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Details: Agency: Missile Defense Agency (mda) office: Directorate For Test (dt) location: Mda-dtk naics: 541715 psc: Ac13 solicitation Number: Tbd notice Type: Sources Sought Announcement 1. Purpose the Missile Defense Agency (mda) Is Conducting Market Research To Determine Interest In The Airborne Sensors (abs) High Altitude Observatory (halo) Program Requirements. The Results Of This Research Will Support The Development Of The Strategy For The Abs Acquisition And Help Determine The Capabilities Of Potential Sources Interested And Capable To Accomplish The Requirements Contained Herein. This Rfi Is Issued Solely For Information And Planning Purposes And Does Not Constitute A Request For Proposal (rfp) Or A Promise To Issue An Rfp In The Future. This Rfi Does Not Commit The Government To Contract For Any Service Whatsoever. Further, Mda Is Not At This Time Seeking Proposals And Will Not Accept Unsolicited Proposals. Responders Are Advised That The Mda Will Not Pay For Any Information Or Administrative Costs Incurred In Response To This Rfi; All Costs Associated With Responding To This Rfi Will Be Solely At The Interested Party’s Expense. 2. Scope the Abs Program Is Used To Collect Radiometric Electro-optical (eo) Visible Through Long-wave Infrared (lwir) Data On Mda Flight Test Events. The Scope For The Abs Performance Elements Is Listed In Appendix A. 3. Anticipated Period Of Performance the Anticipated Period Of Performance For The Future Abs Requirement Is Ten Years, From September 15, 2026 Through September 14, 2036. 4. Submission Requirements respondents And/or Prospective Offerors (if A Solicitation Is Issued) And Its Subcontractors /suppliers Must Be U.s. Firms/businesses And Not Foreign Owned, Controlled, Or Influenced. Interested Parties Are Requested To Provide An Information Package Consisting Of The Following: 4.1 Completed Rfi Response Form (attachment A). Attachment A Provides A Template For Vendors To Provide Their Company Profile And Answers To The Specific Questions Included. Rfi Response Must Include A Capabilities Brief/relevant Experience Brief And Answers To The Attachment A Questions. 4.2 Capabilities/relevant Experience Brief. Vendors May Provide A Separate Capabilities/relevant Experience Brief In Which They Describe Corporate Capabilities/ Experience And Relevancy To The Requirements In Appendix A. Mda Requests The Below Details As Support For Each Reference: contract Number(s); title And Objective Of Contract; contracting Agency And Point Of Contact Information; And scope, Period Of Performance, And Type Of Contract (e.g., Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursement, Fee) do Not Submit Generic Corporate Marketing Materials For This Rfi. The Maximum Page Count For The Rfi Response Brief Is No More Than 10 Pages. The Response Shall Be Single-spaced, Minimum 12-point Times New Roman. 5. Small Business because One Objective Of This Rfi Is To Determine The Capability Of Small Business To Meet The Requirements Contained Herein, And To Inform The Acquisition Strategy With Regard To Setting Aside Any Future Acquisition For Small Businesses, Mda Request The Following Information: - The Prime Small Business Contractor Responding To This Rfi Must Include Their Past Experience In Managing Subcontractors On Similar Requirements, And If Applicable, Include Subcontractor Or Teaming Partners’ Past Experience Applicable To Requirements Specified In This Sources Sought. - Responsible Small Businesses Planning Teaming Arrangements To Meet The Support Requirements Listed Above Are Expected To Articulate The Portions Of Work That The Prime Small Business Intends To Perform As Well As Articulate The Portions That Subcontractors Or Teaming Partners (if Applicable) Will Perform. Responses Must Include Business Size And Business Socio-economic Category Of All Subcontractors Or Teaming Partners Identified To Perform Work Associated With The North American Industry Classification System (naics) For Rfi. 6. Security Requirements potential Sources Will Be Required To Support Security Requirements With A Top-secret Facility Clearance And Safeguarding To The Secret Level. 7. Responses And Marking interested Parties Are Requested To Respond To This Rfi By Completing And Returning The Required Submissions Described Above. Responses Shall Be Submitted Via E-mail To Mda.redstone.dtk.mbx.abs4@mail.mil No Later Than 18 July 2024 12:00 Pm Cst. Respondents Are Advised That The Government Is Under No Obligation To Provide Feedback With Respect To Any Information Submitted. only Vendors With Interest As A Prime Contractor Shall Complete The Above Referenced Form; However, Prime Contractors Are Able To Include Information Provided By Their Subcontractors In Their Response. Proprietary Information Is Neither Sought Nor Desired By Mda. If Such Information Is Submitted, It Must Clearly Be Marked "proprietary" On Every Sheet Containing Such Information, And The Proprietary Information Must Be Segregated To The Maximum Extent Practicable From Other Portions Of The Response (e.g., Use An Attachment Or Exhibit). Respondents Are Responsible For Adequately Marking Propriety Information Contained In Their Response. Please Be Advised That All Submissions Become Government Property And Will Not Be Returned. 8. Questions questions Regarding This Announcement Shall Be Submitted In Writing By E-mail To Mda.redstone.dtk.mbx.abs4@mail.mil. The Government Does Not Guarantee That Questions Received After 3 July 2024 Will Be Answered. Questions Will Only Be Answered Via Email. 9. Closing the Mda Would Like To Thank All Respondents In Advance For Your Feedback. The Results Of This Research Will Support The Development Of The Strategy For The Abs Acquisition. There Is A Potential For Additional Rfis, Industry Days And One-on-one Meeting Events Related To This Acquisition. Please Monitor Sam.gov. This Rfi Is Issued Solely For Informational And Planning Purposes – It Does Not Constitute A Request For Proposal (rfp) Or A Promise To Issue An Rfp In The Future. This Rfi Does Not Commit The Government To Contract For Any Service Whatsoever. Further, Mda Is Not At This Time Seeking Proposals And Will Not Accept Unsolicited Proposals. Responders Are Advised That The Mda Will Not Pay For Any Information Or Administrative Costs Incurred In Response To This Rfi; All Costs Associated With Responding To This Rfi Will Be Solely At The Interested Party’s Expense. appendix A: abs Halo Program Requirements operations And Sustainment (o&s): mda Requires O&s Of All Abs Aircraft And Sensor Equipment For The Collection Of Radiometric Eo Visible Wavelength Through Lwir Data On Mda Flight Test Events. O&s Includes Aircraft And Sensor Operations And Maintenance, Aircraft And Sensor Modifications, Management Of Flight And Ground Crew, And Aircraft And Engineering Facility Management. This Also Includes Developing And Executing Airworthiness And Flight Safety Procedures. operations Activities May Include, But Are Not Limited To, Program Management, Program Functional Support From Financial, Contracting, Safety, Cyber Security, Quality, Security, Engineering, Logistics, And Configuration Management. Maintenance And Operation Of All Aircraft Will Be In Accordance With Dcma Instruction 8210. The Contractor Will Be Required To Support Security Requirements With A Top-secret Facility Clearance And Safeguarding To The Secret Level. This Also Includes Developing And Implementing Accredited Cyber Security Processes At The Contractor’s Facility And With Deployed Abs Systems. The Contractor Will Also Be Required To Provide Environmentally Controlled Space For All Aircraft And Sensor Equipment. the Contractor Must Demonstrate The Capability To Assume O&s And Mda Mission Support On December 14, 2026. key Abs Systems: 1.1.1 Halo-i Is A Gulfstream 550 (g-550) Aircraft With Multiple Sensors Viewing Through Optical Windows. The Sensors Are Calibrated To Collect Radiometric Visible Through Lwir Data. Halo-i Will Has Four Independently Pointed Sensor Stations With User-defined Sensors And With Each Station Accommodating Three-to-four Sensors. Halo-i Technical Data Package Will Be Provided. 1.1.2 Halo-ii And Halo Iiir Are G-550 Aircraft With A Cupola Mounted Atop The Fuselage That Allows For Open Port Viewing With The Next Generation Sensor (ngs), Which Is A Multiband Sensor System To Collect Calibrated Radiometric And Photo Documentation Data In The Visible Through Lwir Spectral Regions. Final Drawings And Technical Data Packages Will Be Provided For Halo-ii, Halo-iii And Ngs. 1.1.3 Maintenance And Operation Of All Aircraft Will Be In Accordance With Dcma Instruction 8210. The Contractor Will Be Required To Support Security Requirements With A Top-secret Facility Clearance And Safeguarding To The Secret Level. This Also Includes Developing And Implementing Accredited Cyber Security Processes At The Contractor’s Facility And With Deployed Abs Systems. The Contractor Will Be Required To Provide Environmentally Controlled Space For All Aircraft, Sensor Equipment, And Laboratories Described In 1.1.6 And 1.1.7. 1.1.4 Portable Uplink Ground Station (pugs) Provides Secure Uplinks For Sensor Pointing, Two-way Voice And Downlinked Sensor Video Communications Capability. This Capability Includes Line Of Site Ultra-high Frequency (uhf) To The Aircraft And International Maritime Satellite (inmarsat) For Beyond Line Of Sight Communications. 1.1.5 The Mission Software (ms) And Mission Data Center (mdc) Consist Of Various Software Tools To Support Abs Mission Execution And Pre And Post Mission Support. Ms Consists Of Commercial Off – The - Shelf (cots), Modified Cots, And Contractor Developed Software For Command And Control Of Aircraft Mission Systems. This Also Includes Ms To Point And Operate All Halo Sensors. Software Documentation Will Be Provided. The Mdc Tools Are Used To Conduct Pre-mission Planning For Aircraft Test Support Position To Optimize Sensor Sensitivity In The Collection Of Radiometric Data. The Mdc Also Includes Tools For Post-mission Data Reduction And Analysis. The Current Abs Software Systems Operate With Windows® 10. The Contractor Must Demonstrate The Capability To Assume Engineering And Transition Responsibilities On September 15, 2026. 1.1.6 The Systems Integration Lab (sil) Develops And Tests Mission Software And Integrates With Sensors And Command And Control Hardware. The Government Provided Sil Is Located At The Current Abs Prime Contractor’s Facility In Tulsa, Ok. the Contractor Must Demonstrate A Plan To: assume Engineering And Transition Responsibilities On September 15, 2026; transfer The Sil To A New Facility At Or Near The Aircraft Storage Location; demonstrate A Plan To Work With The Current Abs Prime Contractor To Provide Sil Support To Meet Abs Requirements. 