W81XWH20Q0215-0001.pdf

W81XWH20Q0215

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 12.6, Streamlined Procedures 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. The solicitation number is W81XWH20Q0215. The solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

Provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-78 are incorporated. It is the contractor’s responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses https://acquisition.gov/far/index.html and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/sitemap.html. The NAICS code is 335999, with a small business size of 500 employees. This is a 100% Small Business Set-aside requirement;

all qualified vendors are encouraged to submit a quote.

The US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), on behalf of the U.S. Army Medical Research AND Development Command (USAMRDC) Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics (ODCSLOG) located at Fort Detrick, MD requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing external electronic access control hardware and installation/ connection to Fort Detrick’s ICIDS IV base system for Building 525.

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

*Amendment 1 – This amendment provides questions and answers along with an updated floorplan and photos of installation areas. The MECs are updated to reflect the answers. The due date for proposals is extended to 5:00 PM ET 8 September 2020.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Each Bldg 525 Intrusion Detection System

FFP

Bldg 525 Intrusion Detection System FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0011520017

PSC CD: 6350

NET AMT

0002 1 Each Installation

FFP

Installation of Bldg 525 Intrusion Detection System FOB: Destination

0003 1 Each

CMR

FFP

Contractor Manpower Reporting

PWS

Performance Work Statement For

The Delivery and Installation of an Integrated Commercial Intrusion Detection System IV (ICIDS-IV) Access Control System in MRDC, HQ Building 525

1. BACKGROUND

The U.S. Army Medical Research AND Development Command (USAMRDC) Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics (ODCSLOG) located at Fort Detrick, MD Mission is to maintain and build materiel readiness, sustainment, and modernization by providing high quality logistics support in a timely, integrated and cost-effective manner.

2. SCOPE

The USAMRDC, ODCSLOG located at Fort Detrick, MD plans to safely and effectively secure building 525 by install an external electronic access control hardware connected to Fort Detrick’s ICIDS IV base system.

3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

A digital copy of the floor plan (See “Attachment 1 Floor Plan”) is attached. Any further applicable documents can be obtained from the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) or Contracting Specialist (CS).

4. SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall procure and install two (2) access control systems for the front and rear doors of the building;

install double door maglock’s to the front door and install a single door maglock to the rear door. All panels (Remote Area Data Collector (RADC) and Local Controller) shall be mounted in the communication closet. The Contractor shall provide and install three (3) wireless duress switches in building 525. The devices shall be connected to an existing RADC. The locations where the duress switches shall be installed are detailed on the floor plan attachment. All devices and control boards shall be fully compatible with ICIDS-IV and ICIDS-V. Fort Detrick will be upgrading to ICIDS-V within the next 12 months.

5. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

The requirement is for two-access control system, double door maglock’s, and control panels.

5.1 Minimum Essential Characteristics (MECs)

5.1.1 The Contractor shall provide and install two (2) new ICIDS-IV Access Control Portals Manufactured by DAQ Electronics.

5.1.2 The Contractor shall provide and install one (1) new RADC compatible with the current Post wide ICID- IV Security System in Building 525.

5.1.3 The Contractor shall provide two (2) Magnetic locks Dual voltage.

5.1.4 The Contractor shall provide two (2) Blue Emergency Pull Station Switches, DPTP with key reset.

5.1.5 One Emergency release switch shall be installed adjacent to each door – for a total of Two (2).

5.1.6 The Contractor shall provide two Common Access Card (CAC) Combination keypad/card readers.

Common Access Card (CAC) reader is the requested badge for building access.

5.1.7 The Contractor shall provide Two (2) Green Push button style Request to Exit release switches.

5.1.8 The Contractor shall connect the Magnetic Locks to the buildings fire alarm system. The magnetic locks shall release when the fire alarm is activated and reengage when the fire alarm is reset.

5.1.9 The contractor shall connect the ICIDS-IV Access Control system to the backup power electrical supply for the building.

5.1.10 The contractor shall connect the system to a dedicated power circuit (breaker).

5.2 Installation

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, material, transportation, tools, supervision, and all other items and non-personal services necessary to procure, install and conduct verification testing labor on all equipment installed. The contractor shall install access control device on two exterior doors at building 525.

5.3 Site Installation Physical Security Officer (PSO)

The (PSO) will be named at time of award; The PSO is responsible for the security system to include card enrollment, assigning access levels/permission, etc. The TPOC shall ensure that the Installation PSO is notified prior to connecting to the base system and conducting the verification test. If the PSO is not available, the Police Desk will be notified, prior to conducting the verification test.

5.4 The TPOC will coordinate with the Network Enterprise Center (NEC) for providing one (1) single Mode Fiber Conductor from building 525 Telecommunication Closet to the ICIDS-IV server location on Fort Detrick.

5.5 The Contractor shall complete the fiber connection between the RADC and the Telecommunication Fiber Patch Panel.

5.6 The contactor shall install and configure each Local Controller so they only control one portal.

5.7 The contractor shall install three mobile wireless duress switches in Building 525.

5.8 The contractor shall configure all device to the front-end (server). The Contractor shall create all mimic (image used on the floor plan) and ensure the Workstation at the Police Station have visual and audio alarm capability.

