Testing/Certification of Vacuum HEPA Filters

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1.  Answer the questions generated by interested parties (see attached – N4215822QS003 Questions and Answers).

2.  Extend the closing date and time to 6 December 2021 at 5:30pm EST.

3.  All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation WILL be posted to SAM at https://sam.gov/.

The RFQ number is N4215822QS003. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect though FAC 2021-07 Effective September 10, 2021 and the DFARS Change notice 20211105. 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 address: https://www.acquisition.gov/.

The NAICS CODE is 541380 and the small business standard is $16.5M.

Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement and submit quotes.  This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes.  Determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

QUESTIONS: Offerors may submit their questions regarding clarification of solicitation requirements to Heidi Miller by e-mail at heidi.r.miller@navy.mil no later than 4:30pm EST on November 30, 2021. Any questions received after this deadline may not be answered.

Period of Performance (POP): 

Base Year: December 13, 2021 – December 12, 2022

1st Option Year: December 13, 2022 – December 12, 2023

2nd Option Year: December 13, 2023 – December 12, 2024

3rd Option Year: December 13, 2024 – December 12, 2025

4th Option Year: December 13, 2025 – December 12, 2026

Shipping term shall be FOB Destination; therefore, quote SHALL include shipping cost.  

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/.

To be considered for this opportunity, all quotes shall be submitted in either Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheet or Adobe PDF. Quote must include price(s), FOB Destination, a point of contact, name and phone number, business size, and payment terms. An award will be made based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Each quote must clearly indicate the capability of the vendor to meet all specifications and requirements in the SOW. Vendors shall provide a detailed (unpriced) capabilities statement for review and acceptance by the Technical POC. Responses to this solicitation are due by 5:30 pm EST on December 6, 2021. Email quotes to heidi.r.miller@navy.mil.

Quotes shall be valid for sixty (60) days (at minimum).

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

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements JAN 2017

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications DEC 2014

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Service Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities JUL 2018

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment OCT 2020

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment AUG 2020

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations NOV 2015

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items SEP 2021

52.212-3 Alt I Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (FEB 2021) Alternate I OCT 2014

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items OCT 2018

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items SEP 2021

52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services NOV 1999

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract MAR 2000

52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns SEP 2021

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation SEP 2021

52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities APR 2015

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity SEP 2016

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons OCT 2020

52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contract for Certain Services—Certification   MAY 2014

52.222-53 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements MAY 2014

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving JUN 2020

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FEB 2021

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer–System for Award Management OCT 2018

52.232-36 Payment by Third Party MAY 2014

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors DEC 2013

52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004

52.237-1 Site Visit APR 1984

52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation APR 1984

52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference FEB 1998

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference FEB 1998

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials NOV 2011

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting DEC 2019

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support MAY 2016

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation MAY 2021

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services JAN 2021

252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials SEP 2014

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013

252.225-7972 (Dev) Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems  (DEVIATION 2020-O0015)  MAY 2020

252.225-7973 (Dev) Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreing-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems – Representation (DEVIATION 2020-O0015) MAY 2020

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DEC 2018

252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006

252.232-7017 Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors--Prohibition on Fees and Consideration APR 2020

252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel JUN 2013

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JAN 2021

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea FEB 2019