AMENDMENT NOTICE: 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. The solicitation number is N0018921QZ009 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-01. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334614 with a small business size standard of 1,250.00 employees. This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified offerors may submit quotes. The solicitation pricing on www.UnisonMarketplace.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at www.UnisonMarketplace.com, will end on: 2020-10-21 13:30:00.0 Eastern Time . This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above. FOB Destination shall be in the Statement of Work. The FLC Norfolk - Philadelphia requires the following items, Brand Name Only (Exact Match), to the following: LI 001: 12 Month EMC Dell Backup Storage Software Maintenance IAW the Equipment List of the attached RFQ N0018921QZ009. Anticipated POP: 10/23/2020 to 10/22/2021., 12, Months; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.UnisonMarketplace.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, FLC Norfolk - Philadelphia intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, Unison, Inc. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing quotes, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. FLC Norfolk - Philadelphia is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time quotes. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their quote using the online exchange located at www.UnisonMarketplace.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a quote on www.UnisonMarketplace.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.UnisonMarketplace.com should proceed to www.UnisonMarketplace.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at
[email protected]. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.UnisonMarketplace.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith quotes, to use decoys in the www.UnisonMarketplace.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.UnisonMarketplace.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or
[email protected] of Unison Marketplace: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through Unison Marketplace in compliance with the Unison Marketplace Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a formal, written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-60 and DFARS Change Notice 20120724. 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 these addresses: www.acqnet.gov/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm Please see attached RFQ N0018921QZ009 for Additional Clauses. The NAICS code is __334614____ and the Small Business Standard is _1,250__. FAR 52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination applies 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. No partial shipments are permitted unless specifically authorized at the time of award. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Reps and Certs / FAR 52.212-3 Alt1 Offeror Reps and Certs. EFFECTIVE JAN 2005, all offerors are required to use Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) to respond to federal solicitations. To register in ORCA, please go to www.bpn.gov/orca. You must be active in the Central Contractor Registration (www.ccr.gov) and have a Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN), to register in ORCA. Failure to register in ORCA may preclude an award being made to your company. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/Far/ 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive OrdersCommercial Items. 52.204-10 Reporting Subcontract Awards. 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation. 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 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers w/ Disabilities 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans. 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (SEPT 2010) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. 52.232-18 Availability of Funds 252.211-7003 Item Identification & Valuation (AUG 2008) 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. (MAR 2011) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) 252.247-7023 (iv) Alt III - ALTERNATE III (MAY 2002) 252.247-7023. 252.225-7000: Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate 252.232-7010: Levies on Contract Payments 5252.NS-046P: Prospective Contractor Responsibility 52.212-4: Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items 52.212-1: Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items 52.252-1:Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.252-2: Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.237-2: Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation. Fleet Fast Pay Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Representation (May 2012) Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (May 2012) Control of Government Personnel Work Product (April 1992) Representation Regarding Conviction of a Felony Criminal Violation Under and Federal or State Law (Mar 2012) Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (Sep 2011) Buy American Act & Balance of Payments (Oct 2011) Sellers understand that the Marketplace ranks all Bids by price; however, sellers will be evaluated by the Buyer in accordance with the basis established in the solicitation and pursuant to applicable acquisition regulations and/or departmental guidelines. The award decision is the sole discretion of the Buyer. Evaluation Criteria will be LPTA - Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. The government reserves the right to not accept lowest bid if found to be not technically acceptanle.