RFQ 1305M420QNAAJ0085_Cable Installation.pdf

RFQ IFB RFP

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODEFACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DATED . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

OFFER

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

17a CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR.

CODE

8 (A)

SIZE STANDARD:

NAICS:

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

EDWOSB

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

40. PAID BY

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO. 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

SCHEDULE Continued

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Cat6A Copper Cable and Cable Installation at NOAA WRC Building 1

0001 VENDOR TO PROVIDE ITEMIZED PRICING PER LINE

OFFICE. See Section B.

Provide, install and test CAT6A cable and equipment (patch panels, patch cables, etc.) on WRC campus in Building 1 in Seattle, WA per Statement Of Work (SOW) specifications.

PR NUMBER: NAAJ1500-20-00305

DELIVERY DATE: 12/13/2020

SHIP TO:

OCIO/ISMO/SSD/TECH SUP BR

7600 SAND POINT WAY NE

(SEATTLE) BUILDING 1

SEATTLE WA 23510

FOB : Destination

1.00 JB

Fiber Optic Cable Installation at NOAA WRC Building 4

0002 Provide, install and test Single-Mode Fiber Optic Cables and equipment (patch panels, patch cables, etc.) on WRC campus in Building 4 in Seattle, WA per Statement Of Work (SOW) specifications.

PR NUMBER: NAAJ1500-20-00305

DELIVERY DATE: 12/13/2020

SHIP TO:

OCIO/ISMO/SSD/TECH SUP BR

7600 SAND POINT WAY NE

(SEATTLE) BUILDING 1

SEATTLE WA 23510

FOB : Destination

1.00 JB

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Table of Contents

SOW

RFQ Attachment

52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY

AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS--REPRESENTATION (JAN 2017)

52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS (JAN 2017) 27

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.204-13SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

52.204-16COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)

52.204-18COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

52.204-21 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS (JUN 2016)

52.204-24REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT

(AUG 2020)

52.204-25PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR

EQUIPMENT (AUG 2020)

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)

52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

52.209-12 CERTIFICATION REGARDING TAX MATTERS (FEB 2016)

52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999)

52.212-1INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020)

52.212-3OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020)

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

52.212-5CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (AUG 2020)

52.213-1 FAST PAYMENT PROCEDURE (MAY 2006)

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

52.228-5 INSURANCE--WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997)

52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984)

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION (APR 1984)

52.237-3 CONTINUITY OF SERVICES (JAN 1991)

52.246-2 INSPECTION OF SUPPLIES--FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1996)

1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER´s AUTHORITY (APR 2010)

1352.208-70 RESTRICTIONS ON PRINTING AND DUPLICATING (APR 2010)

1352.209-72 RESTRICTIONS AGAINST DISCLOSURE (APR 2010)

1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

1352.231-71 DUPLICATION OF EFFORT (APR 2010)

1352.233-70 AGENCY PROTESTS (APR 2010)

1352.233-71 GAO AND COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS PROTESTS (APR 2010)

1352.237-71 SECURITY PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS - LOW RISK CONTRACTS (APR 2010)

1352.237-73 FOREIGN NATIONAL VISITOR AND GUEST ACCESS TO DEPARTMENTAL RESOURCES (APR 2010)

1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

1352.270-70 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (APR 2010)

1330-52.222-70NOAA SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE POLICY (MAY 2018)... 63

1330-52.237-70CONTRACTOR COMMUNICATIONS

1330-52.237-71NOAA GOVERNMENT-CONTRACTOR RELATIONS - NON-PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT (SEPT 2017)

1330-52.237-72CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO NOAA FACILITIES (SEPT 2017)

1330-52.243-70REQUESTS FOR EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENT (OCT 2017)

1330-52.270-304NOAA ACQUISITION AND GRANTS OFFICE OMBUDSMAN (OCT 2016)

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CLAUSES

SOW

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NOAA

Western Regional Center (WRC)

Network Cabling Infrastructure

Statement of Work

Purpose

This Statement of Work (SOW) supports the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), WRC Network Project which involves the installation of new Cat6A copper cabling and infrastructure and installation fiber optic cabling within the WRC campus located in Seattle, WA.

Background

NOAA’s WRC has requirements to upgrade their network cabling infrastructure to attain increased performance, reliability and security in order to support a campus-wide enterprise-class Voice over IP (VoIP) and update/upgrade existing network cabling. VoIP technology will replace existing telephony systems and have a positive impact towards improved business productivity, collaboration, and employee satisfaction. The WRC is seeking to replace the current outdated phone system with modern VoIP and cabling is required to meet the minimum requirements for the new system.

Objective

The primary objective of this project is to provide a cabling infrastructure to upgrade and support a local area network (LAN) and future VoIP expansion.

Scope

The contractor shall be responsible for planning, design, and install of an intra-building cabling system. For each building, this structured cabling system will include Cat6A cable and fiber optic cable between endpoints which may include Staff Workstations, Cubicles, Offices, Conference Rooms, etc… and the cable management system in the communications rooms/independent distribution facilities (IDF). The main components of this cabling system shall be the actual cable, cable pathways, connecting hardware, and support facilities. This will include but not limited to: cables, equipment rack, patch panels, patch cords, plugs/jacks, path and raceway components, J hooks, D rings, cable support, pull lines and accessories to provide a complete and working cable system.

