Solicitation for IT equipment.pdf

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SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than Item 7)

ORDER UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

SEALED BID (IFB)

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CAUTION: LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

(Date)(Hour) local timeuntildepository located in copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if hand carried, in the

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

CONTRACT CLAUSES

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and related documents numbered and dated):

amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors

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14. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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(See Section I, Clause No. 52.232.8)

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

28. AWARD DATE

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

CODE 24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7)

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(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

41 U.S.C. 253 (c) ( 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION20. AMOUNT19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED

AWARD (To be completed by government)

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STANDARD FORM 33 (Rev. 9-97)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)

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12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within _____0_________ calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted

James Cerwinski Digitally signed by James Cerwinski Date: 2023.08.15 11:47:24 +03'00'

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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Solicitation for iPhone headphones and related items per the below specifications.

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

Solicitation for the purchase of iPhone headphones and related items

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES/PRICES

B.1 PURPOSE

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE

B.3 BUDGET AND CEILING PRICE

B.4 PAYMENT SCHEDULE

SECTION C. STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

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C.2 OBJECTIVES OF THIS STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 NOTICE LISTING PURCHASE ORDER CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE

E.2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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F.3 DELIVERABLES AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICE

G.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S AUTHORITY

G.3 ACCEPTANCE, APPROVAL AND PAYMENT

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 NOTICE LISTING PURCHASE ORDER CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 NOTICE LISTING PURCHASE ORDER CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE

I.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED

IMPLEMENTING STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL

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J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

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SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS . 17

L.1 TECHNICAL PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION INSTRUCTION

L.2 COST PROPOSAL

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 SELECTION CRITERIA

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES/PRICES

B.1 PURPOSE

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) invites your firm to participate in the competitive Solicitation for pricing, delivery and terms to provide of iPhone headphones and related items for USAID/Ethiopia.

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE

This is a fixed price service contract awarded based on deliverables of final product. A firm-fixed price contract provides for a price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the contractor’s cost experience in performing the contract. The contractor shall provide the services and deliverables in section, F1

Deliverables.

B.3 BUDGET AND CEILING PRICE

This is a fixed price service contract awarded based on the deliverables. A firm-fixed price contract provides for a price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of The Contractor’s Cost Experience in Performing the Contract.

B.4 PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Payment shall be made upon successful completion, submission, and acceptance of the required goods and services on a lump sum basis. The Contractor shall submit a request letter along with the “Public Voucher SF- 1034” to Addis

Payment Section, USAID/Ethiopia, for payment indicating the contract number and description of goods and services. Price offered by the bidder and all invoices should be submitted electronically to: addispaymentsectionofm@usaid.gov

SECTION C. STATEMENT OF WORK

C1 Background/purpose

USAID/Ethiopia is seeking a vendor for the provision of iPhone headphones and related items. The objective of this solicitation is to find experienced vendors who can deliver the full array of requested equipment as per the specified requirement on Section F and ensure high quality products all the way through delivery of the requested items.

USAID/Ethiopia hereby requests vendors to submit their bids, including price/spec, and estimated delivery date of all final products. The listed equipment is used for the day-to-day activities of the mission operation. USAID/Ethiopia will procure qualified and compatible of iPhone headphones and related items as per the listed specifications.

C3. Period of performance

USAID/Ethiopia hereby requests vendors to submit their bids, including price, exact spec with picture, and estimated delivery date of all final products. Winner is expected to deliver of the item within three (3) month of signing the contract/purchase order. Should extending circumstances arise, USAID/Ethiopia may grant additional reasonable time to ensure standards of quality are met for the mentioned items on Section F.

END OF SECTION –C

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

This section is not applicable to this Purchase Order.

END OF SECTION –D

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 NOTICE LISTING PURCHASE ORDER CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE

This purchase order 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: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm and http://transition.usaid.gov/policy/ads/300/aidar.pdf

(a) FAR 52.202-2 , Clauses Incorporated by Reference The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that are incorporated by reference:

52.246-4 Inspection of Services – Fixed-Price (AUG 1996)

E.2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

USAID/Ethiopia inspection and acceptance of the goods and services takes place at:

USAID/Ethiopia Entoto Road Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

END OF SECTION -E

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm http://transition.usaid.gov/policy/ads/300/aidar.pdf

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 DELIVERABLES

➢ Proposed budget and timeline to complete full delivery of items including shipment cost till Addis Ababa airport.

➢ Clear specification of the listed items

Sr.

