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1333MK25Q0021
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This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by NOAA's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations/Marine Operations Center seeking medical training equipment for their MPIC Course. The solicitation includes requirements for multiple medical training simulators and equipment including: 4 ear examination simulators, 4 obstetric trainers, 8 simulated blood kits, 6 hemorrhage control arm trainers, 8 spine boards with straps, 10 hard shell cases, 10 suture skills training pads, 10 advanced suture skills sets, 6 arm/leg suture sets, and 3 advanced airway simulators.

The RFQ is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 423450 with a size standard of 200 employees. Quotes are due by December 20, 2024 at 1200 EST. Delivery is required no later than January 31, 2025 to NOAA Health Services in Norfolk, VA. The government will evaluate offers based on best value considering capability (authorized distributor/OEM status), availability (parts/service completion), and price. Questions must be submitted in writing to james.pritchard@noaa.gov within 3 calendar days after issuance. Contract award will be made without discussions using FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures.

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SEE ADDENDUMIS CHECKED

CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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

OFFEROR

OMAO-FD

KANSAS CITY MO 64106

601 EAST 12TH STREET SUITE 1746

OMAO Field Delegates

AN701073 CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BYCODE

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423450

SIZE STANDARD:

100.00 % FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OROMAO-FD

REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

INVITATION

FOR BID (IFB)

10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE

REQUEST FOR

QUOTE (RFQ)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

(NAICS):

SMALL BUSINESS

12/20/2024 1200 ES

12/03/2024

JAMES PRITCHARD

(No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. TELEPHONE NUMBER a. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

1333MK25Q0021

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 55 140802-25-0087OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

NORFOLK VA 23510

439 WEST YORK STREET

HEALTH SERVICES /MOAX3

15. DELIVER TO

KANSAS CITY MO 64106

601 EAST 12TH STREET SUITE 1746

9. ISSUED BY

7.

2. CONTRACT NO.

EFFECTIVE DATE

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

ISSUE DATE

DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

11.

SEE SCHEDULEX

12. DISCOUNT TERMS THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED

ORDER UNDER THE DEFENSE

PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a.

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

8(A)

OMAO Field Delegates

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

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ITEM NO.

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Best Value)

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations/Marine Operations Center –NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow requires

1.0 Provide

Scope In Table 1.1, you’ll see a list of different

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

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

DATED

CHRISTOPHER BAKER

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

ARE

31c. DATE SIGNED

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

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

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

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

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

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AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

37. CHECK NUMBER

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42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

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STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

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types of equipment we need fulfilled for our MPIC

Course. The table breaks down the Quantity needed, Equipment, Desired Features and some examples of equipment we believe will fulfill our requirements.

Table1.1

Quantity Equipment Salient Characteristics

4 Ear Examination Simulators • Warning against painful insertion

• Several Major ear cases are prepared

• Quick switching between cases

• Anatomically correct soft ear model

• Ability to work with a real otoscope

• The manikin neck can be tilted.

• Training is possible with both left and right ears.

Ideal Training Skills:

Ear Examination with an otoscope

Foreign body removal

4 Obstetric Trainers Normal vaginal delivery

Complete, frank, and footling breech birth

C-section delivery

Ritgen’s maneuver

Episiotomy

Vertex presentation

Intrauterine manipulation

Vertex/vertex, vertex/breech, breech/vertex, or breech/breech presentation in multiple birth

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32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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Prolapse of umbilical cord

Demonstration of placenta previa: total, partial, and marginal

Normal delivery of umbilical cord and placenta

Palpation of fetal fontanelles Features

Removable diaphragm end plate for manual positioning of fetal baby/babies

Removable stomach cover for positioning fetus

Life-size pelvic cavity with major anatomic landmarks

Hand-painted outline of the bony pelvis

One baby boy and one baby girl, each with umbilical cord and placenta

Anatomically accurate backbone and fontanelles on fetal baby/babies

8 Simulated Blood for Mannequin Simulated Blood - Same Viscosity as real blood - Stain Resistant

One Gallon

6 Hemorrhage Control Trainers The trainer simulates a full arm of an adult

The skin is made of high-quality sturdy silicone to simulate human skin and tissue

Features bony landmarks and palpable vessel damaged

Direct feedback: the bleeding will stop when tourniquet has been correctly applied

The application of the tourniquet can be made

“high and tight” or 5- 8 cm (2”-3”) above the wound

Each wound bleeds independently

Designed for field use: sturdy construction

Easy to clean and to transport in carrying bag

(included)

8 Spine boards and Straps Spine Board roughly 1.75-inch and lightweight 14-pound long spine board that can carry a 1,100 pound payload.