Part of the installation activities is the end-to-end testing of the installed cable and documentation of installed cabling and machine printed labeling is part of the scope of work.

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Tasks

1. General Information:

a. All cabling is to be installed according to the latest EIA/TIA-568 and 569 standards and the latest BICSI proposed installation procedures.

b. Provide Cat6A cabling products or their equivalents. Cabling Products shall be CAT6a cable MID compliant. See Appendix A, Table 1, Cabling Products or Equivalent.

c. Each cable connection is to be installed at the location marked on Appendix A, Table 2, WRC Cabling

Locations.

d. Each cable is to be labeled with a permanently attached label at each end, bearing a unique identification to be supplied by the WRC Point-of-Contact (POC).

e. Each cable is to be routed through the appropriate cable management and/or cable conduits in place, specified by the WRC POC.

f. No surface or exposed cable tray/conduit will be installed without the permission of the WRC POC.

g. All cables are to be tested after installation and connected to receptacles/patch panels, with test results given to the WRC POC.

h. All damage must be repaired to its original state. Stations, hallways, communication rooms, ceiling tiles, etc. must be left clean and tidy, with all packaging material removed.

i. Work must be carried out during normal working hours (08:00 to 17:00), with exceptions coordinated with the WRC POC.

j. All work and all items of equipment and materials shall be warranted for a minimum period of one year from the date of acceptance of the work. The contractor shall, upon notification of any defective items, repair or replace such items within 3 business days without cost to the government.

k. All non-functioning cables will be removed.

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2. WRC Building #1:

a. Cat6A Copper Cabling: Provide and install all necessary Cat6A plenum rated cables (Yellow (VoIP) and Blue (Data)) to identified locations. See Appendix A, Table 2, WRC Cabling Locations.

b. Relay Racks: Installation of full height relay rack within IDF as needed. Use appropriate concrete anchoring hardware and bonding/grounding components. Location and position of the rack within each room be identified by the WRC POC.

c. Cat6A Patch Panels: Provide and install 24-port Cat6A termination patch panels to IDF as needed.

d. Wall Jacks: Provide and install Wall Jacks, Faceplates, covers and termination of all wall jacks/plates for all installed Ethernet cables.

● Wall Jacks/Plates must sit flush wall or existing conduit

● Surface Mount Jacks must be approved in writing prior to installation

● Must be compatible with Cat6A cabling

3. WRC Building #4:

a. Single-Mode Fiber: Provide and install seven 24-strand Single-mode duplex fiber optic cables from the Computer Room/MDF 2057 to the following IDF termination locations in Building 4 and terminate in LC connectors:

● 1st Floor, Comm. Room/IDF 1053

● 1st Floor, Comm. Room/IDF 1118

● 1st Floor, Comm. Room/IDF 1131

● 1st Floor, Comm. Room/IDF 1183

● 2nd Floor, Comm. Room/IDF 2030

● 2nd Floor, Comm. Room/IDF 2049

● 2nd Floor, Comm. Room/IDF 2077

Each cable shall be installed with a 15 ft. service loop of cable, coiled and neatly stowed at each end of the termination.

b. Fiber Optic Patch Panels: Provide and install rack mount fiber optic patch panels.

● Three 1RU fiber patch panels in Bldg. #4 IDFs 1053, 1118, 1131, 1183, 2030, 2049, 2077.

● One 2RU fiber patch panel in Blg. #4 MDF or terminate in the existing patch panel.

● Provide and install 12-strand, LC duplex, single-mode, data center grade, fusion splice cassettes.

Delivery/Period of Performance

Work shall be performed within 90 days of award.

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Government-Furnished Property (GFP)

None

Security Considerations

Appropriate notifications will be made with campus security. NOAA employees will escort contractors at all times during work being performed. Contractor must wear a face mask or face covering while on or in NOAA premises and buildings.

The following forms of identification may be required after the time of award [Real ID Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-13)]:

● Enhanced Driver's License from the states of Washington, Minnesota, and New York

● U.S. Passport

● U.S. Passport Card

● U.S. Department of Defense CAC

● U.S. Federal agency HSPD-12 compliant ID cards

● U.S. Veterans ID

● U.S. Military Dependent's ID Card

● U.S. Trusted Traveler Card – Global Entry, SENTRI, or NEXUS

● U.S. Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)

● State issued Real ID Compliant Driver's Licenses and Identification Cards.

Travel

Special Material Requirements

Other Unique Requirements and Considerations

Site Walk-Throughs: NOAA strongly recommends the scheduling of a walk-through of the buildings to survey and to assess building construction. Walk-throughs of the two buildings including all common spaces can be done in a single day. It is anticipated that vendors will use the information gathered during the walk-throughs to more accurately develop their quote.

Place of performance

All work will be completed at the NOAA Western Regional Center, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA.

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APPENDIX A

Table 1. Cabling Products or Equivalent

Cabling Products shall be CAT6a cable MID compliant.

