W81XWH21Q0191.docx

W81XWH21Q0191

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will be not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-07; 10 September 2021.

This acquisition is brand name or equal and full and open competition. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 517919 All Other Telecommunications Manufacturing with a size standard of $35,000,000.

The U.S. Army Telemedicine & Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) located in Fort Detrick, MD has a requirement for the brand name, 4K Solutions Mobile Broad Band Kit with embedded 4G LTE modem and accessories in accordance with (IAW) the Minimum Essential Characteristics (MEC) identified in the attached Request for Quote (RFQ).

The acquisition is Set Aside for Small Business using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) selection procedures. Reference attached RFQ for detailed information on the requirement, how to respond, and evaluation criteria.

The Government reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, and to award no contract at all, depending on the quality of the quote(s) submitted and the availability of funds.

Questions: All questions pertaining to the RFQ shall be submitted via e-mail to Ms. Kimberly Hannan, Contract Specialist, kimberly.s.hannan.civ@mail.mill no later than 16 September 2021 at 10:00 AM EST. The subject header of the e-mail submission of questions shall include the RFP number. Questions received after this date will not be accepted.

RFQ Due Date: Response to this RFQ is due via e-mail no later than 21 September 2021 at 1:00 PM EST via e- mail to Ms. Kimberly Hannan, Contract Specialist, kimberly.s.hannan.civ@mail.mil. No telephone calls will be accepted.

This RFQ as well as any amendments will be used electronically in accordance with FAR 4.502 and FAR 5.102. As a result, hard copies will not be provided.

The Offeror shall agree to honor proposed prices for 45 calendar days from the due date for receipt of quotes.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Minimum Essential Criteria Mobile Broadband Kit with embedded 4G LTE modem integrated into a mil-spec case that provides 4G/LTE back-haul networking

· Shall provide back-haul networking in support of Medical Robotic and Autonomous System (MED-RAS) research projects at validation and training exercises in addition to prolonged field care training at TATRC lab.

· System shall support First Responder & Emergency Management operations.

· System shall include a Cradle point IBR1700 series model router with an embedded LTE Advanced 600 Mbps 4G LTE modem.

· Modem shall support worldwide, SIM-based, Auto-carrier selection and also FirstNet; Band14 MC400 modem

· System shall support approximately 50-60 devices

· System shall include a 4K Rugged Power Center (RPC-8) LifePo4 power supply that provides 12-14 hours of run time

· Shall be integrated into a mil-spec case

· System shall include one year of replacement warranty coverage on all hardware and support 4G/LTE back-haul networking.

· System shall be field-upgradable with 2nd modem (second wireless carrier) for continuous connectivity + Precision GPS with dead-reckoning that enables location-based applications + OBD-II support for vehicle health and diagnostics reporting + Extensibility with GPIOs, Router SDK, NCM API

· Shall include a 4G M2M ClearRF WRE5500-S Cellular Amplifier WRE5500-S that enhances 4G signal strength and extends signal range of any cellular-based devices used for telemetry

· WRE5500-S enables devices to communicate to and from the cell tower which is vital for companies that require real-time data communications and visibility from remote telemetry systems and assets. The WRE5500-S connects in-line with any cellular router, modem, module or existing telemetry system

· Shall include Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Intelligent Core System to support networking and radio equipment configured for the US Army Futures Command that includes a Gridless CORE UPS with 1000AC Rapid Charger for 1 hour charge time, a 250V Auto charging cable, and a 200W foldable solar panel.

· Shall include the 4K Solutions Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Mobile Communication Solution configured for the US Army Futures Command. that consists of;

· 2x Cambium MLOS CK, PTP700 radios

· Rugged case with custom laser-cut foam inserts The radio shall support the following network characteristics

· Rugged LTE Advanced Pro broadband router (1.2Gbps, SIM-based auto carrier select, FirstNet Ready w/ Band 14), w/ 5x WAN/LAN ports

· 2nd Modem - LTE Advanced Pro, 1.2Gbps, North American auto-carrier select, FirstNet Ready with support for Band 14

· 4G / 15dB Cell Signal Booster

· Custom laser-cut foam insert

· Cellular, Wifi, and GPS antennas

· Mil-spec case with lid organizer and external antenna ports

· LiFePo4 battery bank is 100 Watt-Hours (TSA carry-on compliant).

· Internal charge controller and supplied AC charger provide a full charge in 90 minutes.

· Internal Battery Management System protects the system from over charge, over discharge, & short circuit.

· Built in solar controller allows direct connection to a solar panel (60 watt max) 2.5 hour recharge in sun.

· Estimated 11-14 hours of battery run time.

· The router shall have successfully achieved FIPS 140-2 Inside Validation from NIST.

