Data Center Tenders

Details: The Administration For Children And Families (acf) Is An Agency In The U.s. Department Of Health And Human Services (hhs). It Oversees Many Of The Human Services Programs Administered By The Department, Including Child Welfare Programs And Services, The Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (tanf) Program, Head Start, Healthy Marriage And Responsible Fatherhood (hmrf) Grants, Anti-poverty Programs, And Runaway And Homeless Youth (rhy) Programs, Among Many Others. These Programs Provide Resources And Supports To Help Ensure Safe, Permanent Family Or Family Connections For Children, Parents Find Jobs, Young Children Are Ready For School, Committed Partners Build Resilient Partnerships, Communities Thrive, And Teens Who May Be Unstably Or Unsafely Housed Get Connected To Supportive Adults And Environments So They Can Flourish. In Total, Acf Administers More Than 60 Programs With A Budget Of More Than $62 Billion, Making It The Second Largest Division In Hhs. the Purpose Of This Sources Sought Notice Is Twofold: to Identify Contractors Who Have Capabilities And Experience In Using Equitable Approaches To Research, Evaluation, Related Data Practices, And Evaluation Technical Assistance. to Learn If There Are Aspects Of Opre’s Typical Procurement Processes Or Practices That Have Unintentionally Created Challenges To Small Businesses In Responding To Opre Solicitations And Gather Recommendations To Overcome These Challenges in Addition To Providing Information About Your Capabilities, This Sources Sought Notice Poses The Following Questions: are There Aspects Of Opre Procurements That May Be Challenging For Your Business To Successfully Respond To, Including But Not Limited To, Format, Response Instructions, Timelines, Forecasting, Bidding Assumptions, And Contract Requirements? Which Of These, If Any, Impact Your Decision To Submit A Proposal? to Give You A Sense Of Opre Procurements, How They Are Written, And The Kinds Of Information They Ask For, Please See Examples Of Recent Procurements Such As - advancing Contextual Analysis And Methods Of Participant Engagement (campe), employment Processes As Barriers To Employment In The Lower-wage Labor Market, financing For Ece Quality And Access For All (f4eq) race Equity For Fatherhood, Relationship, And Marriage Programs To Empower Black Families (reframe), understanding And Expanding The Reach Of Home Visiting (hv-reach). does Your Company Have The Capability To Support Cost Plus Fixed Fee (cpff) Type Contracts? What, If Any, Problems Would Your Company Have In Supporting The Contract Administration Of A Cpff Type Contract? what Recommendations Do You Have For Making The Bidding Process More Equitable And Accessible To Small Business, Disadvantaged Vendors? what Recommendations Do You Have For Pre-proposal Engagement With The Industry, Such As Requests For Information, Sources Sought Notices, Pre-solicitation Conferences, Industry Days, Etc.? How Do These Activities Affect Your Decision To Bid On A Requirement? one Of The Ways In Which Opre Is Seeking To Incorporate More Racially Equitable Approaches Is By Having Contractors Provide Staffing That Is Representative Of The Diversity Of The Populations Participating In Our Research And Evaluation Projects, Including Staff Who May Have Had Direct Experience Of Acf Programs And Staff Who Have Cultural Competence In Working With Populations Served By Acf Programs. Have You Experienced Any Challenges In Providing Staffing With This Kind Of Lived Expertise And/or Cultural Competence On Federal Projects? what Are Some Areas In Which You Think Your Business Has Innovative Capabilities And Experience That Would Benefit Opre Procurements? How Can Opre Structure Its Procurements To Better Encourage Innovation, Creativity, And New Solutions? capability Statement Requirements to Learn More About Your Organization’s Capabilities To Use More Equitable Approaches In Research, Evaluation, Related Data Practices, And Evaluation Technical Assistance, Please Provide Information Regarding Your Organization’s Capabilities To Do And Experiences With Any Of The Following: experience In Conducting Equitable Evaluations, Equitable Analyses, Or Incorporating Data Equity Throughout The Data Lifecycle. human Centered Designed, Or Other Approaches That Center The End-user Or Perspective Of Those Affected By The Program And/or Research. providing Staffing That Includes Staff With Lived Expertise Of Acf (or Other Federal Benefit) Programs And/or Staff Who Are Culturally Competent In Working With Communities Served By Acf Programs. taking Into Account How Structural Racism (or Other Inequities) Has Affected Populations Of Interest As Well As The Services And Programs With Which They Interact (for Example, Histories Of Residential Segregation Or Historical Provision Of Adequate Public Resources). designing Research Efforts To Permit Disaggregating Data In Ways That Are Meaningful To The Research Questions Being Addressed, Do Not Harm Marginalized Communities (e.g., Reinforce Stereotypes, Violate Privacy), And Help Develop A Better Understanding Of Different Populations’ Experiences And Outcomes – Enabling Identification Of Which Groups Are Benefitting The Most, Which Are Benefitting The Least, And Which May Experience Unintended Consequences. involving, Throughout The Entirety Of A Process, Members Of Groups Most Impacted By The Programs Or Issues Being Studied And Doing So In Ways That Acknowledge Past Harms, Build Trust, Recognize And Elevate Group Members’ Expertise, And Ensure Accountability. equitably Recruiting Members Of A Community And Co-designing Projects Together. using Culturally Responsive Approaches That Recognize And Address The Impacts Of Different Aspects Of Identity And Different Statuses On Research And Evaluation Activities. sharing Findings And Data With Groups And Individuals Invested In Program Outcomes In An Accessible Way, Including Making Data Available For Additional Research (as Feasible). organizational Efforts To Maintain Cultural Humility, Accountability, And A Continuous Learning Mindset While Performing Research, Data Support, And Evaluation. areas Of Experience That Your Business Currently Has And May Be Particularly Adept At Filling.

