RFQ Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf

RFQ No.: 84-23-Q-31000TC

NOTICE TO OFFEROR

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 84-23-Q-31000TC

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), Director of Operational

Logistics (DOL) will acquire the services outlined in the solicitation utilizing procedures in Federal Acquisition

Regulation (FAR) Part 12.6. This acquisition is issued as Unrestricted

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 485510 applies to this request for quotation

(RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal

Acquisition Circular 2020-01 dated 05/12/2022. Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determination Number

2015-5651, revision 16, dated 07/11/2022 is applicable and is attached.

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE ENTIRE SOLICITATIONAND COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED

DOCUMENTATION. SEE SECTION V – PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LIST

OF WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BE SENT WITH YOUR QUOTATION.

ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE SOLICITATION SHALL BE ACKNOWLEDGED IN WRITING.

Note: Only send questions/concerns to the Contract Specialist listed on the SF-1449 or, if not available, to the Primary Contracting Officer listed in this solicitation. DO NOT ask or submit questions/concerns regarding this solicitation to any other USCG or government personnel.

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Coast Guard Ombudsman Program

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Coast Guard Ombudsman Program It is the policy of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and timely manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to investigate agency protest issues and resolve them without expensive and time- consuming litigation. OPAP is an independent reviewing authority that is empowered to grant a prevailing protester essentially the same relief as the Government Accountability Office (GAO).

Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution of their concerns within the USCG as an Alternative

Dispute Resolution (ADR) forum rather than filing a protest with the GAO or some external forum. Interested parties may seek resolution of their concerns informally or opt to file a formal agency protest with the

Contracting Officer or Ombudsman.

Informal Forum with the Ombudsman. Interested parties who believe a specific USCG procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer. If the Contracting

Officer is unable to satisfy their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the U.S. Coast Guard

Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Use of an informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a protest with the agency or other forum. In order to ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).

Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman. Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions. If the protester’s concerns are unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman.

The protester may file a formal agency protest either to the Contracting Officer or as an alternative to that, the

Ombudsman under the OPAP program.

Contract award or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless contract award or performance is justified, in writing, for urgent and compelling reasons or is determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government. The agency’s goal is to resolve protests in less than 35 calendar days from the date of filing. Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.103(d) (2). If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. To be timely protests must be filed within the period specified in FAR 33.103(e). Formal protests filed under the

OPAP program should be submitted electronically to OPAP@uscg.mil and the Contracting Officer or by hand delivery to the Contracting Officer.

Election of Forum. After an interested party protests a Coast Guard procurement to the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman, and while the protest is pending, the protester agrees not to file a protest with the GAO or other external forum. If the protest is filed with an external forum, the agency protest will be dismissed.

The Ombudsman Hotline telephone number is 202.372.3695.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I – CONTINUATION PAGES FOR SF 1449……………………………Page 05

SECTION II – CONTRACT CLAUSES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS…………..Page 06

SECTION III – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS………………………………………......Page 11

SECTION IV – PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS…………………….Page 12

SECTION V – EVALUATION OF OFFER……………………………….………….Page 13

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17(a-b), 23, 24, & 30(a-c)

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

84-23-Q-31000TC

6. REVISED

SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

11 Oct 2022

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

Jessica P. Adkisson

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

EMAIL ONLY

Jessica.p.adkisson@uscg.mil

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

24 Oct 2022

0800 am PST

9. ISSUED BY CODE 84

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

USCG DOL Detachment Alameda

Coast Guard Island, Bldg. 54-C

Alameda, CA 94501-5100

Attn: DOL-94

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED

OR SET ASIDE: FOR: 100% Small business set-aside

SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB) ELIGIBLE

BUSINESS UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SERVICE-DISABLED SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

VETERAN-OWNED EDWOSB

SMALL BUSINESS 8(A)

NAICS: 485510

SIZE STANDARD

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB

DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT

TERMS

Net 30

Other: ________________________

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER DPAS

(15 CFR 700)

N/A

13b. RATING

N/A

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE

16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 84

Same as Block 9

17a. CONTRACTOR/ OFFEROR (NAME / ADDRESS)

Contractor Name:

Phone:

UEI:

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE 51800

CO, (1224) USCG Finance Center

1430 Kristina Way

Chesapeake, VA 23326-1224

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH

ADDRESS IN OFFER

*Payments will be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)*

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

BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM: SEE CONTINUATION PAGES FOR MORE

PAYMENT DETAILS.

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

See Statement of Work for details.

Payments are subject to the Federal Acquisition

Rules and Regulations (FAR) 52.232-18;

AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS clause.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (FOR GOVT USE ONLY)

WILL BE FUNDED IAW FAR 52.232-18 – AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (FOR GOVT USE ONLY)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1 AND 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE / ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE / ARE NOT ATTACHED.

