Request_for_Quote_ NO. 15F06721Q0001777 – Underwater Remote Operated Vehicle PDF.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

RFQ NO. 15F06721Q0001777 – Underwater Remote Operated Vehicle

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

FINANCE DIVISION | PROCUREMENT SECTION

Request for Quotation Please note, this is not an order.

Date: 8/05/2021 From: Federal Bureau of Investigation/ Finance Division Subject: Request for Quotation (RFQ) for FBI National Acquisition Programs Unit -

Underwater Remote Operated Vehicle Solicitation Number: DJF-21-0700-PR-0001777

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Procurement Section is issuing this Request for Quotation (RFQ) to solicit interested vendors for the purpose of entering into an agreement to provide the below listed products.

The period of performance for this requirement will be: FOB Destination –Shipping/Delivery

Contractors interested in competing for this effort may participate by submitting quotes in accordance with the procedures set forth in this RFQ. All quotes shall be firm fixed priced.

Questions To the Contracting Office Are Due: 8/12/2021 01:00pm EST/EDT

Quotes Must Be Submitted No Later Than: 8/13/2021 01:00pm EST/EDT

ALL QUOTES AND QUESTIONS SHALL BE EMAILED TO THE

ACQUISITION SPECIALIST JEJOHNSON3@FBI.GOV

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1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (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 written solicitation will not be issued. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up to date information about this acquisition. No partial quotes will be considered. No partial awards will be made.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334511 – Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing; the size standard is 1250. The resultant contract is intended to be awarded as a one-time, firm-fixed price, single award, purchase order. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2020-05. This requirement will be awarded on an all or none basis as a commercial item under the procedures at FAR Parts 12 and 13.

The U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Security Division, Firearms/Toolmark Unit has the requirements for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to purchase the following supplies:

2.0 Supplies or Services

The Underwater Search and Evidence Response Team (USERT) has a requirement for new Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV’s) and related accessories for use by the USERT program.

This a firm, fixed-price requirement. The USERT program has multiple uses for the ROV’s.

ROV’s will be used in search situations that would be hazardous for a USERT Diver.

Additionally, the ROV can reach depths greater than the maximum allowed depth for a USERT diver to conduct searches. The ROV will additionally be used in conjunction with other USERT program sonar and underwater imaging equipment to conduct efficient searches underwater. Due to the various mission’s that the USERT ROV will be required to do, the new ROV must have the following specifications:

Line Item

QTY Item Descriptions Specifications

0001 1 Videoray – Mission Specialist Defender

ROV

1. Part Number 73421 - Defender ROV Submersible, includes, 7 Thruster vectored vehicle, Forward tilting HD x16 Zoom Camera, Dual LED Lights with ruggedized transportation case.

2. Part Number 73424 - Splashproof topside OCC (Includes: IP rated computer and Greensea Professional software)

3. Part number 71042 - Navigation Package:

Autopilot System (DVL, GPS & Integration) Nortek DVL (300m), ROV GPS, Defender ROV Integration Kit.

4. Part number 71047 - M750D Mission Specialist Defender Oculus Sonar, Dual-frequency sonar offering 120-meter range capability at 750kHz and 40-meter range at 1.2MHz. Mission Specialist Defender Kit Oculus Sonar integration includes the sonar, cable, and mounting hardware.

5. Part number 71162 - Mission Specialist Defender Kit Blueprint USBL System, Acoustic Positioning System - 300m Depth Rating, Range Rating 1km.

6. Part number 70824 - Mission Specialist Rotating Manipulator Integration Kit, Full 360º head rotation and five interchangeable

7. Part Number 72739 - Defender Vehicle Battery Pack - NiMH Battery module with charging system.

8. Part Number 72743 - 550m Copper Tether with Level Wind Tether Deployment System (nominal 3.5mm tether) >>>550m of copper communication tether (3.5mm dia)

9. Part number 71164 - Mission Specialist Thruster Kit Mission Specialist Thruster Assembly

10. Part number 73234 - Defender Rear Facing Camera Kit. Camera, LED Light, and Defender integration kit.

11. Part Number 72780 - Subsea Battery Sub Assembly NiMH (300m) SPARE INDIVIDUAL BATTERY (ready to slap on, no cables, chargers, etc.)

GRAND TOTAL: $____________

Company Name: _______________________________________

NAICS Code ________________ DUNS # _________________

2.1 Shipping & Delivery Requirements

Delivery shall occur on or before 30 days after receipt of purchase order.

Items shall be delivered to the following address:

Federal Bureau of Investigation ATTN: Brian Hudson 2501 Investigation Parkway Quantico, VA 22135 United States

3.0 Quotation Requirements

New products only shall be accepted for this procurement. No grey market products shall be accepted.