· The LAN shall support

· VLAN 802.1Q • DHCP Server, Client, Relay

· DNS and DNS Proxy

· DMZ

· Multicast/Multicast Proxy

· MAC Address Filtering

· STP2 GPS broadcast to LAN

· WiFi shall support Dual-Band, Simultaneous Tri Band 2×2 2.4GHz + 2×2 5GHz + 4×4 5GHz WiFi (1) 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac wave 2 MU-MIMO and 256 QAM support (2) Up to 192 connected devices (64 per radio – one @ 2.4 GHz and two @ 5 GHz) (3) Multiple SSIDs: 2 per radio (6 total) (4) WPA2 Enterprise (WiFi) (5) Hotspot/Captive Portal (6) SSID-based Priority (7) Client Mode for faster data offload

· The WAN shall be Dual-modem capable with MC400 slot (1) Integrated 600M LTE Advanced 600 Mbps modem (with DC-HSPA+ failover) (2) Five LAN/WAN switchable 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports – one default WAN (cable/DSL/T1/satellite/Metro Ethernet) (3) WiFi as WAN, Metro WiFi; 2×2 MIMO “N” 2.4 GHz or 4×4 5 GHz; 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac wave 2 LAN: (4) Simultaneous Tri-Band WiFi; 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac wave 2 (4) Five LAN/WAN switchable 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports – four default LAN Battery Technology:

· Shall be between 16-18” x 10-11”x 6-7” and weigh less than 23 lbs.

· The system shall include a custom Antenna Accessory Kit.

That consists of;

- 8x omni-directional antennas (4 cell, 4 wifi) with mounting kits

- 2x directional cell antennas with mounting kits

- 8x 75' antenna cables

- 4x mag-mount antennas, cell

- 60W 12V Solar Panel, foldable (10"x12.5" folded, 43"x 26" deployed) with 20' extension cable

- Shall include a rugged case with custom laser cut foam.

-Shall include Tripod and Collapsible Antenna Mast (33' extended) with guide wires in a carrying bag.

Mobile Broadband Kit

FFP

Dual Modem, FirstNet Ready Mobile Broadband In accordance with (IAW) the Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC) included in this RFQ.

FOB: Destination

MFR PART NR: 4K-MBK-17PDP-SA3

PSC CD: 5810

NET AMT

Antenna Accessory kit

In accordance with (IAW) the Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC) included in this RFQ.

FOB: Destination

MFR PART NR: 4K-AC-17PP-SMW

NET AMT

Integrated Mobile Radio Gateway

In accordance with (IAW) the Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC) included in this RFQ.

FOB: Destination

MFR PART NR: 4K-MRG-4V-CS

NET AMT

Network and Radio Equip Army Configured

Humanitarian Addistance and Disaster Relief Intelligent Core System support.

In accordance with (IAW) the Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC) included in this RFQ.

FOB: Destination

MFR PART NR: 4K-DRC-ICSS-AFC

NET AMT

Mobile Communication Solutions

Humanitarian Addistance and Disaster Relief Mobile Communication solution configured for the US Army Furture Command.

In accordance with (IAW) the Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC) included in this RFQ.

FOB: Destination

MFR PART NR: 4K-DRC-MCS-CR-AFC

NET AMT

Shipping

In accordance with (IAW) the Minimum Essential Criteria (MEC) included in this RFQ.

FOB: Destination MFR PART NR: shipping

NET AMT

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

MCMR-LM DCSLOG/G4

9200 AMBER DRIVE

FORT DETRICK MD 21702-5711

FOB: Destination

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CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 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 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 Items. 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) 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 (OCT

2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” and "reasonable inquiry" have 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) Representations.

(1) 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.

(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 any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUL 2021)

** INCLUDED ADDEMDUM BELOW**

(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/).

(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 OFFERORS

A.1. Instruction to Offerors - The Offerors response to this solicitation shall be legible and comprehensive to enable the Government to conduct the technical evaluation. The information shall be precise, factual, and complete. Failure to submit all information concurrently and in accordance with these instructions may render the Offeror’s quote “Unacceptable”.

Quotes shall provide a minimum offer acceptance period of 60 days (including an agreement to hold the prices in offer firm) after the required date for receipt of quotes.

This request is for Brand Name only Persistent System Wave Relay Radio based on the Salient Characteristics in the RFQ.

The quote shall be submitted in two separate volumes:

Volume I – Non-Price Factors (Technical Approach and Past Performance)

Volume II - Price

A.2.Volume I - Non-Price Factors. Volume I shall not include any pricing information.

Volume I- shall contain the following on the cover page

In accordance with file submission requirements given in this section, the offeror shall submit the following:

A.2.1. Evaluation Factor I - Technical Approach - The offeror shall provide sufficient technical documentation documenting the following:

The offeror shall demonstrate the ability to meet all of the Minimum Essential Characteristics (MECs) / brand name requirements outlined in the RFQ. The MECs / brand name requirements are identified in this RFQ.