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND

RETURN ONE (1) COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO

FURNISH AND 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: REFERENCE __________________OFFER 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

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

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

0c. DATE SIGNED

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

31c. DATE SIGNED

SECTION I – CONTINUATION PAGES FOR SF 1449

Continuation of SF-1449 Block 15: Deliver To

Deliver To: United States Coast Guard (USCG). See Statement of Work (SOW) for more details.

Continuation of SF-1449 Block 16: Administered By (Contract Management)

Notwithstanding the Contractor’s responsibility for total management during the performance of the contract, the administration of the contract will require maximum coordination between the Government and the

Contractor. The individuals listed below will be the Government points of contact during the performance period.

Purchase Order Administration: The Contracting Specialist and the Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR) is responsible for the general administration of the purchase order, review/acceptance of all deliverables, and technical direction required under the order. The COR will serve as the Government point of contact concerning information exchange and submission reviews. Nothing said by the COR shall be construed to change purchase order requirements, unless supported in writing in advance by the KO.

The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is a Government employee designated in writing by the

KO to act as a technical advisor for the KO for services/items within the scope of the contract. The COR performs functions such as review and/or inspection and acceptance of supplies and services and of a technical nature. A designation letter will set forth the name of the COR/CORs and the authorities and limitations of the

COR(s) under the contract.

The USCG points of contact responsible for administration of this purchase order are:

Title: Ms. Jessica P. Adkisson, Contracting Specialist

E-mail: jessica.p.adkisson@uscg.mil

The COR will be assigned at award.

Continuation of SF1449 - Block 18b/Invoice Submission

“Electronic submission of Invoices is mandatory”

1. The Contractor shall submit invoices for services via Website at: https://www.ipp.gov Invoice

Processing Platform (IPP). Creation of invoice will use available PO information in IPP.

2. Each invoice shall contain the following information:

(a) Name and Address of Contractor;

(b) Invoice Date and Invoice Number;

(c) Order Number, Block #2 of this order;

(d) Description, Quantity, Unit Price and Extended Amount;

(e) Contractor UEI Number;

(f) Terms of any prompt payment discounts offered;

(g) Name and Phone Number of person to contact, in case of errors on the invoice.

Continuation of SF-1449 Blocks 19-24: Schedule of Supplies/Services https://www.ipp.gov/

The Contractor shall price the services all-inclusive in accordance with the schedule

SOW Unit Price Total Price

CLIN 0001 Airport shuttle service from San Francisco International Airport on 7 November, 2022 to hotel in Santa Rosa/Petaluma, CA

3.3.4 (a) $ $

CLIN 0002 Bus service for up to 50 persons on 8 November, 2022 from hotel in Santa Rosa/Petaluma, CA to USCG Station Bodega Bay, CA

3.3.4(b) $ $

CLIN 0003 Bus service for approx. 50 persons on November 9, 2022 from hotel in Santa Rosa/Petaluma, CA to USCG Training Center

3.3.4 (c) $ $

CLIN 0004 Bus service for approx. 50 persons on November 11 from hotel in Santa Rosa/Petaluma. Sight Seeing

3.3.4 (d) $ $

TOTAL FIXED PRICE (CLINs 0001 + 0002 + 0003 + 0004 ) $

All prices to be inclusive of all taxes

SECTION II – CONTRACT CLAUSES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS

(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and

Certifications–Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021), with its offer.

(xi) FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(Nov 2021) applies to this acquisition.

(xii) FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive

Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jan 2022) applies to this acquisition. The below additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to this acquisition:

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282)

(31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunication and Video Surveillance Services or

Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232.

52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or

Proposed for Debarment. (Nov 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O.11755).

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O.11246).

52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52204-10-reporting-executive-compensation-and-first-tier-subcontract-awards#i1064087 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section6101&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52209-6-protecting-government’s-interest-when-subcontracting-contractors-debarred-suspended-or-proposed-debarment#i1062590 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section6101&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52222-3-convict-labor#i1055332 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52222-21-prohibition-segregated-facilities#i1055713 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52222-26-equal-opportunity#i1055793 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52222-35-equal-opportunity-veterans#i1056230 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title38-section4212&num=0&edition=prelim

52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C.793).

52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).

