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. The solicitation number is N3029A17RC064FS-01 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 511210 with a small business size standard of $38.50M. This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified offerors may submit quotes. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2017-05-26 14:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Suffolk, VA 23435 The FLC - Norfolk requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: Base Period of Performance: 07/01/2017 - 06/30/2018 LI 001: Mass Notification Warning System for 800 users and maximum quantity of 50,000 calls and SMS messages annually. System must be IAW DISA APL. Either Desktop Alert (Model: Total Alert System, Version: 5.x) or AtHoc (Model: ISWAlerts, Version: 6.1). Including installation and training., 1, EA; Option 1 Period of Performance: 07/01/2018 - 06/30/2019 LI 001: Mass Notification Warning System for 800 users and maximum quantity of 50,000 calls and SMS messages annually. System must be IAW DISA APL. Either Desktop Alert (Model: Total Alert System, Version: 5.x) or AtHoc (Model: ISWAlerts, Version: 6.1)., 1, EA; Option 2 Period of Performance: 07/01/2019 - 06/30/2020 LI 001: Mass Notification Warning System for 800 users and maximum quantity of 50,000 calls and SMS messages annually. System must be IAW DISA APL. Either Desktop Alert (Model: Total Alert System, Version: 5.x) or AtHoc (Model: ISWAlerts, Version: 6.1)., 1, EA; Option 3 Period of Performance: 07/01/2020 - 06/30/2021 LI 001: Mass Notification Warning System for 800 users and maximum quantity of 50,000 calls and SMS messages annually. System must be IAW DISA APL. Either Desktop Alert (Model: Total Alert System, Version: 5.x) or AtHoc (Model: ISWAlerts, Version: 6.1)., 1, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, FLC - Norfolk intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing quotes, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. FLC - Norfolk is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time quotes. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their quote using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a quote on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith quotes, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com.Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a formal, written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-60 and DFARS Change Notice 20120724. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.acqnet.gov/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. No partial shipments are permitted unless specifically authorized at the time of award. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Attached is the DISA APL for Mass Notification Systems. All offerors must be AtHoc, Desktop Alert, or an authorized reseller of either. Authorized resellers are required to submit adequate documentation of authorization to resell AtHoc or Desktop Alert products.
