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0001 86 Each Microprocessor Mini System Audiometer

FFP

Minimum Specifications: Microprocessor Mini Audiometer, A/C power supply, Computer connection cable, Expansion audiometer cable, Appropriate mounting bracket and supplies, Headset and Response Button.

Extended maintenance warranty through 31 July 2025.

Upgrade Assurance

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: 6515

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0002 228 Each Microprocessor Mini Expansion Audiometer

FFP

Minimum Specifications: Microprocessor Mini Audiometer, A/C power supply, Computer connection cable, Expansion audiometer cable, Appropriate mounting bracket and supplies, Headset and Response Button.

0003 314 Each Bio-Acoustic Simulator

FFP

Minimum Specifications: Microprocessor Mini Audiometer, A/C power supply, Computer connection cable, Expansion audiometer cable, Appropriate mounting bracket and supplies, Headset and Response Button.

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STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

Background:

The Army National Guard (ARNG) continues to struggle with the Army Hearing Readiness requirements.

Over the past year hearing readiness has ranged between 76-78%, which is well below the national readiness goal of 90%. The ARNG Chief Surgeons (CSG) office is purchasing audiometric equipment to increase organic testing capabilities to complete required readiness testing.

Scope.

The following items are being requested by the ARNG-CSG office.

Description Quantity Minimum Specification Microprocessor Mini System Audiometer

Extended maintenance warranty through 31 July

Upgrade Assurance

86 ea Microprocessor Mini Audiometer A/C power supply Computer connection cable Expansion audiometer cable Appropriate mounting bracket and supplies Headset Response Button

Microprocessor Mini Expansion Audiometer

Extended maintenance warranty through 31 July

228 ea Microprocessor Mini Audiometer Expansion audiometer cable Appropriate mounting bracket and supplies Headset Response Button

Bio-Acoustic Simulator 314 ea Bio-Acoustic Simulator Mounting bracket and supplies Audiometer connection cable

Audiometers and equipment will be compatible with the current operating system in place across the ARNG and DoD components. Microprocessor audiometer (MA) requirements are as follows:

1) The MA shall be fully responsive to this specification and be capable of performing its full range of capabilities with the computer provided by the Government. Response time shall be compatible with the full family of computers utilizing the MA, i.e., 2.8 GHz or better Pentium processors.

Specific versions of the software are required for Microsoft Windows 7, 8 and 10, and maintain functionality in the next Microsoft environment. The Windows 10 software version, including device drivers, shall meet Microsoft's Windows 10 certification specifications and be certified by

Microsoft. The Windows version, including device drivers, shall meet Microsoft's 7, 8, and 10 certification specifications and be certified by Microsoft. The MA shall comply with Microsoft's "Plug and Play" standards for equipment interoperability. The MA will be evaluated for performance with specific attention to the interface application between the MA, the microcomputer and its' graphical user interface (GUI) and DOEHRS-HC (version 7.50 for the 64 bit version of Windows 10). The Contractor shall furnish a multi-station (one-to-eight audiometer boards) MA consisting of compatible connecting cables and software interface; one bio-acoustic simulator for each audiometer.

2) Specific MA Requirements also refer to Appendix I:

a. Weight: The complete MA system shall not exceed 5 lbs shipping weight (for ease of portability and shipping).

b. MA Connectivity: the MA shall be able to be stacked and interconnect in groups of up to eight. The MA shall also have the capability of being mounted inside the booth

c. MA Multi-User Environment: The MA shall be expandable to provide for operations supporting up to eight (8) MA stations simultaneously. Each MA shall be able to operate independently. Synchronization of multi-test stations is not required.

d. Earphones: Telephonics TDH-39 (or equivalent) earphones shall be provided for each MA. They shall be repairable, 10 ohm earphones in MX41/AR or Type 51 ear cushions, with no otocups. Earphone headband suspension systems shall be spring steel bands with rubber padding. Wire "coat hanger" suspension systems are not acceptable.

e. Code Conformance: All equipment shall conform to the National Electric Code (ANSI/NFPA 70-current version), the National Electrical Safety Code (C2-current version), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations, and the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) S3.6 Current Version as used by Army National Guard and DoD, "Specifications for Audiometers", as applicable.

f. Mounting brackets: Due to the conditions under which ships and mobile hearing test vehicles operate, specified system components shall include mounting brackets and bolts to firmly fasten the MAs in place to resist shifting under emergency maneuver conditions.

