QTCDAB18RC34_Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation.docx

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Federal Acquisition Service Network Services Division

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Title: Wired Telecommunication Services (Business Lines)

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. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) under GSA requirement number QTCDAB18RC34. This requirement will be awarded using OPEN- MARKET procedures in accordance with FAR Subpart 12, the acquisition of commercial items in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award as prescribed in FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

Offeror shall submit a proposal response in accordance with the instructions set forth in this document. Offeror shall submit exceptions to any of the terms and conditions of this RFP along with their quote for the GSA Contracting Officer to review. Failure to submit any exceptions will be considered concurrence.

ISSUING OFFICE

This RFP is being issued by GSA, Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Telecom Services Contract Operations Division 3 (TSCOD) in Atlanta, GA on behalf of the United States (US) Department of Navy, US Marines Recruiting Command in Multiple Locations, NC.

Any contractual and/or technical questions shall be submitted in writing via email to the below identified GSA representatives no later than the above specified RFP closing date and time.

Melissa A. Suggs Contracting Officer GSA, Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Telecom Services Contract Operations Division 3 (TSCOD) E-mail: melissa.suggs@gsa.gov

Offeror shall not contact the client or any other GSA, Department of Navy, US Marines Recruiting Command or Government employee(s) regarding this procurement, other than the individual identified above, without the prior approval of Melissa Suggs, GSA, Contracting Officer.

REQUIREMENT

This requirement is for the delivery, installation, verification testing, cutover, onsite acceptance testing, and support of 4 business lines.

See attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) for full descriptions, specifications, and quantities.

PLACE OF DELIVERY

Services shall be performed at the following location:

Please refer to Attachment 2 in the PWS for locations.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

This requirement is Date of Award to March 31, 2020

BASIS OF AWARD

This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR Subpart 12. The Government will issue a contract to an offeror upon determining the quote is technically acceptable and the price is fair and reasonable. Technically acceptable, as defined in this RFP, is meeting the exact specifications, part numbers, and quantities for the requested telecommunications services. The offeror should submit their best terms and/or their most favored pricing in their initial offer.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Proposals shall be submitted via email to Contracting Officer, Melissa Suggs at melissa.suggs@gsa.gov.

Prior to submitting a proposal, Offeror shall be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Registration instructions may be obtained and online registration may be accomplished at www.sam.gov. By submitting a proposal, the Offeror acknowledges the requirement to be registered in the SAM prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. To be eligible for award, the Offeror must be registered in SAM under the appropriate business category and NAICS code. In addition, unless available via SAM, the Offeror is to include a completed copy of their Representations and Certifications as per the provision FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. See Attachment A for full provision.

Offeror shall submit a completed copy of the provision at DFAR 252.209-7999 – Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Deviation 2012-O0004)(Jan 2012). See Attachment A for full provision.

Quote shall be valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days after submission.

INVOICE PROCEDURES

To expedite the payment process the following instructions are included for invoicing processing. The following information SHALL be followed:

A. Vendor Portal Requirements (UFT)

i. The vendor shall send an email notification to the FSC Mailbox each month notifying that an invoice is available to be downloaded.

ii. The email notification shall contain an account number or other account identifier.

iii. The vendor portal shall be Google Chrome Compatible.

iv. The vendor portal shall have a way to download and save the invoice in PDF format.

v. The vendor portal needs to have a setting for paperless billing to turn off paper bills.

vi. If there are multiple accounts with the vendor, these accounts need to be loaded onto the portal under a single sign-on.

vii. Other technical requirements depending on functionality of the vendor portal.

B. Vendor Email Invoice Requirements

i. The vendor shall send an email to the FSC Mailbox with the invoice attached in Excel and or PDF format.

ii. The attachment shall contain an account number or other account identifier.

Invoices shall be submitted via FSC Mailbox (fscelectronicinvoices@gsa.gov). A hardcopy of invoices can also be mailed to the following address:

PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

The Government will provide and record Past Performance Information for acquisitions over $150,000 utilizing the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). The CPARS process allows Contractors to view and comment on the Government's evaluation of the Contractor's performance before it is finalized. Once the Contractor’s past performance evaluation is finalized in CPARS it will be transmitted into the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS). Contractor’s are required to register in the CPARS, so Contractor’s may review and comment on past performance reports submitted through the CPARS. The CPARS and PPIRS websites are as follows:

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