Mass Communications Support Services

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
N5005421Q0001
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
511210 Software Publishers
PSC
D399 It And Telecom- Other It And Telecommunications
Place of performance
Norfolk VA 23511 USA

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

Notice text

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Update #2 · Latest ·

Combined Synopsis Solicitation

Mass Communication Services

N50054-21-Q-0001

Description

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial services prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures found at FAR Subpart 13.5 and 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. This is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. All information is to be submitted at no cost to the Government.

This combined synopsis/solicitation will be posted to BETA SAM at https://beta.sam.gov. The RFQ number is N5005421Q0001. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect though FAC 2021-01 and the DFARS Change notice 20200831.  It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at this website: https://www.acquisition.gov/.  The Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing mass communication services that are identified in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). 

Notice to Offerors

The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs. The place of performance for this RFQ is Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC), 9727 Avionics Loop, Norfolk, VA  23511.  Solicitation N50054-21-Q-0001 is issued as a Request for Quotation to obtain services from a responsible contractor to provide software assurance (SA), technical, and sustainment support for Email, Automated Telephone Notification System (ATNS) and SMS/Text system. The Mass Communication system will provide Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) with an effective and reliable mass notification system that can be used during a crisis to warn affected personnel.

Important Information:

Period of Performance (PoP):         Base Year: 1 Febuary 2021 – 31 January 2022

                                                            OY1:  1 Febuary 2022 – 31 January 2023

                                                            OY2:  1 Febuary 2023 – 31 January 2024

                                                            OY3:  1 Febuary 2024 – 31 January 2025

                                                            OY4:  1 Febuary 2025 – 31 January 2026

NAICS Code:  511210.

  

System for Award Management (SAM): Quoting vendors must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://sam.gov/.

Evaluation Factors and Required Documents:

An award will be made based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. All quotes will be evaluated for both technical acceptability and price reasonableness.

Technical Acceptability: Each quote must clearly indicate the capability of the vender to meet all specifications and requirements in the SOW.

Price Reasonableness: Each quote must breakdown pricing. This shall be a separate document form the technical proposal.  

  1. Vendors shall provide the following upon request from the Government to determine price fair and reasonableness.

-Contract numbers for the same or similar services sold to   Government agencies

Quote Format:

To be considered for this opportunity, all quotes shall be:

  1.  Submitted in either Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheet, or Adobe PDF.
  2. Quote must include price(s), point of contact (name and phone number), business size, CAGE Code, and payment terms
  3. Shipping Terms: FOB Destination
  4. Quotes shall be valid for a minimum of One Hundred Twenty (120) calendar days

Quote Submission and Questions:

Submission: Responses to this solicitation are due by 10:00 am EST on 27 October 2020. Email quotes to Elizabeth.marston@navy.mil.

Questions:  Vendors may submit questions regarding clarification of solicitation requirements to Elizabeth Marston by e-mail at Elizabeth.marston@navy.mil by 15 October 2020 at 10:00 am EST. Any questions received after this date may not be answered.

Provisions and Clauses:

The following FAR provision and clauses are applicable to this procurement (supplementary provisions and clauses may be added prior to award):

52.204-7 System for Award Management

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Jul 2018)

52.240-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items.

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders --

Commercial Items.

52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or

Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations

52.233-3 Protest After Award

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred,Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract

52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns

52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation

52.222-3 Convict Labor

52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management

52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Reps and Certs

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

52.247-34 FOB Destination

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials

252.203-7002 Requirements to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product

252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls

252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Information

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support

252.209-7004 Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

252.211-7008 Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers

252.213-7000 Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past Performance Evaluations

252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium

252.225-7000 Buy American--Balance of Payments Program Certificate

252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program

252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items

252.246-7000 Material Inspection and Receiving Report

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea

Attachments:

ATTACHMENT 1: Statement of Work

Update: 9 October 2020 - Incorporates questions from industry with USG response.

Update #1 ·

Combined Synopsis Solicitation

Mass Communication Services

N50054-21-Q-0001

Description

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial services prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures found at FAR Subpart 13.5 and 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. This is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. All information is to be submitted at no cost to the Government.

This combined synopsis/solicitation will be posted to BETA SAM at https://beta.sam.gov. The RFQ number is N5005421Q0001. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect though FAC 2021-01 and the DFARS Change notice 20200831.  It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at this website: https://www.acquisition.gov/.  The Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing mass communication services that are identified in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). 

Notice to Offerors

The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs. The place of performance for this RFQ is Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC), 9727 Avionics Loop, Norfolk, VA  23511.  Solicitation N50054-21-Q-0001 is issued as a Request for Quotation to obtain services from a responsible contractor to provide software assurance (SA), technical, and sustainment support for Email, Automated Telephone Notification System (ATNS) and SMS/Text system. The Mass Communication system will provide Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) with an effective and reliable mass notification system that can be used during a crisis to warn affected personnel.

Important Information:

Period of Performance (PoP):         Base Year: 1 Febuary 2021 – 31 January 2022

                                                            OY1:  1 Febuary 2022 – 31 January 2023

                                                            OY2:  1 Febuary 2023 – 31 January 2024

                                                            OY3:  1 Febuary 2024 – 31 January 2025

                                                            OY4:  1 Febuary 2025 – 31 January 2026

NAICS Code:  511210.

  

System for Award Management (SAM): Quoting vendors must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://sam.gov/.

Evaluation Factors and Required Documents:

An award will be made based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. All quotes will be evaluated for both technical acceptability and price reasonableness.

Technical Acceptability: Each quote must clearly indicate the capability of the vender to meet all specifications and requirements in the SOW.

Price Reasonableness: Each quote must breakdown pricing. This shall be a separate document form the technical proposal.  

  1. Vendors shall provide the following upon request from the Government to determine price fair and reasonableness.

-Contract numbers for the same or similar services sold to   Government agencies

Quote Format:

To be considered for this opportunity, all quotes shall be:

  1.  Submitted in either Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheet, or Adobe PDF.
  2. Quote must include price(s), point of contact (name and phone number), business size, CAGE Code, and payment terms
  3. Shipping Terms: FOB Destination
  4. Quotes shall be valid for a minimum of One Hundred Twenty (120) calendar days

Quote Submission and Questions:

Submission: Responses to this solicitation are due by 10:00 am EST on 27 October 2020. Email quotes to Elizabeth.marston@navy.mil.

Questions:  Vendors may submit questions regarding clarification of solicitation requirements to Elizabeth Marston by e-mail at Elizabeth.marston@navy.mil by 15 October 2020 at 10:00 am EST. Any questions received after this date may not be answered.

Provisions and Clauses:

The following FAR provision and clauses are applicable to this procurement (supplementary provisions and clauses may be added prior to award):

52.204-7 System for Award Management

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Jul 2018)

52.240-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items.

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders --

Commercial Items.

52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or

Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations

52.233-3 Protest After Award

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred,Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract

52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns

52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation

52.222-3 Convict Labor

52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management

52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Reps and Certs

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

52.247-34 FOB Destination

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials

252.203-7002 Requirements to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product

252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls

252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Information

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support

252.209-7004 Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

252.211-7008 Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers

252.213-7000 Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past Performance Evaluations

252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium

252.225-7000 Buy American--Balance of Payments Program Certificate

252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program

252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items

252.246-7000 Material Inspection and Receiving Report

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea

Attachments:

ATTACHMENT 1: Statement of Work

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