SOLICITATION NOTICE
58 -- Wireless Mesh Network Radio Frequency Channel Emulator - Specifications
- Notice Date
- 4/13/2015
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334515
— Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division, 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301, Room B130, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899-1410, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20899-1410
- Solicitation Number
- SB1341-15-RQ-0284
- Point of Contact
- Chantel Adams, Phone: (301) 975-6338, Keith Bubar, Phone: (301) 975-8329
- E-Mail Address
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chantel.adams@nist.gov, keith.bubar@nist.gov
(chantel.adams@nist.gov, keith.bubar@nist.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Attachment 1 - Statement of Work / Specifications DESCRIPTION: THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN FAR SUBPART 12.6-STREAMLINED PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATION AND SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS-AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED, AND A SEPARATE WRITTEN SOLICITATION DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED. THE SOLICITATION IS BEING ISSUED USING SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 13.5 TEST PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ITEMS. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is issuing a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for One (1) Wireless Mesh Network Radio Frequency (RF) Emulator, which shall include Software and a 1 year warranty, with the option to extend warranty for up to two (2) years beyond the initial 1 year warranty period. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334515 - Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-80. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business. Line Item Description Qty. Unit Unit Price Total 0001 Wireless Mesh Network RF Emulator and 1 yr. Warranty 1 each __________ __________ 0002 Optional 1 Year Warranty Extension 1 year __________ __________ 0003 Optional 1 Year Warranty Extension 1 year __________ __________ Specifications: See enclosed document titled "Statement of Work/Specifications". Minimum Requirements: The acquired product(s) shall meet or exceed the technical specifications. All items must be new. Acceptance/Inspection: Final acceptance shall take place 180 days after receipt of order. Freight/Shipping Charges: Offeror shall include the cost of shipping in its total price. Warranty and Maintenance: The product and supporting software shall be offered with a warranty that covers the delivered hardware and software for a duration of one year after final acceptance. The warranty shall cover parts, labor, and shipping with the option to extend for two (2) additional years after the initial warranty period expires. Engineering support shall be provided by phone for a period of one year after final acceptance. Delivery: Product Delivery shall take place 150 days ARO. Attachments: 1. Statement of Work/Specifications Document ________________________________________ PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are hereby incorporated by reference. All FAR clauses may be viewed at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. All Commerce Acquisition Regulations (CAR) clauses may be viewed http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfcara.htm Provisions: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law (Class Deviation) (March 2014) (1) In accordance with Sections 536 and 537 of Division B of Public Law 113-76 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014, none of the funds made available by Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 funding may be used to enter into a contract with any corporation that- (a) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and has made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government, or (b) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. (2) The Offeror represents that, as of the date of this offer- (a) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months. (b) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability. (End of provision) FAR Clauses: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items-Commercial Items including subparagraphs: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation; 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.219-14 Limitation on Subcontracting; 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Re-representation; 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 Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans; 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the Nation Labor Relations Act; 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management 52.203-98, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements-Representation (DEVIATION 2015-02) (FEB 2015) (a) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), Government agencies are not permitted to use funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act for contracts with an entity that requires employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. (b) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this provision does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information. (c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it does not require employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. (End of provision) 52.203-99, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (DEVIATION 2015-02) (FEB 2015) (a) The Contractor shall not require employees or subcontractors seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. (b) The contractor shall notify employees that the prohibitions and restrictions of any internal confidentiality agreements covered by this clause are no longer in effect. (c) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information. (d)(1) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act may be prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause. (2) The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the Contractor fails to comply with the provisions of this clause. (End of clause) 52.217-7, Option for Increase Quantity - Separately Priced Line Item The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 365 days of receipt of award. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree. Commerce Acquisition Regulations (CAR) Clauses: 1352.201-70, Contracting Officer's Authority 1352.201-72, Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) 1352.209-73, Compliance With the Laws 1352.209-74, Organizational Conflict of Interest 1352.215-72, Inquiries Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to the Contracting Officer. Questions should be received no later than 12:00 pm EST, 10 days from the posting date. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Requests shall include complete company name, address, telephone and e-mail address. FAX AND OR PHONE REQUESTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 1352.233-70, Agency Protests 1352.233-71, GAO and Court of Federal Claims Protests NIST Local Clause_04 Billing Instruction NIST prefers electronic Invoice/Voucher submissions and they should be emailed to INVOICE@NIST.GOV. (b) Each Invoice or Voucher submitted shall include the following: (1) Contract Number. (2) Contractor Name and Address. (3) Date of Invoice. (4) Invoice Number. (5) Amount of Invoice and Cumulative Amount Invoiced to-date. (6) Contract Line Item Number (CLIN). (7) Description, Quantity, Unit of Measure, Unit Price, and Extended Price of Supplies/Services Delivered. (8) Prompt Payment Discount Terms, if Offered. (9) Any other information or documentation required by the contract. (c) In the event electronic submissions are not used, The Contractor shall submit an original invoice or voucher in accordance with the payment provisions of this contract to: NIST: Accounts Payable Office 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1621 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1621. (End of clause) Addendum to Far 52.212-1, Quotation Preparation Instructions: 1. Technical Capability The technical quotation shall address Technical Capability: The Offeror shall submit a technical description or product literature for the equipment it is proposing, which clearly identifies the manufacturer, make and model. The Offeror must demonstrate that the proposed products and services meet or exceed each minimum requirement. If applicable, evidence that the Offeror is authorized by the original product manufacturer to provide the item(s) in the quotation should be included. 2. Past Performance Offerors shall describe their relevant past performance/experience. Offerors' quotation shall include a demonstrated record, within the past three (3) years as confirmed by reference, of successful past performance, including quality of products and services, compliance with technical requirements, contract management, and customer satisfaction. Past performance information provided shall be for products and services of similar scope, complexity, size and financial impact. Offerors shall identify a minimum of three (3) but not more than five (5) of its recent contracts, (Federal, State, Local Government and/or Private), providing similar types of products and support services. This information must be submitted for the prime Offeror and each subcontractor and/or consultant proposed. For each reference, identify the following information: a. Name and address of the agency/company b. Point of Contact c. Telephone numbers and email addresses d. Contract type and number e. Identify whether Prime or Subcontractor f. Contract Value g. Period of Performance h. Project Start Date i. Original Completion Date j. Explanation of any Delays k. Type of work performed l. Problems encountered and their resolutions m. Any subcontractors or partnerships 3. Schedule Offerors shall demonstrate their commitment to meeting the milestone schedule provided in the technical specifications. Schedule will be primarily influenced by lead times for parts used in assembly of the solution. 4. Price Quotation Offerors shall propose a firm-fixed-price for items in CLIN 0001 - Wireless Mesh Network RF Emulator and 1 yr. Warranty, CLIN 0002 - Optional 1 Year Warranty Extension and CLIN 0003 - Optional 1 Year Warranty Extension Quotation Evaluation: The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order to an Offeror whose quotation offers an integrated approach for meeting the requirements of the Statement of Work/Specifications and is evaluated as the best value for the Government, price and other non-price criteria considered. This evaluation may result in an award to a higher-priced Offeror where the decision is consistent with the evaluation criteria and represents the best value to the Government. The Government will evaluate quotations based on the following evaluation criteria: 1) Technical Capability, 2) Past Performance, 3) Schedule and 4) Price. The evaluation criteria are listed in descending order of importance. The non-price criteria when combined are significantly more important than price. 1. Technical Capability (non-price) Offerors' technical quotation will be evaluated to determine if the Offeror provides a sound, compliant product and/or approach that meets the requirements of the Government's Statement of Work/Specifications (attached). In doing so, Offerors shall demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the requirements in the Technical Quotation. Offerors' quotation shall detail their technical capability to accomplish the requirements in section 3 of the Statement of Work/Specifications. 2. Past Performance (non-price) The evaluation of past performance information will consider the extent to which Offerors' past performance demonstrates the capability and capacity to provide products and services within the scope of the Statement of Work/Specifications. The term "Offeror" here is defined as the prime contractor and any of its primary subcontractors. The Government may also use data obtained from other sources. Offeror's without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, will neither be evaluated favorably nor unfavorably on Past Performance, and will be assigned a Neutral rating. The Quotation will be assessed to determine the extent to which: a. The relevant past and present work of the Offeror or teaming partners demonstrate successful accomplishments of projects similar in size, scope and complexity to the SOW requirements. b. Offerors' past performance are found to be within an acceptable range to ensure minimal risk and high confidence in the Offeror's capability (which includes, if applicable, the extent of its critical subcontractors' or teaming partners - involvement) to successfully accomplishing the services described in the SOW. When conducting the evaluation, the Government may use data included by Offerors in their quotation, as well as data obtained from other sources. 3. Schedule (non-price) Evaluation of Schedule will consider Offerors' ability to meet milestone schedule of projects similar in size, scope and complexity to the SOW requirements. 4. Price Price will be evaluated for reasonableness. Your company is encouraged to discount its rates. If price discounts are offered, identify the percentage of price discount and/or price reduction offered. Price shall not be evaluated on quotes that are determined technically unacceptable under the Technical Capability Evaluation factor. Due Date and Response Information: Offerors capable of furnishing the specified equipment in this combined synopsis/solicitation should submit their quote in writing to Chantel Adams electronically at chantel.adams@nist.gov and Keith Bubar electronically at keith.bubar@nist.gov. FAX quotations shall not be accepted. Offerors shall submit their quotations so that NIST receives them not later than 1:00 pm EST May 15, 2015.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899, United States
- Zip Code: 20899
- Zip Code: 20899
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