If vendor is not the OEM, vendor must provide evidence that they are authorized resellers of the requested equipment (i.e. certificate, authorization letter). If documentation is not included in submitted bid, quote shall be considered “unresponsive”.

Offers shall be valid for 60 calendar days from closing of posting.

Delivery must be made within 45 days or less after Receipt of Order (ARO).

Please include in your quote: pricing and product description for each line item listed above.

Quote may be sent via your company’s standard quotation form but must include the following information: Tax ID #, DUNS #, Point of Contact with email and telephone information.

Brand Name or equal: The Contractor shall provide the brand name and model number specified approved by the Government. To be considered equal, alternate equipment proposed shall meet the salient characteristics listed below. The Contractor shall submit catalog cut/ documentation with their price quote. If an alternate is proposed, the Government shall make the comparison to verify that it is equal to the model number specified and that it can meet the salient characteristics. Information provided in the catalog cut documents shall be complete and of the level of detail to allow the government to make the comparison. The Contractor shall not deliver equipment prior to the government’s approval.

4.0 Process Schedule

4.1 Submission of Questions

Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions may be submitted to the attention of Jonathan Johnson at jejohnson3@fbi.gov, no later than Thursday, April 28, 2021 at 1:00pm

EST.

4.2 Submission of Quotations

Quotations/offers and any accompanying information shall be via email to the attention of Jonathan Johnson, Contract Specialist, at jejohnson3@fbi.gov, no later than Friday, April 29, 2021 at 1:00pm EST. Quotations/offers sent via other means (i.e. via telephone call, facsimile transmission, etc.) will not be considered. Offers must be valid for 60 calendar days after submission.

5.0 Provisions and Clauses

The selected offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference:

FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999);

FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items-Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Offeror

FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items-the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-36, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, and 52.232-33.

FAR 52.243-1 Changes – Fixed Price

The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far.

Corporate Representation Regarding Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law or Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability – Solicitation (Deviation 2015-02)(March 2015)

a) None of the funds made available by the Department’s current Appropriations Act may be used to enter into a contract, memorandum of understanding, or cooperative agreement with a corporation—

1) Convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 (twenty-four) months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government, or

2) That has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

b) By submitting a response to this solicitation, the offeror represents that, as of the date of this offer—

1) The offeror is not a corporation convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal or State law within the preceding 24 (twenty-four) months; and

2) The offeror is not a corporation that has any unpaid Federal or State tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability.

Contractor Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements Prohibiting or Restricting Reporting of Waste, Fraud, And Abuse – Solicitation (Deviation 2015-02)(March 2015)

None of the funds appropriated to the Department under its current Appropriations Act may be used to enter into a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement with any entity that requires employees or contractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, and abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. By submitting a response to this solicitation, the contractor certifies that it does not require employees or contractors of the contractor seeking to report fraud, waste, and abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contractors from lawfully reporting waste, fraud, and abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

All other terms and conditions for the solicitation and award of this purchase order shall be in accordance with the GSA FSS.

Contracting Officer's Security Representative (COSR) - Contract Security Requirements from Acquisition Security Unit (ASU)

COSR are the designated representatives of the CO and derives their authorities directly from the CO. They are responsible for certifying the contractor’s capability for handling classified material and ensuring that customer security policies and procedures are met. The COSR is the focal point for the contractor, CO, and COR regarding security issues. The COSR cannot initiate any course of action that may alter the terms of the contract. The COSR is UC Saunders and can be reached on (202) 220-9230. The provisions of this clause shall apply to the extent that any aspect of this contract requires the contractor to access classified, of Sensitive But Unclassified and/or Law Enforcement Sensitive information. If, subsequent to the date of this contract, the security requirements under this contract are changed by the FBI, as provided in this clause, and the security costs or time required for delivery under this contract are thereby increased or decreased, the contract price, delivery schedule, or both, and any other provision of this contract which may be affected shall be subject to an equitable adjustment in accordance with the procedures in the Changes clause of this contract.

6.0 System for Award Management (SAM) Requirement

Please ensure your firm is registered in System for Award Management (SAM) - All vendors must be registered in SAM, effective July 29, 2012, to receive government contracts.

The FBI utilizes a financial system that has a direct interface with the SAM. If any current FBI vendor data conflicts with SAM Data, the information contained in SAM may override our current information. Please ensure that your company’s SAM information is updated and accurate. This includes: TIN, EFT, DUNs, addresses and contact information. The EFT banking information on file in SAM will be what the FBI uses to process payment to your organization.

7.0 Evaluation Factors

Award shall be made to the offeror whose quotation, conforming to this solicitation, is determined to be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

8.0 Attachments

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