52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

(31 U.S.C. 3332). (End of Clause)

(xiii) Below are additional contract requirements, terms, and conditions determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices:

FEDERAL ACUISITION REGULATION (FAR) CLAUSES

FAR 52.252-2, Clauses incorporated by reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses: http://www.acquisition.gov

Clause Number Title Date

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors NOV 2021

HOMELAND SECURITY ACQUISITION REGULATION (HSAR) CLAUSE

HSAR 3052.212-70 Contract Terms and Conditions Applicable to DHS Acquisition of

Commercial Items. (SEP 2012)

The Contractor agrees to comply with any provision or clause that is incorporated herein by reference to implement agency policy applicable to acquisition of commercial items or components. The provision or clause in effect based on the applicable regulation cited on the date the solicitation is issued applies unless otherwise stated herein. The following provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference:

(a) Provisions.

https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52222-36-equal-opportunity-workers-disabilities#i1056250 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section793&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52222-37-employment-reports-veterans#i1056265 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title38-section4212&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52222-50-combating-trafficking-persons#i1056535 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52223-18-encouraging-contractor-policies-ban-text-messaging-while-driving#i1053316 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52225-13-restrictions-certain-foreign-purchases#i1054249 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52232-33-payment-electronic-funds-transfer-system-award-management#i1050674 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section3332&num=0&edition=prelim http://www.acquisition.gov/

(b) Clauses.

3052.242-72 Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. (End of clause)

FAR PROVISIONS

FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The

Offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the Offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the Offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.acquisition.gov

Provision

Number Title Date

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020

52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror AUG 2020

52.204-22 Alternate Line Item Proposal JAN 2017

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a

Felony Conviction under any Federal Law

FEB 2016

52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports FEB 1999

52.225-25 Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran –

Certification

JUN 2020

(End of provision)

FAR 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror (Aug 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision –

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means–

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics

Agency

(DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location; or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO

Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

http://www.acquisition.gov/

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

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.

(b) The Offeror represents that it □ is or □ is not a successor to a predecessor that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years.

(c) If the Offeror has indicated "is" in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information for all predecessors that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years (if more than one predecessor, list in reverse chronological order):

Predecessor CAGE code: ____________(or mark "Unknown").

Predecessor legal name: ____________.

(Do not use a "doing business a"s name).

(End of provision)

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

Equipment (Nov 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or

Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and

Certifications-Commercial Items. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph

(c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal

Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-26#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-3#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-26#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-3#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-25#FAR_52_204_25

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub.

L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management

(SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It □ will, □ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The

Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the

Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—

It □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph

(d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as

OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

https://www.sam.gov/

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as

OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision. (End of provision)

FAR 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (OCT 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, "covered telecommunications equipment or services" and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain

Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management

(SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(c) (1) Representation. The Offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. (End of provision)

SECTION III – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 – Statement of Work

Attachment 2- Pricing Sheet

Attachment 3- Wage Determinations

SECTION IV – PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS. (Oct 2018) (ADDENDUM)

The quotation must be prepared in accordance with the instructions in this section, providing all required documents and information in the format specified. The quotation shall clearly and concisely describe the offeror's response to the requirements of the solicitation. The Offeror shall acknowledge receipt of any/all

Amendments to this solicitation by the date and time specified in the amendment(s).

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-25#FAR_52_204_25 https://www.sam.gov/

1. First Page (cover page) to include the following information:

A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item; and

Names, titles, telephone numbers, facsimile numbers, and email addresses of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation.

2. The offeror shall provide an electronic copy via email to the contract specialist in either Microsoft Word format or in Adobe PDF format.

3. 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.

SUBMISSIONS

The submission of the quotation will be accepted as electronic submission only. The submission information is as follows:

Electronic Submission: Please send to contacts: Jessica.p.adkisson@uscg.mil

QUOTATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Complete the “Signature of Offeror/Contractor” part of the Standard Form 1449 in Block 30a. An authorized official of the firm must sign the Standard Form 1449.

2. A filled out and completed Price Sheet. The unit prices offered shall be all-inclusive.

3. Complete only paragraphs (b) of provision FAR 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications --

Commercial Items (Oct 2018) with Alternate I if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM). If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (u) of this provision with Alternate I.

4. Complete fill-in certifications for FAR 52.209-7– Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct

2018), and FAR 52.209-11 – Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a

Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016). If completed on your SAM.gov profile under

Reps and Certs, please state as such on your quotation.

SECTION V – EVALUATION OF OFFER

FAR Clause 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014)

The Government will make a best value determination for award resulting from this request for quotation (RFQ) to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the RFQ, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The price factor is approximately equal to the other factors combined, based on the governments evaluation, it may award the contract to other than the lowest price Offeror. The other factors that will be considered relate to the quality of services to be provided, as follows:

Factor 1: Price- The government will evaluate offerors’ proposal for price reasonableness and completeness of contract requirements.

Factor 2: Technical Acceptability: Technical Acceptability will be evaluated to determine an overall rating of

“acceptable” or “unacceptable”. This will be determined by evaluating the ability of the offeror to provide a sound, compliant approach that meets all requirements listed in the SOW and demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of the requirements. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that their quotation clearly demonstrates their ability to perform these requirements. Offerors can provide any additional information necessary to demonstrate how they will be able to meet the USCG’s requirements.