This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. SOLICITIATION NUMBER is hereby issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005 - 95 (19 January 2017). This acquisition will be competed under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code XXXXXXX which corresponds with a small business size standard of XXXXXXXXX. Please see the requirement below for additional information. STATEMENT OF WORK DHS/FEMA Region 1 Joint Field Office 10000 Goethe Drive Sacramento, CA 95827 FEMA 4344 DR-CA Please provide a quote for: APC Back-UPS XS 1500VA 10-Outlet Power-Saving UPS #797220 boc 2690 QTY 20 EA Cable Wholesale CAT 5 Cable Bulk (CDLW2720) #24002120 (non plenum) 1000 ft boc 2690 QTY 50 EA RJ45 Cable heads AT8x8RCSC-24 Q'ty:50 boc 2690 QTY 100 EA CAT5 RJ45 Network Cable Extender Plug Coupler 10 pack boc 2690 QTY 30 EA Provide a date and time for delivery within your quote. FEMA would like to request delivery by no later than Friday October 20, 2017. Consideration will be given to those offerors who can provide delivery earlier than stated delivery date. This action is being competed under the policies and procedures for procurements under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 USD 5150) and FAR 6.208 Set-Asides for Local Firms During a Major Disaster or Emergency. In order to fulfill the requirements of the two statutory requirements a contracting officer may set aside solicitations to allow only offeror(s) residing or primarily doing business in the affected area. When awarding emergency response contracts during the term of a major disaster or emergency declaration by the President of the United States under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, preference shall be given, to the extent feasible and practicable, to local firms. A "local firm" means a private organization, firm, or individual residing or primarily doing business in the affected area that has been made part of the disaster or emergency declaration. Based on the request of the Governor of California, the President declared that major disaster exists as a result of wildfires in California. As of October 17, 2017 the following counties were included in the declaration: Butte, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Orange, Solano, Sonoma, and Yuba. And here is the specific clause information: 52.226-3 - Disaster or Emergency Area Representation. Disaster or Emergency Area Representation (Nov 2007) (a) Set-aside area. The area covered in this contract is: Butte, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Orange, Solano, Sonoma, and Yuba Counties. (b) Representations. The offeror represents that it [ ] does [ ] does not reside or primarily do business in the set-aside area. (c) An offeror is considered to be residing or primarily doing business in the set-aside area if, during the last twelve months- (1) The offeror had its main operating office in the area; and (2) That office generated at least half of the offeror's gross revenues and employed at least half of the offeror's permanent employees. (d) If the offeror does not meet the criteria in paragraph (c) of this provision, factors to be considered in determining whether an offeror resides or primarily does business in the set-aside area include- (1) Physical location(s) of the offeror's permanent office(s) and date any office in the set-aside area(s) was established; (2) Current state licenses; (3) Record of past work in the set-aside area(s) (e.g., how much and for how long); (4) Contractual history the offeror has had with subcontractors and/or suppliers in the set-aside area; (5) Percentage of the offeror's gross revenues attributable to work performed in the set-aside area; (6) Number of permanent employees the offeror employs in the set-aside area; (7) Membership in local and state organizations in the set-aside area; and (8) Other evidence that establishes the offeror resides or primarily does business in the set-aside area. For example, sole proprietorships may submit utility bills and bank statements. (e) If the offeror represents it resides or primarily does business in the set-aside area, the offeror shall furnish documentation to support its representation if requested by the Contracting Officer. The solicitation may require the offeror to submit with its offer documentation to support the representation. (End of provision) 52.226-4 Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside. NOTICE OF DISASTER OR EMERGENCY AREA SET-ASIDE (NOV 2007) (a) Set-aside area. Offers are solicited only from businesses residing or primarily doing business in Butte, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Orange, Solano, Sonoma, and Yuba Counties. Offers received from other businesses shall not be considered. (b) This set-aside is in addition to any small business set-aside contained in this contract. (End of clause)
