MODIFICATION
58 -- FORSCOM Audio Enhancement Equipment
- Notice Date
- 6/22/2016
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- Contracting Office
- 2175 Reilly Road, Fort Bragg, NC 28356
- ZIP Code
- 28356
- Solicitation Number
- W91247-16-T-KCR1
- Response Due
- 6/23/2016
- Archive Date
- 12/20/2016
- Point of Contact
- Name: Guy Brooks, Title: Contract Specialist, Phone: 9103969040, Fax:
- E-Mail Address
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guy.k.brooks.civ@mail.mil;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- MODIFICATION NOTICE:Bids are being solicited under solicitation number W91247-16-T-KCR1. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.If your company can provide the product/services listed on the solicitation and comply with all of the solicitation instructions, please respond to this notice. To view the specifications, please go to www.FedBid.com and reference Buy No. 797980_01. GSA Schedule Bids Only: Sellers bidding on this opportunity MUST have the items requested on an existing GSA Schedule. The Schedule must either be in the Seller's name or the Seller must be able to document its ability to act as an agent of a partner's Schedule. Sellers must not bid more than their applicable contract ceiling price, excluding the FedBid Fee, for contract-specific items. If FedBid receives notice that, due to inclusion of the FedBid Fee, the Selected Bid's line item pricing is higher than the Selected Seller's applicable published government contract pricing, the FedBid Fee will be reduced to ensure the Selected Bid's line item pricing does not exceed the Selected Seller's applicable contract pricing. Sellers may offer Open Market items only in accordance with the approved Terms and Conditions of their respective GSA Schedule AND upon approval from the soliciting Contracting Officer. Information regarding GSA Schedules can be found at www.GSA.gov. This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified sellers may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2016-06-23 15:30:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Fort Bragg, NC 28310 The MICC Fort Bragg requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001: Microphone Installation - KCR Upgrade FFP The contractor/installer will provide microphones, cables, connectors, echo cancelers, and all other necessary equipment to ensure the microphones work in harmony with the current audio system. The microphones (12 each) will be installed in the fourth row of new tables. The microphones will be installed in the same manner as the existing system. The microphones will consist of 10? Shock-Mounted Gooseneck, Cardioid, less Preamplifier, SHURE model MX410LP/C with Desktop Base, switched preamplifier, programmable logic switch and LED, SHURE model MX400DP; or equal, Supports standard and light ring MX405/410/415. The microphones will each have a ?home? cable run to the Audio/Video (AV) equipment room #0068 and be connected to the current KCR audio system. The contractor/installer will utilize the existing cable trays located under the floor to run the microphone cables to room #0068. The contractor/installer will calibrate, configure, test and verify each microphone is consistent in tone, amplification, sound re-enforcement, etc. with the current microphone system. The contractor/installer will configure the ?zoning? of each microphone to ensure amplification does not prompt feedback, squelch, electronic hum, or other unwanted audio. The contractor/installer will write AMX code, Configure Bi-amps, or whatever is required to ensure the microphones work properly in accordance with the room control selection for both ?Combined? and/or ?Separate? as well as in ?Unclassified? and ?Secret? room mode. The contractor/installer will configure the microphones to function consistent with the current microphone system for room amplification, Video Teleconference, all other KCR audio requirements, and other tasks in accordance with Performance Work Statement. FOB: Destination, 1, JOB; 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.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, MICC Fort Bragg intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. A Seller may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. MICC Fort Bragg is taking this action in an effort to improve both seller access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, completed, real-time bids.All responsible Sellers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Sellers that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Sellers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should Sellers require additional clarification, contact FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com. Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. The award of this solicitation will be evaluated by the lowest price that is technically acceptable. The sum of all priced items and the quantity stated in this solicitation will be considered as a total price. New equipment ONLY. NO remanufactured or used products. NO "GREY" market items. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after submission Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. No partial shipments unless otherwise specified. Systems for Award Management (SAM). Offerors shall ensure their company is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and has completed their annual representations and certifications through the SAM website. The Government transitioned from the Central Contractor Registration System (CCR) www.ccr.gov, and Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) https://www.acquisition.gov, to the System for Award Management (SAM) https://www.sam.gov. Any reference to CCR or ORCA in this document is to be understood as SAM. In accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003, ?Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports?, the contractor shall submit their payment request electronically using the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). The WAWF website is located at https://wawf.eb.mil. There is no charge to use WAWF. Contractors must register to use WAWF at this website and ensure an electronic business point of contact (POC) is designated in the Central Contractor Registration site at http://www.ccr.gov within ten (10) calendar days after award of this contract. Contractor training is available at the website Home Page, under ?about WAWF?. Contractors may contact the WAWF Customer Support for assistance toll free at 866-618-5988; commercial: 801-605-7095; Fax commercial: 801-605-7453 or CSCASSIG@CSD.DISA.MIL This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hil.af.mil and/or http://www.acqnet.gov/far. By Reference By Reference (a) Pursuant to Department of Defense Instruction Number 2000.16, ?DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Standards,? dated October 2, 2006, each contractor employee requiring access to a Federally-controlled installation, facility and/or Federally-controlled information system(s) shall complete Level I AT Awareness Training on an annual basis and receive a certificate of completion. The training is accessible from any computer and is available at https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at/. The contractor is responsible for ensuring that all applicable employees have completed antiterrorism awareness training and shall certify that their workforce has completed the training through the submission of completion certificate(s) to the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer?s Representative (if appointed) within five working days after contract award or prior to access to a Federally-controlled installation or information system. (b) In the event that the automated system at https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at/ is not available (e.g., server problems), Level I AT Awareness Training can be provided by a qualified instructor. However, if the training is not completed online, the Level I AT Awareness Instructor qualification must be coordinated with the Installation Antiterrorism Officer (or Installation Security equivalent) and the resultant name(s) of approved instructors shall be provided the contracting officer or designee along with all associated cost or schedule impacts to the contract. (c) Antiterrorism performance (Level I AT Awareness Training attendance and compliance) may be documented as a performance metric under the resultant contract, and be part of past performance information in support of future source selections. (End of clause) As prescribed in 11.107(a), insert the following provision: Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as ?brand name or equal,? the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government?s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that ?equal? products must meet are specified in the solicitation. (b) To be considered for award, offers of ?equal? products, including ?equal? products of the brand name manufacturer, must? (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by? (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications. (c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate ?equal? products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. (d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an ?equal? product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. (End of provision) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses 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: 52.212-3, 52.204-7, 52.204-9, 52.212-4, 52.223-11, 52.225-13, 52.232-23, 52.233-1, 52.223-18, 52.237-2, 252.201-7000, 252.203-7002, 252.204.7008, 252.223-7006, 252.232-7010, 252.232-7003 and 252.243-7001. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil and/or http://www.acqnet.gov/far. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered; and are determined to be fair and reasonable. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical Capability and understanding the scope of requirement, Price, and Responsibility: Proposed quote will be evaluated for technical capability and understanding the scope or requirement, and price reasonableness using the price analysis techniques provided under FAR Part 13. The Government will review the contractor?s technical certifications to ensure that it reflects a sound approach and understanding of this requirement and that the contractor has the technical ability to successfully perform the requirement. The following kinds and minimum amounts of insurance are required in accordance with FAR clause 52.228-5 entitled, ?Insurance--Work on a Government Installation.? Workmen?s Compensation and Amount required by the State in which this Occupational Disease Insurance contract is performed KIND:AMOUNT: Employer?s Liability Insurance$100,000 Comprehensive General Liability$50,000 per occurrence Insurance for Bodily Injury Comprehensive Automobile Liability$200,000 per person $500,000 per occurrence for Bodily Injury and for Property Damage$20,000 per occurrence EVALUATION CRITERIA/BASIS OF AWARD Sellers understand that FedBid ranks all Bids by price; however, pursuant to applicable acquisition regulations and/or departmental guidelines, Buyers may use criteria other than price to evaluate offers. Accordingly, please note that, unless otherwise specified in the Buy Terms, below, to the extent required by applicable regulations and/or guidelines, award will be made to the responsible Seller whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Buyer on the basis of price and technical capability. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS?REPRESENTATION (DEVIATION 2016-O0003)(OCT 2015) (a) In accordance with section 101(a) of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 (Pub. L. 114-53) and any subsequent FY 2016 appropriations act that extends to FY 2016 funds the same restrictions as are contained in section 743 of division E, title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), none of the funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) by this or any other Act may be used for a contract 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 contactors 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 or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contactors 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. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS (DEVIATION 2016-O0003)(OCT 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 contactors 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) Use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) by the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 (Pub. L. 114-53) or any other FY 2016 appropriations act that extends to FY 2016 funds the same prohibitions as contained in sections 743 of division E, title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) 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 perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract as a result of Government action under this clause. The applicable NAICS code for this procurement is 334220 with the related size standard of 1,250 employees. The NAICS code identified herein must appear in FAR 52.212-3 "Offeror Representations and Certifications" in SAM and the vendor must be actively registered in that NAICS Prior to Award to be considered for any resulting contract. Failure to be properly registered at the time and date of award may render the quote nonresponsive. See Attachment The Contractor shall provide a narrative on how the microphones will be calibrated, configured, and tested. In addition state what will be utilized as calibration standards. State what method will be used to configure the ?zoning? of each microphone to ensure amplification does not prompt feedback, squelch, electronic hum, or other unwanted audio. WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2013) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause? ?Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)? is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization. ?Document type? means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). ?Local processing office (LPO)? is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system. (b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system is the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. (c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall? (1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.acquisition.gov; and (2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site. (d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the ?Web Based Training? link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/ (e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol. (f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor must use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract/order: (1) Document type. The Contractor shall use the following document type(s). ___________________________________________________________ (Contracting Officer: Insert applicable document type(s). Note: If a ?Combo? document type is identified but not supportable by the Contractor?s business systems, an ?Invoice? (stand-alone) and ?Receiving Report? (stand-alone) document type may be used instead.) (2) Inspection/acceptance location. The Contractor shall select the following inspection/acceptance location(s) in WAWF, as specified by the contracting officer. ____________________________________________________________ (Contracting Officer: Insert inspection and acceptance locations or ?Not applicable.?) (3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.
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