5.9 The Contractor shall provide a one year warranty covering all newly installed equipment and devices.

5.9.1 The contractor response time shall not exceed 4hours after being notified of device or software failure related to this PWS.

5.9.2 The contractor shall provide telephone number(s) and name(s) of personnel to contact during and after during hours.

6. TASK MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION METHODS.

The contract point of contact’s and the contractor shall conduct a visual inspection and verify device operation upon installation.

7. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN.

Door operation/functionality

Performance Requirement Performance Standard Acceptable Quality Level Surveillance Method and Frequency

Provide personnel, equipment, tool and other items and other items necessary to procure and install Vetting form 190-13

Contractor shall provide all equipment compatible with Fort Detrick ICIDS-

IV

5 calendar days after award of contract

Zero deviation from standards

1 copy

100% inspection

Hardcopy

8. HOURS OF OPERATION

The work performed by the contractor will performed during normal duty hour Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm. No work should be perform during Federal Holidays and Observance Days.

9. POINT OF CONTACTS

To be named at time of award

10. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE.

120 days after award to complete the installation.

11. ATOPSEC REQUIREMENTS

11.1. Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) or Health Protection Measures (HPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

11.2. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist

Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations. Contractors shall sign a non-disclosure agreement.

12. CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING

The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the contractor will report ALL contractor manpower (including sub-contractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The contractor is required to completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address: https://cmra.army.mil. The required information includes: (l) Contract Number; (2) Delivery Order Number (If applicable); (3) Task Order Number (If applicable);

(4) Requiring Activity Unit Identification Code (UIC); (5) Command; (6) Contractor Contact Information; (7) Federal Service Code (FSC); (8) Direct Labor Hours; (9) Direct Labor Dollars; and, (10) Location. In the event the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)/Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) has not entered their data requirements first, the contractor must also enter the COR/COTR required data with the exception of fund cite, obligations, and disbursement data. The CMRA help desk can be reach at 703-695-5103 or 703-695-5058 for any technical questions. The help desk can also be contacted via email: contractormanpower@hqda.army.mil. As part of its quote or offer, the contractor will also provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. The reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending 30 September of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 0003 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 30 dys. ADC 1 W03J USA MED RESEARCH MAT CMD

W03J USA MED RES AND DEV CMD

ATTN MCMR ZB RMB

504 SCOTT STREET

FORT DETRICK MD 21702-5012

571-305-4115

W23RYX

0002 30 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 30 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

AUG 2020

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

JUN 2020

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

DEC 2013

52.237-1 Site Visit APR 1984 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.204-7006 Billing Instructions OCT 2005 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

DEC 2019

252.225-7000 Buy American--Balance Of Payments Program Certificate-- Basic (Nov 2014)

NOV 2014

252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program-- Basic DEC 2017 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea FEB 2019

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2020)

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 the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation, or in paragraph (v) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items.

(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) Representations. 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)

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (DEC

2019)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) 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”.

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] 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.

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for this acquisition appear elsewhere in the solicitation. However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation), or alternative commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation.

Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers:

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers.

Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to--GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision.

Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

(ii) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by--

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone

(215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier. (Applies to all offers that exceed the micro-purchase threshold, and offers at or below the micro-purchase threshold if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation "Unique Entity Identifier" followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address. The Offeror also shall enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the Offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see FAR subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The Offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

(k) Reserved.

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTRACTORS

This section specifies the format and content that contractors shall use in this Request for Quote (RFQ). The intent is not to restrict the contractors in the manner in which they will perform their work but rather to ensure a certain degree of uniformity in the format of the responses for evaluation purposes. Vendors shall submit a quote that is legible and comprehensive enough to provide the basis for a sound evaluation by the Government. Information provided shall be precise, factual, and complete. Legibility, clarity, completeness, and responsiveness are of the utmost importance. Quotes shall be in the form prescribed by, and shall contain a response to each of the areas identified. Any quote which does not provide, as a minimum, that which is required in this RFQ may be determined to be substantially incomplete and not warrant any further consideration.

Offerors shall submit a quote in response to the requirements of the U.S. Army Medical Research AND Development Command (USAMRDC) Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics (ODCSLOG) located at Fort Detrick, MD. USAMRDC has a requirement for external electronic access control hardware and installation/ connection to Fort Detrick’s ICIDS IV base system for Building 525.

This is a Brand Name Only Requirement for DAQ Electronics brand equipment.

Quotes shall be submitted in two volumes: Volume I shall include all required technical information and shall not include any pricing information. Volume II shall include all information required under Price Quote Instructions.

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Contractors shall provide sufficient written technical documentation to allow for a thorough evaluation of their quote. Additionally, all sections of the Offeror’s Technical Quote shall make direct reference to the Contractor Requirements – Section 5 of the PWS. The Quote shall be presented in a clear and logical order. Statements such as “will comply”, “meets the intent of”, or “we intend to meet the requirements” and the like, will not suffice for evaluation purposes.