The MA shall be attached by brackets to work surfaces, deck plates, bulkheads, etc. The MA mounting brackets shall not interfere with normal operation of the equipment. The MA shall be removable from the mounting brackets, using normally available hand tools.

If removed from the mounting brackets, the MA shall remain fully functional as an unmounted MA. The Contractor shall provide all hardware for stacking the equipment (brackets, bolts, nuts, etc.) for each MA in excess of one (1). The Contractor shall provide all hardware (brackets, bolts, nuts, etc.) to wall mount each bioacoustics calibrator. All brackets shall be predrilled for mounting purposes.

g. MA Internal Hardware Software Modification and Maintenance: All internal MA Software (firmware) shall be software upgradeable through the GFE. MA software is compatible with the DOEHRS-HC software (version 7.50, 64-bit Windows 10 compatible) so that the system is fully and successfully operational within one application. The MA shall communicate directly with the DOEHRS-HC software.

h. Automated Instructions: The MA system shall be able to execute the automated voice instructions in the following languages: English, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Arabic plus the ability to record and play other languages through the provided interface

3) Stimulus Features:

a. Test Frequencies: The test frequencies shall include 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 and

6000 Hertz (Hz) presented in the automatic mode, beginning with the left ear at 1000 Hz, then testing 500 Hz, then completing a 1000 Hz retest followed by testing 2000 - 6000 Hz. The same testing procedure shall then be followed in the right ear. An additional option to test 8000 Hz, in either ear, shall also be available. A selectable "right ear first" option will be available for each test station. The ability to test only one ear as a completed test must also be available.

b. Intensity Range: The intensity range must extend from -10 decibels (dB) hearing threshold level (HTL) to 100 dB HTL. Attenuation shall occur in 5 dB steps. The intensity range shall not exceed 100 dB HTL.

c. Frequency Accuracy: There shall be no more than one percent (1%) deviation from the crystal controlled timer

d. Test Signal: The test signal shall be user configurable to a pulsed or steady tone for each test station. The default setting shall be pulsed tone. The stimulus shall continue to be presented after the test is complete, until indicated by the examiner through the use of the Pause or Stop features of the software.

e. Tone Character: The presentation of the tone shall be 0.2 second on and 0.2 second off for the pulsed tone mode, i.e., a fifty percent (50%) duty cycle with three pulsed tone presentations and a 1.2 second duration for a continuous tone. Rise and decay times are 35 milliseconds (msec) and shall meet specifications for tone switches in ANSI S3.6 Current Version.

f. Harmonic Distortion: Total harmonic distortion shall not exceed three percent (3%) as specified in ANSI S3.6-Current Version.

g. Interstimulus Interval: There shall be random interstimulus intervals with periodic increased intervals (0.75 second minimum and 5 second maximum) throughout the test cycle. Interstimulus intervals shall have a user configurable option.

h. Amplitude Linearity: The amplitude linearity shall be no greater than 1 dB for every 10 dB increment with a maximum accumulated error of 2 dB or less relative to the calibration level.

i. Threshold Determination (validation): The threshold shall be determined by the lowest level at which a response occurs in at least one-half of a series of ascending trials, with a minimum of two out of three responses, or two consecutive responses, at a single level.

The stimulus presentation shall start at 30 dB HTL at 1000 Hz and increase by 20 dB HTL until a response is obtained, the initial response will then be confirmed, then the modified Hughson-Westlake procedure (down 10 dB, up 5 dB) will begin. The next frequency search shall begin at the intensity of the previous test frequency threshold.