Brand Name Manufacturers or Equivalent

Product Number Product Description

Superior Essex 6H-272-3B Cat6A CMP Blue. Cat6A Cable

Superior Essex 6H-272-4B Cat6A CMP Yellow. Cat6A Cable

Corning 012E88-33131-29 Single-Mode (OS2), Indoor, 12 Strand, Tight Buffered, Plenum, Yellow

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Building Floor Office Data VoIP Line Office IDF Notes Funding

1 2 Guard 3 1 NOAA OCIO 2010

CAMERA &

CORPSRV OCIO Funding

1 2 2001.1 3 1 NOAA/CAO/OSY 2010 CAS & RAPIDS PCs OCIO Funding 1 2 2001.2 2 1 NOAA/CAO/OSY 2010 PRINTER & FAX OCIO Funding 1 2 2001.3 3 1 NOAA/CAO/OSY 2010 CAS & USER PCs OCIO Funding 1 2 2001.4 2 1 NOAA/CAO/OSY 2010 USER PC OCIO Funding

1 2 2002 2 1 NOAA/WRC Cascade Conf Room 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2004 4 2 NOAA/CAO/OSY 2010 USER PCs OCIO Funding 1 2 2015.1 2 1 NOAA/WOB 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2015.2 2 1 NOAA/WOB 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2015.3 2 1 NOAA/WOB 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2015.4 2 1 NOAA/WOB 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2015.5 2 1 NOAA/WOB 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2015.6 2 1 NOAA/WOB 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2015.7 2 1 NOAA/WOB 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2015.8 2 1 NOAA/WOB 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2015.9 2 1 NOAA/WOB 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2015.1 2 1 NOAA/WOB 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2015.1 2 1 NOAA/WOB 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2015.1 2 1 NOAA/WOB 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2015.1 2 1 NOAA/WOB 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2015.1 2 1 NOAA/WOB 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2015.2 2 1 NOAA/WOB 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2015.2 2 1 NOAA/WOB 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2015.2 2 1 NOAA/WOB 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2015.2 1 0 NOAA/WOB 2010 PRINTER OCIO Funding 1 2 2015.2 2 1 NOAA/WOB 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2015.2 2 1 NOAA/WOB 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2015.2 2 1 NOAA/WOB 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2015.2 2 1 NOAA/WOB 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2015.2 2 1 NOAA/WOB 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2015.2 2 1 NOAA/WOB 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2015.3 2 1 NOAA/WOB 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2015.3 2 1 NOAA/WOB 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2015.3 2 1 NOAA/WOB 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2015A 2 1 NOAA/WOB CONF RM 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2015B 2 1 NOAA/WOB 2010 2 PRINTERS & FAX OCIO Funding 1 2 2015D 0 0 NOAA/WOB 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2015E 0 0 NOAA/WOB 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2015F 3 1 NOAA/WOB 2010 PRINTER OCIO Funding 1 2 4 2 1 NOAA Vacant 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 5 2 1 NOAA Vacant 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2016 2 1 NOAA SANDPOINT CONF RM 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.1 2 1 NOAA/WFM 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.2 2 1 NOAA/WFM 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.3 2 1 NOAA/WFM 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.4 2 1 NOAA/WFM 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.5 2 1 NOAA/AGO 2030 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.6 2 1 NOAA/AGO 2030 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.7 2 1 NOAA/AGO 2030 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.8 2 1 NOAA/WFM 2010 OCIO Funding

Table 2. WRC Building 1 Cabling Locations

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1 2 2017.9 2 1 NOAA/WFM 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.1 2 1 NOAA/WFM 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.1 2 1 NOAA/WFM 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.1 2 1 NOAA/AGO 2030 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.1 2 1 NOAA/AGO 2030 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.1 2 1 NOAA/AGO 2030 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.2 2 1 NOAA/AGO 2030 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.2 2 1 NOAA/AGO 2030 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.2 2 1 NOAA/AGO 2030 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.2 2 1 NOAA/WFM 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.2 2 1 NOAA/WFM 2010 PRINTER & FAX OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.2 2 1 NOAA/WFM 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.2 2 1 NOAA/WFM 2010 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.2 2 1 NOAA/AGO 2030 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.2 2 1 NOAA/AGO 2030 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.2 2 1 NOAA/AGO 2030 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.3 2 1 NOAA/AGO 2030 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.3 2 1 NOAA/AGO 2030 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.3 2 1 NOAA/AGO 2030 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.3 2 1 NOAA/AGO 2030 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.3 2 1 NOAA/AGO 2030 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.3 2 1 NOAA/AGO 2030 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.3 2 1 NOAA/AGO 2030 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.3 2 1 NOAA/AGO 2030 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.3 2 1 NOAA/AGO 2030 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.3 2 1 NOAA/AGO 2030 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.4 2 1 NOAA/AGO 2030 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.4 2 1 NOAA/AGO 2030 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017.4 2 1 NOAA/AGO 2030 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017A 3 2 NOAA/AGO 2030 CONF PHONE OCIO Funding 1 2 2017B 2 0 NOAA/AGO 2030 PRINTERS OCIO Funding 1 2 2017C 0 0 NOAA/AGO (Storage) 2030 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017D 2 1 NOAA/AGO 2030 PRINTER & FAX OCIO Funding

