PRESOL | 99 | Fort Carson, Directorate of Contracting issuance of a combined synopsis/solicitation to provide on-site computer technical support for all aspects of the DPW (Directorate of Public Works).

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JANUARY 29, 2005 FBO #1160
SOLICITATION NOTICE

99 -- Fort Carson, Directorate of Contracting issuance of a combined synopsis/solicitation to provide on-site computer technical support for all aspects of the DPW (Directorate of Public Works).

Notice Date: 1/27/2005
Notice Type: Solicitation Notice
NAICS: 541519 — Other Computer Related Services
Contracting Office: ACA, Fort Carson, Directorate of Contracting, 1850 Mekong Street, Building 6222, Fort Carson, CO 80913-4323
ZIP Code: 80913-4323
Solicitation Number: W911RZDPWITST
Response Due: 2/11/2005
Archive Date: 4/12/2005
Small Business Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Description: 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. STATEMENT OF WORK - IT SUPPORT Directorate of Public Works 5050 Tevis Street, Bldg. 305 Attn: AFCZ-DPW-B Fort Carson, Colorado 80913-4001 1.0 General The purpose of this effort is to provide on-site computer technical support for all aspects of the DPW (Directorate of Public Works). The Contractor shall work closely with DPWs Business Support Division (BSD) and the Directorate of Information Management (DOIM) to insure close cooperation between this and other tasks already in progress. 1.1 Objectives Provide Computer/LAN support services to DPW post-wide. 1.2 Environment 1.2.1 Hardware LAN network, IBM compatible computers, ADP/Telecommunications. 1.2.2 Software Windows 2000/NT/XP, Remote Desktop Management, (Tivoli/SMS) Remedy, Microsoft Office 2000/XP, Norton, Compupic Pro, Network Security, MicroStation (Version 95/SE/J/8), IFS, FIRMS, E911 Systems, HOMES, Pulsar, WINEST, Fire and Emergency Services application of SunPro, SQL, Supply 2000 FEDLOG, MGE, Oracle through MGE, Wapiti Micro Systems/Traffic View Traffic Control Systems, WFS_Plus98 Detailed Information, Behave and Behave Plus, EPM, SIS, SASEM, FARSITE, FOFEM, NFPA, Incident Qualification System, NEXUS Fi re Behavior and Hazard Assessment System, ICS Forms Electronic Catalog (NOAA) Hazard Materials Response Division. 2.0 Technical Services Required: The contractor, as an independent contractor and not as an agent of the Government, shall support the Fort Carsons Directorate of Public Works Business Support Division by assisting in providing on site technical support . The contractor is not permitted or required to bind or commit Fort Carson, the Army, or the United States. Specific tasks to be performed by the contractor under this contract are listed below. 2.1 Scope of Work Upgrade existing computer equipment and install new equipment and software. Troubleshoot hardware and software problems and support the Local Area network. 2.2 Statement of Work The Contractor shall perform the following: Staging and dismantling computer equipment Maintaining Windows 2000/NT/XP servers and workstations Supporting file and print servers Troubleshooting problems (Hardware, Software & LAN) Answering users computer questions 3 Expertise Three to five years experience/expertise in the following areas, as indicated above and to include as a minimum MCSE and A+ certification: 3.1 ADP/Telecommunications Skills 3.2 Hardware/Languages Skills 3.3 Software Knowledge and Skills 4.0 Government Furnished Resources 4.1 Facilities, Supplies, and Services The Government will provide office supplies, work areas, network connections, forms, desks, reproduction services, access to microcomputers, software, and telephones, on an as is basis at no cost to the contractor. 4.2 Documentation Pertinent documentation for present systems will be provided as needed. Also, documentation explaining organizational, financial, and other constraints and requirements for required new systems will be provided. All provided documentation remains the sol e property of the government and will be returned upon completion of this task. 5.0 Place of Performance Work will be performed on-site at the following government installation: Directorate of Public Works Fort Carson, CO 80913-4001 6.0 Coordination The contractor will be required to respond to and coordinate with government personnel during the hours of 0700-1530 Monday through Friday, except on government holidays. Overtime may be required both after hours Monday through Friday, weekends and holidays, but not to exceed 50 hours per year. The government furnished resources identified in section 4.0 may be obtained during these hours. Any variation from this schedule will require prior approval. 7.0 Duration of task The start date for this project is 01 March 2005 with an end date of 28 February 2006, (1920 hours per contract year), with two option years. 8.0 Security and Privacy 8.1 Clearance ADP 1 Classification as per AR 380-19, paragraph 2-16 8.2 Privacy Act The provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 protect information included in this task order; therefore, all personnel assigned to this task will take proper precautions to protect the information from disclosure. 9.0 Progress Reports/Invoices The contractor shall coordinate the work schedule with the Government POC. Bi-weekly reports shall contain an accurate, up-to-date account of all work completed during the two week period and hours performed. Invoices shall be submitted, in accordan ce with FAR 52.212-4 (g), on a monthly basis to: COR, Directorate of Public Works, 5050 Tevis Street, Bldg. 305, Ft. Carson, CO 80913-4001. Invoices will be paid by Contract Specialist using a Government Purchase Card (GPC). 