When changing test ears the first presentation shall be at 30 dB HTL. Threshold level and determination processes shall have a user configurable option, including the ability to bypass the Hughson-Westlake method for daily calibration checks.

j. Threshold Entries: The MA shall automatically enter the HTLs for the current audiogram and the date of the current audiogram, upon completion of the test. The audiometer software shall be able to receive any alphabetical letter, or number value in multiples of 5 (for manual threshold entry), regardless of the range of decibel levels that the audiometer can actually generate. Threshold entries that are transferred from the MA must range from at least -10 to 100 dB, in multiples of 5.

k. Response Window: The response window shall begin 50 msec after the onset of the test signal or pulse train and end, as a minimum, 10 to 20 msec before the onset of the next test signal. The test signal shall stop as soon as the handswitch response button is pressed. Total response window will be 1.8 seconds after initial tone presentation at each frequency.

l. Test Time: The MA shall be able to perform the following functions in 10 minutes or less for all listeners: assignment of the test station, determination of the HTLs for all test frequencies, including automatic retests.

m. Automatic Retest: An automatic retest shall be available and be user configurable. The default configuration should be established so that at the completion of the test an automatic retest (without operator intervention) will be performed if:

i. A threshold change of +/- 15 dB HTL or greater occurs at any frequency, during testing, as compared to the reference audiogram.

ii. An average threshold change of +/- 10 dB HTL or greater occurs at 2000, 3000, and 4000 Hz, during testing, as compared to the reference audiogram in either ear.

iii. Any frequency has an HTL of 90 dB or greater.

iv. There is an HTL difference of 40 dB or more between ears at the same frequency.

v. The HTL at 500 Hz is greater than 30 dB. This will not occur with the Biological Calibration Check.

vi. There is a difference of 50 dB or greater for an adjacent frequency.

vii. An HTL is not validated due to inconsistent responses, e.g., the handswitch button is continually depressed or is not pressed when tones are presented, etc.

4) Fault Codes: The MA should be able to identify the fault code. A Fault Code is an immediate warning (an on-screen visual and auditory signal; the intensity of the auditory signal is controlled via hardware or software), given to the technician when:

a. A listener response is not obtained for the first ear tested at 1000 Hz.

b. There is no validation for the first test ear response at 1000 Hz when 1000 Hz is re-tested, or when too much time has elapsed without achieving threshold validation.

(Validity Check - Each ear is tested twice at 1000 Hz and the thresholds must agree within +/- 5 dB. If agreement is achieved, the lower of the two threshold levels is retained. If agreement is not achieved, the test is stopped; the technician is summoned;

and the entire test is repeated.)

c. There is no release of the handswitch button.

d. More than one response per frequency is given without additional tone presentations.

e. The retest did not validate the HTLs at the required one or two frequencies. A maximum of 20 tone presentations or 60 seconds shall be allowed at each test frequency.

f. There is no validation of the HTLs at three frequencies.

5) Manual Test Mode: The MA shall have a PC interface-driven manual test option to enable the technician to present tones in selected frequency intervals and decibel levels. The manual test mode shall not allow for the acceptance of fewer HTL responses than the automatic test mode, as identified above.

6) Display: The interface must generate an interactive display to allow visual monitoring of the test, while it is in progress and when it is completed, for each individual station. The frequency and intensity display will indicate the Fault Codes for each station with appropriate instructions to the operator for counseling the listener. In addition, a voice chip interface will provide the listener with instructions for the appropriate Fault Code or standard instructions for taking a hearing test.

Use of voice communication is an option which will be activated by the operator.

7) Hearing Test Screen Display: The MA hearing test screen display must show all stations currently in use and their corresponding listener station assignments. Threshold searches, for each frequency and each listener, should be displayed on the screen. Alternating, or all unique, colors must be used for each different listener on the same screen. Additional required on-screen features include: help, patient instructions, error codes, and function keys.

8) MA Calibration: The MAs must be capable of being electro acoustically calibrated by existing Government calibration personnel. Calibration and signal-to-noise ratio must be in accordance with the American National Standard Institute, S3.6-currently used by Army National Guard and DoD. The MA circuit board must be removable for ease in calibrating. The MA software must communicate the annual calibration date to DOEHRS-HC after an exhaustive calibration without direct user interaction/access.