Details: Description Republic Of The Philippines Department Of Justice Bureau Of Corrections Muntinlupa City Bids And Awards Committee Bidding Documents For The Dedicated Internet Connection (primary Bandwidth: 500mbps, Secondary/backup Bandwidth: 200 Mbps) (procurement/id No.01) Sixth Edition July 2020 Table Of Contents Glossary Of Acronyms, Terms, And Abbreviations ………………………….2 Section I. Invitation To Bid……………………………………………………..5 Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders…………………………………………...9 1. Scope Of Bid ………………………………………………………………………. 10 2. Funding Information………………………………………………………………. 10 3. Bidding Requirements ……………………………………………………………. 10 4. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, And Coercive Practices………………………….. 10 5. Eligible Bidders…………………………………………………………………… 10 6. Origin Of Goods ………………………………………………………………….. 11 7. Subcontracts ……………………………………………………………………… 11 8. Pre-bid Conference ………………………………………………………………. 12 9. Clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents …………………………… 12 10. Documents Comprising The Bid: Eligibility And Technical Components …………. 12 11. Documents Comprising The Bid: Financial Component …………………………... 12 12. Bid Prices …………………………………………………………………………. 13 13. Bid And Payment Currencies ……………………………………………………… 13 14. Bid Security ………………………………………………………………………. 13 15. Sealing And Marking Of Bids ……………………………………………………… 14 16. Deadline For Submission Of Bids …………………………………………………. 14 17. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids ………………………………….. 14 18. Domestic Preference ……………………………………………………………… 14 19. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids ……………………………………. 15 20. Post-qualification ………………………………………………………………… 15 21. Signing Of The Contract …………………………………………………………… 16 Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet …………………………………………………..16 Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract ……………………...………..19 1. Scope Of Contract ………………………………………………………………… 20 2. Advance Payment And Terms Of Payment ……………………………………….. 20 3. Performance Security ……………………………………………………………. 20 4. Inspection And Tests ……………………………………………………………… 20 5. Warranty …………………………………………………………………………. 21 6. Liability Of The Supplier ………………………………………………………….. 21 Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract ………………………………….22 Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements ……………………………………....25 Section Vii. Technical Specifications …………………………………………29 Section Viii. Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents …………..34 Glossary Of Acronyms, Terms, And Abbreviations Abc – Approved Budget For The Contract. Bac – Bids And Awards Committee. Bid – A Signed Offer Or Proposal To Undertake A Contract Submitted By A Bidder In Response To And In Consonance With The Requirements Of The Bidding Documents. Also Referred To As Proposal And Tender. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[c]) Bidder – Refers To A Contractor, Manufacturer, Supplier, Distributor And/or Consultant Who Submits A Bid In Response To The Requirements Of The Bidding Documents. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[d]) Bidding Documents – The Documents Issued By The Procuring Entity As The Bases For Bids, Furnishing All Information Necessary For A Prospective Bidder To Prepare A Bid For The Goods, Infrastructure Projects, And/or Consulting Services Required By The Procuring Entity. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[e]) Bir – Bureau Of Internal Revenue. Bsp – Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas. Consulting Services – Refer To Services For Infrastructure Projects And Other Types Of Projects Or Activities Of The Gop Requiring Adequate External Technical And Professional Expertise That Are Beyond The Capability And/or Capacity Of The Gop To Undertake Such As, But Not Limited To: (i) Advisory And Review Services; (ii) Pre-investment Or Feasibility Studies; (iii) Design; (iv) Construction Supervision; (v) Management And Related Services; And (vi) Other Technical Services Or Special Studies. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[i]) Cda - Cooperative Development Authority. Contract – Refers To The Agreement Entered Into Between The Procuring Entity And The Supplier Or Manufacturer Or Distributor Or Service Provider For Procurement Of Goods And Services; Contractor For Procurement Of Infrastructure Projects; Or Consultant Or Consulting Firm For Procurement Of Consulting Services; As The Case May Be, As Recorded In The Contract Form Signed By The Parties, Including All Attachments And Appendices Thereto And All Documents Incorporated By Reference Therein. Cif – Cost Insurance And Freight. Cip – Carriage And Insurance Paid. Cpi – Consumer Price Index. Ddp – Refers To The Quoted Price Of The Goods, Which Means “delivered Duty Paid.” Dti – Department Of Trade And Industry. Exw – Ex Works. Fca – “free Carrier” Shipping Point. Fob – “free On Board” Shipping Point. Foreign-funded Procurement Or Foreign-assisted Project– Refers To Procurement Whose Funding Source Is From A Foreign Government, Foreign Or International Financing Institution As Specified In The Treaty Or International Or Executive Agreement. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[b]). Framework Agreement – Refers To A Written Agreement Between A Procuring Entity And A Supplier Or Service Provider That Identifies The Terms And Conditions, Under Which Specific Purchases, Otherwise Known As “call-offs,” Are Made For The Duration Of The Agreement. It Is In The Nature Of An Option Contract Between The Procuring Entity And The Bidder(s) Granting The Procuring Entity The Option To Either Place An Order For Any Of The Goods Or Services Identified In The Framework Agreement List Or Not Buy At All, Within A Minimum Period Of One (1) Year To A Maximum Period Of Three (3) Years. (gppb Resolution No. 27-2019) Gfi – Government Financial Institution. Gocc – Government-owned And/or –controlled Corporation. Goods – Refer To All Items, Supplies, Materials And General Support Services, Except Consulting Services And Infrastructure Projects, Which May Be Needed In The Transaction Of Public Businesses Or In The Pursuit Of Any Government Undertaking, Project Or Activity, Whether In The Nature Of Equipment, Furniture, Stationery, Materials For Construction, Or Personal Property Of Any Kind, Including Non-personal Or Contractual Services Such As The Repair And Maintenance Of Equipment And Furniture, As Well As Trucking, Hauling, Janitorial, Security, And Related Or Analogous Services, As Well As Procurement Of Materials And Supplies Provided By The Procuring Entity For Such Services. The Term “related” Or “analogous Services” Shall Include, But Is Not Limited To, Lease Or Purchase Of Office Space, Media Advertisements, Health Maintenance Services, And Other Services Essential To The Operation Of The Procuring Entity. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[r]) Gop – Government Of The Philippines. Gppb – Government Procurement Policy Board. Incoterms – International Commercial Terms. Infrastructure Projects – Include The Construction, Improvement, Rehabilitation, Demolition, Repair, Restoration Or Maintenance Of Roads And Bridges, Railways, Airports, Seaports, Communication Facilities, Civil Works Components Of Information Technology Projects, Irrigation, Flood Control And Drainage, Water Supply, Sanitation, Sewerage And Solid Waste Management Systems, Shore Protection, Energy/power And Electrification Facilities, National Buildings, School Buildings, Hospital Buildings, And Other Related Construction Projects Of The Government. Also Referred To As Civil Works Or Works. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[u]) Lgus – Local Government Units. Nfcc – Net Financial Contracting Capacity. Nga – National Government Agency. Philgeps - Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System. Procurement Project – Refers To A Specific Or Identified Procurement Covering Goods, Infrastructure Project Or Consulting Services. A Procurement Project Shall Be Described, Detailed, And Scheduled In The Project Procurement Management Plan Prepared By The Agency Which Shall Be Consolidated In The Procuring Entity's Annual Procurement Plan. (gppb Circular No. 06-2019 Dated 17 July 2019) Psa – Philippine Statistics Authority. Sec – Securities And Exchange Commission. Slcc – Single Largest Completed Contract. Supplier – Refers To A Citizen, Or Any Corporate Body Or Commercial Company Duly Organized And Registered Under The Laws Where It Is Established, Habitually Established In Business And Engaged In The Manufacture Or Sale Of The Merchandise Or Performance Of The General Services Covered By His Bid. (item 3.8 Of Gppb Resolution No. 13-2019, Dated 23 May 2019). Supplier As Used In These Bidding Documents May Likewise Refer To A Distributor, Manufacturer, Contractor, Or Consultant. Un – United Nations. Section I. Invitation To Bid Invitation To Bid For The Procurement Of Dedicated Internet Connection (primary Bandwidth: 500mbps, Secondary/backup Bandwidth: 200 Mbps) (bucor Procurement/id No. 01 1. The Bureau Of Corrections, Through The General Appropriations Act For 2024 Intends To Apply The Sum Of Two Million Two Hundred Fourteen Thousand Three Hundred Ninety Six Pesos (php 2,214,396.00) Being The Abc To Payments Under The Contract For 01. Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening. The Bureau Of Corrections, Through The General Appropriations Act For 2024 Intends To Apply The Sum Of Two Million Two Hundred Fourteen Thousand Three Hundred Ninety Six Pesos (php 2,214,396.00) Being The Abc To Payments Under The Contract For 01. Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening. 2. The Bucor Now Invites Bids For The Above Procurement Project. Delivery Of The Goods Is Required Within Ninety (90) Calendar Days From The Receipt Of The Notice To Proceed. Bidders Should Have Completed, Within Three (3) Years From The Date Of Submission And Receipt Of Bids, A Contract Similar To The Project. The Description Of An Eligible Bidder Is Contained In The Bidding Documents, Particularly, In Section Ii (instructions To Bidders). 3. Bidding Will Be Conducted Through Open Competitive Bidding Procedures Using A Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion As Specified In The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act (ra) No. 9184. A. Bidding Is Restricted To Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Or Organizations With At Least Sixty Percent (60%) Interest Or Outstanding Capital Stock Belonging To Citizens Of The Philippines, And To Citizens Or Organizations Of A Country The Laws Or Regulations Of Which Grant Similar Rights Or Privileges To Filipino Citizens, Pursuant To Ra No. 5183. 4. Prospective Bidders May Obtain Further Information From Bucor Bac Secretariat And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Below During Mondays To Fridays (8:00 To 5:00 P.m.). 5. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Acquired By Interested Bidders On 10 February 2024_ From The Given Address And Website(s) Below And Upon Payment Of The Applicable Fee For The Bidding Documents, Pursuant To The Latest Guidelines Issued By The Gppb, In The Amount Of Php 5,000.00. The Procuring Entity Shall Allow The Bidder To Present Its Proof Of Payment For The Fees To Be Presented In Person At The Bucor Bac Secretariat. 6. The Bucor Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On February 19, 2024 2:00 Pm_at Bucor Supply Division Conference Room Which Shall Be Open To Prospective Bidders. 7. Bids Must Be Duly Received By The Bac Secretariat Through Manual Submission At The Office Address Indicated Below. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. 8. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 14. 9. Bid Opening Shall Be On March 19, 2024 2:00pm At The Given Address Below. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders’ Representatives Who Choose To Attend The Activity. 