1.1.7 Optics Lab Maintenance And Calibration Equipment Utilization Is Essential To The Support Of All Halo Sensors To Maintain The Pedigree From Historical Mda Data To New Data. The Government Provided Optics Lab Is Located At The Current Abs Prime Contractor’s Facility In Tulsa, Ok. the Contractor Must Demonstrate A Plan To: assume Engineering And Transition Responsibilities On September 15, 2026. transfer The Optics Lab To A New Facility At Or Near The Aircraft Storage Location; work With The Current Abs Prime Contractor To Provide Optics Lab Support To Halo-i, Halo-ii And Halo-iii. mission Planning And Execution: abs Mission Planning And Flight Test Execution Includes Pre-mission Planning, Airborne Test Measurement Operations, Airborne And Ground Based Voice And Data Communications, Coordination With National And Other Test Ranges Both Conus And Oconus, And Post-mission Activities. 1.2.1 Pre-mission Planning: Includes Coordination With The Abs Government Team And Customers To Define Requirements And Data Collection Objectives And Determining Deployment Locations For Aircraft And Communications Systems. This Also Includes Determining Aircraft Positions During Test Events, Developing Flight Plans While Adhering To Safety Of Flight And Test Range Safety Requirements. Includes Optimizing Sensor Selection And Integration Into The Halo Aircraft. Includes Determining Expected Signature Of Each Test Item In Order To Select Optimal Sensor And Position Of Halo Aircraft. This Includes Determining Sequence Of Sensor Movement During The Flight Test Event And Data Collection Time. This Also Includes Insuring Pilots, Maintenance, And Mission Support Personnel Are Trained To Safely And Effectively Deploy And Accomplish Mission Objectives. 1.2.2 Airborne Test Operations: Includes Collecting Electro-optic/infrared (eo/ir) Data (visible Through Lwir) With Specific Requirements Dependent On Each Flight Test. The Complexities Of Collecting Abs Flight Test Data Includes Using Communication Systems To Real-time Uplink Tracking Data To Multiple Halo Aircraft To Collect Data On Missile Defense Flight Tests Events. This Includes Collecting Data On Multiple Objects Of Interest Per Flight Test Event (i.e. Booster Separation, Intercept Events, Multiple Interceptors And Target Missiles). Test Complexities Also Includes Using Tracking Data To Slew Combinations Of Sensors On Multiple Aircraft To Specific Flight Test Events For Specific Event Durations. Additional Test Complexities Includes The Ability For The Mission Controller On Each Halo Aircraft To Manually Adjust Sensor Tracking For Non-nominal Events. 1.2.3 Airborne And Ground Based Voice And Data Communications: Includes Deploying Abs Communications Teams To Support Mission Objectives. This May Include Simultaneous Communications To Support Multiple Test Events At Different Locations With All Halo Aircraft. This Also Includes Integrating Abs Pugs Systems With Test Ranges Conducting Missile Defense Testing. Communications Capabilities Includes Line-of-sight From Ground To Each Aircraft, Inmarsat, Iridium Phones, And Standard Air Traffic Control (atc) Communications. 1.2.4 Coordination With National And Other Test Ranges Both Conus And Oconus Includes Working With The Abs Government Team And Test Ranges Conducting Missile Defense Test Events To Develop Support Plans. Test Event Plans Encompass Aircraft And Sensor Systems Operations, Communications Plans, Safety And Security Constraints, And Operations And Logistics Plans. Flight-testing At Ranges Of Interest To Mda Including National Ranges, Foreign Ranges, And Other Ranges Were Missile Defense Testing Could Occur. 1.2.5 Post-mission Activities: Includes Providing A Quick-look Assessment For Senior Leaders After Landing From The Test Event. Post-mission Activities Also Include Processing Mission Data Into Engineering Products, Engineering Photo Documentation, Engineering Parametric Products And Providing Post-mission Briefs. 1.3. Improvement And Modernization (i&m): abs I&m Spans From Concept Development Through All Engineering Phases, Production And Integration Into Abs Systems. Aircraft And Sensor Engineering Support Includes Aircraft/sensor System And/or Component Design, Development, Acquisition, Modifications, Integration, Operations And Maintenance, And Capability Upgrades And Improvement. the Abs Program Operates Three Gulfstream 550 Commercial Derivative Aircraft (cda) Initially Approved For Flight By The Federal Aviation Administration (faa). These Aircraft Have Been Modified To Accept Abs Mission Specific Equipment In Response To Mda Test Support Requirements, Are Designated Public Aircraft, And Operate Under Public Aircraft Operations Authority, And As Such, Mda Is The Final Airworthiness Authority For The Aircraft. All Aircraft Are Now In Their Full Operational Capability (foc) Baseline Configurations And Have Completed All Major Aircraft/system Modifications. in Accordance With Dod Directive 5030.61 “dod Airworthiness Policy” (enclosure 3, Sections 3 And 4), Mda Intends To Designate An Airworthiness Authority From Contractor Provided Capabilities. these Capabilities Include: engineering Organization (technical Authority) Capable Of Independently assessing The Airworthiness Of Aircraft And Air System Configurations, And establishing Airworthiness Limitations For All Aircraft And Air Systems. airworthiness Management And Control Organization Manage And Control The Airworthiness Process familiar With Federal Regulations And Dod Policy Governing Airworthiness, sufficiently Independent Of Acquisition Program And Operational Influence To Provide valid Assessment Of Airworthiness, valid Assessment Of Safety Of Flight Residual Risk, And to Exercise Overall Engineering Oversight. approved For Public Release 24-mda-11777 (1 May 24)

Details: This Notice Is Issued In Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 5.2, Synopses Of Proposed Contract Actions. The U.s. Department Of The Interior (doi), Bureau Of Safety And Environmental Enforcement (bsee), On Behalf Of The Bureau Of Ocean Energy Management (boem), Acquisition Operations Branch, Is The Contracting Office For This Procurement. The Purpose Of This Notice Is To Announce The Government’s Intent To Award A Firm-fixed-price Type Of Purchase Order On A Sole Source Basis To The Southern California Coastal Water Research Project (3535 Harbor Blvd, Suite 110, Cosa Mesa, Ca 92626) In Support Of The West Coast Ocean Data Portal (wcodp), Pursuant To Far Part 13.5 Simplified Acquisition Procedures And In Accordance With Far 13.106-1(b), Soliciting From A Single Source. The Wcodp Is An Online Data Catalog And Resource Center That Consolidates Available Data And Enables State, Federal, And Local Users To Locate, Visualize And Download Ocean Resources And Human Use Information Such As Fishing Grounds, Recreational Areas, Shipping Lanes, Habitat Areas, And Energy Sites, Among Others. It Is A Collaborative Effort Involving Federal Agencies, West Coast States (ca, Or, And Wa), The Portal Was Established By The West Coast Governor’s Alliance On Ocean Health To Improve Access To Scientific And Geospatial Information For Coastal And Marine Planning, Policy Development And Resource Management. The Wcodp Currently Resides On Servers That Are Located At Sccwrp’s Facilities. Sscwrp Is The Only Source Reasonably Available Who Can Provide The Required Services Because It Is The Only Entity That Has Access To The Servers And Data.it Is Anticipated That Award Of A Purchase Order Will Occur On Or Before August 06, 2024, With A 12-month Base Period And Four 12-months Option Periods. The Applicable Naics Code Is 519290. This Is Not A Request For Competitive Quotes. This Notice Of Intent Is For Informational Purposes Only. However, All Responsible Sources May Submit A Capability Statement, Which Shall Be Considered By The Agency If Received By The Point Of Contact (poc) Listed Below By August 05, 2024 (reference Solicitation No. 140m0124q0054). A Determination By The Government Not To Compete This Action Based On This Notice Is Solely Within The Discretion Of The Government. Poc: Christina Mohamed, Contracting Officer, Bsee, Acquisition Operations Branch, 45600 Woodland Road, Mailstop Vae-amd, Sterling, Va 20166. Any Response Must Be Emailed To Christina.mohamed@bsee.gov.

Details: The Space Development Agency (sda) Issued A Request For Proposal (rfp) For The Advanced Fire Control Ground Infrastructure (afcgi) Acquisition. the Space Development Agency (sda) Issued This Request For Proposal (rfp) For The Services Of A Ground Segment Infrastructure Provider For Sda’s Advanced Fire Control (afc) Program. The Afc Program Will Deliver Integrated Space And Ground Elements To Demonstrate Advanced Fire Control Missions. Afc Executes Operationally Relevant Prototypes To Demonstrate Proof Of Scalability, Show Military Utility, And Provide A Pathfinder For Future Proliferation Of Afc Capabilities. the Afc Ground Segment Acquisition, Referred To As Afcgi, Is A Component Of The Broader Afc Program. The Objective Of Afcgi Is To Provide Common Ground Infrastructure And Resources To Minimize Cost And Complexity For Multiple Afc Prototype Programs. The Efforts Of The Afcgi Acquisition Will Be Central To The Successful Execution Of The Fire-control On Orbit-support To The Warfighter (foo Fighter Or F2) Prototype System (launching In Q1fy27) And Follow-on Fire Control Demonstration Programs. the Afcgi Contractor Will: deliver And Manage Ground Segment Resources, Including But Not Limited To Ground Entry Points (geps) And Terrestrial Network Connections, fit-out And Manage A Government-owned, Contractor-operated (goco) Facility Called The Demonstration Operations Center (doc), manage A Government-procured, Contractor-operated Cloud Environment To Provide Cloud Services, Including But Not Limited To Hosting Space Vehicle Mission Operations Center Software, Data Archiving, Enabling Remote Access To Data During On-orbit Demonstrations, Enabling Data Processing And Analysis, Hosting Mission Partner Software, And Interfacing With Mission Partner Systems; And, provide Program Management, Systems Engineering, Integration, Verification, And Operations And Maintenance Of The Afc Ground Infrastructure. to Receive Additional Controlled Unclassified Information (cui) Documents, Please Send An Email Including Your Cage Code And Facility Location To Ussf.pentagon.sda.mbx.fa240124r0001@mail.mil With The Subject Line “sda Advanced Fire Control Ground Infrastructure (afcgi) Content Request”. Requests For Cui Data Must Be Received No Later Than 19 July 2024 At Noon Et. amendment 1 amendment 1 Makes The Following Updates: updates The Sda Doc Notional Floor Plan In The Bidder's Library provides Government Answers To Contractor Questions updates The Sow: section 1.6 Compliance Table To Reflect Current Data Of Ssaa section 3.6.005 To Include “and Monitors” amendment 2 amendment 2 Updates The Government Answers To Contractor Questions.