9) Acoustical Calibration Mode: Calibration of the earphones will be controlled by the software through the use of the mouse or keyboard. The frequency must require no adjustment. The calibration routine will appear on the screen with instructions and the ability to set the output level for the earphones at the keyboard. In addition, a calibration service switch will be provided, changing the signal to a 70 dB continuous tone beginning at 500 Hz with subsequent manual frequency and earphone selections. Right and left earphones will be individually calibrated.

Software programs for acoustical calibration will be provided. Electro acoustic calibration of the firmware will be performed by keyboard via software. The calibration date, in YYYYMMDD format, must be captured electronically at the time of calibration. Entry into the calibration mode is to be limited with password protection, and not requiring a hardware device.

10) Biological Calibration Mode: A biological calibration check will be controlled by the MA. Multi-station systems must permit more than one listener to check the MA stations at the same time.

Bio-acoustic simulators will be provided for each audiometer to check the acoustic output of each test station for 500 - 6000 Hz inclusive. Biologic calibration checks will be completed with a quick, streamlined testing process not employing the use of the Hughson-Westlake procedure, automatic retest or fault code functions. Results of the calibration check, including threshold levels, audiometer serial number and test date, will be passed to and recorded within the DOEHRS-HC software. All Bio-acoustic simulators will supply their credentials to DOEHRS-HC when the biological calibration results are being retrieved into DOEHRS-HC. The audiometer software will not provide the end user with a means to print test results.

11) Functional Check: The MA must include a functional check involving a sequence of tone presentations for both earphones. The MA will initiate and present tones of 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2000 Hz, 3000 Hz, 4000 Hz, 6000 Hz and an optional 8000 Hz at 60 dB in the left ear and then switch to the right ear. In the right ear, the MA will present a 1000 Hz tone descending in 10 dB increments from 70 dB HTL to 0 dB HTL. The technician will be able to repeat any tone presentation by pressing the handswitch button.

12) Microprocessor Audiometer Interface Software: The characteristics set forth below represent the minimum requirements for the software interface program required for the efficient operation of the MA and the DOEHRS-HC software.

13) Operating Program: The following specific O/P interface software must be operational with the GFE operating system provided and with Windows 10 and Windows 7. MA software is adaptable and incorporated into DOEHRS-HC software so that the system is fully and successfully operational within one application.

14) External Audiometer Software Interface: The Contractor shall provide an Application Programming Interface (API) to allow the Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) product to communicate with the Audiometer software and control all aspects of conducting a hearing test, to include transferring data to and from the audiometer software, and starting and stopping tests.

This interface should, at a minimum, be backwards compatible with the existing HC application.

Ideally this audiometer software would be a control that could be inserted into the HC application to function as one system. If not provided as a control to insert into the GOTS product, the installation of the application must be seamless, allowing the GOTS product to control all aspects of the configuration via command line parameters and be transparent to the user.

Specific Tasks.

Task 1 – Delivery The contractor will deliver the above items to the Minnesota Army National Guard (MNARNG) Medical Materiel Warehouse, BLDG 11-63 East 15000 HWY 115, Little Falls, MN 56345, POC MSG Brent Ambuehl, 320-616-3038. All equipment will be distributed to the warehouse NLT than 6 months from the award date.

Deliverables:

All applicable software and firmware will be delivered to the facility:

MSG Brent Ambuehl MNARNG Medical Materiel Warehouse BLDG 11-63 East, 15000 HWY 115 Little Falls, MN 56345-4173

Task 2. Installation and Assembly

The vendor will not be responsible for installation of equipment at the user level. Upon receipt the MNARNG Medical Material Warehouse will inventory items for components and a complete listing of equipment. Once equipment has been verified as correct it will be shipped to the appropriate State. If equipment is incomplete, defective or missing components the MNARNG Medical Material Warehouse will contact the COR directly, who will work with the vendor to rectify issues, at no cost to the ARNG. The hearing technician at the individual State will be responsible for validating receipt of equipment as well as performing functional checks to ensure the equipment is not defective. Defective equipment will be returned to the vendor and the vendor will be responsible for replacing without charging any additional costs to the ARNG-

CSG.

