TEMPEST Server Cabinets

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested in response to this combined synopsis/solicitation. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business concerns and is under North American Industry Classification Standards (NAICS) code 332322, not to exceed 500 employees. Solicitation W50S9E21Q0002 is hereby issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-03, 16 Feb 2021 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) change notice 01-15-2021. It is the contractor's responsibility to become familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. This RFQ is for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The Government intends to award a contract to a qualified vendor deemed responsive in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, whose quote conforms to all of the RFQ's requirements and is judged to represent the best value to the Government in accordance with the evaluation arrangement set forth in this RFQ. 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, technical acceptability and delivery of all items are the evaluation criteria. This is a best value decision. This office will consider any late quotes or any late revisions of quotes as non-responsive. Description of Requirement: CLIN 0001: Qty: 4 EACH. Server Cabinets. MFR: Equipto Brand or Equal. Part# A-03256-1 Below are the minimum Equipto brand name or equal specifications that must be met: Rack Dimensions (Inside): 19 x 73.50 x 36 Rack must be completely customizable for all of the comm cables and power entry Must be TAA compliant/Made in the USA Must meet or exceed the Air Force standard for shielding effectiveness (attenuation) for shielded enclosures and global shielding is 60 dB (50 dB, plus an initial 10-dB allowance for life-time degradation) Must meet or exceed the standard for equipment is NSTISSAM/TEMPEST 1-92, Level I Customer to advise the specific paint color and if paint finish is to be smooth or textured. Manufacturer must be willing to work with the Engineering & Installation (E&I) Engineer to customize configuration of the racks after the contract award. Any manufacturer would be required to coordinate with the engineer (Post award but prior to shipment) so that the following customizable features can be pre-installed for this specific project as the engineer directs: 110V PDU with NEMA min 15 Plug Rack Grounding Bus Bar ( 36 In) w/ pre drilled/threaded holes Shelves (Sliding) Exhaust/Cooling Fan, 750 CFM, installed in top of the rack Total $__________________ A firm fixed price contract will be awarded based on the following evaluation criteria: price, technical acceptability and delivery time. This is a best value decision. See FAR Provision 52.212-2 (below) for complete evaluation criteria. Delivery Requirement: 8-10 Weeks ARO, FOB Destination, to McChord AFB, WA 98438. Exact address will be provided upon award. Quote Information: Quotes must be submitted and received no later than 12:00 PM PST 18 March 2021. Quotes may be e-mailed to the attention of P.O.C.s listed below. NO TELEPHONIC QUOTES WILL BE HONORED. Terms of the solicitation and specifications remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing. Contact Information: BUYER: MSgt Matthew Berube Email: contact@example.gov Registration Information: Award will only be made to contractors who have registered with System for Award Management (SAM). Vendors may register at: http://www.beta.sam.gov. Contractors must be actively registered at Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) https://piee.eb.mil/piee-landing/. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES *SEE ATTACHED CLAUSE DOUCMENT FOR FULL LIST Clauses may ALSO be accessed electronically in full text through https://www.acquisition.gov/. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items Evaluation. 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 based on: price, technical acceptability and delivery time as the evaluation criteria. Technical acceptability and delivery, when combined, are approximately equal to price. This is a best value decision. - Best value means the expected outcome of an acquisition that, in the Government's estimation, provides the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement. In accordance with FAR 12.602 & FAR 13.106-2, technical, price & delivery will be considered in the streamlined evaluation. In the best value decision, the Government may consider any readily available value indicators (examples include special features of the supply or service required for effective program performance, trade-in considerations, probable life of the item, warranty considerations, maintenance availability, environmental and energy efficiency considerations, and delivery terms). This may result in award being made to a higher-rated, higher-priced quote. The Government's selection of a higher-rated, higher-priced quote will be supported by a determination that the technical/warranty superiority merits the additional cost involved. Submission of Invoices In accordance with FAR clause 52.212-4(g) the contractor shall submit all invoices electronically utilizing Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Procedures for using WAWF are found in DFARS clause 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.