Details: This Is A Notice Of Intent To Sole Source As Required By Far 5.203. The Government Intends To Solicit And Negotiate With Only One Source Under The Authority Of Far 6.302-1 Entitled, "only One Responsible Source And No Other Supplies Or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." The Department Of Homeland Security (dhs) Office Of Procurement Operations (opo) Intends To Solicit And Award On A Sole Source Basis A Contract Action To Nec National Security Systems, Inc. (nec Nss), Uei: Rlrzwearx7me, 4310 Wilson Blvd., Suite 505, Arlington, Va 22203, To Acquire Nec Advanced Identity Manager (aim) Perpetual License Maintenance. This Requirement Is For Maintenance For Existing Perpetual Nec Facial Licenses For The Face Enterprise-wide Software Advanced Identity Manager Extensible Multimodal (aim-xm) And Advanced Identity Matcher - Edge Source (aim-es) Products And Assessment Tools For Unlimited Biometric Quantities, On Unlimited Hardware Platforms, And At Unlimited Lcoations. pursuant To The Far Subpart 6.302-1, “only One Responsible Source And No Other Supplies Or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements,” Nec Advanced Identity Manager Software Maintenance Is Essential To The Continued Proper Functioning Of The Nec Nss Aim Software, Which Dhs Uses To Perform Its Essential Tasks Of Biometric Identification In Support Of Screening, Vetting, And Credentialing Of Individuals Seeking Immigration Benefits, Employment, Or Entry/exit To The United States. only Nec Nss Can Provide The Annual Software Maintenance To The Existing Nec Aim Software Currently Operational Within Ident Because No Other Firm Product Can Interconnect With And Perform The Necessary Customized Maintenance Of The Nec Nss Aim Software. The Nec Nss Aim Software Itself Is Customized, With The Algorithm Having Been Developed And Fine-tuned By Nec Nss Over The Years To Where Only Nec Nss Can Provide The Maintenance For Such An Application. If The Government Were Not Able To Procure The Necessary Annual Software Maintenance, The System Would Be At Risk For Potential Security Vulnerabilities And System Malfunctions. additionally, These Systems Will Naturally Experience Degradation In System Performance, Negatively Impacting The Ability To Make Operational Decisions Such As, But Not Limited To, National Security And Public Safety, Identifying Known Or Suspected Terrorists, Supporting Enforcement Actions, Granting, Or Denying Benefits Such As Immigration Benefits Or Trusted Traveler Status For Obim, Customs And Border Protection (cbp), Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ice), Transportation Security Administration (tsa) And U.s. Citizenship And Immigration Services (uscis) Who Are Currently Using The Nec Aim Product. obim Procured Perpetual Licenses For The Above Stated Dhs Component Organizations For Facial Matching Capabilities To Perform Biometric Identification In Support Of Screening, Vetting, And Credentialing Of Individuals Seeking Immigration Benefits, Employment, Or Entry/exit To The United States. A Dhs Wide License Enables Continuity Of Efforts Across Multiple System Implementations And Allow For Cost Savings Associated With Future Implementations. As A Result, If Obim Were Not Able To Procure The Annual Maintenance For The Nec Face Enterprise-wide Software, At A Minimum, Each Component Would Need To Separately Procure That Annual Maintenance Support From Nec At A Cost Of $8m Per Dhs Component, For A Total Of $40m For A One-year Period Of Performance As Compared To Obim Procuring The Annual Maintenance Support From Nec On Behalf Of The Entire Department For A Cost Of $8m Over A One-year Period Of Performance. procuring An Alternate Product Other Than Nec Nss Aim Would Not Enable Continuity Of Efforts Across Multiple System Implementations And Not Allow For Cost Savings Associated With Future Implementations. The Ident Infrastructure (transaction Manager I (tm) And Matcher Interface Service (mis)) Have Been Designed Around The Nec Nss Aim Product For Facial And Iris Recognition. The Tm And Mis Architecture Would Need To Be Rebuilt For Both Ident And Hart In Order To Accommodate A Different Manufacturer’s Matching Product, Which Would Increase The Cost By At Least $50m Per System, For A Total Of $100m, Which Was Estimated Based On The Previous Costs Required To Build Each System. Dhs Network Architecture, Maintenance Platforms, And Configuration Systems Require The Use Of Nec Nss’s Product To Ensure Interoperability With Other Dhs Systems At All Data Centers. The Nec Nss Facial Software Must Be Configured In Accordance With Dhs Ocio System Architecture Requirements. The Use Of Other Products Would Result In Interoperability, Compatibility, Interface Issues That Would Preclude The System’s Support Team From Providing Efficient And Effective Customer Support. there Are Many Steps That Must Occur Before Any New Technology Can Be Utilized. One Critical Step Is To Test New Products In A Laboratory Environment Before Implementing In A Production Environment. It Is Overly Unrealistic To Suggest That Adding A New Cloud Instance Of A Product Would Be Close To Providing A Completely Operational Product In A Dhs Production Environment. If Obim Were To Replace The Nec Face Enterprise-wide Software Without The Minimum Critical Step Of Testing In A Non-production Environment, It Would Be New Development And Obim Would Have To Contract For The Entire Lifecycle Of The Work To Install, Build, Integrate, Test, And Compute Face Matching Templates For The New System. The Templates Regeneration Alone Previously Took Six Months When Obim Transitioned To The Nec Software. the Chief Information Officer Published The Dhs Instruction 026-11-001, On September 11, 2023, And Obim’s Task To Strengthen The Instruction Is To Remediate Any Testing Deficiencies In Obim’s Face Recognition-based Systems. On July 31, 2024, The Obim Director Signed A Memo To Establish An Obim Biometric Laboratory Environment (ble). The Ble Will Be Dedicated Testing Environment For Evaluating New And Existing Biometric Matcher Technologies. This Matcher Marketplace Will Enable Obim To Perform The Kind Of Test Necessary To Compare Matcher Service Providers. The Ble Is Scheduled To Be Operational In June 2025. without Extensive Testing, It Is Impossible To Determine If The Other Products Could Replace The Current Customized Facial License Software. Obim Would Need To Conduct A Series Of First Article Testing To Determine If The Accuracy Of The Vendor’s Facial License Software Will Achieve The Same Level Of Accuracy Obim Currently Has With Its Current Customized And Fine-tuned Matcher. First Article Testing Is Imperative To Understand The Accuracy Of The Product, Specific To Obim Data. The Risk In Executing A New Facial License Product Without Proper Testing Before Going “live” Would Cause Nationwide Catastrophic Delays To Stakeholder Operations. Any Drop In Accuracy Would Result In Obim Not Being Able To Perform Its Mission To Dhs Internal And External Stakeholders. A Decrease In Accuracy Would Result In An Increased Workload On The Biometric Support Center (bsc) Human Resources, Resulting In Missed Service Level Agreements (sla’s) With Obim Stakeholders. For Example, A 1.84% Drop In Face Matching Accuracy For A Given Stakeholder Would Result In A 13x Manpower Requirements Increase To Sustain Their Day-to-day Operations. The Potential Increase In -4 Fingerprint Identification Numbers (fins) Would Require A Semi-annual Process To Clean Up, Taking Away Valuable Time And Resources For Maintaining Mission Critical Operations. -4 Fins Are Unknown Biometrics That Don’t Match Anything Else On Record In Ident. Additional Funding And Manpower Would Be Needed To Manage The Increase In Workload For Obim And Its Stakeholders. The Extent Of Which Would Only Be Discovered After Going Live, If Executed Without Proper Testing Beforehand. the Homeland Advanced Recognition Technology System (hart) Will Replace Ident System Upon Initial Operation Capability (ioc). Anticipated Ioc Date For Hart Is Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2026. While Obim Is Still Using Ident, A Transition To Another Contract Mechanism Without Critical Disruptions To System Operational Availability Would Be Very Difficult And Cost Prohibitive Due To The Size And Complexity Of The Ident System Requirements. Replacing The Vendor That Is Supporting Ident At This Time Would Be Synonymous With The Cost And Time Associated With The Initial Development And Testing For The Hart Face Matching Capability But Multiplied By A Factor Of Two To Account For Replacing The Face Matching Capability In Both The Hart And Ident Systems To Include Retesting With All +55 Interfacing Stakeholders For Each System. There Are Over 1.2 Billion Face Images That Have Been Feature-extracted For Use With The Nec Aim Xm Product In Both Obim/ident And Obim/hart Systems That Would Need To Be Re-extracted For A Replacement Face Matching Product. The Timeframe To Complete Such An Endeavor Is A Minimum Of 6 - 12 Months For Both Hart And Ident. It Is Anticipated That The Other Four Dhs Components Would Have To Undergo A Similar Feature Extraction Endeavor For Every System That The Aim-es/xm Product Is Implemented In. Obim Is In The Process Of Establishing A Biometric Laboratory Environment (ble) For The Purpose Of Testing Matcher Software. This Matcher Marketplace Will Enable Obim To Perform The Necessary Tests To Compare Matcher Service Providers. The Anticipated Schedule For The Ble To Be Operational Is June Of 2025. obim Is Requesting A Sole Source To Nec For A 12-month Base Plus Two 12-month Option Periods. This Will Provide Obim The Necessary Time To Stand-up And Test The Ble Environment And Then Test Vendors Facial Software Products To Fully Compete This Requirement In Fy27. a Determination By The Government Not To Compete This Proposed Effort On A Full And Open Competition Basis, Based Upon Responses To This Notice, Is Soley At The Discretion Of The Government. this Notice Of Intent Is Not A Request For Quotation (rfq) For Competitive Quotes. Oral Communications Are Not Acceptable In Response To This Notice. Interested Parties May Submit Any Information For Consideration By The Government To Amy Driver At Amy.driver@hq.dhs.gov And Ronald Jean Baptiste At Ronald.jean-baptiste@hq.dhs.gov With Solicitation 70rda124r00000007 Referenced In The Subjet Line. the Period Of Performance For This Contract Is As Follows: Base Period: September 30, 2024 - September 29, 2025 Option Period 1: September 30, 2025 - September 29, 2026 Option Period 2: September 30, 2026 - September 29, 2027 the Place Of Performance For This Contract Is As Follows: 9325 Cypress Loop Road, Bay Saint Louis, Ms 39529

Details: Description I. Background First Launched During The Pandemic In November 2020, The "make It Happen In The Philippines" Campaign Was Introduced By The Boi As The New International Investment Promotion Brand Campaign Of The Country, Which Aims To Attract Investments To The Philippines By Highlighting Its Potential As An Ideal Investment Destination. The Campaign Reinforces The Country's Highly Skilled And Resilient Human Resources And "make-it-work" Mindset, Underlining Its Strength And Adaptability Even In Times Of Adversity. Along With The Roll-out Of This Campaign Are The Introduction Of New Campaign Assets Showcasing Priority Sectors That The Boi Has Been Promoting. One Of These Assets That The Agency Has Been Extensively Using In Its Promotional Events Are Roll-up Banners Featuring The Following Priority Sectors And Industries: A. Electronics Industry Which Highlights The Philippines' Established Role In The Electronics Global Value Chain, With Particular Strengths In The Test, Packaging, And Assembly Of Semi-conductors. B. Copper Industry With World-class Mines, A Smelting Facility, And Downstream Manufacturers Which Contributes To The Country's Industrial Growth. C. Aerospace Industry As The Country Positioned Itself To Become The Hub For Manufacturing And Aftermarket Services In The Asia Pacific Aerospace Industry. D. It-bpm Sector That Showcases The Thriving Information Technology And Business Process Management Industry, Which Has Established The Philippines As A Global Outsourcing Hub. E. Automotive Industry Which Shows The Philippines’ Readiness To Meet The Rising Export Demand For Automotive Assembly And Parts Manufacturing Within Asia Pacific And Other Regions. In Line With Boi's Dedication To Delivering Current And Impactful Messages, There Is A Need To Print New Roll-up Banners To Highlight New Sectors That The Boi Is Promoting Which Is Aligned With The Current Administration’s Thrusts And Investment Priorities. These Banners Will Replace And Complement The Existing Ones, Ensuring That The Visuals And Content Remain Contemporary And Aligned With Boi's Mission And Vision. The New Pull-up Banners Must Maintain The Same High-quality Standards, Incorporating The "make It Happen" Brand Identity As Before. They Will Continue To Serve As Essential Tools For Boi In Conveying Its Commitment To Making Investment Opportunities A Reality In The Philippines. Ii. Rationale The Philippines Is Setting Its Sights On Becoming A Regional Hub For Smart And Sustainable Manufacturing And Services In Asean As It Adapts To The Rapidly Changing Global Business Landscape. With A Growing Emphasis On Green Energy Transition, The Country Is Strategically Positioning Itself To Lead In Sustainability, Connectivity, And Innovation. Key To This Strategy Is A Focus On Priority Sectors Outlined By The Government, Including Electric Vehicles (evs), Smart/ High-tech Lighting Manufacturing, Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly And Test, Green Metals, High-tech Agriculture, Renewable Energy, And Data Centers/ Telco Infrastructure. The Country Is Dedicated To Creating An Attractive Investment Destination, Offering High-impact Opportunities For Both Local And International Investors. With These New Focus Areas, There Is A Need To Update The Collaterals As Part Of The “make It Happen In The Philippines” Campaign, In Particular Roll-up Banners Which Shall Be Used In Various Local And International Promotional Events, Including Trade Shows, Investment Forums, Seminars, And Business Meetings. These