10. The Bucor Reserves The Right To Reject Any And All Bids, Declare A Failure Of Bidding, Or Not Award The Contract At Any Time Prior To Contract Award In Accordance With Sections 35.6 And 41 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 11. For Further Information, Please Refer To: Maria Adoracion I. Vinas Office Of The Bac Secretariat Supply Office, Bureau Of Corrections, Muntinlupa City Tel # 02-8809-8587/02-8478-0907 Bacsec2022@gmail.com 12. You May Visit The Following Websites: For Downloading Of Bidding Documents: Bucor.gov.ph Issued On_________________ C/csupt Celso S Bravo Chairperson Bids And Awards Committee Certification The Schedule Of Requirements And Technical Specifications Are In Conformity With The Requirements Of The End-user Unit: This Procurement Project Is Covered By An Approved Annual Procurement Plan: End-user Representative Maria Adoracion I. Vinas Head, Bac Secretariat Prepared By: Co1 Grace L Salvo Co1 Richelle Bernales Member, Bac Secretariat Approved For Release By: Ccsupt. Celso S Bravo Chairperson, Bac Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders 1. Scope Of Bid The Procuring Entity, Bureau Of Corrections Wishes To Receive Bids For The Internet Subscription With Identification Number 01. [note: The Project Identification Number Is Assigned By The Procuring Entity Based On Its Own Coding Scheme And Is Not The Same As The Philgeps Reference Number, Which Is Generated After The Posting Of The Bid Opportunity On The Philgeps Website.] The Procurement Project (referred To Herein As “project”) Is Composed Of [indicate Number Of Lots Or Items], The Details Of Which Are Described In Section Vii (technical Specifications). 2. Funding Information 2.1. The Gop Through The Source Of Funding As Indicated Below For Gaa 2023 In The Amount Of Two Million Two Hundred Fourteen Thousand Three Hundred Ninety Six Pesos (php 2,214,396.00) 2.2. The Source Of Funding Is The General Appropriations Act 3. Bidding Requirements The Bidding For The Project Shall Be Governed By All The Provisions Of Ra No. 9184 And Its 2016 Revised Irr, Including Its Generic Procurement Manuals And Associated Policies, Rules And Regulations As The Primary Source Thereof, While The Herein Clauses Shall Serve As The Secondary Source Thereof. Any Amendments Made To The Irr And Other Gppb Issuances Shall Be Applicable Only To The Ongoing Posting, Advertisement, Or Ib By The Bac Through The Issuance Of A Supplemental Or Bid Bulletin. The Bidder, By The Act Of Submitting Its Bid, Shall Be Deemed To Have Verified And Accepted The General Requirements Of This Project, Including Other Factors That May Affect The Cost, Duration And Execution Or Implementation Of The Contract, Project, Or Work And Examine All Instructions, Forms, Terms, And Project Requirements In The Bidding Documents. 4. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, And Coercive Practices The Procuring Entity, As Well As The Bidders And Suppliers, Shall Observe The Highest Standard Of Ethics During The Procurement And Execution Of The Contract. They Or Through An Agent Shall Not Engage In Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, Coercive, And Obstructive Practices Defined Under Annex “i” Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Or Other Integrity Violations In Competing For The Project. 5. Eligible Bidders 5.1. Only Bids Of Bidders Found To Be Legally, Technically, And Financially Capable Will Be Evaluated. 5.2. Foreign Ownership Exceeding Those Allowed Under The Rules May Participate Pursuant To: I. When A Treaty Or International Or Executive Agreement As Provided In Section 4 Of The Ra No. 9184 And Its 2016 Revised Irr Allow Foreign Bidders To Participate; Ii. Citizens, Corporations, Or Associations Of A Country, Included In The List Issued By The Gppb, The Laws Or Regulations Of Which Grant Reciprocal Rights Or Privileges To Citizens, Corporations, Or Associations Of The Philippines; Iii. When The Goods Sought To Be Procured Are Not Available From Local Suppliers; Or Iv. When There Is A Need To Prevent Situations That Defeat Competition Or Restrain Trade. A.foreign Ownership Limited To Those Allowed Under The Rules May Participate In This Project. 5.3. Pursuant To Section 23.4.1.3 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No.9184, The Bidder Shall Have An Slcc That Is At Least One (1) Contract Similar To The Project The Value Of Which, Adjusted To Current Prices Using The Psa’s Cpi, Must Be At Least Equivalent To: A. For The Procurement Of Non-expendable Supplies And Services: The Bidder Must Have Completed A Single Contract That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Abc. 5.4. The Bidders Shall Comply With The Eligibility Criteria Under Section 23.4.1 Of The 2016 Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 6. Origin Of Goods There Is No Restriction On The Origin Of Goods Other Than Those Prohibited By A Decision Of The Un Security Council Taken Under Chapter Vii Of The Charter Of The Un, Subject To Domestic Preference Requirements Under Itb Clause 18. 7. Subcontracts 7.1. The Bidder May Subcontract Portions Of The Project To The Extent Allowed By The Procuring Entity As Stated Herein, But In No Case More Than Twenty Percent (20%) Of The Project. The Procuring Entity Has Prescribed That: Subcontracting Is Not Allowed. 8. Pre-bid Conference The Procuring Entity Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference For This Project On The Specified Date And Time And Either At Its Physical Address Bucor Supply Division Conference Room As Indicated In Paragraph 6 Of The Ib. 9. Clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents Prospective Bidders May Request For Clarification On And/or Interpretation Of Any Part Of The Bidding Documents. Such Requests Must Be In Writing And Received By The Procuring Entity, Either At Its Given Address Or Through Electronic Mail Indicated In The Ib, At Least Ten (10) Calendar Days Before The Deadline Set For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 10. Documents Comprising The Bid: Eligibility And Technical Components 10.1. The First Envelope Shall Contain The Eligibility And Technical Documents Of The Bid As Specified In Section Viii (checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents). 10.2. The Bidder’s Slcc As Indicated In Itb Clause 5.3 Should Have Been Completed Within Three (3) Years Prior To The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 10.3. If The Eligibility Requirements Or Statements, The Bids, And All Other Documents For Submission To The Bac Are In Foreign Language Other Than English, It Must Be Accompanied By A Translation In English, Which Shall Be Authenticated By The Appropriate Philippine Foreign Service Establishment, Post, Or The Equivalent Office Having Jurisdiction Over The Foreign Bidder’s Affairs In The Philippines. Similar To The Required Authentication Above, For Contracting Parties To The Apostille Convention, Only The Translated Documents Shall Be Authenticated Through An Apostille Pursuant To Gppb Resolution No. 13-2019 Dated 23 May 2019. The English Translation Shall Govern, For Purposes Of Interpretation Of The Bid. 11. Documents Comprising The Bid: Financial Component 11.1. The Second Bid Envelope Shall Contain The Financial Documents For The Bid As Specified In Section Viii (checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents). 