Performance Monitoring

The COR will monitor the successful delivery of the equipment by maintaining contact with the vendor and coordinating with the MNARNG Medical Material Warehouse personnel. The COR will ensure that missing or defective equipment is reported to the vendor and that the vendor rectifies without additional cost to the ARNG-CSG. Once equipment is operational at the state level, routine maintenance and calibration will be handled by the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center through an MOA established and signed in 2018 (Jan-March).

Security Requirements

The contractor will ensure that equipment meets the security and software compatibility requirements as mandated by the DoD and ARNG and outline in the DA Pam 40-501.

Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI).

There will be no Government-Furnished Equipment or Government furnished Information provided to the vendor.

Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations.

a. Identification of Possible Follow-on Work Possible follow on work for dysfunctional equipment and calibration will be coordinated through the current MOA with Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center. If the MOA does not last the period of equipment warranty, then equipment will be sent directly to vendor for repairs at no cost to the ARNG.

b. Identification of Potential Conflict of Interest (COI) There are no known potential conflicts of interest.

c. Identification of Non-Disclosure Requirements The vendor will not have access to any ARNG sensitive information or proprietary information.

d. Packaging, Packing, and Shipping Instructions Items will be packaged based off attached spreadsheet. This will enable the MNARNG to properly inspect as well as ensure proper equipment is going to the proper state and location.

Packages will be number to correlate with the orders on spreadsheet and contain the proper equipment that is to be sent to each individual location.

e. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria.

Products will be inspected upon arrival by the MNARNG Medical Materiel Warehouse staff. Once equipment is verified, COR will be notified to complete acceptance of transaction.

Risk Control

There is minimal risk to the ARNG for use of this product. The ARNG is using DoD approved DOEHRS-HC software which has been determined worthy to be placed on network for use.

Software can only be used by individuals that have be trained and certified through appropriate channels and are issued a unique log-in through Army Public Health Center. Medical records are exported through a secure connection to a data repository and can only be accessed by those with a valid CAC who have been approved for access.

Place of Performance.

The equipment will be used in 38 locations across the ARNG at individual State level.

Period of Performance.

One time buy for this equipment, life span is typically 7 years or greater depending on normal wear and tear.

Delivery Schedule.

The items listed above shall be delivered to the MNARNG Medical Materiel Warehouse once the purchase has been finalized. Equipment can be sent in phases but timeframe is not to exceed 8 months after the contract is let.

Appendix I

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

The current audiometers meet or exceed ANSI standard S3.6. Up to eight audiometers may be operated simultaneously within the DOEHRS-HC environment. The current specifications are:

Dimensions 9.5” x 6.25” x 1.5”

Weight 3 lbs. with headset and mounting bracket

Case Off White ABS chassis

Storage Temperature Range 0 to 120° F (-18 to 49° C)

Operating Temperature Range 50 to 90° F (10 to 32° C)

Operating Humidity 20 to 80%, non-condensing

Test Frequencies .5K, 1K, 2K, 3K, 4K, 6K, and optional 8K Hz +1% typical, + 3% maximum

Stimulus Continuous (1 second) or Pulsed (200 milliseconds pulse, 2.5 pulses/second)

Output Level -10 to 100 dB HL ±3 dB, 5 dB step

Output Rise/Fall Time Not greater than 50 milliseconds, nor less than 20 milliseconds, 30 milliseconds typical

Distortion Less than 3% at full output

Output On/Off SN Ratio Greater than 70 dB, 90 dB typical

Transducer Telephonics TDH39 10 Ohm earphones with MX41/AAR cushions

Power Requirements 24V DC nominal 75 mA/unit maximum

Memory Backup Battery Panasonic BR2032

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252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

OCT 2015

252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation MAR 2016 252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program-- Basic DEC 2017 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors DEC 2017 252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities DEC 2017 252.225-7021 Trade Agreements--Basic DEC 2017 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

JUN 2012

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2012 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JUN 2013 252.246-7000 Material Inspection And Receiving Report MAR 2008

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INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). 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 exceeding $3,500, and offers of $3,500 or less 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 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.

