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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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. Solicitation number M00318-19-Q-0041 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This RFQ and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-06 and Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) current to DPN 20190913. This RFQ is issued on an unrestricted basis. No small business set-aside applies. Quotes are being requested for the following CLIN 0001: Reactivation Fees Description: Reactivation fees for lapsed service from 18-Jul-19 to new performance period begin date (expected for 25-Sep-19). CLIN 0002: Telephone Service Description: Telephone Service in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). See attached PWS. Quantity: 9 Unit of Issue: Months Period of Performance: 25-Sep-19 to 24-Jun-20 CLIN 1001: Telephone Service - Option 1 Description: Telephone Service in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). See attached PWS. Quantity: 12 Unit of Issue: Months Period of Performance: 25-Jun-20 to 24-Jun-21 CLIN 2001: Telephone Service - Option 2 Description: Telephone Service in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). See attached PWS. Quantity: 12 Unit of Issue: Months Period of Performance: 25-Jun-21 to 24-Jun-22 CLIN 3001: Telephone Service - Option 3 Description: Telephone Service in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). See attached PWS. Quantity: 12 Unit of Issue: Months Period of Performance: 25-Jun-22 to 24-Jun-23 CLIN 4001: Telephone Service - Option 4 Description: Telephone Service in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). See attached PWS. Quantity: 12 Unit of Issue: Months Period of Performance: 25-Jun-23 to 24-Jun-24 The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Oct 2018)(Deviation 2018-O0018) applies to this acquisition. Evaluation and Award: 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 (factors are not listed in any particular order): a. Total Evaluated Price (Base Year plus 4 (1-Year Option Years and 6 month extension) b. Technical capability of the vendor to meet required specifications c. Past Performance Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Oct 2018) with their quotation or offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Oct 2018) applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Aug 2019) applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are also applicable: 52.204-10 -- Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.209-2 -- Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation 52.209-6 -- Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.209-10 -- Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations 52.209-11 -- Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law 52.217-8 -- Option to Extend Services (see attachment) 52.217-9 -- Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (see attachment) 52.222-3 -- Convict Labor 52.222-19 -- Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21 -- Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26 -- Equal Opportunity 52.222-35 -- Equal Opportunity for Veterans 52.222-36 -- Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-40 -- Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act 52.222-50 -- Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-18 -- Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving 52.225-13 -- Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33 -- Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management 52.232-40 -- Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 52.233-3 -- Protest After Award 52.233-4 -- Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim The following FAR and DFARS clauses are also applicable to this acquisition and will be incorporated into the resulting contract: 52.204-7 -- System for Award Management 52.204-13 -- System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-16 -- Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.204-18 -- Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.204-24 -- Represemtation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-25 - Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 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 52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items 52.219-6 -- Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.232-39 -- Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations 52.247-34 -- F.O.B - Destination 252.203-7000 -- Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002 -- Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.204-7003 - Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.203-7005 -- Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7008 - Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls 252.204-7011-- Alternative Line Item Structure 252.204-7012 -- Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting 252.204-7015 -- Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support 252.211-7003 -- Item Unique Identification and Valuation 252.213-7000 -- Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Past Performance Information Retrieval System -- Statistical Reporting in Past Performance Evaluations 252.225-7000 -- Buy American--Balance of Payments Program Certificate 252.225-7001 -- Buy American and Balance of Payments Program 252.232-7003 -- Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7006 -- Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions 252.232-7010 -- Levies on Contract Payments 252.243-7001 -- Pricing of Contract Modifications 252.244-7000 -- Subcontracts for Commercial Items 252.247-7023 -- Transportation of Supplies by Sea This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions and 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at these addresses: FAR Clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far DFARS Clauses: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current Questions regarding this RFQ must be submitted via email to Sergeant Luis R. Diaz at luis.diaz0@usmc.mil. To be considered for award, contractors must submit quotes to ensure they reach destination no later than 12:00 P.M. (Hawaiian Standard Time) on Sep 25, 2019. Quotes received after the due date and time will not be considered for award.