Unify OpenScape Voice Console System Combo.pdf

Department of the Air Force 316th Contracting Squadron - Joint Base Andrews, MD

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Requirement Title: Unify OpenScape Voice Console System

Solicitation Number: FA268023Q4033

Solicitation Issue Date: Monday, 25 August 2023

Offers Due: Friday, 1 September 2023 no later than 4:30 PM EST (Local time)

Point(s) of Contact: Shantel Skari / shantel.skari@us.af.mil

Alternate POC: Ms. Julia Lagace / julia.lagace@us.af.mil

Contracting Officer: Ms. Julia Lagace / julia.lagace@us.af.mil

1. 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; this is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and a written solicitation will not be issued.

2. This solicitation is being issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ).

3. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through:

Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Public Notice 07/20/2023 Air Force Federal Acquisition Circular 8/07/2023

4. This acquisition is a sole source award to Mission Critical Solutions of Tampa.

The North American Industry Size Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this requirement is 517121.

The Small Business Size Standard associated with this NAICS is 1,500 people.

Description:

This requirement is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Unify OpenScape Voice console system. This is a sole source award to Mission Critical Solutions (MCS) of Tampa in accordance with the Contracting Officer signed single source justification contained in the contract file.

The 1st Helicopter Squadron Command Post (1 HS/CP) operations serve as the focal point for Command and Control for commanders during routine operations, emergencies, contingencies, and increased readiness. The Command Post achieves this function by fulfilling 24/7 Command and Control operations, including the receipt and dissemination of orders and information flow. To accomplish this mission the 1 HS/CP requires a reliable, efficient, communication console that complies with requirements outlined in DoDI 8100.04, DoD Unified Capabilities and AFMAN 10-207, Command Post Operations. The Unify OpenScape Voice console system is the communication solution to meet the needs of the 1st Helicopter Squadron. The system is the most widely used Command Post Communications platform used at over 100 Command Post Air Force Bases and there is already a Unify Open Scape Data Server on base being utilized by Joint Base Andrews Regional Command Post and the 459th Air Refueling Wing Command Post.

The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price contract for the following:

CLIN Description Quantity Unit Price 0001 Unify OpenScape Voice Console System & Support 1 Each 1001 Option: Annual Maintenance Support Year 2 1 Each 2001 Option: Annual Maintenance Support Year 3 1 Each

Requirement Information

General Information mailto:shantel.skari@us.af.mil mailto:julia.lagace@us.af.mil

3001 Option: Annual Maintenance Support Year 4 1 Each 4001 Option: Annual Maintenance Support Year 5 1 Each

Period of Performance: 1 September 2023 - 1 April 2024

FOB Point: Destination

Delivery / Acceptance:

Kristine Carter 1910 Arnold Ave Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762

Attachments:

Attachment 1 – Statement of Work

FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. As prescribed in FAR 12.301(b)(1), the following addendum is provided for this solicitation and hereby amends any language therein:

***NOTE***

All instructions, templates, and formats contained herein shall explicitly be adhered to; otherwise, a quote is determined to be incomplete and shall not be considered for award.

If you are the apparent awardee, the Government will notify you immediately by sending a copy of the contract for your signature. The signed contract shall be returned to the Government within 48 hours once it is received and will then be distributed once the contract is countersigned by the Contracting Officer and awarded. If you do not meet the required deadline, the Government reserves the right to award to the next technically acceptable offeror.

1. Quotes in response to this solicitation must be submitted via email to POCs and Contracting Officer listed above no later than the established deadline.

2. Quote must be valid for 60 days.

3. Complete the below contractor identification information. Please also include a brief technical description for how the contractor intends to perform the work within the desired period of performance and in accordance with the Performance Work Statement

(PWS).

Company Name: Point of Contact:

Address: Telephone Number:

CAGE Code: Small Business: Yes/No

Veteran-Owned: Yes/No SAM Registered: Yes/No

Woman-Owned: Yes/No Discount Terms:

Printed Name: Estimated Period of Performance/Delivery:

Instructions to Offerors

Sign and Date:

4. Offer is due NLT 4:30 PM 1 September 2023

5. Offers shall be emailed to Shantel Skari / shantel.skari@us.af.mil and Ms. Julia Lagace / julia.lagace@us.af.mil. Do not post offers to

SAM.gov. Failure to respond to both emails may result in being technically unacceptable. All interested parties must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM,gov) in order to receive an award, FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. As prescribed in FAR 12.301(c), the following addendum is provided for this solicitation and hereby amends any language therein:

(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:

- Price

- Technical acceptability (evaluated through quote being in accordance with solicitation and Statement of Work)

(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 Governmant 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.

Evaluation Criteria mailto:shantel.skari@us.af.mil

FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with alternate I applies to this acquisition; the offeror verifies by submission of their offer that the representation and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation.

FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.

FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition; the following checked clauses are hereby included by reference:

52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with Alternate I 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontract Plan 52.219-28, Post Award SB Representation Program 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking Persons 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management

Clauses and Provisions

The provisions and clauses listed below have been determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices. All provisions and clauses are available at www.acquisition.gov.

The following provisions and clauses are hereby included by full text or by reference as prescribed:

52.203-3, Gratuities 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements 52.204-7, System for Award Management 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract 52.225-25, Prohibition on contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran –Representation and Certification 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 52.233-3, Protest after Award 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.247-34, F.O.B Destination

The following DFARS clauses and provisions cited are applicable to this solicitation:

252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation 252.204-7017, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials 252.203-7002, Requirement to inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support 252.211-7003, Item Identification & Valuation 252.223-7008, Prohibition on Hexavalent Chromium 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and balance of Payments Program 252.225-7048, Export Controlled Items 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea

The following AFFARS clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation:

5352.201-9101, Ombudsman 5352.223-9001 Health and Safety on Government Installations 5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations http://www.acquisition.gov./

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