9++ is incorrect and should be correct to CS-CODEC-PRO-NR++.

The change in part number is accepted. Attachment 01 has been updated to reflect this change.

Questions Received Round Three Week Ending 07 April 2020

· Per Clearone, CLIN 1010 Audio –Clearone, is not a complete package. Is this product being added to existing sites or are spares?

In accordance with Attachment 01, the offeror shall provide pricing for all equipment listed.

· Will you award partials?

In accordance with Clause 52.212-2, The Offerors will be required to provide all part numbers in accordance with the equipment list, Attachment 01. Each Offeror will either be Eligible or Ineligible for award. If an Offeror does not provide the entire list of equipment and is not an authorized distributor, partner, or reseller, the Offeror will be deemed Ineligible for award.

· I don’t see a Brand Name Justification so will you accept Polycom for the Cisco?

In accordance with the Submission Instructions, This is a brand name requirement limited to the Authorized Distributors, Partners, and Resellers of the identified brand name manufacturers. Each line item requires that proposals are an Exact Match to the part number included in the description with NO SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWABLE. If a part number is obsolete, the offeror shall provide the replacement part number, technical specifications, and any additional costs. Technical specifications are only required for replacement part numbers. This shall also apply after award on the delivery order level. Each CLIN requires that proposals are an Exact Match to the part number and quantity included in the description.

Polycom will not be accepted.

· Allied Telesis stated they will not be able to fulfill the quantity requested for part AT-MC102XL-90. The part was being phased out (and replaced by AT-MMC200/SC-960). The quantity on hand is not enough for the quantity 352 that is requested. Allied Telesis Logistics checked with factory to see if a last time build could happen. However, components for it were no longer available. Allied Telesis is recommending the replacement part AT-MMC200/SC-960.

The replacement part number, AT-MMC200/SC-960 is acceptable. Attachment 01 has been updated to reflect this change.

· CLIN 0005AN part number, PWR-C3-750WAC-R is incorrect and has been corrected with PWR-C3-750WAC-R= Please Acknowledge.

CLIN 0005/1005AN has been removed from Attachment 01 as it is no longer required.

· CLIN 0001AJ part number, CS-CODEC-PRO-NR-K9++ is incorrect and has been corrected with CS-CODEC-PRO-K9++ Please Acknowledge.

The replacement part number, CS-CODEC-PRO-K9++ is accepted. Attachment 01 has been updated to reflect this change.

Cisco representative stated there are two part numbers, the first part number is "CS-CODEC-PRO-K9++" (CLIN 0001AJ) which is for the WebEx Pro codec in general. Since we want the Non-Radio version, we also have to order "CS-CODEC-PRO-NR++" (CLIN 0001AH) as a zero dollar line item as a "modifier" to the first part number. The first part number cannot be ordered without the second part number.

· CLIN 0001AB - Unable to quote more than qty 1 per piece of hardware.

ex. Can only have CON-SNT-CPDX80KG reflect qty 50 for CP-DX80-NR-K9++=

The Government had the ability to previously purchase multiple years of support per product. Please confirm with the manufacturer the option to procure multiple years of support per hardware when requesting the quote.

· CLIN 0001AD - Unable to quote more than qty 1 per piece of hardware.

· The Government had the ability to previously purchase multiple years of support per product. Please confirm with the manufacturer the option to procure multiple years of support per hardware when requesting the quote.

· CLIN 0001AH - CS-CODEC-PRO-NR++ is not a valid part number on Cisco.

Per the Cisco website, part number CS-CODEC-PRO-NR++ is valid. Cisco representative stated that this is a “modifier” to the purchase of CS-CODEC-PRO-K9++ that denotes we want the non-radio version.

· CLIN 0001AJ - CS-CODEC-PRO-NR-K9++ is not a valid part number on Cisco. Correct part is CS-CODEC-PRO-NR-K9.

CS-CODEC-PRO-K9++ is the correct part number. The "++" denotes TAA compliance which is a requirement.

· CLIN 0005AA - Correct part number is WS-C3560CX-12PD-S.

The updated part number, WS-C3560CX-12PD-S is accepted. Attachment 01 has been updated to reflect this change.

· CLIN 0005AD - Unable to quote more than qty 1 per piece of hardware.

The Government had the ability to previously purchase multiple years of support per product. Please confirm with the manufacturer the option to procure multiple years of support per hardware when requesting the quote.

· CLIN 0005AF - Unable to quote more than qty 1 per piece of hardware.

