CSS_Load_Balancer_Service_(amendment_01).docx

I. INTRODUCTION

A. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Parts 12.6 as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

B. The combined synopsis and Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is: W56HZV-16-T-0164.

C. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular, FAC 2005-89, 15 Aug 2016

D. Small Business Set-Aside: N/A

F. Response Date: 23-SEP-2016

G. Contracting Office: Army Contracting Command - Warren (ACC-WRN) 6501 E. Eleven Mile, Warren, MI 48397.

H. The NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 541519. Offeror must be certified under this NAICS code prior to receiving an award.

I. This Combined Synopsis Solicitation contains clauses and provisions requiring a fill-in or representation. Offeror shall submit a copy of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation with their bid and respond to these clauses and provisions accordingly. A failure to complete these fill-ins may cause your offer to be determined ineligible for award.

J. Basis for award- ACC-WRN intends to award to the lowest price providing the supply or service meets the technical requirements. The Government may also choose to negotiate if only one offeror is received. See provision at 52.209-4011 - Contractor Responsibility and Eligibility for Award for further details.

II. GENERAL

STATEMENT OF WORK

CHANGES AS OF 21 SEP 2016, 14:00 EST

Removed the requirement asking for option years.

Corrected the serial numbers of the devices by the following:

Serial number bip266593s was RMA'd and replaced with bip235693s.

Serial number bip268280s was RMA'd and replaced with bip274800s.

End Amendment 01

BACKGROUND:

PEO GCS has one of the largest SharePoint Server 2010 Farms in the Army. PEO GCS utilizes two F5 Network Load Balancers known as F5-BIG-LTM-6400F2-R. These devices balance user requests for online content (via Internet Explorer) and, overall, increase response time and user acceptance.

DESCRIPTION:

Requesting a quote for 12 months for the following:

Base Year Period of Performance: 29 Sep 2016 to 28 Sep 2017.

PEO GCS currently has a requirement to provide annual 24X7 Tech support service for 2, government owned

“F5 Load Balancers”. Annual 24X7 Support Service for “F5 Load Balancers” requirement of which contractor shall include:

Premium Support, includes (for the two F5 LTM Load Balancers):

· 24x7 Technical phone support,

· Replacement parts within 24 hours,

· Software upgrade,

· Program Temporary Fix (PTX),

· Return Machine Authorization (RMA) - provides for the replacement of the whole device only

. RMA Units Removable HDD Add-on Module for the two F5 LTM Load Balancers.

Provides for the removal of the hard drive in each device. This hard drive, per IA Policy, must be destroyed before defective devices are shipped back to the manufacturer. This is an addition to the RMA mentioned under Premium Support.

Line# Part # Description

1 F5-SVC-BIGPREL1-3 BIG-IP SERVICE: PREMIUM, (LEVEL 1-3)

Serial #: bip235693s Covered Prod: F5-BIG-LTM-6400F2-R

2 F5-SVC-BIGPREL1-3 BIG-IP SERVICE: PREMIUM, (LEVEL 1-3)

Serial #: bip274800s Covered Prod: F5-BIG-LTM-6400F2-R

3 F5-SVC-RMAOPT SERVICE: RMA UNITS REMOVABLE HDD

/MEM (PER UNIT)

Serial #: bip235693s Covered Prod: F5-BIG-LTM-6400F2-R

4 F5-SVC-RMAOPT SERVICE: RMA UNITS REMOVABLE HDD

/MEM (PER UNIT)

Serial #: bip274800s Covered Prod: F5-BIG-LTM-6400F2-R

It is required by DoDI 8500.2 IA Control (COSP-1) - 'Spares and parts', that in order for the PEO GCS SharePoint enclave to remain accredited, it must have an annual 24x7 F5 support contract in place.