Number

Item Description Quantity Specification

1 34 Inch Privacy Screen Filter 200 Sample

2 Headset 200 Sample

3 iPhone Headphones Earbuds Earphones wtih Lightning Connector

100 Sample

4 Meeting Owl 3 Lock Adapter 5 Sample

5 Presentation Clicker Green Laser Pointer with Air Mouse Function

10 https://a.co/d/fM2r67A

6 USB Smart Card Reader \ with no cable

100 https://a.co/d/5WZyOWe

7 Lightning to HDMI Digital AV Adapter

20 https://a.co/d/fV0F4sp

8 Lightning Cable To Hdmi 20 https://a.co/d/ib53ypq

9 Wire Loom Tubing Cable Sleeve Split Sleeving For USB Cable

50 Sample

10 Wireless Charging Pad, 15W Triple Wireless Charging Station

30 https://a.co/d/96YHqiJ

11 Cell Phone anti-theft 100 Sample

12 ID/PIV card holder (1 to 4 card) 200 Sample

F.2 Logistic Requirement

USAID will provide storage space for one-time delivery of all items that are delivered. (e.g., vendor does not need to store products in their own space and deliver in smaller quantities).

END OF SECTION F

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SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICE

The Administrative Contracting Office is:

Local Address International Address USAID/Ethiopia USAID/Ethiopia

Acquisition and Assistance Office Acquisition and Assistance Office

Entoto Road 2030 Addis Ababa Place Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Washington DC

20521-2030

G.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S AUTHORITY

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes in the requirements of this purchase order and notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this purchase order, the said authority remains solely in the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contractor makes any changes at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment shall be made in the purchase order terms and conditions, including ceiling price.

G.3 ACCEPTANCE, APPROVAL AND PAYMENT

This is a fixed price service contract awarded based on successful completion of the required document mentioned on the SOW. A firm-fixed price contract provides for a price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the contractor’s cost experience in performing the contract. Payments shall be made upon successful completion, submission and acceptance of the required services.

The Contractor shall submit a request letter along with the “Public Voucher SF-

1034” to Addis Payment Section, USAID/Ethiopia, for payment indicating the service contract number and description of services. All invoices should be submitted electronically to: addispaymentsectionofm@usaid.gov

G.4 INVOICES

Submission of invoices shall be done electronically. Soft or Electronic copies of the invoice shall be sent to: addispaymentsectionofm@usaid.gov with a copy to the Contracting Officer Representative’s email address.

(i) Send via email, one invoice, all other required supporting documents, and

SF-1034 Public Voucher for Purchases and Services Other Than Personal.

mailto:addispaymentsectionofm@usaid.gov mailto:addispaymentsectionofm@usaid.gov

(ii) The SF-1034 must be signed,

(iii) The invoice should provide the bank account details which should include the bank account number, the bank name and address, the SWIFT Code and the ABA number.

END OF SECTION G

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 NOTICE LISTING PURCHASE ORDER CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE

This purchase order 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:

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htmand http://transition.usaid.gov/policy/ads/300/aidar.pdf.

AIDAR 752.2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). The Contractor shall comply with the following USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR) clauses that are incorporated by reference:

752.228-7 Insurance - liability to third persons. (JUL 1997)

752.229-70 Federal, state and local taxes.

752.7027 Personnel. (DEC 1990)

752.7033 Physical fitness. (JUL 1997)

END OF SECTION - H

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 NOTICE LISTING PURCHASE ORDER CLAUSES

INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

This purchase order 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: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm and http://transition.usaid.gov/policy/ads/300/aidar.pdf.

(a) FAR 52.202-2 , Clauses Incorporated by Reference The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that are incorporated by reference:

NUMBER TITLE

DATE

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR

Chapter 1)

52.203-3 GRATUITIES Apr-

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN

TELECOMMUNICATIONS OCT 2020

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT

PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN

52.204-25 TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUG 2020

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR

SERVICES REPRESENTATION OCT

52.222-1 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF LABOR DISPUTES

Feb-1997

52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR May-

FEDERAL HIRES

52.222-55 MINIMUM WAGES UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13658

Nov 2020

52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN Aug-http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm

TEXT MESSAGING

WHILE DRIVING (IBR) PRESCRIPTION AT

FAR SUBPART 23.1105

52.225-13 RESTRICTION ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES Jun

– CERTIFICATION (IBR)

PRESCRIPTION AT FAR SUBPART 25.1103

52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS May-

52.233-1 DISPUTES May-2014

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (IBR) PRESCRIPTION Aug-

AT FAR SUBPART 33.106(B)

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT Oct-

CLAIM (IBR)

PRESCRIPTION AT FAR SUBPART 33.215(B)

52.237-1 SITE VISIT Apr-1984

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, Apr-

EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION

52.243-1 CHANGES--FIXED PRICE Aug-1987

ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (IBR)

Nov-2020

PRESCRIPTION AT FAR 44.403 (NOTE: REQUIRED

FOR SOLICITATIONS AND CONTRACTS

FOR OTHER THAN COMMERCIAL ITEMS.)