1 2 2017E 1 1 NOAA/AGO 2030

6033?? OCIO Funding

1 2 2017F 8 4 NOAA/AGO 2030 OCIO Funding 1 2 2017G 2 1 NOAA/AGO 2030 OCIO Funding 1 2 2018 2 1 NOAA/AGO CONF/VTC RM 2030 OCIO Funding 1 1 1001 2 1 NOAA/CAO/OSY 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1018.1 3 1 NOAA/CIO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1018.2 3 1 NOAA/CIO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1018.3 3 1 NOAA/CIO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1018.4 3 1 NOAA/CIO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1018.5 2 2 NOAA/CIO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1018.6 1 1 NOAA/CIO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1018.7 3 1 NOAA/CIO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1018.8 3 1 NOAA/CIO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1018.9 3 1 NOAA/CIO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1018 5 1

( p & printers) 1023 PRINTERS & FAX OCIO Funding

1 1 1019 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1020.1 2 1 NOAA/CAO/OSY 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1020.2 2 1 NOAA/CAO/OSY 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1020.3 2 1 NOAA/CAO/OSY 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1020.4 2 1 NOAA/CAO/OSY 1023 OCIO Funding

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1 1 1020A 0 0 NOAA/CAO/OSY 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1021 2 1 NOAA/CAO WRC Conf 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1028 15 1 NOAA/CIO/Training 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1029.1 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1029.2 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1029.3 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1029.4 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1029.5 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1029.6 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1029.7 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1029.8 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1029.9 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1029.1 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1029.1 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1029.1 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1029.1 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1029.1 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1029.2 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1029.2 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1029.2 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1029.2 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1029.2 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1029.2 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1029.2 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 OCIO Funding 1 1 1029.2 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 NMFS/WCR Funding 1 1 1029.2 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 NMFS/WCR Funding 1 1 1029.2 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 NMFS/WCR Funding 1 1 1029.3 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 NMFS/WCR Funding 1 1 1029.3 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 NMFS/WCR Funding 1 1 1029.3 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 NMFS/WCR Funding 1 1 1029.3 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 NMFS/WCR Funding 1 1 1029.3 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 NMFS/WCR Funding 1 1 1029.3 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 NMFS/WCR Funding 1 1 1029.3 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 NMFS/WCR Funding 1 1 1029.3 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 NMFS/WCR Funding 1 1 1029.3 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 NMFS/WCR Funding 1 1 1029.3 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 NMFS/WCR Funding 1 1 1029.4 2 1 NOAA/CAO 1023 NMFS/WCR Funding 1 1 1030 0 0 NOAA/CAO (Filing) 1023 NMFS/WCR Funding 1 1 1032 2 1 NOAA/CAO (Copy Fax) 1023 NMFS/WCR Funding 1 1 1033A 2 1 NOAA/CAO/Ahtna 1023 NMFS/WCR Funding 1 1 1033B 2 1 NOAA/CAO/Ahtna 1023 NMFS/WCR Funding 1 1 1033C 2 1 NOAA/CAO/Ahtna 1023 NMFS/WCR Funding 1 1 1033D 2 1 NOAA/CAO/Ahtna 1023 NMFS/WCR Funding 1 1 1033E 0 0 NOAA/CAO/Ahtna 1023 NMFS/WCR Funding 1 1 1033F 2 1 NOAA/CAO/Ahtna 1023 NMFS/WCR Funding 1 1 1034A 1 1 NMFS/OLE 1057 OLE Funding 1 1 1034B 1 1 NMFS/OLE 1057 OLE Funding 1 1 1034C 1 1 NMFS/OLE 1057 OLE Funding 1 1 1034D 1 1 NMFS/OLE 1057 OLE Funding 1 1 1 1 1 NMFS/OLE 1057 OLE Funding 1 1 2 1 1 NMFS/OLE 1057 OLE Funding 1 1 1034F 1 1 NMFS/OLE 1057 OLE Funding

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1 1 1034G 1 1 NMFS/OLE 1057 OLE Funding 1 1 1034H 1 1 NMFS/OLE (Conf Area) 1057 CONF PHONE OLE Funding 1 1 1034I 0 0 NMFS/OLE (Copy Fax) 1057 FAX OLE Funding 1 1 1034.1 1 1 NMFS/OLE 1057 OLE Funding 1 1 1034.2 1 1 NMFS/OLE 1057 OLE Funding 1 1 1034.3 1 1 NMFS/OLE 1057 OLE Funding 1 1 1034.4 1 1 NMFS/OLE 1057 OLE Funding 1 1 1034.5 2 2 NMFS/OLE 1057 OLE Funding 1 1 1034.6 1 1 NMFS/OLE 1057 OLE Funding 1 1 1034.7 1 1 NMFS/OLE 1057 OLE Funding 1 1 1035A 0 0 NMFS/OLE Evidence 1057 OLE Funding 1 1 1035.1 1 1 NMFS/OLE 1057 OLE Funding 1 1 1035.2 1 1 NMFS/OLE 1057 OLE Funding

1 1 1035.3 2 2 NMFS/OLE 1057

OFCR OLE Funding

1 1 1035.4 1 1 NMFS/OLE 1057 OLE Funding 1 1 1035.5 1 1 NMFS/OLE 1057 OLE Funding 1 1 1035.6 1 1 NMFS/OLE 1057 OLE Funding

RFQ Attachment

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Cable Installation - RFQ 1305M420QNAAJ0085

Document Number: 1305M420QNAAJ0085

Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Title: Cable Installation at NOAA Seattle, WA Office

Response Date: September 2, 2020 6:00pm EDT

NAICS Code: 541519 – Other Computer Services

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation to provide, install and test Cat6A Copper Cabling and Single-Mode Fiber and equipment (patch panels, patch cables, etc.) for the NOAA Office of the Chief Information Office located at the Western Regional Center (WRC) in Seattle, WA. This Solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Commercial Items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, supplemented with additional information included in this notice. FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures are utilized in this procurement. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation that will be issued.

