Purchase of Velocity CAC Reading System in Support of AAH Project Office

This is a solicitation, PANRSA-24-P-0000 013641, for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation, PANRSA-24-P-0000 013641, is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through the Federal Acquisition

Circular 2020-04.

The requirement is for full and open competition. The associated NAICS code is 334118.  The small business size standard is 1,000 in employees.

Description of the requirement is as follows: request for a firm fixed price quote for Apache's Security Office - Apache Attack Helicopter Project Management Office located on Redstone Arsenal Sparkman Center, Building 5307, has a new requirement to procure (1) one Velocity Software License, Federal Edition, up to 100 sites, (1) one Dell Workstation, (1) one Client Edition of Hirsch Velocity and SQL Database Software, (1) one Firmware & software upgrades, (1) one Network Connection, (2) two Patch Cables, and labor to upgrade the current CAC reading system for PM Apache Security offices per the attached Minimum Specifications.

The US Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, intends to issue a firm fixed price contract.  The Government intends to use the policies and procedures of FAR Part 12 in conjunction with those at FAR Part 13 for this effort.

The U.S. Army PEO Aviation, Redstone Arsenal, AL (Acceptance DODAAC: W56RSX) shall be responsible for the receiving, inspection and acceptance requirements of DFAS Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for all units. 

Delivery is FOB Destination. Items will be shipped to the following location:

W56RSX

Ship all equipment to the following:

Building 5307 Sparkman Circle

Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898

Care of Marshal Miller

Security POC: Lashonida R. Wilson

Apache Security Manager

SFAE-AVN-H

WAWF INFORMATION:

Inspector/Acceptor: Jackeline Ubiles

DODAAC: W56RSX

Phone Number: (256)-313-4051

Email Address: jackeline.ubiles.civ@army.mil

Required Delivery Date no later than 30 days after contract award

Terms and conditions for this requirement are consistent with customary commercial practices. Contract financing is not authorized.

Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and any addenda to the provision also apply.

Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, is applicable. The lowest price technically acceptable is the sole evaluation factor. Non cost factors are of equal importance to price.

Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -

Commercial Items.

Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and any addenda to the provision also apply.

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

Commercial Items, also applies to this acquisition and additional FAR clauses may be cited as needed.

Payment shall be made through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), in Accordance with DFARS 252.232-7006.

DFARS 252.232-7003 - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports and Instructions.

Payment method shall be through Wide Area Work Flow.

DFARS 252.232-7006 - Wide Area Work Flow Payment Instructions.

Oral Communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the Agency.

A complete quote shall consist of the following:

Quotes shall include all items, including brand name items, as specified in the Purchase Description and in the quantities specified.

Quotes shall include delivery terms and conditions. 

Quotes shall include a unit price and subtotal price for each item listed in the Purchase Description and a total price for all items. 
 

Quotes should identify any discounts and/or reductions to established rates or prices.
 

BASIS OF AWARD:

The Government intends to place an order with the bidder representing the best value to the Government. Best value is the lowest priced technically acceptable quote (LPTA).  The minimum technical requirements are as follows:  All items quoted are as specified in the purchase description, including brand name items.  Delivery shall be within 30 days ARO or sooner.

The evaluation of technical acceptability will start with the lowest priced quote and will proceed until the lowest price technically acceptable quote is determined.  Therefore, all quotes may not be evaluated for technical acceptability.

Adjectival Rating Description

Acceptable

Quote meets the requirements of the solicitation, including the minimum technical requirements.

Unacceptable

Quote does not meet the requirements of the solicitation, including the minimum technical requirements.

Proposals shall be submitted by email only to BOTH erica.d.sykes.civ@army.mil. and Edward.e.smith.civ@army.mil

Other electronic or hard copy submissions are not authorized. PROPOSALS/OFFERS RECEIVED AFTER THE SPECIFIED DUE DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.

For further information regarding this solicitation, contact:

Primary Points of Contact:

Edward E. Smith

Edward.e.smith.civ@army.mil

Phone: 520 674-8623

Erica D. Sykes

erica.d.sykes.civ@army.mil

Phone: 520-687-6287

Secondary Point of Contact:

Lisa Armes

Contracting Officer

lisa.s.armes.civ@army.mil

Phone: 520-674-8668

Contracting Office Address:

BLDG 5303 SPARKMAN CIR

Redstone Arsenal, Alabama 35898-5090

United States