Banners, With Their Prominent Display And Ability To Deliver A Concise Yet Impactful Message, Are Instrumental In Capturing The Attention Of Potential Investors And Stakeholders. They Serve As Visual Ambassadors For The "make It Happen" Brand And Convey Essential Information About The Investment Climate In The Philippines. The Banners Are To Be Distributed To 24 Ptic Posts, 3 Boi Extension Offices And 5 Boi Relevant Services (see Attached List). Iii. Methodology Given The Significance Of These Roll-up Banners In Promoting Investments And The "make It Happen" Brand, The Information And Communications Division Of The Investments Promotion Services Is Proposing To Commission A Service Provider To Produce High Quality Roll-up Banners. These Banners Will Be Strategically Deployed In Key Events And Venues, Both Nationally And Internationally, To Enhance The Visibility And Recognition Of The Brand And The Investment Potential Of The Philippines. These Banners Will Play A Complementary Role In Creating A Lasting Impression And Attracting Potential Investors, Ultimately Contributing To The Nation's Economic Growth And Prosperity. Using Roll-up Banners To Promote The "make It Happen" Brand And Investing In The Philippines Offers The Following Advantages: A. Visibility: Roll-up Banners Are Highly Visible Due To Their Vertical Design And Eyecatching Graphics. Placing Them Strategically In Key Locations Can Ensure That The "make It Happen" Brand And The Investment Opportunities In The Philippines Are Prominently Displayed And Easily Noticed By The Target Audience. B. Portability: These Banners Are Lightweight And Portable, Making Them Ideal For Promoting The Brand And Investment Opportunities At Various Events, Trade Shows, Seminars, And Business Meetings. They Can Be Easily Transported And Set Up Wherever Needed. C. Cost-effectiveness: Roll-up Banners Represent A Cost-effective Marketing Tool. Once Designed And Printed, They Can Be Used Repeatedly Without Incurring Additional Costs. This Is Particularly Beneficial For A Branding Campaign That May Need To Reach A Wide Audience Over An Extended Period. D. Customization: Roll-up Banners Can Be Fully Customized With The "make It Happen" Brand's Logo, Messaging, And Visuals. This Customization Allows You To Tailor The Banners To Specific Events Or Campaigns, Ensuring A Consistent And Impactful Message. E. Information Dissemination: Roll-up Banners Provide Ample Space For Sharing Information About Investment Opportunities In The Philippines. You Can Include Key Details Such As Incentives, Success Stories, And Contact Information, Effectively Educating Potential Investors. F. Quick Setup: Setting Up Roll-up Banners Is A Quick And Hassle-free Process. This Is Essential For Events Where Time Is Limited, Ensuring That You Can Effectively Showcase The Brand And Investment Opportunities Without Delays. G. Durability: High-quality Roll-up Banners Are Made From Durable Materials That Can Withstand Wear And Tear. They Maintain A Professional Appearance Even After Multiple Uses, Reinforcing The Credibility Of The "make It Happen" Brand. H. Versatility: Roll-up Banners Are Versatile Marketing Tools That Can Be Used In Various Settings, From International Trade Shows To Local Business Meetings. This Adaptability Allows You To Reach Diverse Audiences And Promote Investments Effectively. I. Brand Consistency: Roll-up Banners Ensure A Consistent And Cohesive Brand Identity. The Brand's Colors, Fonts, And Visuals Can Be Integrated Seamlessly Into The Banner Design, Reinforcing Brand Recognition. J. Reusability: Roll-up Banners Can Be Used For Multiple Events And Campaigns, Making Them A Sustainable And Eco-friendly Choice For Promoting The "make It Happen" Brand And Investing In The Philippines. K. Professional Image: Well-designed Roll-up Banners Convey Professionalism And Competence. This Positively Impacts The Perception Of The "make It Happen" Brand, Instilling Confidence In Potential Investors. In Conclusion, Roll-up Banners Are A Versatile And Effective Tool For Promoting The "make It Happen" Brand And Investment Opportunities In The Philippines. Their Ability To Attract Attention, Deliver Information, And Maintain Brand Consistency Makes Them A Valuable Asset In Building Awareness And Attracting Potential Investors To The Country. Iv. Scope Of Work And Deliverables The Following Are Expected From The Service Provider: 1. Printing. Printing Of 32 Sets (3 Designs/banners Per Set) Or A Total Of 96 Roll-up Banners Following The Designs Which Incorporates Boi's Mih Branding, Logo, And Relevant Investment Promotion Content. 2. Banner Specifications. The Roll-up Banners Should Meet The Following Specifications: A. Size: 2.75 Feet X 6.5 Feet B. Material: High-quality, Durable Material Suitable For Indoor And Outdoor Use. C. Printing: High-resolution, Full-color Printing. D. Retractable Mechanism: Reliable And Easy-to-use Retractable Mechanism. E. Base: Stable Base With Adjustable Feet For Different Surface Types. F. Carrying Case: Provide A Protective Carrying Case For Each Banner. G. Quantity: 96 Roll-up Banners H. Delivery: Deliver The Banners To The Boi's Office At #385 Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City 30 Days After The Receipt Of The Service Provider Of The Purchase Order. The Proposed Three Designs For The Roll Up Banners Is Attached As Annex A. Additionally, The Distribution List Is Attached As Annex B. V. Qualifications Of The Service Provider The Service Provider Should: 1. Have Been A Player In The Printing And Delivery Of Roll-up Banners For At Least Three (3) Years. 2. Have At Least Five Engagements (from 2018 To 2023) With Government And Private Sector Clients. 3. Have The Experience And Expertise In Designing And Producing Roll-up Banners For Promotional Purposes. 4. Have The Necessary Equipment And Resources To Handle The Entire Process From Printing To Delivery; And 5. Have At Least A Philgeps Red Certificate. Vi. Documents For Submission As Proof Of The Enumerated Qualifications, The Service Provider Is Required To Submit The Following Documents, Along With The Usual Bid Documents: Required Documents As Proof Of Expert Qualification 1. Company Profile 2. List Of Current And Previous Clients In Both Government And Private Institutions Along With Services Rendered For The Past Five Years 3. Certificate Of Satisfactory Completion Of Service Rendered From Engaged Clients In Both Government And Private Institutions 4. Awards Received Relative To The Subject Services, If Any 5. Portfolio (sample Works) 6. Complete List Of Equipment And Materials That Would Be Used To Deliver The Project Required Bidding Documents 1. Price Quotation / Proposal 2. Mayor’s Permit 3. Philgeps Registration / Certificate 4. Income / Business Tax Return 5. Omnibus Sworn Statement It Is Incumbent That The Abovementioned Proof/documents Are Submitted With The Bidding Documents On Or Before The Deadline Of The Posting Of The Project At The Philgeps Website. Vii. Warranty And After-sales Service Requirements The Supplier/service Provider Warrants That The Roll Up Banners Procured Under The Contract Are New, Unused, Of The Most Recent Or Current Models, And That They Incorporate All Recent Improvements In Design And Materials, Except When The Technical Specifications Required By The Procuring Entity Provides Otherwise. The Supplier/service Provider Further Warrants That All Roll Up Banners Procured Under This Contract Shall Have No Defect, Arising From Design, Materials, Or Workmanship Or From Any Act Or Omission Of The Supplier/service Provider That May Develop Under Normal Use Of The Supplied Goods In The Conditions Prevailing In The Country Of Final Destination. Viii. Budget An Estimated Budget Not To Exceed Php153,600.00 (12% Vat Inclusive) Is Allotted For The Printing, And Delivery Of Roll Up Banners Including Other Incidental Expenses For The Duration Of The Project, Subject To The Usual Accounting And Auditing Rules And Regulations. Ix. Terms Of Payment Payment Shall Be Made Upon Completion Of Delivery And Upon Submission Of The Supporting Documents For Payment Processing (e.g., Delivery Receipt, Sales Invoice, Billing Statement, Warranty Certificate If Applicable, And Other Documents Required In This Technical Specifications)

Details: Request For Information pursuant To Far 15.201(e) - This Is A Request For Information (rfi) Only. This Rfi Is Issued Solely For Information And Planning Purposes – It Does Not Constitute A Request For Proposal (rfp) Or A Promise To Issue An Rfp In The Future. This Request For Information Does Not Commit The Government To Contract For Any Supply Or Service Whatsoever. Further, The Government Is Not At This Time Seeking Proposals And Will Not Accept Unsolicited Proposals. Responders Are Advised That The U.s. Government Will Not Pay For Any Information Or Administrative Costs Incurred In Response To This Rfi; All Costs Associated With Responding To This Rfi Will Be Solely At The Interested Party’s Expense. Interested Parties Are Responsible For Adequately Marking Proprietary Or Competition Sensitive Information Contained In Their Response. Proprietary Information Will Be Safeguarded In Accordance With The Applicable Government Regulations. Failure To Respond To This Rfi Does Not Preclude Participation In Any Future Associated Rfp That May Be Issued. background/purpose/technical Requirements the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (nawcad) Webster Outlying Field (wolf) Division Is Soliciting Information And Comments From Industry On Its Ability To Provide Non-developmental Or Commercial Off The Shelf (cots) Network Radio Gateways (nrg) For Integration Into Full Scale Deployable And Scalable Transit Case Systems. The Nrgs Will Function As A Voice And Data Conferencing Center For Tactical And Commercial Radios, Internet Protocol Based Systems, And Cellular Phones. responses requested Information section 1 Of The Response Shall Provide Administrative Information, And Shall Include The Following As A Minimum: organization Name, Mailing Address, Overnight Delivery Address (if Different From Mailing Address), Phone Number, Fax Number, And Name And E-mail Of Designated Point Of Contact. business Type (large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a)-certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Hub Zone Small Business, Woman-owned Small Business, Very Small Business, Veteran-owned Small Business, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business). country Of Origin For Main Component(s) section 2 Of The Response Shall Provide Technical Information, And Shall Include The Following As A Minimum: interested Parties Shall Respond With Existing Capabilities Or Products That Meet All Or A Subset Of The Aforementioned Attributes. Reponses That Include Information Detailing Potential Tradeoffs Or Alternative Solutions Is Encouraged. respondents Should Provide A Detailed Description Of The Following Characteristics Of Their Solution In Their Submission: product Specification, Sketches, Or Listings Of Authorized Distributors Are Not To Count As Part Of The Page Count. list Of Certifications/standards/compliances (military Standards, Etc.) operation minimum And Maximum Operating And Storage Temperatures (in Fahrenheit) humidity Range In Relative Humidity (operating & Non-operating) features dimensions (height X Width X Depth) environmental Conditions ruggedization (if Any) connectors power other radio Types Supported radio Interfaces Supported licensing Structure disa Approved Products List Integrated Tracking System (aplits) Tracking Number (tn) client Interface Description input/output Interfaces fault Reporting power other Information total Quantity Of Units Sold To Date date Of Delivery Of The First Unit date Of Delivery Of Most Recent Unit basic And Extended Warranty Information time To Production if Applicable And Able, Respondents Shall Include A List Of Department Of Defense (dod), Department Of Justice (doj) Or Department Of Homeland Security (dohs) Programs Of Record That Currently Employ Their Solution. It Would Be Helpful If A Sponsor Poc For Each Program, With Email Address And Phone Number Could Be Identified. the Government Is Interested In Receiving Vendors’ Price Lists For Items They Believe Meet The Need In This Rfi. Supplying Price Data Does Not Imply A Contractual Obligation And Must Be Provided And Marked As Price Data. respondents Should Include A List Of Authorized Distributors. additional Information in Response To This Rfi, Respondents Shall Submit Written Responses, Not-to-exceed Ten (10) Pages In Length Via Electronic Mail. Product Specification, Sketches, Or Listings Of Authorized Distributors Will Not Count Toward The Page Limitation. The Government Is Interested In Identification Of Long Lead Items(s), Sub-systems(s), Or Systems(s). the Government Does Not Intend To Award A Contract On The Basis Of This Request Or To Otherwise Pay For The Information Solicited. Proprietary Information Will Be Safeguarded In Accordance With The Applicable Government Regulations. All Information Received In Response To The Rfi That Is Marked Proprietary Will Be Handled Accordingly. The Government Will Not Be Liable For Or Suffer Any Consequential Damages For Any Proprietary Information Not Properly Identified. Responses To This Rfi May Not Be Returned. Respondents May Not Be Notified Of The Result Of The Review. failure To Respond To This Rfi Does Not Preclude Participation In Any Future Associated Rfp That May Be Issued. Information Provided In No Way Binds The Government To Solicit Or Award A Contract. It Is The Potential Vendor’s Responsibility To Monitor This Site For The Release Of Any Follow-on Information. how To Respond interested Parties Are Requested To Respond To This Rfi With A Pdf Document Format. Responses Shall Be Limited To 10 Pages And Submitted Via E-mail Only To Truman.b.harris3.civ@us.navy.mil. Proprietary Information, If Any, Should Be Minimized And Must Be Clearly Marked. Responses Are Due No Later Than 24 January 2024, 10:00 A.m. Est. responses To This Rfi May Not Be Returned. Respondents May Not Be Notified Of The Result Of The Review. It Is The Potential Vendor’s Responsibility To Monitor This Site For The Release Of Any Follow-on Information.