A. This acquisition is unrated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).

B. Bids must be received by ACC-WRN no later than 16:00 hrs EST, 23 Sep 2016. Email bid to Christopher.m.murphy90.civ@mail.mil. Offeror must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) prior to receiving an award. Refer to website https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

1. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following provisions and clauses apply to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation:

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items Alternate I 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (b)(1) FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (b)(4) FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (b)(6) FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment (b)(14) FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (b)(23) FAR 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (b)(26) FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (b)(27) FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (b)(28) FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (b)(29) FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (b)(30) FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (b)(31) FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (b)(32) FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (b)(33) FAR 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (b)(38) FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (b)(42) FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (b)(48) FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management (b)(51) FAR 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference

The following FAR clauses apply and appear in full text (complete fill-ins if required):

52.252.1, SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

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):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar1.htm http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFAR1.HTM

The following clauses from the Department of Defense Supplement (DFARS) apply to this synopsis/solicitation:

252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials 252.204-7006, Billing Instructions 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.246-7000, Material Inspection and Receiving Report

Army Contracting Command - Warren clauses:

52.201-4000, TACOM - WARREN OMBUDSPERSON

Information regarding the TACOM-Warren Ombudsperson is located at the website http://contracting.tacom.army.mil/acqinfo/ombudsperson.htm

52.204-4009, MANDATORY USE OF CONTRACTOR TO GOVERNMENT ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION

(a) All references in the contract to the submission of written documentation shall mean electronic submission. All electronic submissions shall be in the formats and media described in the website: http://contracting.tacom.army.mil/acqinfo/ebidnotice.htm

(b) This shall include all written unclassified communications between the Government and the Contractor except contract awards and contract modifications which shall be posted on the internet. Return receipt shall be used if a commercial application is available. Classified information shall be handled in full accordance with the appropriate security requirements.

(c) In order to be contractually binding, all Government communications requiring a Contracting Officer signature must be sent from the Contracting Officer's e-mail address. The Contractor shall designate the personnel with signature authority who can contractually bind the contractor. All binding contractor communication shall be sent from this contractor e-mail address(es).

(d) Upon award, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with a list of e-mail addresses for all administrative and technical personnel assigned to this contract.

(e) Unless exempted by the Procuring Contracting Officer in writing, all unclassified written communication after contract award shall be transmitted electronically.

52.204-4016, ELECTRONIC CONTRACTING

(a) All Army Contracting Command – Warren (DTA) solicitations and awards are distributed on the Army Contracting Command – Warren Procurement Network (ProcNet) Business Opportunities website (http://contracting.tacom.army.mil/opportunity.htm) and are no longer available in hard copy. The Technical Data Packages (TDPs) can be found in Section C under 52.211-4072 and other documents will be attachments or links included in the solicitation package on ProcNet.

(b) You may need to use special software to view documents that we post on ProcNet. This viewing software is freeware, available for download at no cost from commercial websites like Microsoft and Adobe. In cases where such software is required, we provide a link from ProcNet to the commercial site where the software is available. Once you arrive at the software developer's site, follow its instructions to download the free viewer. You can then return to the ProcNet.

(c) Unless directed to do otherwise in Section L of this solicitation, you are required to submit your offer, bid, or quote electronically, via the Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI) Online Bid Response System (BRS). For detailed information about submitting your offer electronically, please see http://contracting.tacom.army.mil/acqinfo/ebidnotice.htm.

(d) Requirements for the online ASFI bid submission:

(1) You must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov (a Federal Government owned and operated free web site) and have a CAGE Code and CCR Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN).

(2) If you found the solicitation on ProcNet, use the following link to the Start Bid Page on the ASFI BRS website for this solicitation:

https://acquisition.army.mil/asfi/solicitation_view.cfm, Solicitation Number: 0010337152

(3) If you found the solicitation by searching on ASFI, you can start the online bidding process by using the Start Bid button on the ASFI Solicitation View page. You may also access the ASFI BRS by going to https://acquisition.army.mil/asfi/ and clicking on the Contracting Opportunities Search to find the solicitation.

(4) Once in the ASFI BRS, you will be asked to enter basic information and will then be directed to upload one or more files containing your offer and information required by the solicitation.

(5) You will receive a confirmation of your bid upon completion of the bid submission process.

(6) You can find detailed BRS user instructions on the ASFI website at https://acquisition.army.mil/asfi/BRS_guide.doc.

(e) Note to offerors:

Your attention is called to the solicitation closing date and time as stated on the cover page of this solicitation, local time for the Army contracting Command - Warren, (DTA), Michigan. In accordance with FAR 15.208(a), offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any revisions, and modifications, so as to be received by the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified.

