Combine Solicitation – 70– CHECK POINT HARDWARE & SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT SERVICES RENEWAL
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Notice Type: Combine Solicitation
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Subject: 70-- CHECK POINT HARDWARE & SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT SERVICES RENEWAL
Classification Code: 70 - General purpose information technology equipment
Solicitation Number: USHMM_RFQ_9531-14-R-0750
Contact: Name:
Setaside: N/AN/A
Place of Performance (address):
Place of Performance (zipcode): 20024
Place of Performance Country: US
Description:
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.The solicitation number is USHMM_RFQ_9531-14-R-0750 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-75. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334614 with a small business size standard of 0.00 employees.This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2014-07-18 17:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be
Offeror certifies that all of its electronic submissions have been verified as free of viruses using virus-check software that is standard in the industry and current to the present calendar month and year. US System for Award Management (SAM) Database Compliance
(a) Contractor is responsible, during performance and through final payment, for the accuracy and completeness of the data within the SAM central contractor registry at , and for any liability resulting from USHMM s reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the SAM database after the initial registration, Contractor is required to review and update on an annual basis from the date of initial registration or subsequent updates its information in the SAM database to ensure it is current, accurate, and complete.
(b) Contractor shall not change the name or address for electronic funds transfer (EFT) payments or manual payments as appropriate in the SAM record to reflect an assignee for the purpose of an assignment of claims. Assignees shall be separately registered in the SAM database. Information provided to Contractor s SAM record that indicates payments, including those made by EFT, to an ultimate recipient other than that Contractor shall be considered to be incorrect information. 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (
SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 52.246-4 INSPECTION OF SERVICES--FIXED-PRICE (
SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 52.211-8 TIME OF DELIVERY (
G.1.1 CO Responsibilities. The CO has the authority to enter into, administer, and terminate the Agreement. Communications pertaining to contractual administrative matters shall be addressed to the CO. No changes in or deviation from any of the Agreement's provisions, terms, conditions, including without limitation the scope of work, cost, or term provided herein shall be effected without a written modification to the Agreement executed by the CO authorizing such changes.
G.1.2 COR Responsibilities.
(a) The Contracting Officer will designate, in writing, an authorized representative(s) to discharge such duties and responsibilities as may be delegated to him. The representative(s) will not have authority to change or alter any of the terms and conditions of the contract. The Contracting officer is the sole authority to make changes in the contract. The contractor will be furnished a copy of the COR delegation.
(b) The COR will provide technical direction on contract performance. Technical direction includes: (1) direction to the Contractor which assists him in accomplishing the statement of work; and (2) comments on and approval of reports or other deliverables.
(c) Technical direction must be within the contract's statement of work. The COR does not have the authority to issue technical direction which: (1) institutes additional work outside the scope of the contract; (2) constitutes a change; (3) causes an increase or decrease in the estimated cost of the contract; (4) alters the period of performance; (5) changes any of the other express terms or conditions of the contract.
(d) Technical direction will be issued in writing by the COR or confirmed by him/her in writing within five (5) calendar days after verbal issuance.
G.1.3 Contractor is advised that any reliance on direction from other than the CO or a COR acting within the strict limits of the responsibilities as set forth above is undertaken at Contractor's own risk and expense, as such actions do not bind the Museum contractually. All questions concerning the authority of a Museum employee to direct the Contractor contractually should be referred to the CO. [Offerors shall complete all blanks upon submission of their respective bids]
G.2 CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVES. All Contractor personnel are provided below, specifically identified as "Key Personnel" or else as generally defined to meet the minimum qualifications provided below. (Offerors shall provide this information in their business proposal by completing the form below or else separately with such list to be treated as though reproduced below.)
G.2.1 General. The following person shall be contracted in the event of award for prompt Agreement notification and administration concerning specifications, schedules, and other necessary Agreement matters:
(Name)____________________________________ (Title)____________________________________ (Street Address)____________________________ (City, State, Zip)____________________________ (Telephone & Facsimile No.)__________________ (E-mail address)____________________________
G.2.2 Key Personnel & Subcontractors.
(a) Contractor shall include the subcontractor(s) and key personnel to be assigned under this Agreement those persons listed below: (Offerors shall provide this information in their business proposal by completing the form below or else separately with such list to be treated as though reproduced below. The hourly rate column shall be completed only for categories of personnel whose optional services may be required by Museum.)
NAME LABOR CATEGORIES HOURLY RATE
(b) Contractor shall not remove the Key Personnel assigned to this project without the consent of Museum. Contractor also will not remove such Key Personnel until he/she is replaced with a person/firm of equal or higher qualifications.
(c) Contractor shall not enter into any subcontracts other than those identified above for any of the work under this Agreement without obtaining the prior written approval of the CO. G.2.3 Qualifications of Contractor Personnel and Minimum Experience.
(a) Contractor shall ensure that staff and/or subcontractors dedicated to this project other than those Key Personnel defined above have the skills and experience level as described in Contractor's Proposal. The service categories provided by the Contractor in performance of this Agreement shall embrace all critical services described in this contract. All Contractor personnel assigned to this Agreement are subject to Museum review in accordance with the provided level of qualifications.
(b) Museum shall reserve the right to recommend dismissal of a Contractor's employee or subcontractor whose performance is detrimental to the satisfactory completion of contractual obligations. In addition, Contractor personnel found unacceptable by the Museum at any time shall be removed from performing under this Agreement. The CO shall deliver such notification in writing to the Contractor. G.3 SUBSTITUTION OF REPRESENTATIVES. The parties shall advise one another in writing of any substitution for said representatives.
