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Request For Quote (RFQ) COMM Closet Doors Solicitation Number: W50S7Z-24-Q-0014

Contracting Office

159 FW/MSC

LA ANG

New Orleans, LA 70143

Primary Point of Contact (POC) Derek Moller 159.fw.fal.msc.contracting@us.af.mil Derek.moller.1@us.af.mil

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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 separate written solicitation will not be issued.

The 159th Fighter Wing requests a quote of the item/service below in accordance with (IAW) Performance Work Statement. This acquisition is being procured utilizing PSC 5340 Hardware and Tools and NAICS 423710 Hardware Merchant Wholesalers. A single award will be made as a result of evaluation of quotes received. This requirement is being set-aside for Small Business IAW FAR 19.1306

Total Cost

**See PWS for specific Requirements** Offers are due no later than 24 July 2024 at 10:00am CST to 159.fw.fal.msc.contracting@us.af.mil

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS: ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1

1. Quote Preparation:

1.1. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of quotes, Offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. Failure to meet a requirement of these instructions may result in a quote being determined to be non-conforming to the solicitation and may be determined unresponsive. By submission of its quote, the Offeror agrees to hold the prices firm for until 31 August 2024

1.2. Quotes shall be submitted using this solicitation document and are encouraged to include an attachment for contracting officer to determine if offer complies with specifications found in this document and the product description Attachments shall be no more than 10 pages in total. All proposals at a minimum shall include the following information.

Dated and signed by an official with the authority to bind your company The solicitation number The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of quotes The name, address, and telephone number of the vendor CAGE code, UEI number, A description demonstrating a detailed understanding of the items/service being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. To ensure that sufficient information is available for evaluation, the offeror shall furnish descriptive material (technical information, brochures, drawings, or other information) necessary for the contracting officer to determine whether the product/service offered meets the salient characteristics of the requirement. Offerors are encouraged to provide photos of quoted items. Offerors non-conforming to the salient characteristics of the solicitation may be determined unresponsive “Remit to” address, if different than mailing address Acknowledgement of solicitation amendments if applicable

1.3. Failure to include all information listed in 1.2 above may render a vendor’s quote as unresponsive or non-conforming to the solicitation and may not be considered for evaluation.

1.4. Offerors shall not include separate shipping or transportation fees. Unless explicitly requested otherwise, all shipping will be Free-on-Board (FOB) Destination. Inclusion of separate shipping or transportation fees may render a vendor’s quote as unresponsive or nonconforming to the solicitation and may not be considered for evaluation.

2. Submission Requirements:

Addendum 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

1. The Government intends to award a single contract resulting from this solicitation in accordance with the procedures in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and Part 13 to the responsible vendor whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. The Government may conduct clarifications at its discretion. Award will be made to the vendor with the lowest price that conforms to the requirements set forth in this solicitation and PWS.

2. 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)

PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE OR PARTIAL TEXT

FAR 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. (SEP 2007) FAR 52.204-6 Unique Entity Identifier. (OCT 2016) FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. (AUG 2020) FAR 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror. (AUG 2020) FAR 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) FAR 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal. (JAN 2017) FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (OCT 2020) FAR 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. (OCT 2018) FAR 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. (FEB 2016) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items. (MAY 2022) FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (JULY 1990) FAR 52.225-18 Place of Manufacture. (AUG 2018) DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. (NOV 2011) DFARS 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services— Representation. (DEC 2019) DFARS 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation. (MAY 2021) DFARS 252.247-7022 Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea. (JUN 2019) DFARS 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime

PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) 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 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) 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

(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 52.252-1 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 address: www.acquisition.gov and (End of provision) FAR 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions. (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

(End of provision)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

FAR 52.203-12 Limitations on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. (JUN 2020) FAR 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. (JAN 2017) FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. (JUN 2020) FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014) FAR 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Nov 2021) FAR 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities. (NOV 2021) FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) FAR 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. (OCT 2018) FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations. (NOV 2015) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. (NOV 2021) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999) FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000) FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. (JAN 2022) FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (NOV 2021) FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (JUN 2020) FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. (FEB 2021) FAR 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements. (FEB 2021) FAR 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. (JUN 2013) FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (NOV 2021) FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award. (AUG 1996) FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004) FAR 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination. (NOV 1991) FAR 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed Price)(Short Form) (Apr 1984) DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. (SEP 2011) DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. (SEP 2013) DFARS 252.203-7003 Agency Office of the Inspector General. (AUG 2019) DFARS 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product. (APR 1992) DFARS 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support. (MAY 2016) DFARS 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services. (JAN 2021) DFARS 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium. (JUN 2013) DFARS 252.225-7041 Correspondence in English. (JUN 1997) DFARS 252-225-7048 Export-Controlled Items. (JUN 2013) DFARS 252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime.

DFARS 252.225-7975 Additional Access to Contractor and Subcontractor Records. (DEVIATION 2020-O0022) (AUG 2020) DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. (DEC 2006) DFARS 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items. (JAN 2021) DFARS 252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts. (MAY 2018) DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea Alternate I. (FEB 2019)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT:

FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause) 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 this address: www.acquisiton.gov (End of clause) FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— “Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)” is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

“Document type” means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

“Local processing office (LPO)” is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

“Payment request” and “receiving report” are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003 , Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003 , Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall—

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the “Web Based Training” link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s):

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items—

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

2 in 1

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

2 in 1

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.

(2) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF “combo” document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) Receiving report. The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity’s WAWF point of contact.

Primary: Terry Carroll terry.carroll.5@us.af.mil Alternate: Derek Moller derek.moller.1@us.af.mil

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

(End of clause)