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16 2 of

Solicitation Number 140A1623Q0032

Document Title Data Domain Systems for BIA OIMT

Table of Contents

SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 GENERAL

1.2 AWARD TYPE

1.3 SET ASIDE

1.4 NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE

1.5 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

1.6 PERFORMANCE LOCATION

1.7 POINT OF CONTACT

SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.2 LINE ITEMS

SECTION 3 GENERAL ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

3.1 FAR AND DIAR CLAUSES

3.2 CUSTOM CLAUSES

3.3 PROVISIONS

DIARS PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

SECTION 4 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

4.1 QUOTATION DUE DATE & TIME

4.2 QUOTATION CONTENTS

Quote Package Evaluation

4.3 CONTRACTOR INQUIRIES

SECTION 5 ATTACHMENTS

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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 GENERAL

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.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-01, effective 10/18/2022.

1.2 AWARD TYPE

The Government contemplates a firm-fixed price Purchase Order.

1.3 SET ASIDE

This requirement is set-aside 100% for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE).

1.4 NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE

The NAICS code for this requirement is 541519, Information Technology Value Added Reseller/150 Employees.

1.5 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

3/6/2023 – 3/5/2024

1.6 PERFORMANCE LOCATION

Remote

1.7 POINT OF CONTACT

POC: TBA

Phone: TBA Email: TBA

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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

See Attachment 1, JOFOC Brand Name

2.2 LINE ITEMS

See Schedule

SECTION 3 GENERAL ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

3.1 FAR AND DIAR CLAUSES

The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) Clauses are applicable to this requirement:

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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses:

FAR Clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far DIAR Clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/diar

FAR Clause Title Date 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions JUN 2020 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors NOV 2021 52.233-3 Protest after Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004

1452.280-1 Notice of Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise set-aside. FEB 2021 1452.280-3 Indian Economic Enterprise subcontracting limitations FEB 2021

52.219-28 -- Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Oct 2022)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options.

However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/diar

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Small business concern—

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (d) of this clause.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (f) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (h) of this clause, upon occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts-

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) If the Contractor represented that it was any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (f) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (h) of this clause, when the Contracting Officer explicitly requires it for an order issued under a multiple-award contract.

(d) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code(s) can be found at https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards.

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(e) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing an end item that it does not manufacture, process, or produce itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees if the acquisition—

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

(2)Used the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the Contractor waived the price evaluation preference; or

(3)Was 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.

(f) Except as provided in paragraph (h) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the representation(s) required by paragraph (b) and (c) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the System for Award Management (SAM) and its other data in SAM, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor's current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting office in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause, or with its offer for an order (see paragraph (c) of this clause), that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(g) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (f) or (h) of this clause.

(h) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM, or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

(1) The Contractor represents that it □ is, □ is not a small business concern under NAICS Code _____ assigned to contract number _____.

(2) [ Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it □ is, □ is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

(3) [ Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause. ] The Contractor represents that it □ is, □ is not a women-owned small business concern.

(4) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the

Document Title Data Domain Systems for BIA OIMT requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(5) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture.

The Contractor represents that it □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __ .]

(6) [ Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause. ] The Contractor represents that it □ is, □ is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(7) [ Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (h)(6) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it □ is, □ is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(8) [ Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause. ] The Contractor represents that—

(i) It □ is, □ is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material changes in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage have occurred since it was certified in accordance with 13 CFR part 126; and

(ii) It □ is, □ is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 126, and the representation in paragraph (h)(8)(i) of this clause is accurate for each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture. [The Contractor shall enter the names of each of the HUBZone small business concerns participating in the HUBZone joint venture: _____.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation.

[Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title.]

(End of clause)

3.2 CUSTOM CLAUSES

CUSTOM CLAUSE #1 – Invoicing Requirements Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Internet Payment Platform (IPP) (April 2013)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System (IPP). "Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract. The IPP website address is:

Document Title Data Domain Systems for BIA OIMT https://www.ipp.gov. Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

Invoice Contents:

Invoices will be paid upon approval and acceptance by the Government COR. Invoices must include, as a minimum, the following information:

1. Order Number

2. Item number of deliverable

3. Description of deliverable

4. Price of deliverable

5. Quantity of deliverable

6. Date deliverable was provided to the Government for inspection

7. Serial number/part number if applicable

The contractor is responsible for ensuring invoices submitted are accurate and complete Additional supporting documentation MAY BE REQUESTED at the discretion of the COR Final Invoice

Within sixty calendar days of product acceptance and/or completion of services:

a. The contractor shall submit a final invoice, designated as such by a clear statement of “FINAL INVOICE” on the face of the invoice document.

b. The contractor shall provide a certificate of completion which certifies all goods and service have been provided as required by this award.

c. The contractor shall provide a release of claims against the government for any further payment under this award.