11.2. If The Bidder Claims Preference As A Domestic Bidder Or Domestic Entity, A Certification Issued By Dti Shall Be Provided By The Bidder In Accordance With Section 43.1.3 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 11.3. Any Bid Exceeding The Abc Indicated In Paragraph 1 Of The Ib Shall Not Be Accepted. 11.4. For Foreign-funded Procurement, A Ceiling May Be Applied To Bid Prices Provided The Conditions Are Met Under Section 31.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 12. Bid Prices 12.1. Prices Indicated On The Price Schedule Shall Be Entered Separately In The Following Manner: A. For Goods Offered From Within The Procuring Entity’s Country: I. The Price Of The Goods Quoted Exw (ex-works, Ex-factory, Ex-warehouse, Ex-showroom, Or Off-the-shelf, As Applicable); Ii. The Cost Of All Customs Duties And Sales And Other Taxes Already Paid Or Payable; Iii. The Cost Of Transportation, Insurance, And Other Costs Incidental To Delivery Of The Goods To Their Final Destination; And Iv. The Price Of Other (incidental) Services, If Any, Listed In The Bds. B. For Goods Offered From Abroad: I. Unless Otherwise Stated In The Bds, The Price Of The Goods Shall Be Quoted Delivered Duty Paid (ddp) With The Place Of Destination In The Philippines As Specified In The Bds. In Quoting The Price, The Bidder Shall Be Free To Use Transportation Through Carriers Registered In Any Eligible Country. Similarly, The Bidder May Obtain Insurance Services From Any Eligible Source Country. Ii. The Price Of Other (incidental) Services, If Any, As Listed In The Bds. 13. Bid And Payment Currencies 13.1. For Goods That The Bidder Will Supply From Outside The Philippines, The Bid Prices May Be Quoted In The Local Currency Or Tradeable Currency Accepted By The Bsp At The Discretion Of The Bidder. However, For Purposes Of Bid Evaluation, Bids Denominated In Foreign Currencies, Shall Be Converted To Philippine Currency Based On The Exchange Rate As Published In The Bsp Reference Rate Bulletin On The Day Of The Bid Opening. 13.2. Payment Of The Contract Price Shall Be Made In: Philippine Pesos. 14. Bid Security 14.1. The Bidder Shall Submit A Bid Securing Declaration Or Any Form Of Bid Security In The Amount Indicated In The Bds, Which Shall Be Not Less Than The Percentage Of The Abc In Accordance With The Schedule In The Bds. 14.2. The Bid And Bid Security Shall Be Valid Until 120 Calendar Days Upon Submission And Bid Opening. Any Bid Not Accompanied By An Acceptable Bid Security Shall Be Rejected By The Procuring Entity As Non-responsive. 15. Sealing And Marking Of Bids Each Bidder Shall Submit One Copy Of The First And Second Components Of Its Bid. The Procuring Entity May Request Additional Hard Copies And/or Electronic Copies Of The Bid. However, Failure Of The Bidders To Comply With The Said Request Shall Not Be A Ground For Disqualification. If The Procuring Entity Allows The Submission Of Bids Through Online Submission Or Any Other Electronic Means, The Bidder Shall Submit An Electronic Copy Of Its Bid, Which Must Be Digitally Signed. An Electronic Copy That Cannot Be Opened Or Is Corrupted Shall Be Considered Non-responsive And, Thus, Automatically Disqualified. 16. Deadline For Submission Of Bids 16.1. The Bidders Shall Submit On The Specified Date And Time And Either At Its Physical Address Or Through Online Submission As Indicated In Paragraph 7 Of The Ib. 17. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids 17.1. The Bac Shall Open The Bids In Public At The Time, On The Date, And At The Place Specified In Paragraph 9 Of The Ib. The Bidders’ Representatives Who Are Present Shall Sign A Register Evidencing Their Attendance. In Case Videoconferencing, Webcasting Or Other Similar Technologies Will Be Used, Attendance Of Participants Shall Likewise Be Recorded By The Bac Secretariat. In Case The Bids Cannot Be Opened As Scheduled Due To Justifiable Reasons, The Rescheduling Requirements Under Section 29 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Shall Prevail. 17.2. The Preliminary Examination Of Bids Shall Be Governed By Section 30 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 18. Domestic Preference 18.1. The Procuring Entity Will Grant A Margin Of Preference For The Purpose Of Comparison Of Bids In Accordance With Section 43.1.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 19. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 19.1. The Procuring Entity’s Bac Shall Immediately Conduct A Detailed Evaluation Of All Bids Rated “passed,” Using Non-discretionary Pass/fail Criteria. The Bac Shall Consider The Conditions In The Evaluation Of Bids Under Section 32.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 19.2. If The Project Allows Partial Bids, Bidders May Submit A Proposal On Any Of The Lots Or Items, And Evaluation Will Be Undertaken On A Per Lot Or Item Basis, As The Case Maybe. In This Case, The Bid Security As Required By Itb Clause 14 Shall Be Submitted For Each Lot Or Item Separately. 19.3. The Descriptions Of The Lots Or Items Shall Be Indicated In Section Vii (technical Specifications), Although The Abcs Of These Lots Or Items Are Indicated In The Bds For Purposes Of The Nfcc Computation Pursuant To Section 23.4.2.6 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. The Nfcc Must Be Sufficient For The Total Of The Abcs For All The Lots Or Items Participated In By The Prospective Bidder. 19.4. The Project Shall Be Awarded As Two Projects Having Several Items That Shall Be Awarded As Two Contracts. 19.5. Except For Bidders Submitting A Committed Line Of Credit From A Universal Or Commercial Bank In Lieu Of Its Nfcc Computation, All Bids Must Include The Nfcc Computation Pursuant To Section 23.4.1.4 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184, Which Must Be Sufficient For The Total Of The Abcs For All The Lots Or Items Participated In By The Prospective Bidder. For Bidders Submitting The Committed Line Of Credit, It Must Be At Least Equal To Ten Percent (10%) Of The Abcs For All The Lots Or Items Participated In By The Prospective Bidder. 