This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items (supply) prepared in accordance with the format at FAR Subpart 12.6., as supplemented with additional information included in this notice, and is being conducted pursuant to FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number is EE-133F-13-RQ-0733. This synopsis/solicitation constitutes a RFQ and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular No. 2005-68 dated June 26, 2013. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This RFQ is full and open competition and is 100% set aside for small business and will be awarded as a firm fixed price. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 238210, which has a corresponding business size standard of $14 million in average annual receipts. This order is subject to the Services Contract Act 1965 and the Dept. of Labor Wage Determinations is attached. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries, Northeast Fisheries Science Center's has a requirement for the purchase and installation of a C Cure 8000 Integrated Security System. The Request for Quote is attached. This purchase order will be awarded as firm fixed price. Bids will be evaluated based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. Line Items: Item Number / Description / Quantity / Unit CLIN 0001 / Software House, C Cure 8000 / 1 / EA CLIN 0002 / Access Control Card Readers / 2 / EA CLIN 0003 / Installation and Training / 1 / JB Period of Performance: The period of performance is 45 days from date of award (see Statement of Work for breakdown). Vendors are required to submit a signed Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under any Federal Law (Class Deviation) (MAR 2012) (see attached or Page 8 of RFQ) with their quote. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR) provisions and clauses that are included in this solicitation are denoted by the applicable acronyms. FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998) - Full Text 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): WWW.ACQUISITION.GOV (End of Clause) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (JUL 2013) - By Reference FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (JUL 2013) - Full Text FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (JUL 2013) - By Reference FAR 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUL 2013) - By Reference FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items (JAN 1999) - Full Text Fill-in paragraph "a": The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: (1) Technical Approach. NOAA will evaluate the extent to which the quoter's technical approach to performing the requirements demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the requirement and ability to successfully perform the contract. The quoter shall demonstrate that the quoter's staff has the necessary technical knowledge, and a continuous competence level that is more than adequate to meet the requirements. (2) Past Performance. The quoter's past performance on related contracts will be evaluated to determine, as appropriate, successful performance of contract requirements, quality and timeliness of delivery of goods and services, cost management, communications between contracting parties, proactive management and customer satisfaction. A minimum of three (3) references shall be submitted to include name of client, place of performance and reference contact phone number and email address. (3) Price Factors 1-2, when combined, are significantly more important than price. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (AUG 2013) - Full Text The following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause at paragraph (b) are applicable to this acquisition: (4) 52.2014-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontracting Awards (Jul 2013) (8) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (May 2012) (12) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside (JUN 2003) (23) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (APR 2012) (26) 52.222-3, Convict Labor, (JUN 2003) (27) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (MAR 2012) (28) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, (FEB 1999) (29) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, (MAR 2007) (31) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (38) 52.223-18, Encourage Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) (48) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332) The following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause at paragraph (c) are applicable to this acquisition: (1)52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (NOV 2007) FAR 52.232-99, Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (Deviation) (AUG 2012) - Full Text Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR) clauses: CAR 1352.201-70, Contracting Officer's Authority (APR 2010) - By Reference CAR 1352.209-73, Compliance with the Laws (APR 2010) - By Reference CAR 1352.209-74, Organizational Conflict of Interest (APR 2010) - By Reference CAR 1352.233-70, Agency Protests (APR 2010) - Full Text Fill-in paragraph "b": Department of Commerce, NOAA, NEFSC, Attn: Lauren Kirkpatrick,166 Water Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543; fill-in paragraph "c": U.S Department of Commerce, Senior Procurement Executive, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Suite 6422, Washington DC 20230 CAR 1352.233-71, GAO and Court of Federal Claims Protests - By Reference CAR 1352.271-70, Inspection and Manner of Doing Work (APR 2010) - By Reference Responsible sources shall provide the following: 1. Complete pages 1 and 2 of attached RFQ. 2. Signed Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law (Class Deviation) (March 2012) (Attachment A - Attached or Page 8 in RFQ) This procurement also requires contractors to complete the electronic representations and certifications at the SAM website. All vendors doing business with the Government are required to be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). NO award can be made unless the vendor is registered in SAM. For additional information and to register in SAM, please access the following website: www.sam.gov. In order to register with the SAM and to be eligible to receive an award from this acquisition office, all offerors must also have a Dun & Bradstreet Number. A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on-line at https://www.dnb.com/product/eupdate/requestOptions.html or by phone at (800) 333-0505. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes must be submitted via electronic means by 4:00 P.M. EST on September 13, 2013; any award resulting from this RFQ will be made based on the lowest price technically acceptable. Quotes must be submitted electronically either by fax to 508-495-2004 or via e-mail to
[email protected]. The anticipated award date is on or about September 17, 2013. Contractors are encouraged to register with the FedBizOpps Vendor Notification Service. Potential offerors may direct all inquiries pertaining to the solicitation in writing to
[email protected]. Telephone requests will not be honored.