10 Hard Shell Cases Cases must be similar dimensions to the links attached and must fit the equipment listed (excluding spine boards) within them.

10 Suture Skills Training Pads Realistic layers of tissue

Reuse the site numerous times

10 Advanced Suture Skills Sets Skin pad can be sutured hundreds of times.

deep dermal suturing, tendon repair, and purse-string suture

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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6 Arm and Leg Suture Sets Provide a lifelike suturing experience. Realistic skin texture with wrinkles, pores, and visible fingerprints. Soft and pliable for easy sewing, the skin is tough enough that sutures will not pull out when tightened.

3 Advanced Airway Simulators Simulates a no anesthetized patient for practicing intubation, ventilation, suction, and CPR techniques

Realistic anatomy and landmarks include teeth, tongue, oral and nasal pharynx, larynx, epiglottis, arytenoids, false cords, true vocal cords, trachea, lungs, esophagus, and stomach

Allows for practice of oral, digital, and nasal intubation, as well as E.T., E.O.A., P.T.L., L.M.A., E.G.T.A., Combitube®, King & I. Gel

System insertion

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) Solicitation number 1333MK25Q0021 is issued as a firm fixed price, commercial, request for quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-06.

(iv) The NAICS code for this acquisition is

333414, Heating Equipment; the small business size standard is 500 Employees.

(v) Line items are as follows:

Scope

In Table 1.1, you’ll see a list of different types of equipment we need fulfilled for our MPIC

Course. The table breaks down the Quantity needed, Equipment, Desired Features and some examples of equipment we believe will fulfill our

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requirements.

Table1.1

Quantity Equipment Salient Characteristics

4 Ear Examination Simulators • Warning against painful insertion

• Several Major ear cases are prepared

• Quick switching between cases

• Anatomically correct soft ear model

• Ability to work with a real otoscope

• The manikin neck can be tilted.

• Training is possible with both left and right ears.

Ideal Training Skills:

Ear Examination with an otoscope

Foreign body removal

4 Obstetric Trainers Normal vaginal delivery Complete, frank, and footling breech birth

C-section delivery

Ritgen’s maneuver

Episiotomy

Vertex presentation

Intrauterine manipulation

Vertex/vertex, vertex/breech, breech/vertex, or breech/breech presentation in multiple birth

Prolapse of umbilical cord

Demonstration of placenta previa: total, partial, and marginal

Normal delivery of umbilical cord and placenta

Palpation of fetal fontanelles Features

Removable diaphragm end plate for manual positioning of fetal baby/babies

Removable stomach cover for positioning fetus

Life-size pelvic cavity with major anatomic landmarks

Hand-painted outline of the bony pelvis

One baby boy and one baby girl, each with umbilical cord and placenta

Anatomically accurate backbone and fontanelles on fetal baby/babies

8 Simulated Blood for Mannequin Simulated Blood - Same Viscosity as real blood - Stain Resistant

One Gallon

6 Hemorrhage Control Trainers The trainer simulates a full arm of an adult

The skin is made of high-quality sturdy silicone to simulate human skin and tissue

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Features bony landmarks and palpable vessel damaged

Direct feedback: the bleeding will stop when tourniquet has been correctly applied

The application of the tourniquet can be made

“high and tight” or 5- 8 cm (2”-3”) above the wound

Each wound bleeds independently

Designed for field use: sturdy construction

Easy to clean and to transport in carrying bag

(included)

8 Spine boards and Straps Spine Board roughly 1.75-inch and lightweight 14-pound long spine board that can carry a 1,100 pound payload.

10 Hard Shell Cases Cases must be similar dimensions to the links attached and must fit the equipment listed (excluding spine boards) within them.