The Government anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order resulting from this solicitation.

This procurement will use NAICS code 541519, Other Computer Related Services, with a 100% small-businesses set aside. All capable small businesses in the Pacific Northwest are encouraged to submit a quote.

The Government will not reimburse travel expenses.

The supply portion of this procurement will be Brand Name or Equal in accordance with FAR Part 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. Quoters proposing to furnish “equal” products shall provide the following description for the product: Manufacturers Name; Address: Product Name and Catalogue description. Quoters shall be responsible for submitting, as a part of its offer, demonstrating how their product offering meets the requirements of the solicitation in specific detail and all additional information on the offered products necessary for the Government to determine whether the product meets the brand name as listed in the RFQ.

Synopsis

The Contractor shall provide, install and test Cat6A Copper Cabling and Single-Mode Fiber Cable and equipment (patch panels, patch cables, etc.) in NOAA buildings located on the Western Regional Center campus in Seattle, Washington in accordance with the Statement Of Work (SOW) specifications.

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SECTION B – Supplies and Services and Prices

In the table below, provide: 1. Base Period pricing and

2. FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services Pricing, 6-month pricing in one-month increments.

CLIN DESCRIPTION& LINE OFFICE PRICE

0001 WRC Building 1 (Cat6A Copper Cabling) (POP: 9/14/20 - 12/13/20)

Supply Total (OCIO) Installation (OCIO) BASE PERIOD TOTAL for OCIO

FAR 52.217-8 Total Pricing for OCIO (POP: 12/14/20 - 1/13/21) FAR 52.217-8 Total Pricing for OCIO (POP: 1/14/21 - 2/13/21) FAR 52.217-8 Total Pricing for OCIO (POP: 2/14/21 - 3/13/21) FAR 52.217-8 Total Pricing for OCIO (POP: 3/14/21 - 4/13/21) FAR 52.217-8 Total Pricing for OCIO (POP: 4/14/21 - 5/13/21) FAR 52.217-8 Total Pricing for OCIO (POP: 5/14/21 - 6/13/21)

CLIN DESCRIPTION& LINE OFFICE PRICE

0001 WRC Building 1 (Cat6A Copper Cabling) (POP: 9/14/20 - 12/13/20)

Supply Total (NMFS OLE) Installation ((NMFS OLE) BASE PERIOD TOTAL for NMFS OLE

FAR 52.217-8 Total Pricing for NMFS OLE (POP: 12/14/20 - 1/13/21) FAR 52.217-8 Total Pricing for NMFS OLE (POP: 1/14/21 - 2/13/21) FAR 52.217-8 Total Pricing for NMFS OLE (POP: 2/14/21 - 3/13/21) FAR 52.217-8 Total Pricing for NMFS OLE (POP: 3/14/21 - 4/13/21)

FAR 52.217-8 Total Pricing for NMFS OLE (POP: 4/14/21 - 5/13/21) FAR 52.217-8 Total Pricing for NMFS OLE (POP: 5/14/21 - 6/13/21)

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SECTION B CONT’D– Supplies and Services and Prices

GRAND TOTAL WRC BUILDING 1 BASE PERIOD (POP: 9/14/20 - 12/13/20)

FAR 52.217-8 GRAND TOTAL PRICING WRC 1 (POP: 12/14/20 - 1/13/21)

FAR 52.217-8 GRAND TOTAL PRICING WRC 1 (POP: 1/14/21 - 2/13/21)

FAR 52.217-8 GRAND TOTAL PRICING WRC 1 (POP: 2/14/21 - 3/13/21)

FAR 52.217-8 GRAND TOTAL PRICING WRC 1 (POP: 3/14/21 - 4/13/21)

FAR 52.217-8 GRAND TOTAL PRICING WRC 1 (POP: 4/14/21 - 5/13/21)

FAR 52.217-8 GRAND TOTAL PRICING WRC 1 (POP: 5/14/21 - 6/13/21)

CLIN DESCRIPTION& LINE OFFICE PRICE

0001 WRC Building 1 (Cat6A Copper Cabling) (POP: 9/14/20 - 12/13/20)

Supply Total (NMFS WCR) Installation ((NMFS WCR) BASE PERIOD TOTAL for NMFS WCR

FAR 52.217-8 Total Pricing for NMFS WCR (POP: 12/14/20 - 1/13/21)

FAR 52.217-8 Total Pricing for NMFS WCR (POP: 1/14/21 - 2/13/21) FAR 52.217-8 Total Pricing for NMFS WCR (POP: 2/14/21 - 3/13/21) FAR 52.217-8 Total Pricing for NMFS WCR (POP: 3/14/21 - 4/13/21)