The offeror shall provide a statement that they are registered in SAM (System for Award Management), the SAM registration is current and that the offeror is listed under the NAICS code utilized for this RFQ – 334220.

The offeror shall complete the following provisions and return them as part of their quote:

-52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2020) ALTERNATE I (OCT 2014)

- 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020)

- 52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020)

- 252.204-7016 COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES -- REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)

- 252.204-7017 PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES -- REPRESENTATION (MAY 2021)

Page limit for Volume I – Non-Price Factors – Not to exceed 15 pages (excluding a Cover Sheet and Table of Contents)

A.2.2. Evaluation Factor II - Past Performance –Past performance will be evaluated in accordance with DFARs 252.213-7000 - NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE SUPPLIERS ON USE OF SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE RISK SYSTEM IN PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS (SEP 2019). The offeror is not required to submit any documentation for this factor.

A.3. Volume II – Price - The Offeror shall provide a unit price and total price for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) identified within this solicitation. Offerors shall use Section B of this solicitation to provide the unit price and total price for CLINs 0001 through 0010 as well as provide the total proposed price. The Government anticipates award of a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract and the Offeror shall propose FFP pricing on all CLIN items. All CLINs shall be priced.

*If the offeror possesses a Commercial Price List for the quoted Items, the offeror shall include a copy in their Volume II

Volume II has no page limit.

A.2.1. Shipping shall be quoted Firm Fixed Price.

A.2.2. The product offered must be new. Offerors offering used or remanufactured products are “Unacceptable”.

A.2.3. Offerors are encouraged to offer the Government discounts where appropriate.

A.2.4. Questions: All questions pertaining to the RFQ shall be submitted via e-mail to Ms. Kimberly Hannan, Contract Specialist, kimberly.s.hannan.civ@mail.mill no later than 16 September 2021 at 10:00 AM EST. The subject header of the e-mail submission of questions shall include the RFP number. Questions received after this date will not be accepted.

A.2.5. RFQ Due Date: Response to this RFQ is due via e-mail no later than 21 September 2021 at 1:00 PM EST via e- mail to Ms. Kimberly Hannan, Contract Specialist, kimberly.s.hannan.civ@mail.mil. No telephone calls will be accepted.

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 provide the best value to the Government. Best value is defined as the lowest price, technically acceptable quote

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Evaluation Factor I - Technical Approach Evaluation Factor II - Past Performance Evaluation Factor III - Price

Offerors shall receive a rating of acceptable for Evaluation Factor I and Evaluation Factor II and Evaluation Factor III shall be determined to be complete / fair and reasonable, in order for an offeror to be eligible for award.

The Government intends to award based on initial offers (without discussions). The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. The Government intends to award a single contract as a result of this RFQ.

Evaluation Factor I - Technical Approach The Offeror’s quote will be evaluated for completeness to determine that the offeror has completed and provided the required provisions and provided a statement confirming that they are registered in SAM, the SAM registration is current and that the offeror is listed under the applicable NAICS code.

Offeror will be evaluated on its ability to meet all of the MECSs / brand name requirements outlined in the RFQ.

The Offeror shall met all outlined requirements to be rated acceptable.

Evaluation Factor I will be rated on an Acceptable / Unacceptable (Pass / Fail) basis.

Evaluation Factor II - Past Performance

Data available in the statistical reporting module of the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) regarding the supplier’s past performance history for the Federal supply class (FSC) and product or service code (PSC) of the supplies being purchased will be evaluated.

Relevancy- Data in SPRS for the Federal supply class (FSC) and product or service code (PSC) of the supplies being purchased.

Evaluation Factor II will be rated on an Acceptable / Unacceptable (Pass / Fail) basis.

In the case of a supplier without a record of relevant past performance history in SPRS for the FSC or PSC of the supplies being purchased, the supplier may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably for its past performance history.

Evaluation Factor III – Price.

Price will be evaluated on completeness and reasonableness. Price is not rated or scored.

Completeness – The offeror shall include pricing for all line items, as stated in the RFQ.

Reasonableness – The degree to which the offeror’s total proposed price represents a fair and reasonable price. The offeror’s total proposed price will be used to evaluate price reasonableness.

Offeror’s total proposed price shall be determined to be complete and reasonable in order for the offeror to be eligible for award.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2021) ALTERNATE I (OCT 2014)

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.

"Reasonable inquiry" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

"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"—

(1) 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.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

"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.

"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 its stock 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 the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(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 business size standard(s) applicable to the NAICS code(s) referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs __.

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (v) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any.

These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the…