10 Suture Skills Training Pads Realistic layers of tissue

Reuse the site numerous times

10 Advanced Suture Skills Sets Skin pad can be sutured hundreds of times.

deep dermal suturing, tendon repair, and purse-string suture

6 Arm and Leg Suture Sets Provide a lifelike suturing experience. Realistic skin texture with wrinkles, pores, and visible fingerprints. Soft and pliable for easy sewing, the skin is tough enough that sutures will not pull out when tightened.

3 Advanced Airway Simulators Simulates a no anesthetized patient for practicing intubation, ventilation, suction, and CPR techniques

Realistic anatomy and landmarks include teeth, tongue, oral and nasal pharynx, larynx, epiglottis, arytenoids, false cords, true vocal cords, trachea, lungs, esophagus, and stomach

Allows for practice of oral, digital, and nasal intubation, as well as E.T., E.O.A., P.T.L., L.M.A., E.G.T.A., Combitube®, King & I. Gel

System insertion

B. Shipping, handling, and delivery tracking to

JAMES.PRITCHARD@NOAA.GOV &

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mop.health-services@noaa.gov no later than January 31, 2025 if possible.

(vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: The vendor is to provide the items in CLIN 1 per the attached statement of need.

(vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point.

FOB Destination delivery is required no later than January 31st 2025 to:

HEALTH SERVICES /MOAX3

439 WEST YORK STREET

NORFOLK VA 23510

(viii) All applicable provisions and clauses are attached in a separate document.

(ix) Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems

(DPAS) and assigned ratings is not applicable.

(x) Offers shall be submitted electronically to

JAMES.PRITCHARD@NOAA.GOV no later than 1200 hrs

EST December 20th, 2024.

NOTICE TO OFFERORs: Instructions for submitting quotations under this request for quote must be followed. Failure to provide all information to aid in the evaluation may be considered non-responsive. Offers that are non-responsive may be excluded from further evaluation and rejected without further notification to the offeror. All quotes must be submitted to the above Smart Sheet Link.

Quotes at a minimum must include the following:

1. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number;

2. The Name, Address, Telephone Number, and SAM

Unique Identifier of the Offeror;

3. A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the RFQ. Quotes that reject the terms and conditions of the RFQ may be excluded from consideration;

4. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments

(SF-30), if any.

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5. Demonstrate understanding of the statement of work/need with a detailed material specification or data sheet, pictures of the item, and authorized OEM letter to sell or distribute their products.

6. An itemized/detail breakdown cost of the quote that will reflect the entire price under this

RFQ. (That would include, if applicable, the following: Material Cost, Labor, Travel, Freight/Delivery, Etc.).

7. A copy of the liability insurance (please ensure is up to date). (For Services Only)

8. Please provide at least three detail jobs with references performed within the past three years that are the same or similar in scope.

9. Vendor shall provide a point of contact that includes name, telephone number, emails, contract value and a detail description of the work performed.

(xi) Contact James Pritchard at 208-827-1265 or james.pritchard@@noaa.gov for information regarding this solicitation.

Delivery: 01/31/2025

Period of Performance: 11/15/2024 to 02/01/2025

0001 8 each - 10-993-ORG 18" adult spine board (orange)

Product/Service Code: 6910

0002 8 each - 10307 10 point reflective spider spine board straps with case

Product/Service Code: 6910

FOB: Destination

0003 3 each - LF03685 Advanced Airway Larry AMT Head on Stand

Product/Service Code: 6910

FOB: Destination

0004 6 each - LF01031U Suture and Stapling Practice

Trainer Set

Product/Service Code: 6910

FOB: Destination

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0005 10 each - LF0084 Advanced Suture Kit

Product/Service Code: 6910

FOB: Destination

0006 10 each - VT3500 Suture Skill Trainer, Lightly

Pigmented

Product/Service Code: 6910

FOB: Destination

0007 10 each - 9157-004 PELICAN waterproof case

Product/Service Code: 6910

FOB: Destination

0008 8 each - 300-00750 Simulated Blood 4 ounce red

Product/Service Code: 6910

FOB: Destination

0009 6 each - 1022652 Hemorrhage Control Arm Trainer

P-102

Product/Service Code: 6910

FOB: Destination

0010 4 each - 110-180B Obstetrical Manikin with soft carry bag, darkly pigmented

Product/Service Code: 6910

FOB: Destination

0011 4 each - LF01019U Ear Exam Simulator

Product/Service Code: 6910

FOB: Destination

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Section II - Supplies or Services and Price/Costs Section IX - Contract Clauses Section X - List of Attachments