FAR 52.217-8 Total Pricing for NMFS WCR (POP: 4/14/21 - 5/13/21) FAR 52.217-8 Total Pricing for NMFS WCR (POP: 5/14/21 - 6/13/21)

CLIN DESCRIPTION& LINE OFFICE PRICE

0002 WRC Building 4 (Single-Mode Fiber) (POP: 9/14/20 - 12/13/20)

Supply Total (NMFS AFSC) Installation ((NMFS AFSC) BASE PERIOD TOTAL for NMFS AFSC

FAR 52.217-8 Total Pricing for NMFS AFSC (POP: 12/14/20 - 1/13/21) FAR 52.217-8 Total Pricing for NMFS AFSC (POP: 1/14/21 - 2/13/21) FAR 52.217-8 Total Pricing for NMFS AFSC (POP: 2/14/21 - 3/13/21) FAR 52.217-8 Total Pricing for NMFS AFSC (POP: 3/14/21 - 4/13/21) FAR 52.217-8 Total Pricing for NMFS AFSC (POP: 4/14/21 - 5/13/21) FAR 52.217-8 Total Pricing for NMFS AFSC (POP: 5/14/21 - 6/13/21)

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SECTION C – Statement of Work

SEE ATTACHMENT 1

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SECTION D – Packaging and Marking

All deliverables required under this order shall be packaged, marked and shipped in accordance with Government specifications. At a minimum, all deliverables shall be marked with the contract/order number and contractor name.

The Contractor shall guarantee that all required materials are delivered in immediate usable and acceptable condition.

SECTION E – Inspection and Acceptance

a. The Government point of contact (POC) identified in Section G will perform inspection and acceptance of parts at the location identified in this section. Acceptance is communicated in writing, unless otherwise indicated, within 30 days of receipt.

b. This order incorporates FAR clause, 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies-Fixed Price (Aug 1996) by reference, with the same force and effect as if it was given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make its full text available.

SECTION F – Deliveries and Performance

a. Deliveries

Satisfactory performance of this order shall be deemed to occur upon delivery of the parts described in Section 2 of this order.

Deliveries required by the contractor shall be made F.O.B. destination within 30 days from receipt of the award to the addresses/addressees listed below.

b. Delivery Location(s):

Deliveries shall be made to the Government POC at the following location:

NOAA OCIO, Western Regional Center 7600 Sand Point Way NE Building 1 Seattle, WA 98115

Unless otherwise specified, deliveries shall be made to the Delivery Location(s) specified above, Monday through Friday (excluding Federal Holidays, see Section G(c) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m, PDT only. Supplies or services scheduled for delivery on a Federal holiday shall be made the next business day.

The contractor shall give the Government POC 24 hours’ notice prior to delivery.

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c. Place of Performance

NOAA OCIO, Western Regional Center 7600 Sand Point Way NE Seattle, WA 98115

d. Period of Performance

Work shall be completed within 90 days of award.

SECTION G – Contract Administration Data

a. The following personnel will represent the Government for the purpose of this delivery order:

Government POC

TBD – The POC will be identified at award.

Contracting Officer (CO) Kyia O. Clardy 1325 East-West Hwy. # 11202 Silver Spring, MD 20910

(301) 628-1365 Kyia.Clardy@noaa.gov

b. Invoice Submission

The Contractor shall submit an original invoice to the Government POC identified in Section G (a). To avoid delay in processing of payments, please submit all invoices directly to the Government POC. The POC will certify and forward the invoices to the Finance Office together with the receiving report for payment. Any invoice that does not include the required information listed in Section I, FAR 52.212-4(g) will be sent back to the Contractor for revision. EFT information shall match what is in contractor’s registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).

c. Government Holidays

Workplace is not available on the Government Holidays stated below, or as prescribed by an Executive Order (EO) or OPM.gov due to inclement weather.

January (New Year’s Day)

January (Martin Luther King Day)

February (President’s Day)

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May (Memorial Day)

July (Independence Day)

September (Labor Day)

October (Columbus Day)

November (Veterans Day)

November (Thanksgiving)

December (Christmas Day)

SECTION H – Special Contract Requirements

a. Site Visit Walk-Through: NOAA requires a site visit walk-through of the buildings to survey and to assess building construction. It is anticipated that Quoters will use the information gathered during the walk-throughs to more accurately develop their price quote. Travel expenses for walk-throughs will not be reimbursed. Walk-throughs of the two buildings will take approx. 2 hours.

Available appointments for site visits are as follows:

Tuesday, August 25, 2020;

Wednesday, August 26, 2020;

Thursday, August 27, 2020.

Contact kyia.clardy@noaa.gov to schedule a site visit. Building points of contact, building entry requirements and parking information will be provided to contractors that schedule a site visit. Site visits shall be scheduled no later than 24 hours in advance. Appointments made after that time shall not be honored.

All contractors coming on site must:

1. notify the Government at least 24 hours in advance of a site visit;

2. sign a registry sheet to document they participated in a site visit;

3. wear a face mask or face covering while on or in NOAA premises and buildings.

