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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF MARCH 12, 2023 SAM #7775
SOLICITATION NOTICE

V -- Teen Symposium

Notice Date: 3/10/2023 7:48:08 AM
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 721199 — All Other Traveler Accommodation
Contracting Office: W7NC USPFO ACTIVITY ME ARNG AUGUSTA ME 04333-0032 USA
ZIP Code: 04333-0032
Solicitation Number: W912JD-23-Q-0006
Response Due: 3/24/2023 7:00:00 AM
Archive Date: 04/08/2023
Point of Contact: Leah Bennett, Phone: 207-430-5607
E-Mail Address: leah.m.bennett11.civ@army.mil
(leah.m.bennett11.civ@army.mil)
Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation 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 and is being issued as unrestricted. The solicitation number is W912JD-23-Q-0006 and is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) utilizing FAR Part 13 � Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This combined synopsis/solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-01. This requirement is a full and open solicitation. The associated NAICS code is 721199 with a size standard of $9M. The Contractor shall provide the facility, security, lodging, meals, staff, and activities for the 2023 Teen Symposium as defined in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). The place of performance shall be located within 75 miles of Augusta, Maine. Please complete the price schedule shown below. CLIN� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Description� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �Quantity� � � � � Price(ea)� � � � � �Total 0001� � � � � Lodging- 50 beds, separate male/female/adult volunteers� � �2 (DY)� 0002� � � � � Conference/meeting space w/audio/visual equipment� � � � � � 3 (DY) 0003� � � � � Physically challenging team building activity w/facilitators� � � 1 (JB) 0004� � � � � Hot breakfast (x2) & bagged lunch for 50 people� � � � � � � � � �150 (EA) 0005� � � � � Hot lunch for 50 people� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 50 (EA) 0006� � � � � �Hot dinner (x2) for 50 people� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 100 (EA) 0007� � � � � Snacks (x4) for 50 people� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �200 (EA) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �GRAND TOTAL: The provision 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. 52.252-2 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) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION 2023-O0002) (DEC 2022) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEC 2022) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEC 2022) 52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) 52.225-1 Buy American Act � Supplies (OCT 2022) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (NOV 2021) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (DEC 2022) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992) 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (JAN 2023) 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 2023) 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 (JAN 2023) 252.232-7017 Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors - Prohibition on Fees and Consideration (JAN 2023) 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel (JAN 2023) 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (DEC 1991) 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (JAN 2023) 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�(NOV 2021) 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) Questions regarding this RFQ shall be sent to leah.m.bennett11.civ@army.mil by 1300 EST on 16 March 2023. Amendments, if necessary, will be posted to the www.sam.gov website; paper copies will not be issued. Offeror quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. An award will be made to the offeror whose solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. The following factors will be used to determine best value: Price Past Performance � Provide three references of work, similar in scope and size with the requirement detailed in the Performance Work Statement. These references must include a brief description of the work completed, contact information, and the contract number (if relevant). The Government also reserves the right to obtain information for use in past performance evaluations from any and all sources. Technical � Provide a brief proposal explaining how the requirements of the PWS will be accomplished. While all three factors will be evaluated, price is more important than past performance and technical. The Government reserves the right to award without discussion. Quotes are to be submitted to Leah Bennett, Contract Specialist at leah.m.bennett11.civ@army.mil by 24 March 2023 at 1000 EST.�
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Place of Performance: Address: Augusta, ME, USA; Country: USA
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