The Government had the ability to previously purchase multiple years of support per product. Please confirm with the manufacturer the option to procure multiple years of support per hardware when requesting the quote.

· CLIN 0005AP - This is not a valid part number. Must be added as spare PWR-C3-750WAC-R= with no option for SmartNet.

CLIN 0005/1005AP has been removed from Attachment 01 as it is no longer required.

Questions Received Round Four Week Ending 17 April 2020

· Please provide clarity because According to the Quantity of Part # CP-DX80-NR-K9++= 50 and Quantity Of Smartnet Part # CON-SNT-CPDX80KG= 100. The quantities are mismatched.

In accordance with Attachment 01, the offeror shall provide pricing for all equipment listed.

· Please provide clarity because According to the Quantity of Part # CS-KITPRO-K9 = QTY 50 and CON-ECDN-CSKITPO9 = QTY 100, CS-CODEC-PRO-K9++ = QTY 120, and CON-ECDN-CSCOREC9 = QTY 240. The quantities are mismatched.

In accordance with Attachment 01, the offeror shall provide pricing for all equipment listed.

· Does this equipment need to be quoted on a specific Government contract? Examples: GSA, NASA SEWP or CHESS.

In accordance with Clause 52.212-1, Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation.

The Offeror shall complete a CLIN structure in accordance with the CLINs 0001 through 1005 Network Video Teleconference Equipment Spreadsheet and label the file as xxxx PRICE MMDDYY.xlsx Price for submittal to the Government. The estimated unit quantities provided by the Government in the spreadsheet are for evaluation purposes only. The proposed unit prices in the xxxx PRICE MMDDYY.xlsx Price shall be the Offerors intended Firm-Fixed-Price contract ceiling unit prices for each CLIN and range quantity.

· Item No. 1001AV (CS-KIT-MINI-WMK-) this is not Included with (CS-KIT-K9) because the Wall kit mini does not come with the room kit (CS-KIT-K9) as this is not recommended for use with the room kit (CS-KIT-K9). The unit (CS-KIT-MINI-WMK-) is a completely different unit.

Attachment 01 has been updated to remove "Wall Mount for Cisco Room Kit Mini (Default with Mini) (CS-KIT-MINI-WML-)" from 0001/1001AV description.

Shara Ruth Phone: 732-323-1096 Email: shara.ruth@navy.mil

This solicitation is for a two (2) year Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract for the procurement of Allied Telesis, Cisco Systems, Inc., and Netgear brand name network Video Teleconference (VTC) equipment. The Allied Telesis, Cisco Systems, Inc., and Netgear brand name network VTC equipment are required to support the Integrated Command Control and Intelligence (IC2&I) Division’s integration of specialized network VTC systems supporting the Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) missions of Joint Staff and Combatant Commanders, Department of Defense Agencies and Services, and Department of Homeland Security operational and support components. All Offerors shall provide all equipment listed in Attachment 01.

The ordering years for this contract is as follows:

Year one is from date of contract award through 365 days after contract award.

Year two is from 366 days after date of contract award through 730 days after date of contract award.

The Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is 7010

Proposal validity is for a period of 90 days.

CLIN STRUCTURE

The maximum amount for each CLIN will be calculated by the total of all components under that CLIN listed in Attachment 01.

RECEIVING DOCK HOURS ARE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 0630-1500 EST

NAWCAD, Webster Field Annex at St. Inigoes, MD is designated as an operational restricted area. IAW the provisions of NASPAXRIVINST 5230.1A, foreign nationals must be escorted by Government personnel for the entire duration of a visit to such facility. As a result, be advised that delivery truck drivers intending to enter this facility with the purpose of delivering material/equipment contracted for this contract must be a U.S. citizen, It is operationally unfeasible and inefficient for the Government to provide 100% escort for a foreign national in such instances.

***IF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, PLEASE MARK BOX.PACKAGE CONTAING ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WITH THE “DO NOT SCAN” STICKER. ***

****EARLY AND PARTIAL SHIPMENTS ARE ACCEPTABLE****

MAXIMUM VALUE OF IDIQ

The maximum values detailed on the individual CLINs do not represent an absolute quantity and dollar value of each CLIN. These values are listed as a result of system constraints. The pricing detailed in each of the CLINs provides pricing for each of the maximum quantities. It is for this reason, the Total Amount of Contract at Block 26 on Standard Form 1449 is representative of the contract Ceiling, but the estimated unit price and quantities set forth in Section B of this basic contract are illustrative only and do not represent firm quantities. The minimum and maximum quantities of this contract can be found in clause 5252.216-9506 “Minimum and Maximum Quantities.” All quantities to be ordered under this contract shall be in accordance with each delivery order. Located in the CLIN description is the unit price to be used for each delivery order.