10.0 Evaluation and Staffing Most important in the evaluation criteria is the ability to maintain the servers, workstations, supporting files and servers. Troubleshooting problems and answering users computer questions is the next highest priority. It is anticipated that one (1) IT Specialist is required to complete the tasks outlined in this statement of work. The contractor must be experienced as noted in paragraphs 1 and 3 above and acceptable to both the Contracting Office and Fort Carson. This is a fixed-price perfo rmance-based contract, the contractor will be expected to apply the resources necessary to achieve satisfactory performance. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BASIS OF AWARD Award shall be made to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. Lowest priced will be in accordance with FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options. In order to be considered technically acceptable, the successful offe ror must have three to five years experience as noted in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 above A resume providing two or more references with point of contact information must be included with the quote. VEHICLE REGISTRATION Fort Carson military installation is a limited access post with controlled gate openings and closures. Gate operating times and procedures are listed in a policy letter published by the Provost Marshal Operations Division. A current copy of this letter i s available on request to the Contracting Officer. Unscheduled gate closures by the Military Police may occur at anytime and all personnel entering or exiting the installation may experience a delay in doing so due to vehicle inspections, registrations, w earing of seat belts, etc. No price adjustments will be made for any delays resulting from gate closures or controls. Contractor-owned vehicles operated on Fort Carson must be marked with company name. All Contractor personnel operating a privately owned vehicle (POV) on Fort Carson must comply with installation requirements of registering vehicles operated on the post. Proper state registration, proof of insurance, a valid driver's license, and a vehicle registration letter signed by the Contracting Offi cer are required in order to register a POV. The Contracting Officer will provide the vehicle registration letter upon request by the Contractor. When employees no longer work at the facility on Fort Carson, the Contractor shall insure that Post stickers are removed from POV and returned to the PMO. WAGE DETERMINATION U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination/Decision 94-2080 REV 22 is incorporated into this solicitation and shall be applicable to any resultant contr act (Attachment 5). The proposed contract is set-aside 100% for small business concerns. For this acquisition, the Small Business Size Standard is $21M and the NAICS Code is 541519. Award shall be made only to contractors who have registered with the Central Contractor Registration at http://www.ccr.gov The following provisions in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) apply to this acquisition to include any addenda to the provision. This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in ful l text. Full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ or http://www.arnet.gov/far/. CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 52.00-4011 REMOVAL OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2003) 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation APR 1984 52.245-4 Government-Furnished Property (Short Form) JUN 2003 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.204-7000 Disclosure Of Information DEC 1991 252.212-7001 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2004) 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2004) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause, which is incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: 52.233-3 , Protest after Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of comme rcial items: (Contracting Officer check as appropriate.) ___ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUL 1995), with Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). ___ (2) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Small Business Set-Aside (Jan 1999) (U.S.C. 657a). ___ (3) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jan 1999) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (U.S.C. 657a). ___(4) (i) 52.219-5, Very Small Business Set-Aside (JUNE 2003) (Pub. L. 103-403, section 304, Small Business Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 1994). ____(ii) Alternate I (MAR 1999) to 52.219-5. ____(iii) Alternate II to (JUNE 2003) 52.219-5. ___ (5)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUNE 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). ___ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 1995) of 52.219-6. ___ (iii) Alternate II (MAR 2004) of 52.219-6. ___ (6)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (JUNE 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). ___ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 1995) of 52.219-7. ___ (iii) Alternate II (MAR 2004) of 52.219-7. ___ (7) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3)). ___ (8)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2002) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)). ___ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2001) of 52.219-9 ___(iii) Alternate II (OCT 2001) of 52.219-9. X (9) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (DEC 1996) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). ___ (10)(i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (JUNE 2003) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer). ___ (ii) Alternate I (JUNE 2003) of 52.219-23. ___ (11) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program--Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (OCT 1999) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). ___ (12) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program--Incentive Subcontracting (OCT 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). ___ (13) 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (May 2004). ___ (14) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) (E.O. 11755). ___ (15) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jun 2004) (E.O. 13126). X (16) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999). X (17) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 2002) (E.O. 11246). X (18) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212). X (19) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). X (20) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212). ___ (21)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (AUG 2000) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). ___ (ii) Alternate I (AUG 2000) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). ___ (22) 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (JUNE 2003) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). ___ (23)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (JAN 2004) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78). ___ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2004) of 52.225-3. ___ (iii) Alternate II (JAN 2004) of 52.225-3. ___ (24) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Jun 2004) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). ___ (25) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (OCT 2003) (E.o.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of Treasury). ___ (26) 52.225-15, Sanctioned European Union Country End Products (FEB 2000) (E.O. 12849). ___ (27) 52.225-16, Sanctioned European Union Country Services (FEB 2000) (E.O. 12849). ___ (28) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (FEB 2002) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). ____ (29) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). X (30) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ____ (31) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than Central Contractor Registration (MAY 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ____ (32) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ____ (33) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). ____ (34)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (APR 2003) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). ____ (ii) Alternate I (APR 1984) of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] NA (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (MAY 1989) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). **Position exempt: Employment under contract providing for direct services by an individual to a Federal Agency. FAR 22.1003-3 NA (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). NA (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act--Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (MAY 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). **Position exempt: Employment under contract providing for direct ser vices by an individual to a Federal Agency. FAR 22.1003-3 ____ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act--Price Adjustment (February 2002) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ____ (5) 52.222-47, SCA Minimum Wages and Fringe Benefits Applicable to Successor Contract Pursuant to Predecessor Contractor Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) (May 1989) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the cl ause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records--Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final terminat ion settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in paragraphs (i) through (vi) of this paragraph in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-- (i) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $500,000 ($1,000 ,000 for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (ii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (April 2002) (E.O. 11246). (iii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (December 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (iv) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). (v) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (May 1989), flow down required for all subcontracts subject to the Service Contract Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (vi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (April 2003) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. (2) While not required, the contractor May include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (End of clause) 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999) The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 15 calendar days of contract expiration. (End of clause) 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 15 calendar days of contract expiration; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 c alendar days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years. (End of clause) Quotations are due by NOON 11 February 2005 (MST). E-mail quotes will be accepted at: Jeanene.Gerstenkorn@Carson.Army.Mil
Place of Performance: Address: ACA, Fort Carson Directorate of Contracting, 1850 Mekong Street, Building 6222 Fort Carson CO; Zip Code: 80913-4323; Country: US
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99 -- Fort Carson, Directorate of Contracting issuance of a combined synopsis/solicitation to provide on-site computer technical support for all aspects of the DPW (Directorate of Public Works).