Local Exchange Services for the White Sands Missile Range, NM

Added:Mar 21, 2019 11:09 amModified:Apr 18, 2019 10:48 amTrack Changes (ii) The solicitation number is W91RUS19Q0008. This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) IAW FAR Parts 12 and 13. The Contracting Officer will conduct a pre-quotation meeting and site visit for the requirement specified below on 04 April 2019 @ 10:00 AM local time at the Network Enterprise Center, Building 21080, Kunuri Road, White Sands Missile Range, NM. This meeting will be conducted for the purpose of answering questions regarding the solicitation. Potential offerors interested in attending must submit the names of all attendees to the Contracting Officer via e-mail to scot.c.stedman.civ@mail.mil prior to 01 April 2019 to ensure access to the military site/conference site.(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2019-101.(iv) This is an unrestricted

acquisition. The applicable NAICS code is 517311 and the small business size standard is less than 1500 employees.(v) The contract line item numbers and items, quantities and unit of issue are identified on the attached Pricing Schedule. The contract scope and requirements are described in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). The Statement of Work is available under the "Additional Information" link below.(vi) This Request for Quote is for the local voice and data circuits listed in the Statement of Work for the White Sands Missile Range, NM.(vii) Performance Periods:Installation/Cut-Over (CLIN 0001)Base Year (CLIN 0002)Option Year 1 (CLIN 1002)Option Year 2 (CLIN 2002)Option Year 3 (CLIN 3002)Option Year 4 (CLIN 4002)(viii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition including the following addendum:52.212-1 Addendum(b) Submission of Offers.(13) Quotations will only be accepted from facilities-based local exchange carriers certified by the State of New Mexico to provide local exchange services.(14) Submit quotations via upload to FBO.GOV not later than the response date and time specified in the announcement. Please do not e-mail quotations to the Contracting Officer.(15) Submit the following with each quotation:(i) Contracting Information(A) The CAGE code and data universal numbering system (DUNS) number of the Offeror registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).(B) Proof the Offeror is a facilities-based local exchange carrier within the State of New Mexico. Quotations will only be accepted from facilities-based local exchange carriers certified to provide local exchange services. Offerors must provide the circuits they are quoting either on infrastructure they own or lease under the 1996 Telecommunications Act.(ii) Pricing. The Offeror's quoted monthly charges for the base year and each option year for all services in the Statement of Work, including all applicable taxes, fees and surcharges. The US Army is a Federal Government entity, and as such, is exempt from certain taxes. Quotations should not include any taxes from which the Federal Government is exempt.(ii) Technical Solution. A detailed narrative and network diagram describing the Offeror's facilities, network, and infrastructure to be used to deliver the services in the Statement of Work to the demarcation locations.(iii) Past Performance Information. Provide information from recent contracts performed within the last three (3) years, which are considered relevant in demonstrating ability to perform local exchange services involving similar scope, magnitude of effort, and complexities as the services described in this solicitation. Include the following administrative data for each referenced contract submitted: Offeror's company name; contracting agency; contract number; brief description of contract; contract type (i.e., fixed price, time and material, etc.); period of performance, identification of any significant achievements or past problems and resolution; and name, address, telephone number, and email address of program manager and Contracting Officer.(c) Period of Acceptance of Offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 days from the date specified for receipt of quotations.(e) Multiple awards. This award shall be made on an all or none basis.End of 52.212-1 Addendum(viiii) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluations, applies to this acquisition including the following addendum:Addendum to FAR 52.212-2(a) The Government will award a firm-fixed price contract to the responsible Offeror 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 offers:Price - The total amount for the base year and all option years will be evaluated from the Pricing Schedule.Technical Capability - Acceptable is defined as a quotation that clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Unacceptable is defined as a quotation that does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.Past Performance - The Government will conduct an evaluation and review of all recent past performance data obtained to determine how closely the work performed under these efforts relates to the proposed effort and how well that work was performed. The Offeror shall consider the requirements contained in FAR Clauses 52.212-1 when submitting their past performance references. Past performance shall be evaluated based on how recent, relevant and the quality of services rendered. To consider relevancy and quality the past performance evaluation will consider all aspects of an ‘offerors' past performance. For purposes of this evaluation, recent is defined as contracts performed within the past three (3) years from the issuance date of the solicitation. This factor will be rated as Acceptable or Unacceptable. Acceptable is defined as the pass performance clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Unacceptable is defined as the past performance does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.(x) Offerors are encouraged to complete all Representations and Certifications electronically at the System for Award Management website located at URL https://sam.gov/ . If not completed on-line, Offerors must include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, which can be obtained at http://farsite.hill.af.mil, FAR Part 52 or online at https://sam.gov/.(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition to include the following addenda:52.212-4 Addendum(w) Continuity of Services and Option to Extend Telecommunication Services.(1) For all services required on this contract, the contractor shall continue to provide services until a release date isestablished by the Government as a result of competition (cutover complete) or termination (including termination for cause or government convenience).(2) The Contractor recognizes that the services under this contract are vital to the Government and must be continued without interruption and that, before contract expiration, a successor, either the Government or another Contractor, may continue them. The Contractor agrees to - (i) Provide transitioning of services during cutover period without termination liability charges; (ii) Exercise its best efforts and cooperation to effect an orderly and efficient transition. The Contractor shall (i) Provide transitioning of services during cutover period without termination liability charges; (ii) Exercise its best efforts and cooperation to effect an orderly and efficient transition to a successor; and (iii) Notify the Government of any services not cutover after contract expiration.End of 52.212-4 Addendum(xii) Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. In addition, the following FAR/DFARS/AFFARS clauses/provisions, either by reference or full text, apply (clauses may be obtained via the internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil):52.202-1 Definitions NOV 201352.203-3 Gratuities APR 198452.203-12 Limitation on Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions OCT 201052.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights APR 201452.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper MAY 201152.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 201652.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements OCT 201652.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 201652.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 201652.217-8 Option to Extend Services NOV 199952.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract MAR 200052.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 200152.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors DEC 201352.233-1 Disputes MAY 201452.233-2 Service of Protest SEP 200652.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 199652.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 200452.237-3 Continuity Of Services JAN 199152.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials SEP 2011252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992252.204-7004 Alt A System for Award Management Alternate A FEB 2014252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting OCT 2016252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support MAY 2016252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism OCT 2015252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities DEC 2016252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013252.226-7001 Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns SEP 2004252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports JUN 2012252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006252.239-7002 Access DEC 1991252.239-7004 Orders For Facilities And Services NOV 2005252.239-7005 Rates, Charges, And Services NOV 2005252.239-7006 Tariff Information JUL 1997252.239-7007 Cancellation Or Termination Of Orders NOV 2005252.239-7008 Reuse Arrangements DEC 1991252.239-7018 Supply Chain Risk OCT 2015252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 199152.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, Feb 1998. For purposes of this provision, the fill-in is completed as follows: http://farsite.hill.af.mil52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, Feb 1998. For purposes of this clause, the fill-in is completed as follows: http://farsite.hill.af.milAdded:Jun 05, 2019 1:03 pm