VIDEO TELECONFERENCE SYSTEM

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation W912L7-15-Q-1109 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-83. This is a Total Small Business Set Aside (FAR 52.219-6). The NAICS code is 334310 and the small business size standard is 750 employees. Only quotes submitted by Small Business Concerns will be accepted by the Government. Any quote that is submitted by a contractor that is not a Small Business will not be considered for award. Basis for award: The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price purchase order and it will be based on the lowest priced technically acceptable quote. Quotes Will Be Evaluated on an All or None Basis. Quote Brand Name where applicable in the statement of work (Do Not Substitute). The following commercial items are requested in this solicitation; CLIN 0001 - Provide and install Video Teleconference Systems In accordance with attached Statement of Work, specifications and drawings. QTY: 1 Unit of Issue: Job Period of Performance: 30 days To be considered for award, the offeror certifies that the product(s) being offered is an original, new, and Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliant product, and that the subject products are eligible for all manufacturer warranties and other ancillary services or options provided by the manufacturer. Offeror further certifies that it is authorized by the manufacturer to sell the products that are the subject of this action in the US (i.e., that the products are TAA compliant and that the offeror is authorized to sell them in the US). Offerors are required to submit documentation with the offer identifying its supply chain for the product, and certifying that all products are new, TAA compliant, and in their original packaging. By making an offer, offeror also consents to no cost cancellation of the non-compliant awarded items if, upon inspection after delivery, any products provided are not recognized or acknowledged by the manufacturer as new and original products that are eligible for warranties and all other ancillary services or options provided by the manufacturer or that offeror was not authorized by the manufacturer to sell the US, or that the product is in some manner not TAA compliant." NOTE: "Vendor must provide at time of submission of quote their authorized distributor information (POC, phone number) and/or any documentation supporting that the items are actually coming from that distributor, i.e. certification, letter or copy of invoice. Failure to provide such proof will be treated as non-responsive and your quote(s) will not be considered for award." Vendors: Make sure to reference the following information in the quote: a. Dun & Bradstreet number b. Cage Code c. Business Size d. RFQ Number: W912L7-15-Q-1109 This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83 (07/02/2015) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), April 10, 2015. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The following clauses shown below can be accessed in full text at www.farsite.hill.af.mil/: 52.204-2, Security Requirements 52.204-6, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items 52.212-2, Evaluation 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 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Deviation 2013-O0019) (July 2014) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation 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 (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency In Energy-Consuming Products 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT-Registered Personal Computer Products 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 52.233-3, Protest After Award 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7000, Disclosure of Information 252.204-7004 Alternate A, System for Award Management 252.204-7012, Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information 252.209-7998, Representation Regarding Conviction of a Felony Criminal Violation under any Federal or State Law. 252.209-7999, Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification & Valuation 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items 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 252.203-7998 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain O0010) (FEB 2015) (a) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VIII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), Government agencies are not permitted to use funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act for contracts with an entity that requires employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contactors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. (b) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this provision does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information. (c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that It does not require employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contactors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. (End of provision) 252.203-7999 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS.(DEVIATION 2015-O0010) (FEB 2015) (a) The Contractor shall not require employees or subcontractors seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contactors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. (b) The Contractor shall notify employees that the prohibitions and restrictions of any internal confidentiality agreements covered by this clause are no longer in effect. (c) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information. (d)(1) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VIII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015, (Pub. L. 113-235), use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act may be prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause. (2) The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the Contractor fails to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract as a result of Government action under this clause. (End of clause) All responding vendors must have a completed registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) program prior to award of contract. Information to register in SAM can be found at: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Complete SAM registration means a registered DUNS and CAGE Code numbers. Site visit will be scheduled for August 11, 2015 at 9:00AM Central Standard Time (CST). Interested vendors must submit all names and company scheduled to attend to Gregory.allen@ang.af.mil no later than August 10, 2015 by 9:00AM Central Standard Time (CST). RFQ questions must be submitted no later than August 17, 2015 at 10:00AM, Central Standard Time (CST). This RFQ closes August 21, 2015 at 10:00AM, Central Standard Time (CST). Quotes must be emailed to 118AW.MSC@ang.af.mil The point of contact for this solicitation is Greg Allen at Gregory.allen@ang.af.mil. Please include RFQ W912L7-15-Q-1109 on all inquiries.