20. Post-qualification 20.2. Within A Non-extendible Period Of Five (5) Calendar Days From Receipt By The Bidder Of The Notice From The Bac That It Submitted The Lowest Calculated Bid, {[include If Framework Agreement Will Be Used:] Or In The Case Of Multi-year Framework Agreement, That It Is One Of The Eligible Bidders Who Have Submitted Bids That Are Found To Be Technically And Financially Compliant,}the Bidder Shall Submit Its Latest Income And Business Tax Returns Filed And Paid Through The Bir Electronic Filing And Payment System (efps) And Other Appropriate Licenses And Permits Required By Law And Stated In The Bds. {[include If Framework Agreement Will Be Used:] For Every Mini-competition In Framework Agreement, The Lcb Shall Likewise Submit The Required Documents For Final Post Qualification.} 21. Signing Of The Contract 21.1. The Documents Required In Section 37.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Shall Form Part Of The Contract. Additional Contract Documents Are Indicated In The Bds. Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet Bid Data Sheet Itb Clause 5.3 For This Purpose, Contracts Similar To The Project Shall Be: A.) Considered “similar” To The Contract To Be Bid If It Involves Goods And Services Of The Same Nature And Complexity As The Subject Matter Of The Project Being Procured (gppb Non-policy Matter No. 150-2017); And B) Completed Within Three (3) Years Prior To The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. C.) Isp Should Have At Least 10 Years As Telephone Service Provider And At Least 10 Years As Internet Service Provider 7.1 Subcontracting Is Not Allowed. 12 No Further Instruction. 14.1 The Bid Security Shall Be In The Form Of A Bid Securing Declaration, Or Any Of The Following Forms And Amounts: The Amount Of Not Less Than The Amount Equivalent To Two Percent (2%) Of The Abc, If Bid Security Is In Cash, Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit; Or The Amount Of Not Less Than The Amount Equivalent To Five Percent (5%) Of Total Abc, If Bid Security Is In Surety Bond. 19.3 The Approved Budget For The Contract For Internet Subscription Is Two Million Two Hundred Fourteen Thousand Three Hundred Ninety Six Pesos (php 2,214,396.00) 20.2 Within A Non-extendible Period Of Five (5) Calendar Days From Receipt By The Bidder Of The Notice From The Bac That It Submitted The Lowest Calculated Bid, The Bidder Shall Submit Its; 1. Latest Income And Business Tax Returns Filed And Paid Through The Bir Electronic Filing And Payment System (efps) 2. Supporting Documents For The Slcc (sales Invoice Or Official Receipt Or End-users Acceptance) 3. Valid And Current Registration Certificate (sec Certificate Of Registration For Corporation Or Dti Certificate Of Registration For Sole Proprietorship Or Cda Certificate Of Registration For Cooperative) 4. Valid And Current Mayor’s Or Business Permit 5. Valid And Current Tax Clearance 6. Audited Financial Statement 7. A Certification Issued By The National Telecommunications Commission (ntc) Supporting That The Company Is A Certified Isp/telco 8. The Isp Should Submit Copies Of Client Satisfactory Certificates From At Least Three (3) Clients Each For The Last Three (3) Years For Similar Contracts. Similar Contract Refers To The Minimum Bandwidth Service Specified In This Project. Proof That They Can Provide Internet Connection With The Specified Bandwidth In The Document 21.2 No Further Instruction. Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract 1. Scope Of Contract This Contract Shall Include All Such Items, Although Not Specifically Mentioned, That Can Be Reasonably Inferred As Being Required For Its Completion As If Such Items Were Expressly Mentioned Herein. All The Provisions Of Ra No. 9184 And Its 2016 Revised Irr, Including The Generic Procurement Manual, And Associated Issuances, Constitute The Primary Source For The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract, And Thus, Applicable In Contract Implementation. Herein Clauses Shall Serve As The Secondary Source For The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract. This Is Without Prejudice To Sections 74.1 And 74.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Allowing The Gppb To Amend The Irr, Which Shall Be Applied To All Procurement Activities, The Advertisement, Posting, Or Invitation Of Which Were Issued After The Effectivity Of The Said Amendment. Additional Requirements For The Completion Of This Contract Shall Be Provided In The Special Conditions Of Contract (scc). 2. Advance Payment And Terms Of Payment 2.1. Advance Payment Of The Contract Amount Is Provided Under Annex “d” Of The Revised 2016 Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 2.2. The Procuring Entity Is Allowed To Determine The Terms Of Payment On The Partial Or Staggered Delivery Of The Goods Procured, Provided Such Partial Payment Shall Correspond To The Value Of The Goods Delivered And Accepted In Accordance With Prevailing Accounting And Auditing Rules And Regulations. The Terms Of Payment Are Indicated In The Scc. 3. Performance Security Within Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Award By The Bidder From The Procuring Entity But In No Case Later Than The Signing Of The Contract By Both Parties, The Successful Bidder Shall Furnish The Performance Security In Any Of The Forms Prescribed In Section 39 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184.{[include If Framework Agreement Will Be Used:] In The Case Of Framework Agreement, The Bidder May Opt To Furnish The Performance Security Or A Performance Securing Declaration As Defined Under The Guidelines On The Use Of Framework Agreement.} 4. Inspection And Tests The Procuring Entity Or Its Representative Shall Have The Right To Inspect And/or To Test The Goods To Confirm Their Conformity To The Project {[include If Framework Agreement Will Be Used:] Or Framework Agreement} Specifications At No Extra Cost To The Procuring Entity In Accordance With The Generic Procurement Manual. In Addition To Tests In The Scc, Section Vii (technical Specifications) Shall Specify What Inspections And/or Tests The Procuring Entity Requires, And Where They Are To Be Conducted. The Procuring Entity Shall Notify The Supplier In Writing, In A Timely Manner, Of The Identity Of Any Representatives Retained For These Purposes. All Reasonable Facilities And Assistance For The Inspection And Testing Of Goods, Including Access To Drawings And Production Data, Shall Be Provided By The Supplier To The Authorized Inspectors At No Charge To The Procuring Entity. 