70--LAUNCH VEHICLE DATA CENTERS CONSOLES

This combined synopsis/request for quotation is a competitive acquisition notice for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only Request for Quotation (RFQ); quotations are being requested and a written RFQ will not be issued. This RFQ replaces RFQ NNK15538997R, which was cancelled on May 11, 2015, in order to change the source selection process to a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process, and, as a result, include the requirements for acceptability, and the implementation processes for the Phase 1 and Phase 2 efforts. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) has a requirement for control room consoles and the materials and labor to install them in support of the refurbishment and modernization of the NASA Launch Services Program (LSP) Launch Vehicle Data Centers (LVDCs) located at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL (CCAFS), and Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA (VAFB). Award will be made in two phases: Phase 1: Demonstration Unit, and Phase 2: Consoles Delivery and Installation at KSC and VAFB. The acquisition is for consoles only, and does not include chairs or electronic items pictured in Appendix B. In Phase 1, quotations will be evaluated utilizing the LPTA process. The four quoters with the lowest priced technically acceptable quotations will be awarded Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for the Phase 1 Demonstration Unit. The Phase 1 effort comprises the delivery of a Demonstration Unit consisting of two consoles for Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), Florida, as well as the travel costs of a vendor representative to assemble the demonstration unit at Hangar AE in the designated evaluation area. The Phase 1 effort will comprise the minimum order for the IDIQ contract. Each Phase 1 IDIQ Contract Awardee will be given a fair opportunity to be considered for award of the Phase 2 effort as specified in Clause C.5, Task Order Ordering Procedures, of the RFQ. The IDIQ contracts will contain separate Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for the Phase 2 effort. Details on the evaluation/award process for the Phase 1 effort are specified in Section E Attachment E3 Proposal Evaluation of the RFQ. Details on the evaluation/ordering process for the Phase 2 effort are specified in Clause C.5 of the RFQ. Instructions for Submission of Quotations are specified in Section E Attachment E2 Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Quoters. Your quotation shall be submitted no later than 4:00 PM local time on June 3, 2015 via email to Joseph Bell at contact@example.gov . All questions must be addressed in writing via email to contact@example.gov no later than 2:00 PM local time on May 27, 2015. The quotation must contain adequate detail and supporting documentation to allow the Government to determine the reasonableness of the proposed price. All responsible sources may submit quotations which will be considered by the agency. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See NASA Specific Note "B". The provisions and clauses in this Request for Quotation are those in effect through FAC 2005-82. This is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS Code is 337214 and the small business size standard for this procurement is 500 employees. The quotation shall specify the quoters size status for this procurement. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations must include RFQ number, FOB destination to KSC and VAFB, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Prospective quoters shall notify this office of their intent to submit a quotation. It is the quoters responsibility to monitor the following Internet site for the release of RFQ amendments (if any): http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi- bin/eps/bizops.cgi?rI )&pin=76 . Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/request for quotation and amendments (if any). If the end product(s) offered is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the quoter shall so state and shall list the country of origin. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, which is incorporated by reference. In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(k), the Quoter shall be registered within the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The Quoter may register via the Internet at URL: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ . Offerors must include completed copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer. These representations and certifications will be incorporated by reference in any resultant contract. The clauses applicable to this effort can be found in Section C of the RFQ. The provisions applicable to this effort can be found in Section E of the RFQ. This Request for Quotation does not commit the Government to award a contract(s) nor does it obligate the Government to pay for any cost incurred in the preparation and submittal of quotation(s) in anticipation of receiving contract(s). The Governments obligation is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. It is anticipated that adequate funds to fund the minimum order (Phase 1) for this contract will be available at the time of contract award.