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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JULY 12, 2012 FBO #3883
MODIFICATION

D -- AUDIOLOG MAINT. & SUPPORT (BRAND NAME OR EQUAL)

Notice Date

7/10/2012
 

Notice Type

Modification/Amendment
 

NAICS

512290 — Other Sound Recording Industries
 

Contracting Office

Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary of Tranportation (OST) Procurement Operations, OST Acquisition Services Division, 1200 New Jersey Ave, Washington, District of Columbia, 20590
 

ZIP Code

20590
 

Solicitation Number

DTOS59-12-Q-00040
 

Archive Date

7/28/2012
 

Point of Contact

Brandon O. Lorthridge,
 

E-Mail Address

brandon.lorthridge@dot.gov
(brandon.lorthridge@dot.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

Amendment 01 (July 10, 2012) The following amendment has been issued to answer questions that have been posed by vendors. The following questions and answers are hereby posted: Item 0001 calls for 30 recording channels. Can you please advise the following: Question (1) Are the recording channels digital TDM or VoIP? Answer (1) The recording channels are VoIP-based Question (2) What are the brand and model numbers of the PBX? Answer (2) The Cisco PBX Model Number is: Cisco MCS-7845-12 Question (3) What are the telephone handsets model numbers? Answer (3) Cisco Handset Models: 7960 and 7961 ================================================== 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 and the attached Request for Quotation (RFQ) DTOS59-12-Q-00040 constitutes the only solicitation being issued; the solicitation document and incorporate provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-58 dated May 12, 2012. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this RFQ is 512290 and applicable size standard for this procurement is $7.0 Million. This requirement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. This is an RFQ for the procurement of Audiolog products, installation, training, and warranty as cited in the attached requirements list (Brand Name or Equal with Salient Characteristics). **Please see the attached requirements list and Statement of Need for all specifications. Quotes are being solicited and a written RFQ is attached to this synopsis. The following provisions and clauses shall apply: (1) FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items) (2) FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation-Commercial Items) with the following insertion in paragraph (a) lowest priced technically acceptable/feasibility. (b) Vendors must submit a narrative not to exceed 20 pages to explain the solution along with pricing in accordance with the CLIN structure from the requirements list. (c) Vendor has quoted a solution and all mandatory CLINs from the requirements list. (3) FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items) (4) FAR 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions -Commercial Items) (5) FAR 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders- Commercial Items). Please see the attached RFQ for additional detail, and other terms and conditions. All questions should be directed to Brandon Lorthridge at Brandon.Lorthridge@dot.gov. All offerors quotations shall be submitted on company letterhead. Vendor's quotations for this requirement are due no later than 11:00 a.m. ET July 13, 2012. It is the vendor's responsibility to monitor the Government Point of Entry (GPE), which is www.fbo.gov for amendments issued in reference to this requirement. INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS: 1. The Department of Transportation (OST) Acquisition Services Division (M-63), 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590 intends to procure Audiolog products, installation, training, and warranty as cited in the requirements list (Brand Name or Equal). (SEE THE ATTACHED REQUIREMENTS LIST AND STATEMENT OF NEED FOR FULL BREAKDOWN) 2. Please submit the completed quotation and send on your company's letterhead via email to Brandon.lorthridge@dot.gov. Please insert the solicitation number in the Subject Line. The offeror is responsible to ensure that the quotation is received by the RFQ close date and time. Late responses shall not be evaluated. Each quotation shall contain the following items: company name, address, POC and email, CAGE Code, DUNS number, TIN number and phone and fax numbers. Failure to follow directions could cause the offerors quote to be non-responsive. No other form of quotation will be accepted. Submit responses no later than July 13, 2012 at 11:00am Eastern Time. 3. An offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of FAR 52.212-3 if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. 4. Questions will not be accepted by phone; questions shall be emailed to: Brandon.Lorthridge@dot.gov CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items 52.232-17 Interest. (October 2010) CLAUSES BY FULL TEXT 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items 52.212-2 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation 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: Award shall be made to responsive and responsible offeror who has the lowest price and is technically acceptable. Requests having multiple line items shall be analyzed by the total cost of the quote and not by individual item. All items quoted must be new and vendor must provide dealer authorization letter with quotation. (b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer¿s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of provision) 52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). ____ Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the contracting officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] _ _ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). ___ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)). ___ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub L. 111-5) (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009). ___ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2010) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). ___ (5) 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act¿Reporting Requirements (Jul 2010) (Pub. L. 111-5). ___ (6) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government¿ Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Dec 2010) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). (Applies to contracts over $30,000). (Not applicable to subcontracts for the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items). ___ (7) 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Jan 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a). _ _ (8) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jan 2011) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)(15 U.S.C. 657a). ___ (9) [Reserved] _X_ (10) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-6. ___ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-6. ___ (11) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7. ___ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7. _ _ (12) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). ___ (13) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(4).) ___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9. ___ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9. ___ (iv) Alternate III (July 2010) of 52.219-9. _ _ (14) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). ___ (15) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages¿Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)). ___ (16) (i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Oct 2008) (10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer). ___ (ii) Alternate I (June 2003) of 52.219-23. ___ (17) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program¿Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Dec 2010) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). ___ (18) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program¿Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). ___ (19) 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 657 f). _X_ (20) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Apr 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). ___ (21) 52.219-29, Notice of Total Set-Aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (Apr 2011). ___ (22) 52.219-30, Notice of Total Set-Aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the WOSB Program (Apr 2011). _X_ (23) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). _X_ (24) 52.222-19, Child Labor¿Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010) (E.O. 13126). _X_ (25) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). _X_ (26) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). _ _ (27) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212). _X_ (28) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). _X_ (29) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212). ___ (30) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). ___ (31) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2009). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.) ___ (32) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) ___ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) ___ (33) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b). ___ (34) (i) 52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products (Dec 2007) (E.O. 13423). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Dec 2007) of 52.223-16. _X_ (35) 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Sep 2010) (E.O. 13513). ___ (36) 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). ___ (37) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act ¿Free Trade Agreements ¿ Israeli Trade Act (Jun 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-301, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, and 110-138). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3. ___ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3. ___ (38) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Aug 2009) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). _X_ (39) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.¿s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). ___ (40) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). ___ (41) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). ___ (42) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). ___ (43) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). _X_ (44) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer¿Central Contractor Registration (Oct. 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ___ (45) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer¿Other Than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ___ (46) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (Feb 2010) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ___ (47) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). ___ (48) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ___ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ___ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ___ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ___ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act -- Price Adjustment (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ___ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ___ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ___ (7) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). ___ (8) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sep 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)). (d) Comptroller General Examination of Record The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records -- Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor¿s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause¿ (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)). (ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Dec 2010) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (iii) [Reserved] (iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). (v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). (vii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40. (viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, (Nov 2007), (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) (ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). ___ Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) (xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) (xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2009). (xiii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6. (xiv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. (2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (End of Clause) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. As prescribed in 52.107(b), insert the following clause: CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 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): https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ (End of clause) Sustainability (Green Procurement) related clauses are hereby incorporated into this Order by reference. 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification 52.223-1, Alternate I Basic Clause for purchasing EPEAT silver products 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data 52.223-4 Recovered Materials Certification 52.223-9 Certification and Estimated of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA Designated items 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy Consuming Products 52.223-16 IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products/ Basic Clause for purchasing EPEAT bronze products 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA Designated items in Services and Construction Contracts All Contractors who provide goods/services to the DOT must be registered in the Central Contractor Register (CCR). Online Certifications and Representations is also required http://orca.bpn.gov and provide an authorized reseller letter for the Good Technology products/services. **Failure to comply with ORCA registration may deem offeror ineligible for award. **Failure to provide authorized reseller letter shall deem offer non-responsive.
 

Web Link

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Place of Performance

Address: 1200 NEW JERSEY AVENUE SE, WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, 20590, United States

Zip Code: 20590
 

Record

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