Description: The Rfq Number For This Announcement Is N0018924qz274 This Solicitation Documents And Incorporates Provisions And Clauses In Effect Through Fac 2024-04 And The Most Recent Dfars Publication Notice Made Effective 30 May 2024. It Is The Responsibility Of The Contractor To Be Familiar With The Applicable Clauses And Provisions. The Clauses May Be Accessed In Full Text At This Address: Https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. The Naics Code Is 513210 And The Small Business Standard Is 47 Million Dollars. The Proposed Simplified Acquisition Is Being Solicited On A Sole Source Basis With Tactical Communications Group (tcg), 2 Highwood Drive, Building 2 Suite 200, Tewksbury Massachusetts, 01876. the Navsup Flc Norfolk Contracting Dept, Pentagon Directorate Is Issuing This Combined Synopsis/solicitation To Procure Boss Software Sustainment For The Joint Staff(js) Joint Interoperability Division (jid)-training Center (tc). The Resultant Purchase Order For This Procurement Will Include Commercial-off-the-shelf (cots) Supplies And Services For Which The Government Intends To Solicit And Negotiate With Only Tactical Communications Group (tcg). The Government Will Not Pay For Information Submitted In The Response To This Notice. The Required Cots Supplies For Boss Software Maintenance (as A Product) Will Have A One-year Coverage Period Encompassing 1 July 2024 Through 30 July 2025. The Required Boss Software Training Services Shall Be Provided For Up To A 3 Day Period At The Government’s Facility At Fort Liberty, Nc. These Services Shall Occur Once During The Coverage Period Of 1 July 2024 Through 30 June 2025. It Is Intended To Award A Sole Source Firm-fixed Price Purchase Order. the Proposed Contract Action Is For Supplies Or Services For Which The Government Intends To Solicit And Negotiate With Only One Source. Interested Persons May Identify Their Interest And Capability To Respond To The Requirement Or Submit Quotations. This Notice Of Intent Is Not A Request For Competitive Quotations. However, All Quotations Received Within Five Days After Date Of Publication Of This Synopsis Will Be Considered By The Government. A Determination By The Government Not To Compete This Proposed Purchase Order Based Upon Responses To This Notice Is Solely Within The Discretion Of The Government. Information Received Will Normally Be Considered Solely For The Purpose Of Determining Whether To Conduct A Competitive Procurement. this Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Items Prepared In Accordance With The Information In Far Subpart 12.6, Using Simplified Acquisition Procedures Found At Far 13.5, As Supplemented With The Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; A Separate Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. Paper Copies Of This Solicitation Will Not Be Available. The Closing Date And Time For Receipt Of The Quoter’s Quotation In Response To The Sole Source Combined Synopsis/solicitation Is 20 June 2024 At 12:00 Pm Est. The Quotation Shall Be Submitted Electronically Via Email To Kevin.mbrenna21.civ@us.navy.mil. the Software Sustainment Specifications Are Listed Below. Furthermore, It Is Intended To Award A Single Purchase Order As A Result Of This Combined Synopsis/solicitation With The Following Clin Structure: clin 0001: Qty 6 Each, Boss Software: Gold Support Boss Software Maintenance (as A Product) For Six (6) Systems For A Coverage Period Of One (1) Year Encompassing 1 July 2024 Through 30 June 2025. clin 0002: Qty 1 Lot, Boss Software Training: Onsite Training For Up To Three (3) Days At The Government’s Facility At For Liberty, Nc. Training Can Take Place Anytime During The 12 Month Software Coverage Period As Coordinated In Advance With The Jid-tc. shipping/billing: joint Interoperability & Data Link Training Center (jid-tc) 2449 Surveyor Street, Bldg. 718 fort Liberty, Nc 28308 billing: Attention: Debra Collins shipping: Attention: Christopher Nichols the Clause At 52.212-4 Contract Terms And Conditions-- Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) Applies To This Acquisition Along With The Following Addenda To This Clause: clauses Incorporated By Reference: 52.203-12 limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions 52.204-7 system For Award Management 52.204-13 system For Award Management Maintenance 52.204-16 commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting 52.204-18 commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.204-22 alternative Line Item Proposal 52.209-10 prohibition On Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations 52.232-39 unenforceability Of Unauthorized Obligations 52.232-40 providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors 52.247-34 f.o.b. Destination 252.203-7000 requirements Relating To Compensation Of Former Dod Officials 252.203-7002 requirement To Inform Employees Of Whistleblower Rights 252.203-7003 agency Office Of The Inspector General 252.204-7004 antiterrorism Awareness Training For Contractors 252.204-7012 safeguarding Covered Defense Information And Cyber Incident Reporting 252.204-7015 notice Of Authorized Disclosure Of Information For Litigation Support 252.204-7018 prohibition On The Acquisition Of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment Or Services 252.225-7048 export-controlled Items 252.225-7056 prohibition Regarding Business Operations With The Maduro Regime 252.225-7060 prohibition On Certain Procurements From The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region 252.232-7003 electronic Submission Of Payment Requests And Receiving Reports 252.232-7010 levies On Contract Payments 252.237-7010 prohibition On Interrogation Of Detainees By Contractor Personnel 252.244-7000 subcontracts For Commercial Products Or Commercial Services 252.247-7023 transportation Of Supplies By Sea 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (jan 2023) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (oct 2016) 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification And Valuation (jan 2023) 52.212-5 Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders--commercial Products And Commercial Services (feb 2024) Applies To This Acquisition And The Following Additional Far Clauses Cited Within This Clause Are Also Applicable To This Acquisition: far 52.204-10, Far 52.209-6, Far 52.219-28, Far 52.222-3, Far 52.222-19, Far 52.222-21, Far 52.222-26, Far 52.222-36, Far 52.222-50, Far 52.223-18, Far 52.225-13, Far 52.232-33. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations And Certifications--commercial Products And Commercial Services (feb 2024), With Its Offer. Additionally, The Quoter Is Advised To Provide A Completed Copy Of The Following Additional Certifications And Representations. 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment(nov 2021) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services--representation (oct 2020) 252.203-7005 Representation Relating To Compensation Of Former Dod Officials (sep 2022) 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment Or Services -- representation (dec2019) 252.204-7017 Prohibition On The Acquisition Of Covered Defense Telecommunications equipment Or Services--representation (may 2021) 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations With The Maduro Regime (may 2022) 252.225-7059 Prohibition On Certain Procurements From The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region - Representation (jun 2023) 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors--commercial Products And Commercial Services (sep 2023) 52.212-2 Evaluation--commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) (a) The Government Will Award A Contract Resulting From This Solicitation On A Sole Source Basis To Tactical Communications Group (tgc), Llc (b) Options. Reserved. (c) A Written Notice Of Award Or Acceptance Of An Offer, Mailed Or Otherwise Furnished To The Successful Offeror Within The Time For Acceptance Specified In The Offer, Shall Result In A Binding Contract Without Further Action By Either Party. Before The Offer's Specified Expiration Time, The Government May Accept An Offer (or Part Of An Offer), Whether Or Not There Are Negotiations After Its Receipt, Unless A Written Notice Of Withdrawal Is Received Before Award.

Details: I. I. Initial Situation And Technical Framework Conditions The Johanniter Gmbh ("johanniter") Has Been Coordinating 125 Health And Care Facilities Throughout Germany Since 2004 As The Sponsoring Company Of The Johanniter Inpatient Network. The Network Includes Nine Hospitals, Nine Specialist And Rehabilitation Clinics, Seven Medical Care And Therapy Centers, 94 Retirement Homes, Three Hospices, Three Nursing Schools And Three Central Service Companies. The Facilities Employ Around 17,000 People, Including Over 7,300 Nursing Staff. The Client Is One Of The Leading Healthcare It Specialists In The German Healthcare System And An Independent Service Company, Johanniter. For Over 20 Years She Has Been Advising And Supporting Denominational Organizations And Service Companies Under Denominational Sponsorship. The Client's It Landscape Was Centralized In Two Redundant Data Centers At Finckensteinallee 123 In Berlin In 2008. The Data Centers Are Designed As Follows: - Cooling Aisles For Optimal Cooling Of The Server Systems - Waterproof Encased Pipes And Flooding Room In The False Floor - Two Redundant Air Conditioning Systems (alternating Operation). - The Documents Are In A Separate Folder In Production. Two Redundant Ups (two Circuits) And An Emergency Generator (diesel) Outdoors. Maintenance Of The Ups Takes Place Annually. The Emergency Generator Is Subjected To A Monthly Simulation Test, As Well As An Annual "black Building Test". Within The It Landscape, Johanniter Operates Around 1,500 Server Systems In The Data Center And, To A Small Extent, At The Locations. These Systems Serve Approximately 7,500 Users And 6,500 Clients. Approximately 1,000 Additional Mobile Devices Are Managed Via A Central Mobile Device Management System. In Addition, Around 4,000 Printing Devices Are Managed Centrally. The Storage System Has A Total Used Volume Of Approximately 300tb And The Backup Volume Is Currently Approximately 1.2 Pb. The Primary Objective Of The Procurement Project Is To Enable The Client To Monitor And Record The Activities Of All User Accounts, Including Those Of Administrators, In Their Own Infrastructure. In The Future, Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, Sharepoint Online And Exchange Online Should Also Be Monitored. The Solution Should Be Completely Independent Of External Services, Such As Clouds, Or Other Externally Hosted Services. It Should Only Be Installed On Local Servers In The Central Data Center And Must Also Be Able To Monitor Distributed Locations Connected Via Wan.

