LMR Training and Optimization
1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; this is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is FA5209-14-Q-1011.
374th Contracting Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, intends to issue a Purchase Order on a sole source basis to Motorola Solutions, Inc., 7031, Columbia Gateway Dr., Columbia, MD 21046.
374th Communication Squadron is currently operating a Motorola Land Mobile Radio (LMR) network system that was manufactured by Motorola, Inc. This requirement is to provide LMR Training and Optimization. Motorola Solutions, Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and owns all proprietary data and patent rights to this equipment. While Motorola partners with small businesses, the work that Motorola provides through the system support utilizes Motorola's own technicians and no other firm can meet the limitations on subcontracting specified in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 52.219-14 for this type of training.
A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. In order to protect proprietary information and prevent the unintentional releasing of guarded information all interested firms must conduct their own research regarding the specifications of the above listed requirement. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
If you feel that your firm possesses the ability to provide these requirements, then you must respond by demonstrating your firm's technical capability to meet these requirements by 08 July 2014 0800AM Local Japan Time.
2. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-74 and DFARS Publication Notice 20140528.
The following provisions and clauses are applicable to this acquisition.
FAR 52.203-6 - Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sep 2006)
FAR 52.204-10 - Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontact Awards (Jul 2013)
FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Apr 2014)
FAR 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (May 2014)
FAR 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (May 2014)
FAR 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (May 2014)
FAR 52.222-21 - Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999)
FAR 52.222-26 - Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)
FAR 52.222-36 - Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities (Oct 2010)
FAR 52.223-18 - Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011)
FAR 52.225-13 - Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008)
FAR 52.232-33 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management (Jul 2013)
FAR 52.232-34 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than System for Award Management (Jul 2013)
DFARS252.203-7005 - Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Nov 2011)
DFARS 252.203-7000 - Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011)
DFARS 252.232-7003 - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Jun 2012)
3. The NAICS is 811211, Small Business Size Standard for this NAICS code is $7M.
4. This RFQ is restricted in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 as this contract will be a Limited Sources award to Motorola Solutions.
5. DESCRIPTION:
Item No Description QTY Unit price Amount
CLIN 0001 LMR Training 1 $ $
Total amount
$
NOTE:
Travel cost shall be included in each line item.
6. Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination to:
INSTALLATION ADDRESS: 374TH COMMUNICATIONS SQUADRON
Unit 5081, Bldg. 653, Yokota AB
Fussa-shi Tokyo, Japan 197-0001
Delivery Date: 30 Days ADC
7. The following provisions apply to this acquisition:
THIS REQUEST DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY ANY COSTS INCURRED IN PREPARATION OF YOUR SUBMISSION OR TO ISSUE AN ORDER FOR SUPPLIES AND SERVICES.
The FAR provision 52.212-1(April 2014), Instructions Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Addenda to the following paragraphs of 52.212-1 are:
(a) All quotes are due on or before 1400 Japan Standard Time (JST), 08 July 2014. Electronic quotes are acceptable. Submission may be made via email to [email protected], via facsimile at 042-553-7786/530-33319: ATTN: Kevin Flores. Quotes must reference the solicitation number.
(b) System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (https://www.sam.gov) upon submission of request for quote (RFQ) to be considered responsive. If confirmation of SAM is not providing with the proposal submission by the closing date of the RFQ, the offer shall be considered nonresponsive and ineligible for contract award.
252.225-7043 Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense Contractors Outside the United States (MAR 2006)
(a) Definition. "United States," as used in this clause means, the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.
(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor and its subcontractors, if performing or traveling outside the United States under this contract, shall:
(1) Affiliate with the Overseas Security Advisory Council, if the Contractor or subcontractor is a U.S. entity;
(2) Ensure that Contractor and subcontractor personnel who are U.S. nationals and are in-country on a non-transitory basis, register with the U.S. Embassy, and that Contractor and subcontractor personnel who are third country nationals comply with any security related requirements of the Embassy of their nationality;
(3) Provide, to Contractor and subcontractor personnel, antiterrorism/force protection awareness information commensurate with that which the Department of Defense (DoD) provides to its military and civilian personnel and their families, to the extent such information can be made available prior to travel outside the United States; and
(4) Obtain and comply with the most current antiterrorism/force protection guidance for Contractor and subcontractor personnel.
(c) The requirements of this clause do not apply to any subcontractor that is
(1) A foreign government;
(2) A representative of a foreign government; or
(3) A foreign corporation wholly owned by a foreign government.
(d) Information and guidance pertaining to DoD antiterrorism/force protection can be obtained from [email protected] or DSN 225-6340.
(End of clause)
WIDE AREA WORKFLOW INVOICING SYSTEM:
Pursuant to DFARS 252.232-7003 entitled "Electronic Submission of Payment Requests", the Department of Defense has implemented a new electronic invoicing/receiving report system, known as Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). WAWF is a web-based program and is available at no cost to your company.
For assistance with WAWF, please call 1-866-618-5988. You can self-resister at WAWF-RA https://wawf.eb.mil/ to use the system. Self-paced training is offered for WAWF-RA at http://www.wawftraining.com/
The following codes will be required to route your invoices and receiving report correctly through WAWF (Receiving report is not necessary because we are not able to approve the receiving report with WAWF system yet).
TYPE OF INVOICE: 2-in-1
CONTRACT NUMBER: See block 2
DELIVERY ORDER NUMBER: See block 4 (if applicable)
ISSUE BY DoDAAC: FA5209
ADMIN DoDAAC: FA5209
PAY OFFICE DoDAAC: F68800
SHIP TO DoDAAC: F4G3D5
Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS): None
1) All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted no later than 01 July 2014, 0800 AM, Japan Standard Time, to allot sufficient amount of time for response.
2) Solicitation must be signed, dated and submitted by 08 July 2014, 1400 Japan Standard Time. All submissions can be electronically submitted to the following points of contact:
Kevin Flores [email protected]
Comm: 011-81-42552-3011
Keisuke Kiyotaka [email protected]
Comm: 011-81-42552-3011
Attachments Include:
1. SOW dated 10 June 2014
2. Full text 52.212-3 Alt I - Must be completed by Contractor and returned with Price Schedule.
Kevin D. Flores, Phone 81-42-552-3011, Fax 81-42-530-3319, Email [email protected] - Keisuke Kiyotaka, Phone 81-42-552-3014, Fax 81-42-553-7786, Email [email protected]