Section II - Supplies or Services and Price/Costs

CLIN List

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

8 each - 10-993-ORG 18" adult spine board (orange) Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Product/Service Code: 6910 Requisition No: 140802-25-0087

8 each - 10307 10 point reflective spider spine board straps with case Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Product/Service Code: 6910 Requisition No: 140802-25-0087

3 each - LF03685 Advanced Airway Larry AMT Head on Stand Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Product/Service Code: 6910 Requisition No: 140802-25-0087

6 each - LF01031U Suture and Stapling Practice Trainer Set Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Product/Service Code: 6910 Requisition No: 140802-25-0087

10 each - LF0084 Advanced Suture Kit Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Product/Service Code: 6910 Requisition No: 140802-25-0087

10 each - VT3500 Suture Skill Trainer, Lightly Pigmented Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Product/Service Code: 6910 Requisition No: 140802-25-0087

10 each - 9157-004 PELICAN waterproof case Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Product/Service Code: 6910 Requisition No: 140802-25-0087

8 each - 300-00750 Simulated Blood 4 ounce red Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Product/Service Code: 6910

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Requisition No: 140802-25-0087

6 each - 1022652 Hemorrhage Control Arm Trainer P-102 Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Product/Service Code: 6910 Requisition No: 140802-25-0087

4 each - 110-180B Obstetrical Manikin with soft carry bag, darkly pigmented Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Product/Service Code: 6910 Requisition No: 140802-25-0087

4 each - LF01019U Ear Exam Simulator Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Product/Service Code: 6910 Requisition No: 140802-25-0087

Section IX - Contract Clauses

Clauses Incorporated by Reference Clause Number Clause Title

52.204-7 System for Award Management. (OCT 2018)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018)

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting.

(AUG 2020)

52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror. (AUG 2020)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance.

(AUG 2020)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2023)

1352.201-70 Contracting Officer's Authority. (MAR 2010) 1352.209-73 Compliance with the laws. (APR 2010) 1352.209-74 Organizational conflict of interest. (APR 2010)

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 Products and Commercial Services.

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.

(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) Representations. 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:

(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 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Representation and Disclosures.

(DEC 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, Covered article, FASCSA order, Intelligence community, National security system, Reasonable inquiry, Sensitive compartmented information, Sensitive compartmented information system, and Source have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition.

(b) Prohibition. Contractors are prohibited from providing or using as part of the performance of the contract any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the prohibition is set out in an applicable Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) order, as described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition.

(c) Procedures. (1) The Offeror shall search for the phrase "FASCSA order" in the System for Award Management (SAM)(https://www.sam.gov) for any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if there is an applicable FASCSA order described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders- Prohibition.

(2) The Offeror shall review the solicitation for any FASCSA orders that are not in SAM, but are effective and do apply to the solicitation and resultant contract (see FAR 4.2303(c)(2)).

(3) FASCSA orders issued after the date of solicitation do not apply unless added by an amendment to the solicitation.

(d) Representation. By submission of this offer, the offeror represents that it has conducted a reasonable inquiry, and that the offeror does not propose to provide or use in response to this solicitation any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is prohibited by an applicable FASCSA order in effect on the date the solicitation was issued, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (e).

(e) Disclosures. The purpose for this disclosure is so the Government may decide whether to issue a waiver. For any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is subject to an applicable FASCSA order, and the Offeror is unable to represent compliance, then the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(1) Name of the product or service provided to the Government;

(2) Name of the covered article or source subject to a FASCSA order;

(3) If applicable, name of the vendor, including the Commercial and Government Entity code and unique entity identifier (if known), that supplied the covered article or the product or service to the Offeror;

(4) Brand;

(5) Model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number);

(6) Item description;

(7) Reason why the applicable covered article or the product or service is being provided or used;

(f) Executive agency review of disclosures. The contracting officer will review disclosures provided in paragraph (e) to determine if any waiver may be sought. A contracting officer may choose not to pursue a waiver for covered articles or sources otherwise subject to a FASCSA order and may instead make an award to an offeror that does not require a waiver.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (SEP 2023)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard.