Details: Description Compliance Form Technical Specifications Subscription For Existing Helpdesk Solution (blossom & Estate Plan) I. Overview The Credit Information Corporation (cic) Is Mandated To Collect And Aggregate Borrower’s Credit Data To Establish The Creditworthiness Of Borrowers. Helpdesk And Ticketing Systems, Productivity Tools, And Online Collaboration Applications Play An Important Role In Communication, Messaging, Maintaining Customers, And Managing Customer Support. Cic Needs A Helpdesk System With The Following Features: A)track And Manage Incoming Tickets From Multiple Channels Into One Single View B)support Customers Across Various Platforms Like Email, Phone, Call, Chat, Social Media, And Other Messaging Apps C)collaborate With Multiple Teams Within Cic To Split, Assign, And Resolve Queries Faster As A Team D)automate Redundant Tasks Like Agent Assignment Based On The Skill, Workload, And Availability E)analyze And Gather Critical Insights On Agent Performances And Customer Experience With Advanced Analytics F)customize The Helpdesk To Suit Cic Business Requirements G)leverage Ai And Ml Capabilities To Take Some Work Off Your Agents And Provide Faster Resolutions To Customers, Without Compromising On The Quality Ii. Purpose The Cic Aims To Renew The Existing License For Helpdesk Solution To Continually Provide An Easy-to-manage Technology That Integrates With Other It Tools And Software Solution Of The Cic To Improve Its Overall Customer Support, Communication, Productivity And Collaboration While Overcoming Its Limited Budget And Man-power Resources. Iii. Scope The Paid License Covers Receiving Online Helpdesk Services, Product Updates And Versions, And Access To Technical Support For One Year. Iv. Definition Of Terms Cloud Computing Defined As A Set Of Framework That Provides On Demand, Scalable, Customized, Quality Services In Software, Platform And Also Provides Sharable Infrastructure Through Internet That Are Accessible And Available Everywhere. It Is A Model For Enabling Convenient, On-demand Network Access To A Shared Pool Of Configurable Computing Resources (e.g., Networks, Servers, Storage, Applications, And Services) That Can Be Rapidly Provisioned And Released With Minimal Management Effort Or Service Provider Interaction.[] Collaboration Tool Or Collaborative Software Is Application Software Designed To Help People Working On A Common Task To Attain Their Goals; [] Type Of Computer Program That Shares Data Between Computers For Processing. In Particular, Several Programs Have Been Written To Harness The Vast Number Of Computers Connected To The Internet. Rather Than Run A Screen Saver Program When Idle, These Computers Can Run Software That Lets Them Collaborate In The Analysis Of Some Difficult Problem.[] Helpdesk System Is A Tool That Organizes Customer Communication To Help Businesses Respond To Customers More Quickly And Effectively. Helpdesks Offer Features To Provide Context And Insight Into Customer Experiences.[ Service%20experience%20to%20your%20customers.] Service Level Agreement (sla) A Commitment Between A Service Provider And A Client. Particular Aspects Of The Service – Quality, Availability, Responsibilities – Are Agreed Between The Service Provider And The Service User.[] System Uptime Uptime Is A Computer Industry Term For The Time During Which A Computer Or It System Is Operational. Uptime Can Also Be A Metric That Represents The Percentage Of Time That Hardware, A Computer Network, Or A Device Is Successfully Operational. It Is Often Used As A Sign Of Operating System Or Network Reliability, Representing The Length Of Time A System Can Be Left Unattended Without Crashing Or Needing Maintenance. Hardware Reliability, Availability And Serviceability (ras) Are Important Factors In Data Center Uptime.[] V. Duties And Responsibilities 5.1.service Provider (sp) The Sp’s Responsibilities With Respect To This Project Are As Follows: 1.the Installation Of The License Must Be Completed Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days From The Receipt Of The Notice To Proceed (ntp). Otherwise, The Sp Shall Pay A Penalty In The Amount Of One Tenth Of One Percent (1/10 Of 1%) Of The Total Contract Price For Every Calendar Day Of Delay. 2.provide Account Support Via Phone Or Email, Including Requests For Additional Licenses, Storage, Billing Management, And Information About The Use Of The System, Along With Other Product Details. 3.provide 24x7 Online Technical Support Facility And Capability, Consisting Of An Online Helpdesk Facility And Competent Technical Support Personnel 5.2.credit Information Corporation Cic’s Responsibilities With Respect To This Project Are As Follows: 1.monitor The Provided Services And Verify If The Parameters Under The Service Level Agreement Are Met And Performed By The Sp. 2.issuance Of A Certificate Of Inspection And Acceptance To The Sp Upon Successful Completion Of The Testing Certifying That The Sp Conforms To All Requirements Stipulated In This Document. 3.pursuant To General Procurement Policy Board (gppb) Resolution No. 019-2006 Dated 06 December 2006, At The End Of Each Year, The Cic Will Conduct An Assessment Of The Quality Of Service Provided Particularly The Cost Charged By The Sp And The Range Of Services It Offers Against Other Service Providers In The Area. Vi. Requirements 6.1 General Items Requirements Statement Of Compliance (“comply” Or “not Comply”) Proof Of Compliance 1. Service Provider A)duly Notarized Statement That The Sp Is An Authorized Partner, Reseller, Or Distributor Of The Helpdesk System, And Has Been In Business Of Providing The Existing Helpdesk For At Least Five (5) Years Prior To The Deadline For The Submission Of Bids. B)the Sp Must Establish A Single Point Of Contact Call Center Operations/helpdesk With Hotline Numbers To Provide Timely And Responsive Trouble Reporting, Incident Handling, Problem Escalation And Field Support For All Problem Related Issues. C)the Sp Should Provide Unlimited Phone, Email, Chat And Any Form Of Electronic Communications And Messaging Support For One Year. 6.2 Technical Requirements Items Requirements Statement Of Compliance (“comply” Or “not Comply”) Proof Of Compliance 1. System Overview I.freshdesk Blossom Plan A)53 Agent Seats B)contract Duration: One (1) Year Or 29 November 2024 - 28 November 2025 Ii.freshdesk Estate Plan A)9 Agent Seats B)contract Duration: One (1) Year Or 29 November 2024 - 28 November 2025 2. Helpdesk Solution Features Blossom Plan Features: A)ticket Management (email Ticketing, Reusable Replies With Canned Responses, Dynamic Placeholders, Automatic Email Notifications, Custom Ticket Views, Tags For Tickets, Solutions And Contacts, Merge Tickets, Split Tickets, Public And Private Notes In Tickets, Add Watchers To A Ticket, Traffic Cop, Customer Satisfaction Surveys, Assume Identity Of Other Agents, Outbound Email, Ticket Export) B)helpdesk Automation (automatic Ticket Assignment Using Dispatcher, Time-triggered Automations Using Supervisor, Event-triggered Workflow Automations With The Observer, Multi-task Workflows With One-touch Scenario Automations) C)sla Management (business Rules Management Through Slas, Sla Reminders, Escalation Email For Sla Violation) D)customer Management (custom Contact And Company Fields, Merging Contacts) E)multi-channel Support (multiple Incoming And Outgoing Mailboxes, Standard Phone Channel, Basic Twitter Channel, Advanced Twitter Channel, Standard Facebook Channel, Advanced Facebook Channel, Embeddable Help Widget) F)reporting (agent And Group Performance, Helpdesk In-depth Report, Export Reports, Save Reports) G)customizations (custom Domain Mapping, Public Customer Portal Customization) H)security (single Sign On, Single Sign On With Saml, Advanced Password Policy For Agents And Customers) I)apps (access To App Gallery, Email Marketing And Crm Apps, Survey & Feedback Apps, Time Tracking And Invoicing Tools, Cloud Telephony Integration App) J)knowledge-base (private Knowledge Base, Email To Knowledge Base, Auto Suggest Solutions) K)ticket Forms (customizable Ticket Forms, Dependent Fields In Ticket Forms) L)mobile Customer Support (fresh Desk For Ios, Fresh Desk For Android, Mobile Optimized Html5 App) M)occasional Agents N)support (24x7 Email Support, 24x5 Phone Support) Estate Plan Features: A)ticket Management (email Ticketing, Multiples Shared Inboxes, Automatic Email Notifications, Merge Tickets, Split Tickets, Watch Tickets, Time Tracking, Ticket Templates, Satisfaction Surveys - Standards, Satisfaction Surveys – Customizable, Assume Identity, Outbound Email, Ticket Exports, Annotated Image Attachments, Undo Send, Ticket Activities) B)agent Productivity (shared Canned Responses, Personal Canned Responses, Agent Collision Detection, Traffic Cop, Public And Private Notes In Tickets, Filtered Search, Integrated Game Mechanics, Occasional Agents, Dynamic Placeholders, Custom Ticket Views, Tags, Quick Actions, Summary App, To- Dos, Add Reminders On To-dos, Session Replay, Canned Forms) C)helpdesk Automation (automations That Run On Ticket Creation, Time-triggered Automations, Event- Triggered Workflow Automations, Multi-task Workflows With One-touch Scenario Automations, Round Robin Ticket Assignment, Load Balanced Ticket Assignment) D)sla Management (business Rules Management Through Slas, Sla Reminders, Escalation Emails For Sla Violation, Multiple Sla Policies, Product, Group And Company Level Slas) E)social Support (basic Twitter Channel, Advanced Twitter Channel, Basic Facebook Channel, Advanced Facebook Channel, Facebook In-sync App F)collaboration (linked Tickets, Shared Ownership Of Tickets, Parent-child Ticketing, Contextual Collaboration With Freshconnect) G)ticket Forms (embeddable Feedback Widget, Custom Status, Custom Tickets Fields, Dependent Fields In Ticket Forms, Dynamic Ticket Forms) H)self Service (knowledge Base, Private Knowledge Base, Email To Knowledge Base, Auto Suggest Solutions, Automatic Sitemap Generation, Community Forums) I)freddy (ia Engine) (omnibot, Social Signals) J)global Support (multilingual Knowledge Base, Dynamic Email Notifications, Multiple Time Zones, Multiple Business Hours, Multiproduct Helpdesk) K)customer Management (custom Contact And Company Fields, Merge Contacts, Link Multiple Companies To A Single Contact, Identify Contacts Using External Id, Customer Journey, Customer 360, Customer Segments) L)reporting (agent And Group Performance, Helpdesk In-depth Report, Ticket Drill Down In Reports, Performance Distribution, Ticket Volume Trends, Top Customer Analysis, Ticket Lifecycle Report, Time Sheet Summary Report, Export Reports, Save Reports¸ Schedule Reports, Satisfaction Survey Report, Default Dashboard, Team Dashboards, Beacon) M)customizations (custom Domain Mapping, Public Customer Portal Customization, Css Customization, Complete Portal Customization, Customizable Agent Roles, Fresh Themes Gallery, Api Access) N)change Management (audit Log) O)security (single Sign On, Single Sign On With Saml, Advanced Password Policy For Agents And Customers, Dkim/dmarc - Unlimited Domains, Custom Ssl Certificates (default Free), Helpdesk Restriction, Custom Email Servers) P)apps (access To App Gallery, Email Marketing And Crm Apps, Cloud Telephony Integration App, Survey & Feedback Apps, Time Tracking And Invoicing Tools, Custom Apps) Q)freshdesk Mobile App (freshdesk For Ios, Freshdesk For Android) R)customer Support (knowledge Base, Community Forums, 24x7 Email Support, 24x5 Chat Support, 24x5 Phone Support) 3. Maintenance & Support A)24x5 International Phone Support; 8x5 Local Phone Support B)24x7 Email And Helpdesk Support C)response Time Within Two (2) Hours From Receipt Of Notice D)assistance In Fine-tuning And Enhancing The Configuration, Features, Rules, Sla, Or Automation In The Existing Helpdesk Solution E) Correct/fix Any System Problems Identified Within The Agreed Service Level 4. Knowledge Transfer A)at Least One (1) Technical Training From A Certified Helpdesk Solution Engineer Or Expert – Basic Agent Training, And/or Advanced Helpdesk Solution Administration B)at Least Five (5) Participants C)at Least One (1) Day Of Training Vii. Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) The Abc For The Project Is Php961,000.00 Inclusive Of All Applicable Government Taxes And Service Charges. Viii. Schedule Of Delivery The Service Provider Shall Commence Delivery And Implementation Of The Services Within 30 Calendar Days (lead Time For Delivery For Non-stock Items) Upon Receipt Of The Notice To Proceed. Ix. Terms Of Payment Payment Shall Be Made On The Following: 1.payment Shall Be Made On A One-time Basis Subject To Submission Of The Billing Statement And Other Supporting Documents By The Service Provider, Subject To The Issuance Of A Certificate Of Satisfactory Service By Cic. 2.the Start Of Billing Shall Be Based On The Date Of Issuance Of The “certificate Of Acceptance”. Statement Of Compliance Dated This ________________. Signature Of Authorized Representative Printed Name Of Authorized Representative Capacity Duly Authorized To Sign Compliance For And On Behalf Of: ___________________ Annex "c" Omnibus Sworn Statement Republic Of The Philippines ) City/municipality Of ______ ) S.s. Affidavit I, [name Of Affiant], Of Legal Age, [civil Status], [nationality], And Residing At [address Of Affiant], After Having Been Duly Sworn In Accordance With Law, Do Hereby Depose And State That: 1.