To ensure all potential Quoters have access to information related to this requirement, questions will not be addressed during the site visits. All questions must be submitted in writing to kyia.clardy@noaa.gov, no later than Thursday, August 27, 2020, 8pm EDT. All questions and responses to questions will be provided to all contractors that performed a site visit no later than Friday, August 28, 2020, 6pm EDT, posted as an amendment to this solicitation.

Address of Walk-Through NOAA Western Regional Center 7600 Sand Point Way NE Seattle, WA 98115

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b. NIST SP 800-53

The contractor shall ensure that all data associated with this delivery order is protected from unauthorized access, modification and misuse in accordance with NIST SP 800-53 guidance. The following website provides a copy of this guidance.

http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/PubsSPs.html#800-53.

c. IT SECURITY

The contractor shall comply with media sanitization as required by MP-6 Media Sanitization of the Department of Commerce (DOC) Information Technology Security Policy and Procedures

(ITSPP).

Per FAR 39.101(d), the contractor shall comply with the regulations involving NIST common security configuration checklists including Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC) or

United States Government Configuration Baseline (USGCB) initiative. The list of common security configurations can be found at http://checklists.nist.gov.

The contractor shall comply with Personal identity verification requirements from FAR 4.1302 and FIPS PUB 201 [in accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12)].

FAR part 11.002 requirements which state that unless the agency Chief Information Officer waives the requirement, when acquiring information technology using Internet Protocol, the requirements documents must include reference to the appropriate technical capabilities defined in the USGv6 Profile (NIST Special Publication (SP) 500-267) and the corresponding declarations of conformance defined in the USGv6 Test Program. To meet this requirement each

DOC acquisition of IP protocol technology must express requirements for IPv6 capabilities in terms of the USGv6 Profile (i.e., using the USGV6 Capabilities Check List) and vendors must be required to document their product’s support of the requested capabilities through the USGv6 test program (reference https://wwwx.antd.nist.gov/usgv6/) using the USGv6 Suppliers

Declaration of Conformity.

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SECTION I – Contract Clauses

NOTICE OF PARTICIPATION OF NON-GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL

1) The Contractor is advised that the Government may utilize the outside Contractors and/or Consultants listed below to assist in the administration of this contract. These Contractors/Consultants will have access to any and all information submitted by contractor and will be subject to the restrictions contained in CAR Clauses 1352.209-71 Limitation of Future Contracting, 1352.209-72 Restrictions Against Disclosure, 1352.209-74 Organizational Conflict of Interest and FAR Clause 52.203-16 Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest. The companies/organizations employing the subject Contractors/Consultants are also required to comply with these same confidentiality restrictions. All federal and non-federal personnel supporting the government in the administration of this contract will have executed Non- Disclosure Agreements.

a) Veterans Management Services, Inc. (VMSI)

b) IM Solutions LLC

c) A-Frame Solutions

d) Stafford Consulting

(End of clause)

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SECTION L – Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders

A. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order.

Quotes are due in electronic format via email no later than 6:00 PM EDT, September 2, 2020 to kyia.clardy@noaa.gov. The email must include the name of your organization, along with the name and phone number of the individual authorized to sign official documents with respect to this RFQ.

Questions shall be submitted by 6:00 PM EDT on August 28, 2020. Questions concerning this RFQ shall be made in writing to kyia.clardy@noaa.gov with the RFQ number 1305M420QNAAJ0085 in the subject line. Please be advised that questions that do not have the appropriate reference information may not be answered. The Government will attempt, but does not guarantee, that it will answer questions submitted after the date specified above. Regardless of when posed, all answers to questions not involving proprietary information will be answered via formal amendment to the RFQ by posting https://beta.sam.gov/. NOAA will not attribute the questions to the submitting Quoters, but the text of the questions and answers will be made available to Quoters, if requested.

All quotes shall be exclusively submitted in electronic format as specified above. The Government does not authorize submission of hard copy, telegraphic or facsimile quotes for this RFQ. The Quoter shall mark the electronic file with the RFQ Number 1305M420QNAAJ0085.

NOAA will promptly notify all Quoters of the selection decision after NOAA awards a Firm- Fixed Price Purchase Order.

B. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

1. The Cover Page shall include solicitation document number, total price(s); a POC (name and telephone number); delivery date (delivery date is of the utmost importance); the applicable NAICS code; and payment terms.

2. Quoters must submit the following as separate files and be labeled as:

a) Volume #1 – Technical Capability (no pricing information);

b) Volume #2 – Past Performance;

c) Volume #3 – Price (Section B);

d) Signed SF1449 and

e) Copy of Quoter’s registration in www.SAM.gov (System for Award Management) including any certifications under FAR 52.212-3, FAR 52.204-24 and FAR 52.204-

25, FAR 52.204-26.

3. All Volumes must include: RFQ 1305M420QNAAJ0085 and your Company’s name. You may place this information in the header or footer.

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4. Volume# 1 – Technical Capability:

a) Page limitation is five (5) pages. (Excluding the Cover Page and Table of Contents)

b) No tables, charts, illustrations, etc. (except Table of Contents) shall be included in your description of experience;

c) Font size: minimum 10 pt., Times New Roman; and

d) Must include your Company’s name and address, DUNS Number, Cage Code, NAICS Code, Business Size, Socio-economic category, if applicable, and Point of Contact authorized to sign official documents.

