RFQ - Local Telephone Service 5-1-24.pdf

North Dakota Air National Guard Request for Quote (RFQ) 119th Wing / NDANG 1400 32nd Ave. North

Fargo, ND 58102

(i) In accordance with FAR 12.603(c)(2): This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) This solicitation, W50S88-24-Q-0111, is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(iii) This solicitation document, which incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial items, are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-04, effective 05/01/2024.

(iv) This procurement is a Full and Open Competition. The associated NAICS code is 517111.

(v) Line-item numbers and items, quantities, and units of measure:

Line Item Description Qty UofM

0001 Base Year – Local Telephone Service 12 Months

0003 Option Year 1 – Local Telephone Service 12 Months

0004 Option Year 2 – Local Telephone Service 12 Months

0005 Option Year 3 – Local Telephone Service 12 Months

0006 Option Year 4 – Local Telephone Service 12 Months

(vi) Description of requirements for the services required: The North Dakota Air National Guard has a requirement for ongoing commercial Local Telephone Services. See attached PWS for a complete description of the requirements.

(vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:

Period of Performance (PoP): Base Year: June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025 with the inclusion of four (4) Option-Year periods (5 years total). Services are to be delivered to the 119th Wing / North Dakota Air National Guard located at 1400 32nd Ave. North, Fargo, ND 58102-1051.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition; addenda are attached below.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items:

Offerors shall prepare their quotations IAW FAR 52.212-1. In addition, prepared quotes shall include the following information:

1. UEI Number.

2. Federal Tax ID Number.

3. CAGE Code.

4. Contractor’s Legal Name.

5. Payment Terms (NET 30) or Discount.

6. Point of Contact (POC) name, phone number, and email address.

7. Pricing for all Contract Line-Item Numbers identified in paragraph v above.

***SEE ATTACHED REQUEST FOR QUOTE PRICING SHEET***

**Quotations must be emailed to and received by the individuals identified in paragraph xvi by the solicitation closing date and time identified in paragraph xv.

(ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Services applies to this acquisition. Evaluation of offers/quotes received will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures IAW with FAR Part

13.106-2. Evaluation factors are listed below.

Evaluation-Commercial Services

Basis of Award: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government in terms of “Best Value”, with price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

- Price

- Technical Acceptability

Price: Prices will be evaluated utilizing one or more of the methods in FAR 13.106-2. For an offeror to receive the award, prices must be determined to be fair and reasonable.

Technical Acceptability: Local Telephone Service signal continuity, troubleshooting services (contractor equipment only).

* Technical Acceptability is approximately equal when compared to Price.

FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options

FAR 52.217-5 applies to this acquisition. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(x) Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with its offer.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Provisions and clauses can be viewed at https://acquisition.gov.

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Provisions and clauses can be viewed at https://acquisition.gov.

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(xiii) Offerors must be SAM registered to be considered as eligible for any resultant contract award.

These services are to be provided by one vendor and monthly invoices must include Local Telephone Services on one invoice and submitted through WAWF monthly. See the associated PWS for a complete description of the required services. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer, whether or not there are exchanges after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. Contract award may be made without discussions.

SITE VISIT: Interested Parties who intend on submitting a quote in response to this RFQ are highly encouraged to attend a SITE VISIT that is scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Central Standard Time (CST) on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024, at the address identified above in paragraph vii. IMPORTANT: Any Interested Party who wishes to attend this site visit must provide the full legal name and date of birth for each individual that will be attending to the two individuals listed below in paragraph xvi no later than 1:00 P.M. CST on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors’ employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Air Force Instruction (AFI) 10-245, AFI 31-101 and Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 31-113), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures. All interested parties who submit the required information will be provided instructions via email pertaining to the Site Visit that will be taking place at 1:00 P.M. CST on Wednesday, May 8th.

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition.

(xv) Any questions concerning this solicitation must be received via email by the two individuals listed below in paragraph xvi no later than 4:00 P.M. Central Standard Time (CST) on Monday, May 13th, 2024.

Any questions received after this date and time will not be answered. Responses (quotes) to this solicitation are to be submitted to the two individuals listed below in paragraph xvi and received electronically via email by 1:00 P.M. Central Standard Time (CST) on Friday, May 17th, 2024. Quotes that are received after this date and time will not be accepted for consideration of contract award.

Submission of a quote does not obligate the Government to make an award.

(xvi) Contact information for the individual(s) to contact for information regarding this solicitation:

MSgt Tamara Stavenes CAPT Brian Erdmann Contracting Specialist Contracting Officer tamara.stavenes@us.af.mil brian.erdmann@us.af.mil mailto:tamara.stavenes@us.af.mil mailto:brian.erdmann@us.af.mil