G.4 NOTICES. Any legal notices required hereunder shall be in writing and deemed delivered upon actual receipt of such notice when hand-delivered or sent by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or overnight express courier to the address first set forth above marked to the attention of the signatory of this Agreement for the party, or to such other address or person as a party may designate in writing from time to time. G.5 INVOICES
G.5.1 Contractor shall submit invoice(s) to USHMM's Accounts Payable Division with copy to the CIO for completed services and deliverables received and accepted by the COR. Invoices shall be submitted in three originals to the
(a) Name of Business Concern and invoice date (b) Contract Number or other authorization for performance of service (c) Description, price, and quantity of services delivered or rendered (d) Name, title, phone number, and complete mailing address of responsible official to whom payment is to be sent. USE OF MUSEUM NAME
H.1 Contractor shall not use the name of the Museum in any news release, public announcement, advertisement, or any other form of publicity, or disclose any of the terms of this Agreement to any third party without the prior written consent of the Museum.
H.2 Contractor shall not use the Museum's name, trademarks, or any other language, pictures, or symbols that could, in the Museum's judgment, imply the Museum's identity or endorsement by the Museum or any of its employees in any (1) written, electronic, or oral advertising or presentation or (2) brochure, newsletter, book, electronic database, or other written material of whatever nature, without the Museum's prior written consent.
H.3 Inclusion of Section. Contractor shall include the terms of this Section ("Use of Museum Name") in any contracts with other parties providing services related to the performance of this Agreement, such as but not limited to subcontractors. 52.202-1 DEFINITIONS (
Please note that line item 003 reflects an optional support package which USHMM reserves the right not to exercise. As such, line item 003 is anticipated to be awarded in conjunction with either line item 001 or line item 002, or both if USHMM awards all line items to the same Offeror. Check Point IT Equipment Install/Integration Experience and Capability [References]
L.1 Past Performance. Past performance information shall include:
(1) Most Relevant Performance History: A description of three (3) contracts or task orders performed as a prime or major subcontractor in the last five (5) years. The contracts should be relevant (similar in size, complexity, and nature) to the service type for which the Offeror is submitting a proposal and must be Check Point IT equipment integration deployments of the equipment proposed. Offerors shall demonstrate this characteristic as well as professionalism by providing verifiable evidence of past experience in all qualification requirements (as provided in FAR 52.246-17, above). Information provided shall include:
(a) Contract Number (b) Contract Type (i.e., firm fixed price, time and materials, etc.) (c) Awarded price/cost and final or projected final price/cost (d) Period of Performance (dates of start and completion of work). (e) A current point of contact in the contracting agency name, address, e-mail, and telephone number). If the work was performed as a subcontractor, also provide the name of the prime contractor and Point of contact (POC) within the prime contractor organization (name, address, e-mail, and telephone number). If the work was a joint installation/implementation of the system being proposed with other systems for multiple clients, also provide the name and contact person(s) for each of the other system(s) installed/implemented.
(2) Chronological Performance History: List information performed on prime contracts first, followed by those performed on subcontracts in chronological order for either Offeror's last five (5) clients or all work undertaken in the last 18 (eighteen) months (not to exceed 10 total listed), whichever is greater. Offerors shall provide start and end dates (or an indication if project is ongoing as of the date of proposal submission) and a short description (i.e., no more than 75 words in length) for each contract listed. USHMM reserves the right to request contract and contact information from Offerors on such contracts during its evaluation process as such is deemed relevant to USHMM's due diligence. Check Point IT Equipment Install/Integration Experience and Capability [Resumes]
L.2
(1) Provide a summary of Offeror s general qualifications to meet required qualifications and fulfill the statement of work. Include any other relevant experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the work as described (not to exceed 200 words).
(2) Describe the subcontract management system to be used under this contract if significant subcontracting is contemplated. Particular emphasis should be placed on procedures for source selection and how performance status is determined, assessed, and projected through subcontract completion. Letters of commitment from major subcontractors must be provided. Define who reports to whom, when and in what form. If a joint venture, indicate if these firms have been associated in the past, or if it is contemplated for this project only.
(3) Large Business Firms selected for award shall be required to submit an acceptable Small Business Subcontract Plan, upon request from the Contracting Officer.
(4) Provide a list of personnel designated as Key in the performance of this contract. Key personnel may include subcontractors, subject matter experts, and consultants. Provide a description of the proposed organization and responsibilities of the key personnel, including name, title, organization, full or part-time, and whether they are a salaried employee of the organization, current or planned employee, subcontractor, or consultant. (See, e.g., section G.2.2, above, Key Personnel & Subcontractors. Minimum qualifications of projected key personnel are listed in Section M below, however proposed key personnel and project staffing are not limited to these categories or qualifications.)
(5) Submit resumes for Key Personnel which demonstrate the level of competency necessary to successfully complete the work defined herein. Resumes should be formatted as follows: (a) Name and title (b) A brief description of proposed duties and responsibilities of the person for this contract and how the individual fits into the overall organization. (c) Relevant work experience for the responsibilities described in (b) above demonstrated by: Employment history, present and previous employers: dates of employment, job title(s) and description of the specific duties for each position. (d) Education including educational institutions attended, dates, and degrees or certificates obtained. (e) Professional awards or association related to the current position (f) Training related to current position and experience, especially in mature and emerging technologies. Do not include information that is not relevant to the person s designated role in this project.
Link/URL: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HMM/FM/WashingtonDC/USHMM_RFQ_9531-14-R-0750/listing.html
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