Technical quotes shall include sufficiently detailed information to enable evaluation based on the factor listed below:

1. Technical Ability – Each proposing contractor will be evaluated based on whether they can meet the Minimum Essential Characteristics.

PRICE QUOTE INSTRUCTIONS

Contractor shall specify the Total Price for each CLIN in the solicitation. Contractors shall be evaluated to ensure fairness, reasonableness and completeness. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Cost contract.

Contractors shall submit firm-fixed pricing for all the above requirements. Include any applicable discounts to the Government including shipping if applicable.

The Offeror shall provide a Price Proposal to include the following items:

Electronic copy of the Offeror’s Commercial Published Price (including any additional discounts off of its current pricing);

The Offeror shall submit their proposed price as a Firm Fixed Price proposal. The Government anticipates the Offeror provide their preferred customer pricing (to include any discounts) and pricing commensurate with prices paid for on other Government contracts.

Price proposals shall include the following:

All other costs and the reductions or rebates offered to include shipping and trade-in value.

Offerors’ proposals shall remain valid for a minimum of 60 days from the date of submission.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

POINT OF CONTACT (POC): Due to the difficulties in receipt of mail through normal postal services, questions and proposals shall be sent via E-mail to the POCs for this RFQ:

Contract Specialist – Jeffrey Sprecher - jeffrey.b.sprecher.civ@mail.mil

The Offeror is responsible for ensuring receipt by the POC.

SITE VISIT:

A site visit has been scheduled for Thursday 27 August 2020 at 1:00 PM ET.

All potential offerors who wish to attend shall contact the Contract Specialist via email (jeffrey.b.sprecher.civ@mail.mil) no later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.

Visitors will meet at the entrance to Building 525 Scott St, Fort Detrick, MD 21702. Visitors will need to go through the Visitors Control Center to gain access to Fort Detrick, located at the Nallin Farm Gate off Opossumtown Pike.

Due to COVID all visitors are required to wear a mask and maximize social distancing when entering and while on the Base.

Site Visit POCs:

Mr Jeffrey Sprecher - 301-619-2327

PROPOSAL QUESTIONS:

Questions may be submitted to the Contract Specialist via email No Later Than 28 August 2020 at 5:00 PM ET.

Follow-up/additional questions will not be accepted after this date. Answers to submitted questions will be provided to all prospective offerors via RFQ amendment.

PROPOSAL DUE DATE:

No Later Than (NLT): 8 September 2020 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

***Vendors shall certify 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 provision and return with their quote

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION:

Quotes shall be electronically submitted to the POC above. Your submission should include two separate parts: a Price Quote and a Technical proposal. The Technical proposal shall be submitted in MS Word or searchable PDF format. The quote shall be submitted in MS Word or MS Excel format. The firewall utilized by the Government contracting office does not authorize or accept zip files.

OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS:

System for Award Management (SAM): Contractors must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov; provide DUNS number; Cage Code and TIN.

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(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:

Factor 1 Technical Factor 2 Price

(b) Basis for Award & Evaluation

This will be a LPTA procurement. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. The LPTA process is selected as appropriate for this acquisition because the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quotation with the lowest evaluated price. An overall technical rating must be at least "ACCEPTABLE" in order to be eligible for award. An "UNACCEPTABLE" rating, results in the technical quotation being rated "UNACCEPTABLE" unless corrected through discussions. An overall technical rating of "UNACCEPTABLE" makes a quotation ineligible for award.

An offeror is expected to submit sufficient information in response to the RFQ to allow for the evaluation of his/her quotation.

Each of the evaluation factors will be rated as follows:

Factor 1 - Technical The Government will evaluate the offeror's capabilities to provide equipment and installation provided in the RFQ. The supplies recommended by the contractor will be evaluated in how they satisfy all of the Minimum Essential Characteristics (MEC’s) and requirements provided in the PWS.

Table A-1. Technical Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings

Rating Description Acceptable Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the PWS (Section 5).

Unacceptable Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the PWS (Section 5).

Factor 2 - Price Offerors' price proposals will be evaluated to determine the price is fair and reasonable in accordance with FAR 12.209. Quotations should include a proposed price for each Contract Line Item Number

(CLIN).

(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.

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision --

“Covered telecommunications equipment or services” has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

“Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) Concern” means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service-

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

“Highest-level owner” means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

“Immediate owner” means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

“Inverted domestic corporation” means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

“Manufactured end product” means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except--

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

“Place of manufacture” means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

“Predecessor” means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

“Restricted business operations” means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate--

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

“Sensitive technology”--

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically--

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

“Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern”--

(1) Means a small business concern--

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

“Small business concern” means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

“Small disadvantaged business concern”, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1002, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that--

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by--

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

“Subsidiary” means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned--

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

“Successor” means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term “successor” does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name.

The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

“Veteran-owned small business concern” means a small business concern--

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

"Women-owned business concern" means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

“Women-owned small business concern” means a small business concern--

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; or

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

“Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127)”, means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States.

(b) (1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations 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 (including the…