MODIFICATION
D -- OPTION - DC AVOC Broadcast Fiber Connectivity and Transmission Services
- Notice Date
- 9/19/2016
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- Contracting Office
- 1701 N. Ft Myer Drive, Rosslyn, VA 22209
- ZIP Code
- 22209
- Solicitation Number
- 1022640053
- Response Due
- 9/21/2016
- Archive Date
- 3/20/2017
- Point of Contact
- Name: Anil Nayak, Title: Contract Specialist, Phone: 7038756843, Fax:
- E-Mail Address
-
nayakan@state.gov;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- 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 1022640053 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89-1. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 517919 with a small business size standard of $32.50M.This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2016-09-21 15:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Washington DC, DC 20520 The Department of State requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: Base Period of Performance: 09/29/2016 - 09/28/2017 LI 001: DC Verizon's Audio Video Operations Center (AVOC) Broadcast Fiber Connectivity and Transmission Services in accordance with the attached Statement of Work., 12, MO; Option 1 Period of Performance: 09/29/2017 - 09/28/2018 LI 001: DC Verizon's Audio Video Operations Center (AVOC) Broadcast Fiber Connectivity and Transmission Services in accordance with the attached Statement of Work., 12, MO; Option 2 Period of Performance: 09/29/2018 - 09/28/2019 LI 001: DC Verizon's Audio Video Operations Center (AVOC) Broadcast Fiber Connectivity and Transmission Services in accordance with the attached Statement of Work., 12, MO; Option 3 Period of Performance: 09/29/2019 - 09/28/2020 LI 001: DC Verizon's Audio Video Operations Center (AVOC) Broadcast Fiber Connectivity and Transmission Services in accordance with the attached Statement of Work., 12, MO; Option 4 Period of Performance: 09/29/2020 - 09/28/2021 LI 001: DC Verizon's Audio Video Operations Center (AVOC) Broadcast Fiber Connectivity and Transmission Services in accordance with the attached Statement of Work., 12, MO; 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, Department of State 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. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. Department of State 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 bids.All responsible Offerors 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.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors 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 offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or 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. In addition to providing pricing at www.FedBid.com for this solicitation, each Offeror must provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) so that they are received no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation; these can be submitted to clientservices@fedbid.com. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to FAR 4.1102 and other applicable regulations and guidelines. Information can be found at www.sam.gov. Registration must be "ACTIVE" at the time of award. All Bids must be valid for 30 days from the closing date for this solicitation. No exceptions or qualifications. New equipment ONLY, NO grey market or refurbished products. Items must be in original packaging, never used, and not altered in any way. Components of the requested equipment, to include memory, must be manufacturer-approved and may not be compatible, remanufactured, or refurbished equipment. All items must be covered by manufacturer?s warranty and procured through a manufacturer approved distribution channel. Sellers must be able to document their ability to provide items through manufacturer approved distribution channels upon request. The Seller confirms to have sourced all products submitted in this Bid from manufacturer-approved channels for Federal sales, in accordance with all applicable laws and manufacturer?s current applicable policies at the time of purchase. Seller must be able to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with applicable manufacturer certification / specialization requirements. If software is provided or included, Seller shall, upon request, provide Buyer with a copy of the End User License Agreement. Seller certifies that all software is licensed originally to Buyer as the original licensee authorized to use the software. All bid prices must include shipping FOB Destination. No partial shipments are permitted, unless otherwise specified by Contracting Officer at time of award. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, will apply: 52.203-6, 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-9, 52.219-14, 52.219-16, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-40, 52.223-18, 52.225-5, 52.225-13, 52.232-33. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. An evaluation will be conducted based on best value, where delivery schedule offered, technical compliance as defined by staying as close to the listed specifications as identified, and past performance are more important than price. However, as delivery schedule, technical compliance and past performance become equal, award will be made on the basis of lowest price. (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within three (3) calendar days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least five (5) calendar 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 five (5) years.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Washington DC, DC 20520
- Zip Code: 20520
- Zip Code: 20520
- Record
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