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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

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This solicitation is issued as a request for proposal (RFP) in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-05 Effective 8 August 2023. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference has the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (DFARS) can be accessed on the internet at http://acquisition.gov.

The solicitation W912NR-23-R-0046 is issued as a Request for Proposal. This procurement is solicited as a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 541519-Other Computer Related with a small business size standard of $30,000,000.00. This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. This solicitation is for a firm fixed price contract and will be awarded to the lowest priced technically acceptable. Offer must include proof of adherence to provided specifications (quotes will be checked for technical acceptableness based on requirements) and have a satisfactory past performance with Government contracts. The contractor shall return the completed provision (52.204-24) and return with proposal.

The Louisiana Army National Guard has a need for brand name Eaton and Liebert UPS Systems for maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair services for existing Liebert UPS systems and the Data Processing Information (DPI) infrastructures. The Government reserves the right to cancel the contract in its entirety or parts of the requirement within a seven (7) day notice.

AWARD BASIS:

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:

Lowest Price Technically Acceptable - Offers will be ranked lowest to highest according to price. A price analysis will be conducted to determine whether the lowest price will result from a single award or multiple awards. Based on the price analysis, the lowest price offer or multiple offers, will be forwarded to the requiring activity for technical evaluation (offer(s), in accordance with the specifications, will be deemed either technically acceptable or technically unacceptable). If the lowest price offer or offers is found technically acceptable and the pricing determined fair and reasonable by the Contracting Officer, evaluation will be deemed complete, and award will be made based on the lowest price offer(s). If the lowest price offer is determined technically unacceptable, another analysis will be conducted amongst the remaining offers to determine if a single or multiple awards will provide the lowest price. The lowest price offer(s) will be sent for technical evaluation. This process is repeated in order of price until an offer or combination of offers is deemed technically acceptable, and price is determined fair and reasonable.

Timeline:

24 August 2023 / 10:00 a.m. CST – Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted.

30 August 2023 / 02:00 p.m. CST – Deadline for questions/clarifications (If applicable)

5 September 2023 / 02:00 p.m. CST – Combined Synopsis/Solicitation closes

Location:

Jackson Barracks- 6400 St. Claude Avenue, Bldg. 3010, New Orleans, La

Camp Beauregard- Bldg. 408, F Street, Pineville, La 71360

Bldg. 420, F Street, Pineville, La 71360

Camp Minden- Bldg. 100 Louisiana Blvd, Minden, La 71055

The following FAR/DFAR clauses and provisions are applicable to this acquisition:

52.202-1 Definitions JAN 2012

52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984

52.203-5 Covenant against Contingent Fees APR 1984

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures OCT 2010

52.204-7 System for Award Management JUL 2013

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance JUL 2013

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018)

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020)

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020)

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items FEB 2012

52.216-24 Limitation of Government Liability APR 1984

52.216-25 Contract Definitization OCT 2010

52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003

52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies MAR 2012

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FEB 1999

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity MAR 2007

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans SEP 2010

52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities OCT 2010

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans SEP 2010

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons FEB 2009

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving AUG 2011

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications DEC 2012

52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-18 Availability if Funds APR 1984

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management JUL 2013

52.233-1 Disputes JUL 2002

52.233-2 Service of Protest SEP 2006

52.233-3 Protest after Award AUG 1996

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004

52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price AUG 1987

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights JAN 2009

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports JUN 2012

252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions MAY 2013 Executive Order 13514: Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance (OCT 2009)

To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the SAM and remain active during period of performance. (https: HYPERLINK "https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/" HYPERLINK "https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/" HYPERLINK "https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/"//www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/). All vendors MUST have a publicly visible registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). UEI, Duns & Bradstreet, CAGE Code & Federal Tax ID numbers MUST be submitted with offer. If you need any additional assistance getting registered, please send me an email and I will send you additional instructions.

Contracting Office Address: USPFO for Louisiana, 420 F Street, Camp Beauregard, Pineville, LA 71360 Point of Contact(s): lavon.d.wilson.mil@army.mil, 318-290-5873, Ms. Lavon Wilson and/or crystal.l.stiles2.mil@army.mil, 318-290-5933, Crystal L. Stiles, Supervisory Contract Specialist.

Representation. As prescribed in 4.2105(a), complete the following representation in FAR Clause 52.204-24(d)

Representation. The Offeror represents that —

(1) It □ will, □ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the

performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The

Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (c)(1) of this section if the

Offeror responds “will” in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—It □

does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or

service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the

additional disclosure information required at paragraph (c)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds “does” in

paragraph (d) (2) of this section.

Vendor Name: _________________________________________________________________ Authorized

Representative Name/Title: __________ __________________________

(Print Name/Title)

Authorized Representative Signature: ________________________________ _____

Note: For your offer to be considered ensure the following:

Solicitation Quotation Worksheet has been accurately and filled out.

Registration in SAM is current and accurate.

Pricing for all items listed and total of all items completed.

Representation selection has been made (#1 & #2).

Submit signed Solicitation Quotation Worksheet via email by the specified time and date.

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