This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. A quote is being requested and a written solicitation (paper copy) will not be issued. Solicitation FA8751-13-Q-0520 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-69 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Change Notice (DCN) 20130909. See http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ for the full text of all provisions and clauses incorporated by reference herein. This procurement is being solicited on as a Total Small Business set-aside. For reference, the NAICS code is 334614 and small business size standard is 750 employees. The contractor shall provide, on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis including the cost of shipping FOB Destination, the items listed below, and the additional technical information specified below at paragraph (b)(4). Specification/configuration details are provided on a brand name or equal basis and describe the characteristics and level of quality of a technically acceptable solution. Offerors submitting equals to this solution must provide technical information in sufficient detail to allow adequate and thorough technical evaluation of the proposed equal solution. Item 1 Qty: 98 Description: VMWare ESXI Vsphere (standard) part # VS5-STD-F OR EQUAL Item 2 Qty: 12 Description: Cisco Virtual Cloud Service Router w/ 3 year subscription part #L-CSR-1G-STD-3Y= OR EQUAL) Item 3 Qty: 1 Description: Microsoft Developer Network with subscription of Visual Studio Premium w/ MSDN for 3 years part # 9ED-00111 OR EQUAL) Offerors shall provide at least the same warranty terms, including offers of extended warranties, offered to the general public in customary commercial practice. The required delivery date is within 30 days after receipt of order (ARO). All deliveries shall be made in accordance with FAR 52.247-34 FOB Destination. The places of delivery, acceptance, and FOB Destination point is Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jul 2013) applies to this acquisition. Addenda to the following paragraphs of 52.212-1 are: (b) Written proposals are due at or before 3PM (ET) THURSDAY 26 SEP 2013. Submit to:
[email protected] with a copy to
[email protected]; or mail to AFRL/RIKO, Attn: Rick Childres, 26 Electronic Parkway, Rome NY 13441-4514; or send by facsimile to: 315-330-2555. Offerors are encouraged to submit their proposals using the SF1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items. (b)(4) Offerors shall submit technical information consisting of at least the following: Technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail for the Government to evaluate the capability of the solution being offered. Include product literature and other documentation necessary to verify authenticity of the products being offered and the sourcing method to be used. (b)(12) If the offer is not submitted on the SF1449, 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. (g) Contract award. 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. (k) System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors must be registered in the SAM database to receive a contract award. If an offeror does not register in the SAM database within four (4) days after receiving notification from the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer may proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered offeror. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999) applies. In addition to the information within paragraph (a), the following factors shall be used evaluate offers: (i) price, (ii) technical capability. The Government intends to award to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Offerors are required to complete representations and certifications found in the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Aug 2013), FAR 52.212-3 Alternate I (Apr 2011), and DFARS 252.209-7995 Representation By Corporations Regarding An Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability Or A Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law - Fiscal Year 2013 Appropriations (Deviation 2013-O0010) (Apr 2013). For your convenience all referenced certifications are attached to this solicitation (Attachment 1). The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Jul 2013) applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Sep 2013) applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to this acquisition: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2013) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Aug 2013) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) Alternate I (Nov 2011) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Re-representation (Jul 2013) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2012) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management (Jul 2013) The following FAR and FAR Supplement provisions and clauses also apply: 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) 52.247-34, FOB Destination (Nov 1991) 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011) 252.227-7015, Technical Data--Commercial Items (Jun 2013) 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data (Jun 2013) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Jun 2012) 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (May 2013) 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006) 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Jun 2013) 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Mar 2000) 5352.201-9101, OMBUDSMAN (Nov 2012) is hereby incorporated into this solicitation. The Ombudsman for this acquisition is Barbara Gehrs, Building 15, RM225, 1864 4th Street, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7130 FAX: 937-656-7321 COM: 937-904-4407. E-mail:
[email protected] Note that the clause at 252.232-7003 is included in this solicitation. DoD requires all payment requests (with a few exceptions) to be submitted and processed electronically. All vendors/contractors must familiarize themselves with this clause and DFARS 232.7003 for specific procedures. The DoD preferred electronic form for transmission is Wide Area Workflow - Receipt and Acceptance (see website - https://wawf.eb.mil). Wide Area Workflow Training may be accessed online at http://www.wawftraining.com. Please confirm in your proposal that your company is able to submit electronic invoices as set forth in the clause. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating DO-C9 has been assigned to this effort. All responsible organizations may submit a proposal, which shall be considered.