Service for Garmin InReach Explorer+ Satellite Communicators

(i) Disclaimer: 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Government intends to negotiate and solicit with only one source, Strohman Enterprise 7494 Industrial Park Rd. Ste H Mechanicsville VA 23116 for Service for Garmin InReach Explorer+ Satellite Communicators under the authority of FAR (13.106(b)(1)(i). This is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any responsible offeror may submit a quote which will be given due consideration by the agency. (ii) This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-03. (iv) For purposes of this acquisition, the

associated NAICS code is 517410. The small business size standard is $44.0 million. This action is being solicited as a small business set aside. (v) Line-Item Structure: The following is a list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable) and should be reflected in the Offeror’s quote/proposal: Line Item 0001 - Base Year: June 1, 2023- May 31, 2024 Line Item 0002 - Option Year 1: June 1, 2024- May 31, 2025 Line Item 0003 - Option Year 2: June 1, 2025- May 31, 2026 (vi) Specifications/Requirement: The Contractor shall provide Basic satellite subscription activation plans for 125 Garmin InReach Explorer+ devices to access the Iridium® satellite network for tracking and messaging functions, including SOS. • 125 devices will require active service for 12 months each year • Ability to view and manage devices and account features online • Unlimited interactive SOS with 24/7 search and rescue monitoring center • Two-way messaging via the global Iridium® satellite network • Send and receive text messages to SMS and email • Send and receive messages with other inReach users and ability to exchange locations • Send route selection to MapShare portal for safety tracking • Track and share location on web-based MapShare • Suspend service capability is required for some devices (if necessary, due to hurricane seasonality, theft, or other unforeseen event) plus the ability to reactivate services. (vii) Delivery: No shipment of any physical units is necessary for this service contract. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial DEVIATION 2018-O0018, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: In addition to the requirements set for the in FAR 52.212-1, all offers responding to this solicitation must provide their business size in relation to the NAICS code contained in this solicitation and shall identify any socioeconomic categories to which they belong. (ix) Evaluation Criteria - N/A - Sole Source (x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause: NONE. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in this clause are applicable: 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT’ INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (OCT 2015) 52.219-13 NOTICE OF SET-ASIDE OF ORDERS (NOV 2011) 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (JUL 2013) 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015) 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEP 2016) 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014) 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (JAN 2019) 52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (AUG 2011) 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008) (xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply: 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018) 52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (JUL 2016) 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (JUL 2016) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (Oct 2020) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (Mar 2023) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Oct 2004) The following HHSAR clauses apply to this contract: 352.222-70 Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (Dec 2015) 352.224-71 Confidential Information (Dec 2015) 352.239-73 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Notice (Dec 15) (xiv) Quote is due electronically via email to Natalie.Brown@fda.hhs.gov for this acquisition no later than 12 May 2023, 11:59pm. Eastern Time. Late submissions may not be evaluated.