It is the offeror's responsibility to ensure its proposal is received by the date and time specified on the cover page of this solicitation. In accordance with FAR 15.208, if your proposal was not received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure (in this case, received through ASFI) by the exact date and time specified on the cover page of this solicitation, it will be determined late. Proposal, as the term is used here, means ALL volumes and/or parts of the proposal.

Note: There is no "expected" or "target" length of time for proposal submission; size and content may be factors, therefore offerors are strongly cautioned to submit their proposals allowing adequate time for submission.

Solicitations may remain posted on the AFSI Open Solicitation Web page after the solicitation closes. Even though the system will allow you to submit a proposal after the closing date/time, your proposal will be considered late and may not be considered for award. If you are responding to a Request for Proposal, your offer will not be considered if it is submitted after the closing date and time unless one of the exceptions is met at FAR 15.208(b). If you are responding to a Request for Quotation, your quote may be considered if it is received after the closing date, and it will not unduly delay award.

(f) Any award issued as a result of this solicitation will be distributed electronically. Awards and modifications posted on ProcNet represent complete OFFICIAL copies of contract awards and will include the awarded unit price. This is the notice required by Executive Order 12600 (June 23, 1987) of our intention to release unit prices in response to any request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 USC 552. Unit price is defined as the contract price per unit or item purchased as it appears in Section B of the contract and is NOT referring to nor does it include Cost or Pricing data/information. If you object to such release in the base contract or contract modifications, and you intend to submit an offer, notify the contracting officer in writing prior to the closing date identified in this solicitation and include the rationale for your objection consistent with the provisions of FOIA. A release determination will be made based on rationale given.

(g) If you have questions or need help using ProcNet, call our E-Commerce Contracting Help Desk at (586) 282-7059, or send an email to usarmy.detroit.acc.mbx.wrn-web-page-request@mail.mil. If you have questions about the content of any specific item posted on the ProcNet, please call the contract specialist or point of contact listed for the item. For technical assistance in doing business with the Government, and doing business electronically, please visit the Procurement Technical Assistance Center website at http://www.dla.mil/SmallBusiness/Pages/ProcurementTechnicalAssistanceCenters.aspx to find a location near you.

52.204-4024, NOTICE OF RANDOM ANTITERRORISM MEASURES PROGRAM (RAMP) AT THE DETROIT ARSENAL In accordance with AR 525-13, Contractor personnel working on an installation are subject to participation in Installation RAMP security program (e.g. vehicles searches, wearing of ID badges, etc).

52.209-4011, CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ELIGIBILITY FOR AWARD

(a) We may award up to one contract to the offerors that:

(1) submit the lowest evaluated offer if award is based on price only, or the offer that provides the best value to the Government if factors in addition to price are identified elsewhere in this solicitation, and

(2) submit a bid or proposal that meets all the material requirements of this solicitation, and

(3) meet all the responsibility criteria at FAR 9.104.

(b) To make sure that you meet the responsibility criteria at FAR 9.104 we may:

(1) arrange a visit to your plant and perform a preaward survey;

(2) ask you to provide financial, technical, production, or managerial background information.

(c) If you don't provide us with the data we ask for within 7 days from the date you receive our request, or if you refuse to have us visit your facility, we may determine you nonresponsible.

(d) If we visit your facility, please make sure that you have current certified financial statements and other data relevant to your bid or proposal available for our team to review.

52.212-4003, ALL OR NONE--COMMERCIAL ITEM ACQUISITION (SEP 1996)

This provision serves as an addendum that modifies paragraph (h) of FAR 52.212-1, entitled INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS. Paragraph (h) is modified to say that you must offer to provide the total quantity of the items in this solicitation. Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation. Offers submitted for less than the total quantities of all the items in this solicitation will not be considered for award.

52.214-4000, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

Acknowledge all the amendments you've received from us by identifying the amendment number and its issue date in the box below:

: Amendment Number : Date :

52.232-4000, Contracting Officer's Authority (APR 2006) The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve additions or changes in any of the requirements under any contract, resulting from this solicitation, notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely in the Contracting Officer. In the event that the contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, such change shall be solely at the risk of the contractor. (See General Provision, entitled: “Notification of Changes,” FAR 52.243-7 or paragraph (c) of FAR 52.212-4).