5. Warranty 5.1 In Order To Assure That Manufacturing Defects Shall Be Corrected By The Supplier, A Warranty Shall Be Required From The Supplier As Provided Under Section 62.1 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 5.2 The Procuring Entity Shall Promptly Notify The Supplier In Writing Of Any Claims Arising Under This Warranty. Upon Receipt Of Such Notice, The Supplier Shall, Repair Or Replace The Defective Goods Or Parts Thereof Without Cost To The Procuring Entity, Pursuant To The Generic Procurement Manual. 6. Liability Of The Supplier The Supplier’s Liability Under This Contract Shall Be As Provided By The Laws Of The Republic Of The Philippines. If The Supplier Is A Joint Venture, All Partners To The Joint Venture Shall Be Jointly And Severally Liable To The Procuring Entity. Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract Special Conditions Of Contract Gcc Clause 1 Delivery And Documents – Delivery Of The Goods/security Services Shall Be Made By The Service Provider Within Ninety (90) Calendar Days From Receipt Of Notice To Proceed By The Winning Bidder, In Accordance With The Terms Specified In Section Vi (schedule Of Requirements). For Purposes Of This Clause The Procuring Entity’s Representative At The Project Site Is, Mr. Gil C Llano, Ictd, Nbp, Muntinlupa City. Incidental Services – The Supplier/service Provider Is Required To Provide All Of The Following Services, Including Additional Services, If Any, Specified In Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements. The Contract Price For The Goods/ And Services Shall Include The Prices Charged By The Supplier For Incidental Services And Shall Not Exceed The Prevailing Rates Charged To Other Parties By The Supplier For Similar Services. Packaging – The Supplier Shall Provide Such Packaging Of The Goods As Is Required To Prevent Their Damage Or Deterioration During Transit To Their Final Destination, As Indicated In This Contract. The Packaging Shall Be Sufficient To Withstand, Without Limitation, Rough Handling During Transit And Exposure To Extreme Temperatures, Salt And Precipitation During Transit, And Open Storage. Packaging Case Size And Weights Shall Take Into Consideration, Where Appropriate, The Remoteness Of The Goods’ Final Destination And The Absence Of Heavy Handling Facilities At All Points In Transit. The Packaging, Marking, And Documentation Within And Outside The Packages Shall Comply Strictly With Such Special Requirements As Shall Be Expressly Provided For In The Contract, Including Additional Requirements, If Any, Specified Below, And In Any Subsequent Instructions Ordered By The Procuring Entity. The Outer Packaging Must Be Clearly Marked On At Least Four (4) Sides As Follows: Name Of The Procuring Entity Name Of The Supplier Contract Description Final Destination Gross Weight Any Special Lifting Instructions Any Special Handling Instructions Any Relevant Hazchem Classifications A Packaging List Identifying The Contents And Quantities Of The Package Is To Be Placed On An Accessible Point Of The Outer Packaging If Practical. If Not Practical The Packaging List Is To Be Placed Inside The Outer Packaging But Outside The Secondary Packaging. Transportation – Where The Supplier Is Required Under Contract To Deliver The Goods Cif, Cip, Or Ddp, Transport Of The Goods To The Port Of Destination Or Such Other Named Place Of Destination In The Philippines, As Shall Be Specified In This Contract, Shall Be Arranged And Paid For By The Supplier, And The Cost Thereof Shall Be Included In The Contract Price. Where The Supplier Is Required Under This Contract To Transport The Goods To A Specified Place Of Destination Within The Philippines, Defined As The Project Site, Transport To Such Place Of Destination In The Philippines, Including Insurance And Storage, As Shall Be Specified In This Contract, Shall Be Arranged By The Supplier, And Related Costs Shall Be Included In The Contract Price. Where The Supplier Is Required Under Contract To Deliver The Goods Cif, Cip Or Ddp, Goods Are To Be Transported On Carriers Of Philippine Registry. In The Event That No Carrier Of Philippine Registry Is Available, Goods May Be Shipped By A Carrier Which Is Not Of Philippine Registry Provided That The Supplier Obtains And Presents To The Procuring Entity Certification To This Effect From The Nearest Philippine Consulate To The Port Of Dispatch. In The Event That Carriers Of Philippine Registry Are Available But Their Schedule Delays The Supplier In Its Performance Of This Contract The Period From When The Goods Were First Ready For Shipment And The Actual Date Of Shipment The Period Of Delay Will Be Considered Force Majeure. The Procuring Entity Accepts No Liability For The Damage Of Goods During Transit Other Than Those Prescribed By Incoterms For Ddp Deliveries. In The Case Of Goods Supplied From Within The Philippines Or Supplied By Domestic Suppliers Risk And Title Will Not Be Deemed To Have Passed To The Procuring Entity Until Their Receipt And Final Acceptance At The Final Destination. 2.2 No Further Instructions. 