II. A.I.D. ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 7) CLAUSES

NUMBER TITLE

DATE

752.211-70 LANGUAGE AND MEASUREMENT JUN

752.228-70 MEDICAL EVACUATION (MEDVAC) SERVICES JUL

752.7006 NOTICES APR 1984

752.7008 USE OF GOVERNMENT FACILITIES OR APR

PERSONNEL

752.7010 CONVERSION OF U.S. DOLLARS TO LOCAL APR

CURRENCY

752.7013 CONTRACTOR-MISSION RELATIONSHIPS OCT

752.7025 APPROVALS APR 1984

752.7027 PERSONNEL DEC 1990

752.7029 POST PRIVILEGES JUL 1993

752.7033 PHYSICAL FITNESS JUL 1997

752.7035 PUBLIC NOTICES

A.2 TERMS AND CONDITIONS – SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS – FAR 52.213-

(OTHER THAN COMMERCIAL ITEMS) (OCT 2015)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation

(FAR) clauses that are incorporated by reference:

(1) The clauses listed below implement provision of law or Executive Order:

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.222-3 Convict Labor (E.O. 11755) JUN

SUBPART 52.2 – Text of Provisions and Clauses

52.213-4 52.242-1

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities APR

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O.11246 APR

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (E.O.s proclamations, and statutes administered by the

Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury

JUN

52.233-3 Protest After Award (31 U.S.C. 3553) AUG

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Pub. L.

108-77, 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805))

OCT

(2) Listed below are additional clauses that apply:

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.232-1 Payments APR

52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment FEB

52.232-11 Extras APR

52.223-25 Prompt Payment JUL

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

DEC

52.233-1 Disputes MAY

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items OCT

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN

(b) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall tender for acceptance only those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The government may require repair or replacement of conforming supplies or performance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. The Government must exercise its post acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable period of time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(c) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the

Contractor and without its fault or negligence, such as acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the

Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonable possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(d) Termination for the Government’s convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the

Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges that the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the

Government, using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor’s records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred that reasonable could have been avoided.

(e) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the

Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(f) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

A.3 EXECUTIVE ORDER ON TERRORISM FINANCING

The Contractor/Recipient is reminded that U.S. Executive Orders and U.S. law prohibits transactions with, and the provision of resources and support to, individuals and organizations associated with terrorism. It is the responsibility of the contractor/recipient to ensure compliance with these Executive Orders and laws. This provision must be included in all subcontracts/sub-awards issued under this contract/agreement.

END OF SECTION I

J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments

Attachment Number

Title Date

NONE

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

Not Applicable

END OF SECTION K

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1 TECHNICAL PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION

INSTRUCTION

In order to be considered, offerors must provide the following information in their proposal.

➢ Information addressing your firm’s experience in providing the goods and services identified in the above deliverables, all the required document and license and full address of the bidder, or company profile.

➢ A statement confirming your firm’s agreement with the requirement, condition and providing include in this solicitation and agreement to provide the goods and services identified above.

➢ The name, address and telephone number of the bidder.

➢ Names, titles, telephone numbers and electronic addresses of person(s) authorized to negotiate and act on the bidder’s behalf with

USAID in connection with this RFP and the resulting contract award.

L.2 Required Experience

a. Demonstrated ability to source and secure good-quality products from trusted manufacturers.

b. Has the financial ability to cover all necessary costs.

L.3 COST and Technical PROPOSAL

Budget figures within proposals must be presented in $USD in terms of cost per unit piece for the deliverables. The technical and cost proposal shall be submitted separately to addisprocurement@usaid.gov NO LATER THAN

August 28, 2023.

All interested bidders can submit their bid via email to Frehiwot Woldsemayat, Procurement Supervisor , at addisprocurement@usaid.gov before the closing date and time.

END OF SECTION –L

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SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 SELECTION CRITERIA

The successful applicant will be selected through a review of technical and financial components of each proposal received, as per the aforementioned “Technical/Cost Proposal” section.

The evaluation process will follow a Lowest Price Technically Accepted (LPTA) source selection process. To be technically accepted, the offeror must meet the requirements stipulated under section F and L of this RFQ.

END OF SECTION –M