[select One, Delete The Other:] [if A Sole Proprietorship:] I Am The Sole Proprietor Or Authorized Representative Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; [if A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture:] I Am The Duly Authorized And Designated Representative Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; 5.[select One, Delete The Other:] [if A Sole Proprietorship:] As The Owner And Sole Proprietor, Or Authorized Representative Of [name Of Bidder], I Have Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Participate, Submit The Bid, And To Sign And Execute The Ensuing Contract For [name Of The Project] Of The [name Of The Procuring Entity], As Shown In The Attached Duly Notarized Special Power Of Attorney; [if A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture:] I Am Granted Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Participate, Submit The Bid, And To Sign And Execute The Ensuing Contract For [name Of The Project] Of The [name Of The Procuring Entity], As Shown In The Attached [state Title Of Attached Document Showing Proof Of Authorization (e.g., Duly Notarized Secretary’s Certificate, Board/partnership Resolution, Or Special Power Of Attorney, Whichever Is Applicable;)]; 3.[name Of Bidder] Is Not “blacklisted” Or Barred From Bidding By The Government Of The Philippines Or Any Of Its Agencies, Offices, Corporations, Or Local Government Units, Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Whose Blacklisting Rules Have Been Recognized By The Government Procurement Policy Board, By Itself Or By Relation, Membership, Association, Affiliation, Or Controlling Interest With Another Blacklisted Person Or Entity As Defined And Provided For In The Uniform Guidelines On Blacklisting; 4.each Of The Documents Submitted In Satisfaction Of The Bidding Requirements Is An Authentic Copy Of The Original, Complete, And All Statements And Information Provided Therein Are True And Correct; 5.[name Of Bidder] Is Authorizing The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Duly Authorized Representative(s) To Verify All The Documents Submitted; 6.[select One, Delete The Rest:] [if A Sole Proprietorship:] The Owner Or Sole Proprietor Is Not Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Procurement Agent If Engaged, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; [if A Partnership Or Cooperative:] None Of The Officers And Members Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Procurement Agent If Engaged, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; [if A Corporation Or Joint Venture:] None Of The Officers, Directors, And Controlling Stockholders Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Procurement Agent If Engaged, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; 7.[name Of Bidder] Complies With Existing Labor Laws And Standards; And 8.[name Of Bidder] Is Aware Of And Has Undertaken The Responsibilities As A Bidder In Compliance With The Philippine Bidding Documents, Which Includes: A.carefully Examining All Of The Bidding Documents; B.acknowledging All Conditions, Local Or Otherwise, Affecting The Implementation Of The Contract; C.making An Estimate Of The Facilities Available And Needed For The Contract To Be Bid, If Any; And D.inquiring Or Securing Supplemental/bid Bulletin(s) Issued For The [name Of The Project]. 9.[name Of Bidder] Did Not Give Or Pay Directly Or Indirectly, Any Commission, Amount, Fee, Or Any Form Of Consideration, Pecuniary Or Otherwise, To Any Person Or Official, Personnel Or Representative Of The Government In Relation To Any Procurement Project Or Activity. 10.in Case Advance Payment Was Made Or Given, Failure To Perform Or Deliver Any Of The Obligations And Undertakings In The Contract Shall Be Sufficient Grounds To Constitute Criminal Liability For Swindling (estafa) Or The Commission Of Fraud With Unfaithfulness Or Abuse Of Confidence Through Misappropriating Or Converting Any Payment Received By A Person Or Entity Under An Obligation Involving The Duty To Deliver Certain Goods Or Services, To The Prejudice Of The Public And The Government Of The Philippines Pursuant To Article 315 Of Act No. 3815 S. 1930, As Amended, Or The Revised Penal Code. In Witness Whereof, I Have Hereunto Set My Hand This __ Day Of ___, 20__ At ____________, Philippines. _____________________________________ Bidder’s Representative/authorized Signatory Subscribed And Sworn To Before Me This __ Day Of [month] [year] At [place Of Execution], Philippines. Affiant/s Is/are Personally Known To Me And Was/were Identified By Me Through Competent Evidence Of Identity As Defined In The 2004 Rules On Notarial Practice (a.m. No. 02-8-13-sc). Affiant/s Exhibited To Me His/her [insert Type Of Government Identification Card Used], With His/her Photograph And Signature Appearing Thereon, With No. ______ . Witness My Hand And Seal This ___ Day Of [month] [year]. Name Of Notary Public Doc. No. ___ Page No. ___ Book No. ___ Series Of ____. Note: “sec. 12. Competent Evidence Of Identity – The Phrase “competent Evidence Of Identity” Refers To The Identification Of An Individual Based On: At Least One Current Identification Document Issued By An Official Agency Bearing The Photograph And Signature Of The Individual, Such As But Not Limited To, Passport, Driver’s License, Professional Regulations Commission Id, National Bureau Of Investigation Clearance, Police Clearance, Postal Id, Voter’s Id, Barangay Certification, Government Service And Insurance System (gsis) E-card, Social Security System (sss) Card, Philhealth Card, Senior Citizen Card, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (owwa) Id, Ofw Id, Seaman’s Book, Alien Certificate Of Registration/immigrant Certificate Of Registration, Government Office Id, Certification From The National Council For The Welfare Of Disabled Persons (ncwdp), Department Of Social Welfare And Development (dswd) Certification; The Board Resolution Or Secretary’s Certificate Referring To The Said Board Resolution Designating The Bidder’s Authorized Representative And Signatory Need Not Specifically Indicate The Particular Project Where Such Authority Is Given Provided That The Said Authority Covers Activities By Cic.

Details: This Is Not A Request For Proposal. This Is A Request For Standard Form (sf) 330 Architect-engineer Qualifications Packages Only. All Information Needed To Submit Sf 330 Documents Is Contained Herein. No Solicitation Package, Technical Information, Or Bidder/plan Holder List Will Be Issued. The Government Will Not Pay, Nor Reimburse, Any Costs Associated With Responding To This Request. The Government Is Under No Obligation To Award A Contract As A Result Of This Announcement. 1. General Information veterans Health Administration (vha) Program Contracting Activity Central (pcac) Is Seeking Sources And Intends To Award A Firm Fixed Price Design Contract For Architect-engineering (a-e) Services For The Development Of Complete Construction Documents, Which Include Working Drawings, Specifications, And Reports, And Construction Period Services For Project # 663a4-24-703 Ehrm Infrastructure Upgrades At The American Lake Va Medical Center In Joint Base Lewis-mcchord, Washington. The A-e Services Contract That Is Anticipated To Be Awarded Will Be Procured In Accordance With The Selection Of Architects And Engineers Statute [formerly Known As The Brooks Architect Engineer Act], Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 36.6 Architectural And Engineering Services, Va Acquisition Regulation (vaar) 836.6, And Va Acquisition Manual (vaam) M836.6 Architect-engineer Services. In Accordance With Far 36.209, Construction Contracts With Architect-engineer Firms, No Contract For The Construction Of A Project Shall Be Awarded To The Firm That Designed The Project Or Its Subsidiaries Or Affiliates, Except With The Approval Of The Head Of The Agency Or Authorized Representative. 2. Project Information this Project Is A 100% Set-aside For Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb) Concerns. The Naics Code For This Procurement Is 541330 Engineering Services And The Annual Small Business Size Standard Is $25.5m. A Full Design Team Is Required To Complete This Project. The Va Expects To Award The Anticipated A-e Contract In Late May 2024. the Anticipated Period Of Performance For Completion Of Design Is 324 Calendar Days After Notice Of Award (noa). The Vaar Magnitude Of Construction Is Between $10,000,000 And $20,000,000. Please Note That The 324-calendar-day Period Of Performance For The Design Completion Begins With The Issuance Of The Noa And That A Notice To Proceed (ntp) Will Not Be Issued For The Completion Of A Design Project. 3. A-e Selection Process firms Submitting Sf 330s In Response To This Announcement, Not Later Than The Closing Date And Time Specified Herein And In Accordance With Submission Requirements, Will Be Considered For Evaluation. The Selection Will Be Made As Follows: sf 330s Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With The Primary Selection Criteria As Stated In This Pre-solicitation Notice. These Evaluations Will Determine The Most Highly Qualified Firms For This Particular Requirement. In Accordance With Far 36.602-3(c), At Least Three Of The Most Highly Qualified Firms Will Then Be Notified Of The Government S Intent To Hold Discussions. All Firms Not Invited To Participate In Discussions Will Be Notified At This Time. In Accordance With Far 36.607(b), Any Requested Debriefings Of Successful And Unsuccessful Firms Will Be Held After Final Selection Has Taken Place And Will Be Conducted, To The Extent Practicable, In Accordance With 15.503, 15.506(b) Through (f), And 15.507(c). Note That 15.506(d)(2) Through (d)(5) Do Not Apply To Architect-engineer Contracts. discussions Will Be Held With The Most Highly Qualified Firms In The Form Of Written Responses. The Firms Invited To Participate In Discussions Will Be Notified By Email And Provided Further Instructions, Including Any Questions Or Topics To Address. Following The Completion Of Discussions, The Firms Will Be Evaluated And Ranked Based On The Primary And (if Necessary) Secondary Selection Criteria. The Final Evaluation And Ranking Will Consider The Sf 330 Submission For Each Firm, As Well As Additional Information Obtained Via Discussions. The Highest Rated Firm Will Be Selected To Receive The Solicitation And Engage In Negotiations. the Solicitation Will Be Issued To The Highest Rated Firm As A Request For Fee Proposal (rfp). All Sow Attachments And Site-specific Documentation Will Be Provided To The Highest Rated Firm With The Rfp. A Site Visit Will Be Authorized During The Negotiation Process. An Award Will Then Be Made As Long As The Negotiation Of Rates And Hours Leads To A Fair And Reasonable Determination Of The Final Contract Price. If Negotiations With The Highest Rated Firm Are Unsuccessful, The Firm Will Be Notified That Negotiations Have Been Terminated. Negotiations Will Then Be Initiated With The Next Highest Rated Firm, And So On Until Award Can Be Made. 4. Selection Criteria: firms Responding To This Notice Will Be Evaluated And Ranked Using The Primary And Secondary Selection Criteria Listed Below. The Factors Are Listed In Descending Order Of Importance. The Evaluation Will Consider How Each Factor Is Addressed And How It Is Formatted To Coincide With The Selection Criteria. primary Selection Criteria: specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Design And Construction Period Services Provided For Infrastructure Installation, Renovations, Ehrm Infrastructure Upgrade Related Experience, And/or Upgrades To Information Technology (it) Systems (either As Solely It Projects Or Incorporated Into New Space/renovation Projects).work Shall Include Bonding, Ups, Building Management System Interfaces, Assess For New And Upgrades To Existing Hvac, Reconfiguration, Expansion And Renovation Of Existing Space (demo, New Construction, Finishes, Cable), Upgrade Existing Data Center (electrical Distribution, Cable Management, Cabinet Realignment, Demo, Raised Flooring, Finishes, Hvac Distribution), Communication Infrastructure (new Data Outlets, Patch Panels, Upgrade To Cat 6a Cable) In Buildings As Necessary, Physical Security Upgrades, Assess And Upgrade Fiber Infrastructure Backbone Campus Wide Within Buildings And Between Buildings, Hazardous Material Abatement. The Evaluation May Consider Other Elements Such As Project Phasing To Maintain Hospital Operations During Construction, Quality Control Procedures And Familiarity With Va Design Guides/manuals, Master Specifications And Other Applicable Standards. These Areas Shall Be Addressed In Section H Of The Sf 330. Additionally, Prior Experience Of The Prime And Key Subcontractors Working Together On Relevant Projects, As Indicated