The Government is not obligated to order any quantity beyond the guaranteed minimum and may order the maximum quantity over the life of the contract.

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

CODECS - CISCO

FFP

Ordering Year One See Section J, Attachment 01 for the spreadsheet.

Ordering year one is from date of contract award through 365 days after contract award.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: 7010

MAX

NET AMT

CONTROL SYSTEM - CISCO

Ordering Year One See Section J, Attachment 01 for the spreadsheet.

Ordering year one is from date of contract award through 365 days after contract award.

MAX

NETWORK SWITCHES- ALLIED TELESIS

Ordering Year One See Section J, Attachment 01 for the spreadsheet.

Ordering year one is from date of contract award through 365 days after contract award.

MAX

NETWORK SWITCHES - NETGEAR

Ordering Year One See Section J, Attachment 01 for the spreadsheet.

Ordering year one is from date of contract award through 365 days after contract award.

MAX

NETWORK SWITCHES - CISCO

Ordering Year One See Section J, Attachment 01 for the spreadsheet.

Ordering year one is from date of contract award through 365 days after

MAX

CODECS - CISCO

Ordering Year Two See Section J, Attachment 01 for the spreadsheet.

Ordering year two is from 366 days after the date of contract award through 730 days after date of contract award

MAX

CONTROL SYSTEM - CISCO

Ordering Year Two See Section J, Attachment 01 for the spreadsheet.

Ordering year two is from 366 days after the date of contract award through 730 days after date of contract award

MAX

NETWORK SWITCHES - ALLIED TELESIS

Ordering Year Two See Section J, Attachment 01 for the spreadsheet.

Ordering year two is from 366 days after the date of contract award through 730 days after date of contract award

MAX

NETWORK SWITCHES - NETGEAR

Ordering Year Two See Section J, Attachment 01 for the spreadsheet.

Ordering year two is from 366 days after the date of contract award through 730 days after date of contract award

MAX

NETWORK SWITCHES - CISCO

Ordering Year Two See Section J, Attachment 01 for the spreadsheet.

Ordering year two is from 366 days after the date of contract award through 730 days after date of contract award

MAX

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

14-MAY-2021

TODD STANLEY

COMMANDER NAVAIR SCMS DIVISION

BLDG 8115

17598 WEBSTER FIELD ROAD

ST. INIGOES MD 20684

301-995-6391

N3555A

14-MAY-2021

N3555A

14-MAY-2021

N3555A

14-MAY-2021

N3555A

14-MAY-2021

N3555A

14-MAY-2022

N3555A

14-MAY-2022

N3555A

14-MAY-2022

N3555A

14-MAY-2022

N3555A

14-MAY-2022

N3555A

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.211-8 TIME OF DELIVERY (JUN 1997)

(a) The Government requires delivery to be made according to the following schedule:

M/F: Todd Stanley 17598 Webster Field Road St. Inigoes, MD 20684-4013

M/F: Todd Stanley 17598 Webster Field Road St. Inigoes, MD 20684-4013

M/F: Todd Stanley 17598 Webster Field Road St. Inigoes, MD 20684-4013

M/F: Todd Stanley 17598 Webster Field Road St. Inigoes, MD 20684-4013

M/F: Todd Stanley 17598 Webster Field Road St. Inigoes, MD 20684-4013

M/F: Todd Stanley 17598 Webster Field Road St. Inigoes, MD 20684-4013

M/F: Todd Stanley 17598 Webster Field Road St. Inigoes, MD 20684-4013

M/F: Todd Stanley 17598 Webster Field Road St. Inigoes, MD 20684-4013

M/F: Todd Stanley 17598 Webster Field Road St. Inigoes, MD 20684-4013

The Government will evaluate equally, as regards time of delivery, offers that propose delivery of each quantity within the applicable delivery period specified above. Offers that propose delivery that will not clearly fall within the applicable required delivery period specified above will be considered nonresponsive and rejected. The Government reserves the right to award under either the required delivery schedule or the proposed delivery schedule, when an offeror offers an earlier delivery schedule than required above. If the offeror proposes no other delivery schedule, the required delivery schedule above will apply.

