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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF JUNE 05, 2022 SAM #7492
SOLICITATION NOTICE

58 -- AASF Radio Equipment and Installation

Notice Date: 6/3/2022 11:26:00 AM
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 334220 — Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
Contracting Office: W7NC USPFO ACTIVITY ME ARNG AUGUSTA ME 04333-0032 USA
ZIP Code: 04333-0032
Solicitation Number: W912JD-22-Q-0OTH
Response Due: 7/11/2022 10:00:00 AM
Archive Date: 07/26/2022
Point of Contact: Leah Bennett, Phone: 2074305607, Dirck Storms, Phone: 2074305531
E-Mail Address: leah.m.bennett11.civ@army.mil, dirck.g.storms.mil@army.mil
(leah.m.bennett11.civ@army.mil, dirck.g.storms.mil@army.mil)
Small Business Set-Aside: SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and is being issued as a total small business set-aside in accordance with FAR 52.219-6.� The solicitation number is W912JD-22-Q-0OTH. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) on behalf of the Maine Army National Guard utilizing FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This combined synopsis/solicitation and incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-04. This requirement is being issued as a small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 334220 for radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The Government intends to place a single best-value, firm fixed-price order without discussions.� Description of requirement:� The Contractor shall provide and install radio equipment, cabling, antennas, and rack infrastructure within the operations centers and on the roof of the Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF). Independent estimates indicate that the desired equipment constitutes most of the requirement with installation as ancillary service.� Installation shall include proper test and customer approval to validate performance.� The desired specifications and performance characteristics required are further outlined in the attached Statement of Objectives (SOO). Prospective contractors shall respond with a proposed equipment list and brief Statement of Work (SOW) to fulfill the requirement under CLIN 0001.� The place of performance shall be at the Bangor International Airport - Army Aviation Support Facility, 287 Godfrey Blvd., Bangor, ME 04401. CLIN 0001 Contractor shall provide and install radio equipment, cabling, antennas, and rack infrastructure to the operations center and roof of the Army Aviation Support Facility as defined in the approved SOW:� $___________________ Submit the following in order to be considered for award:� Price � Pricing for CLIN 0001 Technical � Provide a priced equipment list with a brief SOW, which shall describe how the requirements of the SOO will be accomplished to fulfill this requirement. Past Performance - Provide three references of work, similar in scope to this requirement. These references shall include a brief description of the work completed, contact information, and the contract number (if relevant). The Government reserves the right to obtain information for use in past performance evaluations from any, and all sources. Each reference is limited to four pages. Technical and price, when combined are more important than past performance. Site Visit: The Government will hold a site visit at 287 Godfrey Blvd., Bangor, ME 04401 on 24 June 2022 beginning at 0900 EST. All interested parties may attend with a limit of two (2) attendees per activity. Each individual must provide government issued identification. Please submit, in writing, the names, DOB, and SSN of attendees to Leah Bennett at leah.m.bennett11.civ@army.mil by 1300 EST on 10 June 2022. Questions regarding this solicitation shall be sent to leah.m.bennett11.civ@army.mil by 1400 EST on 30 June 2022. Amendments, if necessary, will be posted to the www.sam.gov website; paper copies will not be issued. Quotes are to be submitted to Leah Bennett, Contract Specialist at leah.m.bennett11.civ@army.mil by 11 July 2022 at 1300 EST. The provisions at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors � Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) applies to this acquisition. The following list of FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are hereby incorporated. They may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions�Commercial Items (NOV 2021) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) 52.204-25 Prohibition of Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services�Representation (OCT 2020) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government�s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (NOV 2021) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Products and Commercial Services � Alternate 1 (NOV 2021) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2022) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) 52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) 52.222-51 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (JAN 2022) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (NOV 2021) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2022) 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer�s Representative (DEC 1991) 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011) 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (SEP 2013) 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (NOV 2011) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992) 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (DEC 2019) 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (MAY 2016) 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services�Representation (DEC 2019) 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services�Representation (MAY 2021) 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (JAN 2021) 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (JUN 2013) 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items (JUNE 2013) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (DEC 2018) 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (DEC 2018) 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006) 252.232-7017 Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors--Prohibition on Fees and Consideration (APR 2020) 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (DEC 1991) 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (JAN 2021) CLAUSES IN FULL TEXT 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. As prescribed in�4.2105(a), insert the following provision: Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment�(Oct 2020) The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it ""does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument"" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at�52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services�Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at�52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it ""does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services"" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at�52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at�52.212-3. ��(a)�Definitions.�As used in this provision� ��Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component�have the meanings provided in the clause�52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. ��(b)�Prohibition.� (1)�Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to� ��(i)�Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or ��(ii)�Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles. ��(2)�Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to� ��(i)�Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or ��(ii)�Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles. ��(c)�Procedures.�The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for ""covered telecommunications equipment or services"". ��(d)�Representation.�The Offeror represents that� ��(1)�It�?�will,�?�will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds ""will"" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and ��(2)�After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that� ��It�?�does,�?�does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds ""does"" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section. ��(e)�Disclosures.� (1)�Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded ""will"" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer: ��(i)�For covered equipment� ��(A)�The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known); ��(B)�A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and ��(C)�Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision. ��(ii)�For covered services� ��(A)�If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or ��(B)�If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision. ��(2)�Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded ""does"" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer: ��(i)�For covered equipment� ��(A)�The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known); ��(B)�A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and ��(C)�Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision. ��(ii)�For covered services� ��(A)�If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or ��(B)�If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision. (End of provision) 52.222-19 CHILD LABOR�COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (DEVIATION 2020-O0019) (JAN 2022) (a) Applicability. This clause does not apply to the extent that the Contractor is supplying end products mined, produced, or manufactured in� (1) Israel, and the anticipated value of the acquisition is $50,000 or more; (2) Mexico, and the anticipated value of the acquisition is $92,319 or more; or (3) Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, or the United Kingdom and the anticipated value of the acquisition is $183,000 or more. (b) Cooperation with Authorities. To enforce the laws prohibiting the manufacture or importation of products mined, produced, or manufactured by forced or indentured child labor, authorized officials may need to conduct investigations to determine whether forced or indentured child labor was used to mine, produce, or manufacture any product furnished under this contract. If the solicitation includes the provision 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products, or the equivalent at 52.212-3(i), the Contractor agrees to cooperate fully with authorized officials of the contracting agency, the Department of the Treasury, or the Department of Justice by providing reasonable access to records, documents, persons, or premises upon reasonable request by the authorized officials. (c) Violations. The Government may impose remedies set forth in paragraph (d) for the following violations: (1) The Contractor has submitted a false certification regarding knowledge of the use of forced or indentured child labor for listed end products. (2) The Contractor has failed to cooperate, if required, in accordance with paragraph (b) of this clause, with an investigation of the use of forced or indentured child labor by an Inspector General, Attorney General, or the Secretary of the Treasury. (3) The Contractor uses forced or indentured child labor in its mining, production, or manufacturing processes. (4) The Contractor has furnished under the contract end products or components that have been mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part by forced or indentured child labor. (The Government will not pursue remedies at paragraph (d)(2) or paragraph (d)(3) of this clause unless sufficient evidence indicates that the Contractor knew of the violation.) (d) Remedies. (1) The Contracting Officer may terminate the contract. (2) The suspending official may suspend the Contractor in accordance with procedures in FAR Subpart 9.4. (3) The debarring official may debar the Contractor for a period not to exceed 3 years in accordance with the procedures in FAR Subpart 9.4. (End of clause � Last page)
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