In Section G, Will Be Considered In The Evaluation. offeror Shall Provide A Minimum Of 2 (two) But No More Than 4 (four) Recent And Relevant Projects To Demonstrate Its Specialized Experience And Technical Competence. Relevant Is Defined As Those Task Requirements Identified In The Rfq S Scope Of Work. Recent Is De-fine As Services Provided Within The Past 5 (five) Years. Each Project Shall Include The Following: Project Title, Location And Detailed Narrative Describing The Scope Of Services Pro-vided Including The Type Of Work Performed By The Offeror And Its Role In The Project I.e. Prime Contract, Teaming Partner Or Subcontractor Project Owner, Owner S Point Of Contact Including Telephone Number And Email Address. Services & Deliverables Provided Under The Contract/task Order Period Of Performance, Including Start And Completion Dates Total Dollar Value Of The Project. the Evaluation Will Consider The Management Approach, Coordination Of Disciplines And Subcontractors, Quality Control Procedures, Prior Experience Of The Prime Firm And Any Key Subcontractors Working Together On Relevant Projects, And Familiarity With Va Design Guides/manuals, Master Specifications, And Other Applicable Standards. the Information Provided In Sections F And G Of Sf 330 Will Be Used To Evaluate This Factor. Do Not Include This Information In Section H, Unless It Is Pertinent To Support The Information Listed In The Other Sections. professional Qualifications Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Services. The Architects And Engineers On The Firm S Staff Representing The Project Or Signing/stamping Drawings In Each Discipline Must Possess A Minimum Of Five Years Of Experience And Are Required To Be Licensed, Registered, Or Certified By A Us State, The District Of Columbia, Or A Us Territory. Provide Professional License Jurisdiction Of Issue And License Numbers And/or Proof Of Licensure. at A Minimum, The Offeror Must Describe The Professional Qualifications And Specific Experience In The Required Disciplines. Disciplines Required For This Project Include, But Are Not Limited To: Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical, It Specialist/tele-communication Specialist (rcdd Or Equivalent), Plumbing, Structural, Fire Protection, Hazardous Material Abatement/industrial Hygiene, Physical Security (note Must Hold The Certified Protection Professional (cpp) Or Physical Security Professional (psp) Certification Issued By Asis International), Commissioning Agent, Cost Estimation, And Project Management. An Individual May Cover Multiple Disciplines, The Individual Must Demonstrate In Each Discipline Fulfillment Of The Requirements Listed In Sections C Through E (min. 5 Years Experience & Professional Licensure In That Discipline). The Evaluation Will Consider Education, Certifications, Training, Registration, Overall And Relevant Experience And Longevity With The Firm. offeror Must Include The Following Statement Of Sdvosb Compliance When Submitting The Personnel Proposed To Perform The Work Under This Requirement: I, [signatory Authority], Of [company Name], Certify That The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance To Firms That Are Not Certified Sdvosbs Listed In The Sba Certification Database In Compliance With Vaar 852.219-73. the Information Provided In Sections C Through E Of Sf 330 Will Be Used To Evaluate This Factor. Do Not Include This Information In Section H, Unless It Is Pertinent To Support The Information Listed In The Other Sections. past Performance On Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules. Cpars Data Or Ppqs (if No Cpars Data Is Available) Must Be Provided For Projects Submitted Under Factor 1 (specialized Experience). Cpars Data And Ppqs Do Not Count Toward The Page Limitation. Government Past Performance Information Systems May Be Accessed. Evaluating Past Performance And Experience May Include Information Provided By The Firm, Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, And Publicly Available Sources. Failure To Provide Re-quested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being Considered Less Qualified. the Following Information Is Required For Each Project: Contract/task Order Number, Project Title, Prime Firm Name, Start Date, And Completion Date. Evaluations May Also Include Additional Performance Related From The Firm, Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, Publicly Available Sources, And Additional Projects In Cpars. the Government Reserves The Right To Also Evaluate Past Performance On Previously Awarded Federal Task Orders And Any Other Information Available. Additionally, The Government Will Review The Firm S Previous Ability To Meet The 50% Sdvosb Performance Requirement On Other Task Orders. if There Is No Cpars Data Available, Past Performance Questionnaires (ppqs) Will Be Accepted. Please Utilize The Attached Ppq Document. if Cpars Or Ppqs Are Not Available For Submission Due To Extenuating Circumstances (such As The Contract Has Not Been Closed Out Therefore Cpars Have Not Been Per-formed) The Firm Must State The Cpars/ppqs Cannot Be Provided And Why. This Is To Prevent A Misinformation Being Counted As Deficiency. note: We Recommend You Contact Every Reference Listed And Let Them Know We May Contact Them For Information. Their Timely Replies Would Be Appreciated. On Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules. Cpars Data Or Ppqs (use Attached Ppq If No Cpars Data Is Available) Must Be Provided For All Projects Submitted Under Factor 1 Specialized Experience. The Following Information Must Be Specified On Each Performance Report: Contract/task Order Number, Project Title, Prime Firm, Start Date, And Completion Date. Cpars Data And Ppqs Do Not Count Toward The Page Limitation. Government Past Performance Information Systems May Be Accessed. Evaluating Past Performance And Experience May Include Information Provided By The Firm, Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, Publicly Available Sources, And Additional Projects In Cpars. Failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact, Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being Considered Less Qualified. experience In Construction Period Of Services, For Projects Similar In Scope To Include Professional Field Inspections During The Construction Period, Commissioning, Review Of Construction Submittals, Support In Answering Requests For Information During The Construction Period, Support Of Construction Contract Changes To Include Drafting Statements Of Work, And Cost Estimates, Attendance At Weekly Conference Calls, Providing Minutes Of Meeting Between The A-e, Va, And Contractors, Pre-final Inspection And Site Visits, Generation Of Punch List Reports ,and Production Of As-built Documentation. The In-formation For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf330. the Information For This Factor Must Be Provided In Section H Of Sf 330. knowledge Of Locality To Include Specific Knowledge Of Certain Local Conditions Or Project Site Features, Such As Geological Features, Climatic Conditions, Local Construction Methods Or Local Laws And Regulations. The Information For This Factor Is To Showcase A Firm S Understanding Of The Site And Locality, And Not Where The Firm Is Located And How They Would Travel To The Site. Information Related To The Firm S Location, Shall Be Provided In Section H, Under Secondary Selection Criteria Factor 2. capacity To Accomplish Work In The Required Time. The Following Information Is Required For This Factor: a. The Offeror Shall Provide The Percentage Of Time Personnel Referenced Under Professional Qualifications Will Be Dedicated Toward This Project. b. The Offeror Shall Provide The Available Capacity For Personnel Listed Under Professional Qualifications (section E). c. The Offeror Shall Include A Draft Schedule Outlining How They Intend To Meet The Period Of Performance Outlined In The Sow. Draft Schedule Will Not Be Counted Toward The Page Limitation. d. The Offeror May Include Any Additional Resources That Will Be Dedicated Toward This Project. the Evaluation Will Consider The Firm S Plan And Ability To Meet The Schedule Of The Overall Project, As Well As The Firm S Approach To Measuring And Managing Capacity Both Prior To And During Contract Performance To Ensure Qualified Personnel Are Available To Meet The Contract Requirements. secondary Selection Criterion*: geographic Location. Location Of The Firm, As Measured By The Driving Distance (miles) Between The Offeror S Principal Business Location And The Project Site. Determination Of The Mileage Will Be Based On Google Maps (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/). *the Secondary Selection Criterion Is Used As A Tiebreaker, If Necessary, In Ranking The Most Highly Qualified Firms Following The Completion Of Discussions. The Secondary Selection Criterion Will Not Be Applied When Determining A Firm S Sf 330 Submission Highly Qualified Or Not Highly Qualified. 5. Submission Requirements: the Below Information Contains The Instructions And Format That Must Be Followed For The Submission Of The Sf 330 Statement Of Qualifications: submit One (1) Sf 330 Statement Of Qualifications To Contract Specialist Amanda Webster At Amanda.webster@va.gov. This Must Include Parts I And Ii And Any Applicable Attachments. the Submission Must Include The Sf 330, Architect-engineer Qualifications (form Is Available Online At Http://www.cfm.va.gov/contract/ae.asp). the Sf 330 Submission Is Due By 3:00 Pm Et On January 31, 2024. the Sf 330 Must Be Submitted In One Email And Have A File Size No Larger Than 5 Mb. No Hard Copies Will Be Accepted. the Subject Line Of The Email Must Read: Sf 330 Submission - 36c77624r0053 American Lake Ehrm Infrastructure Upgrades. the Sf 330 Submission Must Not Exceed A Total Of 50 Pages. This Includes Title Page, Table Of Contents, And Any Other Relevant Information. Any Pages Submitted By An Offeror That Exceed The Limit Will Not Be Considered During The Evaluation. Each Page Must Be In Arial Size 12 Font, Single Spaced. Part Ii Of The Sf 330 And Any Cpars Or Ppqs Will Not Count Toward The Page Limitation. a Ppq Obtained For Another Sf 330 Submission May Be Submitted For This Project. However, If Significant Portions Of The Project Have Been Completed Since The Ppq Was Filled Out, A New Ppq Should Be Submitted To Accurately Assess The Project. firms Must Include The Following Information In Section B Of The Sf 330 Submission: 1) Sam Unique Entity Identifier 2) Tax Id Number 3) Cage Code 4) Primary Point Of Contact S Email Address And Phone Number all Questions Must Be Submitted To Both Amanda.webster@va.gov And Bridget.may@va.gov With The Subject Line Sf 330 Questions - American Lake Ehrm Infrastructure Upgrades. The Cutoff For Question Submission Is 3:00 Pm Et On January 15, 2023. Questions Will Be Answered Through Modification To The Pre-sol Notice Posted To Contract Opportunities At Sam.gov. this Procurement Is A 100% Set-aside For Sdvosb Concerns. Offers Received From Other Than Sdvosbs Will Not Be Considered. Offerors Must Be Certified As Sdvosbs By The U.s. Small Business Administration (sba) And Visible In The Veteran Small Business Certification (vetcert) Database (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/) At The Time Of Sf 330 Submission, Written Response Submission, And Award. Failure To Be Both Certified And Visible In The Vetcert Database At These Times Will Result In The Offeror Being Deemed Ineligible For Award. note: As Of January 1, 2023, All Sdvosbs That Were Previously Verified By Va's Center For Verification And Evaluation (cve) Are Automatically Granted Certification By The Sba For The Remainder Of The Firm S Eligibility Period. The Sba Intends To Grant A One-time, One-year Extension Of Certification To Current Sdvosbs Verified By The Va As Of The Transfer Date On January 1, 2023. This Additional Year Will Be Added To The Existing Eligibility Period Of A Current Participant. New Applicants Certified By Sba After January 1, 2023, Will Receive The Standard Three-year Certification Period. all Joint Ventures Must Be Sba Certified At The Time Of Sf 330 Submission, Written Response Submission, And Award And Must Submit Agreements That Comply With 13 Cfr 128.402 Prior To Contract Award. all Prime Firms Must Meet The Naics Code Requirement Specified In This Notice. The Contracting Officer Will Verify The Naics Code In Vetcert. Failure To Meet The Naics Code Requirement May Result In The Rejection Of The Sf 330 Submission. sf 330 Submissions Received After The Date And Time Specified Will Not Be Considered. Late Proposal Rules Per Far 15.208 Will Be Followed For Late Submittals. Firms Not Providing The Required Information May Not Be Evaluated. All Information Must Be Included In The Sf 330 Submission Package. it Is The Offeror S Responsibility To Check The Contract Opportunities Website At Sam.gov For Any Revisions To This Announcement Prior To Submitting Their Sf 330. see Attached Document: American Lake Ehrm Sow - Final. see Attached Document: Ppq American Lake Va Medical Center. end Of Document