Combine Solicitation – DSN 99/88 Services

Notice Type: Combine Solicitation

Posted Date: 08-MAY-13

Office Address: Department of the Army; CENTCOM - Joint Theater Support Contracting Command; RCC Phoenix

Subject: DSN 99/88 Services

Classification Code: D - Information technology services, including telecommunications services

Solicitation Number: W56KJD-13-R-0015

Contact: Benjamin Yeutson, Contract Specialist , Email [email protected] - Greg Donahoe, Contract Specialist, Email [email protected]

Setaside: N/AN/A

Place of Performance Country: AF

Description: Department of the Army

CENTCOM - Joint Theater Support Contracting Command

RCC Phoenix

(I)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotations are being requested and written solicitation will be issued upon written request. (II) This solicitation is issued under Request for Proposal (RFP) number W56KJD-13-R-0015 for implementation of a purchase order as defined in FAR Part 13.303-1(a). (III) This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial items in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 05-66 dated 28 February 2013. (IV)This acquisition is unrestricted. The North American Industry Classification system code (NAICS) 517110 size standard of 1,500 employees. (V) The purpose of this combined synopsis is for the purchase of Defense Switch Network Services for performance at multiple locations identified within the attached Performance Work Statement. (VI) Description of the requirements for the services to be acquired: CLIN 0001 - Defense Switch Network Services (Local), upon request by an authorized individual during the period of the contract. Unit of Issue: Minutes. See Performance Work Statement for exact requirements; CLIN 0002 - Defense Switch Network Services (International), upon request by an authorized individual during the period of the contract. Unit of Issue: Minutes. See Performance Work Statement for exact requirements; CLIN 0003 - DBA Insurance - Unit of Issue: Lot, See Performance Work Statement for exact requirements; CLIN 1001 - Contract Manpower Reporting. Unit of Issue: Lot. See Performance Work Statement for exact requirements. (VII) The total duration of this purchase order shall not exceed one year. Place of Performance: Multiple Locations (VIII) The following provisions apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial is incorporated by full text and applies to this acquisition with the addendum. (IX) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is incorporated by full text and applies to this acquisition with the addendum. DFARS 252.209-7001, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country. DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. The Government will award a firm-fixed priced contract resulting from this solicitation, to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be lowest price technically acceptable to the Government. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions, therefore, offeror's initial proposal should contain the offerors best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. The vendor submittal requirements are as follows: (X) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror's Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items (Offerors shall include a completed copy as part of their quote or a completed registration on the ORCA website (https://orca.bpn.gov/login.aspx). (XI) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions is incorporated by full text and applies to this acquisition with the following addendum: Commercial Items. (XII) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders. Additional FAR clauses cited within the clause are applicable to the acquisition. 52.203-6, Restirictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.209.-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarrment; 52.209.9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters; 42.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration; 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other than Central Contractor Registration; The following clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel; 52.222-29, Notification of Visa Denial; 52.225-14, Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract; 52.229-6, Taxes - Foreign Fixed-Price Contracts; 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation; 52.242-13, Bankruptcy; 252.201-7000, Contracting Officer's Representative; 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.204-7004, Alternate A Central Contractor Registration Alternate A; 252.209-7001, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist County; 252.209-7004, Subcontracting with Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By The Government of a Terrorist Country; 252.222-7002, Compliance With Location Labor Laws (Overseas); 252.225-7005, Identification of Expenditures in the United States; 252.225-7041, Correspondence in English; 252.225-7042, Authorization to Perform; 252.229-7000, Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports; 252.232-7008, Assignment of Claims(Overseas); 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments, 252.233-7001, Choice of Law(Overseas); 252.237-7010, Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel. (XIII)The following clauses and provisions within 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (DEVIATION) are applicable: 52.203-3, Gratuities; 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.225-7039, Contractors Performing Private Security Services; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports; 252.237-7010, Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel; 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea; 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. The following additional clauses and provisions are added in full text: 52.209-7, Information Regarding Responsibility Matters; 52.216-19, Order Limitations; 52.216-22, Indefinite Quantity; 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services; 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Termo of the Contract; 52.228-3, Worker's Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act); 52.233-2, Service of Protest; 52.237-1, Site Visit; 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference; 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses; 252.209-7999 Dev 2012-00004, Prohibition Against Contracting With Corporations That Have an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under Federal Law; 252.216-7006, Ordering; 252.225-7043, Antiterrorism/ Force Protection Policy for Defense Contractors Outside the United States; 252.225-7993(Dev), Prohibition on Contracting With the Enemy in the United States Central Command Theater of Operations (Deviation); 252.225-7994 (Dev), Additional Access to Contractor and Subcontractor Records in the United States Command Theater of Operations (Deviation); 252.225-7995, Contractor Personnel Performing in the United States Central Command Area of Responsibility (Deviation 2011-0004); 252.246-7004, Safety of Facilities, Infrastructure, and Equipment for Military Operations; 5152.232-5900, Notification of Payment in Local Currency (Deviation 2013-O0011); 952.201-0001 Ombudsman; 952.222-0001, Prohibition Against Human Trafficking, Inhumane Living Conditions, and Withholding of Employee Passports; 952.223-0001, Reporting Kidnappings, Serious Injuries and Deaths; 952.225-0003, Fitness for Duty and Medical/ Dental Care Limitations (Afghanistan); 952.225-0004, Compliance With Laws and Regulations; 952.225-0005, Monthly Contractor Census Reporting; 952.225-0009, Medical Screening and Vaccination Requirements for Contractor Employees Operating in the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility; 952.225-0011, Government Furnished Contractor Support; 952.225-0013, Contractor Health and Safety; 952.225-0014, Notification of Subcontracting Requirements (JUL 2010); 952.225-0015, Host Nation Contractor and Subcontracting Requirements; 952.225-0016, Contractor Demobilization (Afghanistan); 952.225-0020, Contractor Accountability and Personnel Recovery (Afghanistan); 952.225-0022, Inbound/ Outbound Cargo and Contractor Equipment Census (Afghanistan); 952.228-0001, Workers Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act); 952.228-0002, Defense Base Act Insurance Rates - Limitation - Fixed-Price Contracts; 952.232-0004, Payment in Local Currency (Afghanistan); 952.232-0005, Wide Area Workflow Instructions; 952.233-0001, Agency Protest Program. (XIV) The DPAS is not applicable to this acquisition. (XV) Sign and date your offer, then submit to mailto:[email protected]. listed on page 72 of the solicitation. All quotes shall reference the RFP number and shall be submitted in writing by 04:00 P.M. local Afghan time on 23 May 2013. The anticipated award date is 31 May 2013. (XVI) For information regarding this solicitation contact TSgt Benjamin B. Yeutson at mailto:[email protected] or Robert S. Moffett at mailto:[email protected]. Formal communications such as request for clarifications and/or information concerning this solicitation must be submitted via e-mail to the address above. All answers (on a non-attribution basis) will be posted to http://www.fbo.gov. They will be contained in a document titled "Questions and Answers". Offerors are requested to submit questions to the email address noted above no later than 04:00 P.M. central standard time on 20 May 2013. Terms of the solicitation and Terms and Conditions remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgement and receipt of solicitation shall apply. Award can only be made to contractors registered in Central Contractor Registration ( http://www.ccr.gov) or the Joint Contracting & Contingency Systemhttps://www.jccs.gov/OLVRCAC/bta_jccs_login.aspx.

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