The sixty-calendar day submission timeframe shall not be extended without written authorization from the contracting officer. In the event items a, b, or c above are not submitted within the authorized timeframe, the contracting officer will make final cost determinations in order to make final payment and close out the contract unilaterally.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in CCR) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) within 3 – 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the contracting officer with its proposal or quotation. To constitute a proper invoice, the invoice must conform to the

Document Title Data Domain Systems for BIA OIMT requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), “Payment Documentation and Process” and FAR 52.232-25, “Prompt Payment (OCT 2003)”.

(End of clause)

CUSTOM CLAUSE #2 – NOTICE REGARDING LATE DELIVERY/DELAYED

PERFORMANCE

The contractor will immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing in the event the contractor encounters difficulty in performance by giving pertinent details, including the date by which it expects to complete performance or make delivery. However, the notification will be informal only in character and will not be construed as a waiver by the Government of any contractual delivery schedule or date, or any rights or remedies provided by law or under this effort.

(End of clause)

3.3 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):

FAR Clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far DIAR Clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/diar

Provision Title Date 52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020

1452.280-1 Notice of Indian small business economic enterprise set-aside FEB 2021

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 or 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 https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/diar https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3

Document Title Data Domain Systems for BIA OIMT 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.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_25

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(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 https://www.sam.gov/

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(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 52.212-2 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:

An award will be made on a lowest price-technically acceptable evaluation method.

(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

Document Title Data Domain Systems for BIA OIMT 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)

52.216-1 -- Type of Contract (Apr 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed price Purchase Order contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

DIARS PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

1452.233-2 -- Service of Protest Department of the Interior (Sep 2006)(Deviation)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

Erica Nemmers Competition Advocate erica.nemmers@bia.gov

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(c) A copy of the protest served on the Contracting Officer shall be simultaneously furnished by the protester to the Department of the Interior Assistant Solicitor, Acquisitions and Intellectual Property, 1849 C Street, NW, Room 6511, Washington, DC 20240.”

(End of provision)

SECTION 4 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

4.1 QUOTATION DUE DATE & TIME

MUST be received on or before the date and time specified on the SF-1449.

NOTE: It is the offeror’s responsibility to ensure/verify that the government received their submission on or before the time specified. If the quote is not received by the government on or before the date and time specified, the offeror’s submission will be considered late.

mailto:anthony.lomelin@bia.gov

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The addressed designated for receipt of quotes is:

Attn: Lesly Hill, Contract Specialist Email: lesly.hill@bia.gov

The subject line of the email must be as follows and include the RFQ number:

“Company Name Quote in Response to 140A1623Q0032”

4.2 QUOTATION CONTENTS

In order to participate under this acquisition all interested parties must submit a quote in accordance with the terms and conditions stated herein. *If within 48 hours after quote submission an offeror does not receive confirmation that their quote was received, it is the offeror’s responsibility to confirm that their quote is received by the designated recipient listed above. Confirmation should come directly from the designated recipient. * The vendor’s quote shall contain the following:

Company Information:

Unique Entity ID Complete Business Mailing Address Contact Name, Phone Number & Email Address RFQ Number, Quote Number and Date Part Numbers & Pricing

Basis of Award The Government intends to award a firm-fixed priced Purchase Order. The Contract award shall be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable responsible vendor whose offer conforms to this RFQ.

The Government reserves the right to contact a vendor regarding their quote including price discounts or the Government may make award without contacting the vendor.

The Government reserves the right to not make an award, if necessary.

This is a RFQ only and in no way obligates the Government to award a Contract or to reimburse vendors(s) for any costs incurred in preparing their quote.

Quote Package Evaluation The Vendor’s submission will be evaluated on a lowest priced, technical acceptable method.

The Government intends to award a maximum of one (1) Contract as a result of this RFQ 140A1623Q0032. Quotes received for less than the stated number of items listed in the schedule may be considered ineligible for award. The Government intends to evaluate mailto:lesly.hill@bia.gov

Document Title Data Domain Systems for BIA OIMT quotes and award a Contract without communication with vendors. Therefore, the vendor’s initial quote should contain the best terms from a price and technical standpoint.

The Government reserves the right to communicate with vendors if the Contracting Officer later determines such effort to be necessary.

4.3 CONTRACTOR INQUIRIES

Any questions related to this requirement must be submitted to the email listed in Section

4.1 above no later than 2:00 PM EST, Monday, February 27, 2023.

SECTION 5 ATTACHMENTS

1. JOFOC Brand Name

2. Specifications

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