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation), or alternative commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers:

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to--GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

(ii) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by--

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier. (Applies to all offers exceeding $3,500, and offers of $3,500 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation ``Unique Entity Identifier'' followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address. The Offeror also shall enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the Offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The Offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

(k) Reserved.

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

(End of provision)

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

The Offeror shall complete a CLIN structure in accordance with the CLINs 0001 through 1005 Network Video Teleconference Equipment Spreadsheet and label the file as xxxx PRICE MMDDYY.xlsx Price for submittal to the Government. The estimated unit quantities provided by the Government in the spreadsheet are for evaluation purposes only. The proposed unit prices in the xxxx PRICE MMDDYY.xlsx Price shall be the Offerors intended Firm-Fixed-Price contract ceiling unit prices for each CLIN and range quantity.

The Offeror shall submit a separate file (utilizing Attachment 1 Spreadsheet) and label the file the same as the following example “ Company Name PRICE MMDDYY. xlsx”

This is a brand name requirement limited to the Authorized Distributors, Partners, and Resellers of the identified brand name manufacturers. Each line item requires that proposals are an Exact Match to the part number included in the description with NO SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWABLE. If a part number is obsolete, the offeror shall provide the replacement part number, technical specifications, and any additional costs. Technical specifications are only required for replacement part numbers. This shall also apply after award on the delivery order level. Each CLIN requires that proposals are an Exact Match to the part number and quantity included in the description.

Offerors shall NOT combine any similar line items. Offerors shall place their quotes exactly as outlined in this request for proposal.

Award shall be made to the lowest price, technically acceptable offeror. Technical Acceptability shall be determined by the following: (1) Demonstration that the offeror is an authorized distributor, partner, or reseller of the identified brand name manufacturers. Acceptable demonstration is as follows: Prime level offerors shall provide written documentation from the Original Equipment Manufacturer that their company or their subcontractor is authorized to distribute the required equipment. If the prime offeror's subcontractor is the authorized distributor, partner, or reseller, then the prime-level offeror shall include in the documentation a statement guaranteeing the Government will receive the same benefits when contracting with the prime as if the prime offeror was the authorized distributor, partner, or reseller; AND (2) Offeror provides an exact match of the part numbers listed in the line items section of this solicitation.

The Offeror shall certify that it has provided the required documentation, as discussed in the Award Evaluation Criteria above.

The Offer is required to provide new equipment only; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination.

The Offeror is required to complete the fill-in sections of clauses 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (NOV 2017) and 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representations (JUL 2013).

52.212-2 EVALUATION -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

This requirement utilizes FAR 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items. The Offerors will be required to provide all part numbers in accordance with the equipment list, Attachment 01. Each Offeror will either be Eligible or Ineligible for award. If an Offeror does not provide the entire list of equipment and is not an authorized distributor, partner, or reseller, the Offeror will be deemed Ineligible for award. If the Offeror provides the entire list of equipment and is an authorized distributor, partner, or reseller, the Offeror will be deemed Eligible for award. Award will be made to the lowest price responsible Offeror that is deemed Eligible for award. Acceptable demonstration that an Offeror is an authorized distributor, partner, or reseller is written documentation from the OEMs that the Offeror is authorized to distribute the required equipment. If an Offeror manipulates the Attachment 01 spreadsheet, the Offeror will be deemed Ineligible for award.

The total evaluated price will be the sum of all CLINs at the maximum quantity for each part number on the equipment list for all Ordering Years. The proposed prices will be evaluated to determine if the Offeror’s prices are fair and reasonable.

The Government may award a contract on the basis of initial offers received, without discussions. Therefore, each initial offer should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, if considered necessary by the Contracting Officer, discussions will be conducted with only those offerors determined necessary to ensure efficient competition.

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in 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.

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2019)

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. 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.

“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. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

“Predecessor” means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

“Restricted business operations” means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate--

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

“Sensitive technology”--

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically--

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

“Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern”--

(1) Means a small business concern--

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

“Small business concern” means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

“Small disadvantaged business concern”, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1002, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that--

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by--

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

“Subsidiary” means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned--

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

“Successor” means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term “successor” does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

“Veteran-owned small business concern” means a small business concern--

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

"Women-owned business concern" means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

“Women-owned small business concern” means a small business concern--

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; or

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

“Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127)”, 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.

(b) (1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs __.

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (v) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any.

These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.]

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. Check all that apply.

(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not a small business concern.

(2) Veteran-owned small business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents as part of its offer that it ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(3) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.