(End of provision)

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 (INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS)

The following amends this paragraph with respect to the information and documents required for submission in response to this solicitation and requirments for oral presentation of those proposals determined to be in competitive range.

A. 1. INTRODUCTION. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is being issued in accordance with (IAW) FAR 15.203

The Offeror’s quote shall be submitted electronically

SUBMISSION OF OFFERS: The following amends this paragraph with respect to the information and documents required for submission in response to this solicitation and requirements for oral presentation of those proposals determined to be in competitive range.

2. GENERAL INFORMATION

(1) ELECTRONIC OFFERS. Offerors may submit electronic offers in response to this solicitation. The offer must arrive by the time specified in the solicitation to the following email addresses:

meredith.l.mckinney2.civ@mail.mil cole.p.cook.civ@mail.mil

(2) Offerors must email Meredith McKinney & Cole Cook (KO) to verify receipt of the offer. The Government will not be responsible for any failure of transmission or receipt of the offer, or any failure of the offeror to verify receipt of the emailed offer. All questions pertaining to this requirement must be received electronically by 1:00pm EST on 2 May 2019.

(3) The Government intends to award a firm fixed-price contract under the authority of 10, U.S.C. 2304 and 41 U.S.C. 253.

(4) SUBMISSION OF OFFERS. The solicitation should be completed, signed and received at this office not later than the date/time specified in Block 8 of the solicitation (Standard Form [SF] 1449). Please note that your offer must include all of the following information. Submit quote in two separate parts as follows:

PART I: EQUIPMENT INFORMATION. The information provided by the offeror will be a significant factor in the Government’s determination of technical acceptability. (Refer to Addendum 52.212-2)

The offeror shall submit a detailed quote providing a description of the required equipment and how it will perform to meet the needs stated in the Statement of Work. Technical capability should include product literature, catalog price lists; warranties, guarantees, technical specifications, delivery information, any additional terms and conditions. (20 pages maximum)

PART II: PRICE. The information provided in this schedule will be used to assist in the price analysis described in EVALUATION OF THE PROPOSED PRICES, in ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2, EVALUATION –

COMMERCIAL ITEMS.

A complete quote must include the following:

1) CLIN pricing for each item. Offeror must round the unit and total price to the penny.

2) Complete and sign SF 1449, page 1, Blocks 17a & b, 30a, b & c.

3) Signed amendments (if any).

Para (g) Contract award. This is amended to provide that the Government may conduct discussions prior to contract award at its sole discretion.

Para (j) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) / CAGE Code. The offeror shall obtain these said codes and registration in the System Award Management (SAM) and the Online Representations and Certifications, if you are a US firm is mandatory. Award cannot and shall not be made to an offeror without these codes.

Para (m) Proposal Preparation Costs. The Government will not pay any costs incurred in the submission of an offer, in making any necessary studies for the preparation thereof, or for any visit(s) the Contracting Officer may request for the purpose of clarification of the offer.

Para (n) Protests received at a level higher than the contracting officer will be referred to the contracting officer. Protestor may request a review by the contracting officer or an independent review at a level higher than the contracting officer. Requests for appeals or independent review will be addressed to the contracting officer for referral to the review authority. Questions on this process will be referred to the cognizant contracting officer identified in the solicitation.

Para (o) The non-FAR Part 12 discretionary FAR, DFARS, AFARS, and LOCAL provisions included herein are incorporated into this solicitation either by reference or in full text. If incorporated by reference, see provision 52.252-1 herein for locations where full text can be found.

(End of Addendum to FAR 52.212-1)

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BASIS FOR AWARD

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

a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror made based on the lowest price, technically acceptable (LPTA) proposal conforming to the solicitation’s Statement of Work (SOW), determined to be the most advantageous to the Government.

b) Options. No options are included in this requirement.

c) A written notice or 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 of 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 (OCT 2018)

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 (u)) of this provision.

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

“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…