Telegeography Renewal

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION #:    N0017821Q6936

Submitted by: Suzanne Gibson

NAICS Code:  541519

FSC/PSC Code:  DA10

Anticipated Date to be published in beta.SAM.gov:  30 JUNE 2021

Anticipated Closing Date: 12 JULY 2021

Contracts POC Name: Suzanne Gibson

Email Address:  Suzanne.gibson@navy.mil

Code and Description:  DA10 IT and Telecom - Business Application/application Development Software as a Service

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation 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.   

Synopsis/Solicitation N0017821Q6936 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  The synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation as indicated in the attached SF18.  The SF18 form is being utilized to generate the applicable clauses from the Standard Procurement System. 

This requirement is not eligible for small business set-aside.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to award on a sole source basis to Primetrica, Inc., dba TeleGeography Research for the following manufactured products:  Global Bandwidth Research Service QTY 1, Global Internet Geography  QTY 1 and GlobalComms Database QTY 1.  TeleGeography Research is located in Carlsbad, CA.

The required systems have been used for many years with no comparable commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) products that provide the same or even similar resources for analytic work. A conversion of the existing files would require extensive review and validation of data. The labor for data conversion costs, training and additional maintenance fees would be not be cost effective to the government and would cause unacceptable delays in the program. approximately $525,000.00.  The introduction of any other manufacturer’s hardware will not allow the operators, or the fleet, to utilize the key applications developed for the existing hardware.   The required acquisition systems are exclusive to TeleGeography Research.

Please include shipping/freight cost to Dahlgren, VA 22448-5114. Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) will be utilized for award in accordance with FAR Part 13.  The order shall be firm fixed price.  

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.  The completion and submission to the Government of an offer shall indicate the Offeror’s unconditional agreement to the terms and conditions in this solicitation. Offers may be rejected if an exception to the terms or conditions set forth in this solicitation is taken.

At time of proposal submission please submit any historical data and published pricing.  Award will be made based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).  Offerors may obtain information on registration in SAM by calling 866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov.

Quote is due 12 July, no later than 12:00 p.m. EST with an anticipated award date by 30 July 2021.  Questions and responses regarding this synopsis/solicitation may be submitted by e-mail to Suzanne.gibson@navy.mil to the RFQ closing.  Please be sure to include Synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017821Q6936 in the subject line.

Attachments – All attachments should be specified.

-SF18: Request for Quotations

-Deliverables List