5. Volume #2 – Past Performance:

a) Quoter must provide no more than three (3) relevant references performed within the last five (5) years.

b) References must include: Name of Reference and Title, Project Name, Contract Number and Description of the Project, Agency/Organization/Company, and Phone Number.

c) Page limitation is three (3) pages.

6. Volume #3 – Price (Section B):

a) Based on Statement of Work, Quoters must submit a price quotation for the information provided in Section B, Supplies and Services and Prices.

7. SF1449

Signed.

8. SAM registration and Certifications

Complete and Certify.

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SECTION M – Evaluation Factors for Award

Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 - Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014)

(a) The Government intends to award a single purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and non-price factors considered. The non-price factors are Technical Capability and Past Performance.

(b) The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes and are listed in descending order of importance:

(i) Technical Capability of the supplies and services offered to meet the Government requirement. This section shall address the products Quoter will supply (product descriptions/part numbers, warranties, etc.) and how the Quoter will perform the services in the Section C, “Statement of Work” (plan, design, install, test).

(ii) Past Performance (see FAR 15.304); The Quoter's past performance on recent and relevant contracts will be evaluated to determine, as appropriate, successful performance of contract requirements, quality and timeliness of delivery of goods and services.

To be considered a recent past performance reference, the project must be ongoing or must have been performed during the past five (5) years from the date of issuance of this solicitation.

To be considered a relevant past performance reference, the project information must be similar in scope and complexity to Section C, “Statement of Work” of this solicitation.

Government reserves the right to contact any number of references and use sources other than those provided by the Quoter to obtain information related to past performance and prior experience.

In accordance with FAR 15.305(2)(iv), Quoters with no recent or relevant past performance will result in assignment of a neutral rating, indicating neither a favorable nor unfavorable evaluation rating.

(iii) Price; Price will be evaluated for reasonableness. Quoters whose proposed price is determined not to be fair and reasonable will not be awarded a purchase order regardless of the Government’s evaluation of the non-price factors of the Quoter’s quote.

(b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, sent electronic mail or otherwise furnished to the successful Quoter 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.

(End of provision)

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Basis of Award

NOAA will award a single, firm-fixed priced purchase order to the responsible Quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation is most advantageous, price and non-price factors considered.

Technical capability and past performance, when combined, are more important than price.

Tradeoff process will be used when it is in the best interest of the Government to consider award to other than the lowest priced Quoter or other than the highest technically rated Quoter.

FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers or quotations for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement to determine the total evaluated price. This includes options under FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, which applies to this solicitation. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced.

FAR 52.217-8 - Option to Extend Services (NOAA Acquisition Manual 1330-17.202)

Inclusion of FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, in the solicitation and resultant contract is for use by the Government as outlined at FAR 37.111, Extension of Services. The option will be exercised as needed at any time during the life of the contract using the rates applicable at the time of exercise.

52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY

AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS--REPRESENTATION (JAN 2017)

(a) Definition. As used in this provision-- "Internal confidentiality agreement or statement", "subcontract", and "subcontractor", are defined in the clause at 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.

(b) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions), Government agencies are not permitted to use funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) for contracts with an entity that requires employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report waste, fraud, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors 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.

(c) The prohibition in paragraph (b) of this provision does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, (Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement), Form 4414 (Sensitive Compartmented Information Nondisclosure Agreement), or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(d) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it will not require its employees or subcontractors to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting waste, fraud, or abuse related to the performance of a Government contract to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information (e.g., agency Office of the Inspector General).

52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS (JAN 2017)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-- "Internal confidentiality agreement or statement" means a confidentiality agreement or any other written statement that the contractor requires any of its employees or subcontractors to sign regarding nondisclosure of contractor information, except that it does not include confidentiality agreements arising out of civil litigation or confidentiality agreements that contractor employees or subcontractors sign at the behest of a Federal agency.

"Subcontract" means any contract as defined in subpart 2.1 entered into by a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services for performance of a prime contract or a subcontract. It includes but is not limited to purchase orders, and changes and modifications to purchase orders.

"Subcontractor" means any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm (including a consultant) that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.

(b) The Contractor shall not require its employees or subcontractors to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting waste, fraud, or abuse related to the performance of a Government contract to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information (e.g., agency Office of the Inspector General).

(c) The Contractor shall notify current employees and subcontractors that prohibitions and restrictions of any preexisting internal confidentiality agreements or statements covered by this clause, to the extent that such prohibitions and restrictions are inconsistent with the prohibitions of this clause, are no longer in effect.

(d) The prohibition in paragraph (b) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312 (Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement), Form 4414 (Sensitive Compartmented Information Nondisclosure Agreement), or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(e) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, (Pub. L. 113-235), and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions) use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) is prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause.

(f) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (f), in subcontracts under such contracts.

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52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-- Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator means a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity.

Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) means that--

(1) The Offeror has entered all mandatory information, including the unique entity identifier and the EFT indicator, if applicable, the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see subpart 4.14) into

SAM;

(2) The offeror has completed the Core, Assertions, and Representations and Certifications, and Points of Contact sections of the registration SAM;

(3) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The offeror will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the SAM registration process; and

(4) The Government has marked the record "Active".

Unique entity identifier means a number or other identifier used to identify a specific…