Solicitation.pdf

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6-Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation will be open for less than 15 days in accordance with FAR 5.203(a)(2). Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number N66604-21-Q-0265.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price purchase order to Altair Engineering, Inc. on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 13.106- 1(b). Altair Engineering is the only known source that can provide the required renewal of software maintenance for the Altair Portable Batch Scheduler (PBS) Works Suite. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport’s (NUWCDIVNPT) Office for Small Business Programs concurs with this determination. See Attachment #1 Sole Source Justification for more details.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this requirement is 511210, which has a Small Business Size Standard of $41.5M.

The required period of performance (base year) for this requirement is 1 May 2021 to 30 April 2022 with four option periods as follows:

Option 1: 5/1/2022 – 4/30/2023 Option 2: 5/1/2023 – 4/30/2024 Option 3: 5/1/2024 – 4/30/2025 Option 4: 5/1/2025 – 4/30/2026

NUWCDIVNPT’s requirement is listed below:

Item No. Item Qty 0001 PBS-Suite-AN PBS Works Suite providing access to PBS Professional, Access

(web and desktop) and Control – Annual Lease Licensing with maintenance and support, to include thirteen-node/concurrent user license for 1 year with the option for 4 additional years of coverage. Qty. 1 = 11-node licenses. Term 5/1/2021- 4/30/2022. The contractor shall also quote for the four (4) additional option periods:

Option 1: 5/1/2022 – 4/30/2023 Option 2: 5/1/2023 – 4/30/2024 Option 3: 5/1/2024 – 4/30/2025 Option 4: 5/1/2025 – 4/30/2026

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular, at the time of this notice.

Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at https://acquisition.gov/far.

The following FAR provisions apply to this solicitation:

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

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items 52.212-3 (ALT 1), Offeror Representations and Certifications-- Commercial Items

The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation:

52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance

Services or Equipment 52.209-11, Representation by corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony

Conviction under any Federal Law 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-

Commercial Items 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim

The following DFARS provisions apply to this solicitation:

252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting 252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements

The following DFARS clauses apply to this solicitation:

252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements

As of 13 AUG 2020, in accordance with Section 889(a)(1)(A) & (B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act, contractors are required to complete and submit a copy of the attached representation regarding use of covered telecommunications equipment or services:

FAR 52.204–24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2020).

Further, solicitations must contain FAR 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2020), which is incorporated into this solicitation by this posting.

***Please complete and sign the attached FAR 52.204-24 Representation document and return with your company’s quote.***

FOB Destination, Newport, RI 02841-1708.

Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions are available at www.acquisition.gov/far.

The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is DO-C9.

The Government has determined that this requirement is exempt from Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Section 508 contract requirements. Specifically, the item or service is located in spaces frequented only by service personnel for maintenance, repair or occasional monitoring of equipment (back office) (FAR 39.204(d)).

If no surcharge is applicable, the Government’s preferred method of payment is via credit card. Please confirm if Government Purchase Card is an acceptable form of payment within the quotation. Otherwise, payment will be via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)).

This solicitation requires active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.

Offers should include price and delivery terms and the following additional information: point of contact information (including phone number and email address) and contractor cage code.

Offers shall be submitted via electronic submission on or before Tuesday, 23 February 2021, 2:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST), to Daniel Reichert at Daniel.reichert@navy.mil. Offers received after the closing date and time are considered to be late and may not be considered for award.