The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for this acquisition appear elsewhere in the solicitation. However, the small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition-

(1) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show-

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. 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.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with FAR subpart 4.10), or alternative commercial products or commercial services for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers. (1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and-

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of Federal specifications, standards, and product descriptions can be downloaded from the ASSIST website at https://assist.dla.mil.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained from the address in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the ASSIST website at https://assist.dla.mil.

(3) Defense documents not available from the ASSIST website may be requested from the Defense Standardization Program Office by-

(i) Using the ASSIST feedback module (https://assist.dla.mil/feedback); or

(ii) Contacting the Defense Standardization Program Office by telephone at 571- 767-6688 or email at assisthelp@dla.mil.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier. (Applies to all offers that exceed the micro-purchase threshold, and offers at or below the micro-purchase threshold if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation "Unique Entity Identifier" followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address. The Offeror also shall enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable.

The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the Offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see FAR subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The Offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

(k) [Reserved]

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2021)

(a) 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, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number;

2. The Name, Address, Telephone Number, and SAM Unique Identifier of the Offeror;

3. Include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the RFQ. Quotes that reject the terms and conditions of the RFQ may be excluded from consideration;

4. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (SF-30), if any.

5. Address the ability of meeting the requirements per the Specifications with a detail material specification or data sheet, pictures of the item, and authorized OEM letter to sale or distribute their products.

6. Please provide name, address, telephone number, SAM Unique Identifier, Cage #.

7. An itemized/detail breakdown cost of the quote that will reflect the entire price under this RFQ. (That would include if applicable the following: Material Cost, Labor, Travel, Freight/Delivery, Etc.).

8. A copy of the liability insurance (please ensure is up to date).(For Services Only)

9. Include statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provision included in the rfq. Quotes that rejects the terms and conditions of the RFQ may be excluded from consideration.

10. Please provide at least three detail jobs with references performed within the past three years that are the same or similar in scope.

11. Vendor shall provide a point of contact that includes name, telephone number, emails, contract value and a detail description of the work performed.

*** The government will award a firm fixed price contract based on best value to the government, capability, availability and price. Price will be evaluated on base cost and optional cost. ***

"THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR NON-RECEIPT OF QUOTES. IT IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST AND RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION OF THE QUOTE RECEIPT".

OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION IN WRITING

TO james.pritchard@noaa.gov or link below

Purchase Order will be issued after evaluation of quotes and made to the vendor whose quote is best value to the Government with regards to

a) Capability – (Authorized Distributor, OEM, Details listed in quote) b)Availability (Parts, Service Completion)

c) Price (Base Price and Optional Price- Labor Hours, markup fees)

***All questions must be submitted in Writing to mailto:Christopher.baker@noaa.govjames.pritchard@noaa.gov . Telephone inquiries will not be Honored.***

Contractors are required to register with the https:// www.SAM.gov/ vendor notification service as well as the interested vendors list for this acquisition (see applicable Tab within https://www.sam.gov/where this synopsis/ solicitation is posted).

Thank You

(Contracting Officer shall insert the significant evaluation factors, such as (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; (ii) price; (iii) past performance (see FAR 15.304); and include them in the relative order of importance of the evaluation factors, such as in descending order of importance.)

mailto:Christopher.baker@noaa.gov mailto:Christopher.baker@noaa.gov http://www.sam.gov/ https://www.sam.gov/where

Technical and past performance, when combined, are [ ] (Contracting Officer state, in accordance with FAR 15.304, the relative importance of all other evaluation factors, when combined, when compared to price.)

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) 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 (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)

FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (MAY 2024)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Covered telecommunications equipment or services has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

Forced or indentured child labor means all work or service-

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror.

No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror.

Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

Inverted domestic corporation means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

Manufactured end product means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000- 9999, except-

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

Place of manufacture means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

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

Reasonable inquiry has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Restricted business operations means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate-

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the…

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