4 The Inspections And Tests That Will Be Conducted At The Project Site And Actual Inspection Of The Goods/services Shall Be Done As Required Under Section Vii. Technical Specifications. (10 Units Of Firearms Shall Be Subjected For Testing, Ammunition Of 500 Rounds Shall Be Provided By The Winning Bidder) For Lot 1 And ; (2 Units Of Firearms Shall Be Subjected For Testing, Ammunition Of 100 Rounds Shall Be Provided By The Winning Bidder For Lot 2 Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements The Delivery Schedule Expressed As Weeks/months Stipulates Hereafter A Delivery Date Which Is The Date Of Delivery To The Project Site. Item Number Description Quantity Delivered, Weeks/months 1 Dedicated Internet Subscription Primary Bandwidth 500mbps Secondary Bandwidth 200mbps (different Telco) Service Location New Bilibid Prison Reservation, Poblacion, Muntinlupa City Other Features 1 Unit Firewall With 1 Year Subscription Dedicated Internet Connectivity Via Fiber Optic Facilities /29 Ip Block 1gb Email/ Web Hosting Space Free Domain Parking Modem Mrtg Access 24x7 Customer Service And Technical Support. Lot 90 Calendar Days From Receipt Of Notice To Proceed Terms And Conditions: Mode Of Payment: Lump Sum (subject For Approval By End-user And Upon Issuance Of Certificate Of Acceptance By The End-user And Inspection And Acceptance Committee) I/we Hereby Commit To Comply And Deliver All The Requirement In Accordance With The Above Stated Requirements. Conforme: Name Of Company In Print Signature Printed Name Of Authorized Representative Date Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements The Delivery Schedule Expressed As Weeks/months Stipulates Hereafter A Delivery Date Which Is The Date Of Delivery To The Project Site. Item Number Description Quantity Delivered, Weeks/months 1 Dedicated Internet Subscription Primary Bandwidth 500mbps Secondary Bandwidth 200mbps (different Telco) Service Location New Bilibid Prison Reservation, Poblacion, Muntinlupa City Other Features 1 Unit Firewall With 1 Year Subscription Dedicated Internet Connectivity Via Fiber Optic Facilities /29 Ip Block 1gb Email/ Web Hosting Space Free Domain Parking Modem Mrtg Access 24x7 Customer Service And Technical Support. Lot 90 Calendar Days From Receipt Of Notice To Proceed Terms And Conditions: Mode Of Payment: Monthly Payment For Internet Connectivity Will Be Processed Upon Receipt Of Monthly Billing Statement And Upon Issuance Of Certificate Of Acceptance Of Output By The End-user And Inspection And Acceptance Committee. I/we Hereby Commit To Comply And Deliver All The Requirement In Accordance With The Above Stated Requirements. Conforme: Name Of Company In Print Signature Printed Name Of Authorized Representative Date Section Vii. Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Item Specifications Statement Of Compliance Lot Dedicated Internet Subscription Primary Bandwidth 500mbps Secondary Bandwidth 200mbps (different Telco) Service Location New Bilibid Prison Reservation, Poblacion, Muntinlupa City Other Features 1 Unit Firewall With 1 Year Subscription Dedicated Internet Connectivity Via Fiber Optic Facilities /29 Ip Block 1gb Email/ Web Hosting Space Free Domain Parking Modem Mrtg Access 24x7 Customer Service And Technical Support. ***isp Shall Submit A Detailed Work Plan Specifying Installation Design, Detailed Activities With Timeline, Connectivity, Network Diagram From The End User Premise Up To The Last Mile To Determine Compatibility With The Existing Systems And/or Building Electrical Power Requirements As Part Of The Technical Specifications. ***the Isp Shall Submit Certificate Of Employment With Valid Professional Regulation Commission Id Of At Least One (1) Licensed Electronics Engineers. I/we Hereby Commit To Comply And Deliver All The Requirement In Accordance With The Above Stated Specifications. Conforme: Name Of Company In Print Signature Printed Name Of Authorized Representative Date Terms Of Reference Dedicated Internet Connection {primary Bandwidth: 500 Mbps, Secondary/backup Bandwidth: 200 Mbps} Service Upgrade To The Bureau Of Corrections A. Rationale Provisioning An Internet Service Provider (isp) With A Secondary Isp Involves Setting Up A Backup Or Redundant Internet Connection To Ensure Continuity Of Service In Case The Primary Isp Experiences Downtime Or Disruptions. The Purpose Is To Enhance Reliability, Minimize Downtime, And Maintain Internet Connectivity For Users Or Businesses That Rely Heavily On A Stable Internet Connection. In Light Of The Aforementioned Factors, The Bureau Of Corrections Has Recognized The Importance Of Acquiring A Secondary Or Backup Isp Alongside The Current Isp Infrastructure. The Primary Line Boasts A Bandwidth Of 500mbps Uplink/500mbps Downlink, Complemented By The Secondary Line With 200mbps Uplink/200mbps Downlink. This Strategic Setup Aims To Guarantee Uninterrupted Service For The Bureau Of Corrections Should The Primary Isp Encounter Any Downtime Or Disruptions. B. Specific Isp Parameters 1. Isp Should Provide A Minimum Of 500 Mbps Or Higher, While The Secondary/backup Line, Must Be From A Different Telecom Provider And Using Low Earth Orbit (leo) Satellites, Should Provide A Minimum Of 200 Mbps Or Higher. 2. Isp Should Provide Internet Connectivity For A Contract Term Of One (1) Year. 3. Isp Should Provide Six (6) Useable Public Internet Protocol (ip) Addresses, Including The Gateway Ip Address Or Within /29 Cidr Prefix. 4. Isp Should Include /30 Public Ip Address For Point-to-point Connectivity. 5. Isp Should Have A Primary And Secondary Dedicated 1:1 Unlimited Internet Connection To Or From Isp To Bucor National Headquarter. 6. Isp Should Have At Least 99.5% Uptime Service Availability. 7. Isp Should Have Good Peering With International Internet Exchange. 8. Isp Should Install A New Cpe That Is Capable Of More Than 1gp Of Network Traffic. 9. Isp Should Provide And Install Firewall With 1.8 Gbps Ngfw Throughput, 1.2 Gbps Threat Protection Throughput, 820 Mbps Ssl Inspection Throughput, 2,000,000 Concurrent Session, 135,000 New Sessions/second, And 2,000 Gw To Gw Ipsec Vpn Tunnels. 10. Isp Should Provide A Web Portal To Monitor Hourly, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly Usage Of Bandwidth. 11. Isp Should Provide A Dedicated Domain Name System (server) And Its Corresponding Ip Address With Less Than 50 Ms Of Latency. 12. Isp Shall Provide At Least 100gb Web Hosting. C. Service Level Agreement 1. Isp Should Have Proactive And Dedicated Network Licensed Engineers For Technical Support That Is Available 24/7 With Good Response Time. 2. Isp Should Provide A Customer Service Hotline, Updated Escalation List Matrix - Complete With Email Addresses, Names And Contact Numbers. 3. Isp Shall Deploy An Engineer Onsite In Case Customer Cpe Is Encountering Issues, If Found To Be Faulty, An Immediate Replacement Is Required. 4. Isp Shall Inform Bucor For Any Scheduled Maintenance Via Email Or Sms. 5. Technical Support Must Respond Via Telephone Or Email To Resolve Technical Issues Related To Network Outages, Routing Issues, Slow To Intermittent Connectivity, Cpe Issues And Other Issues Encountered That Will Impede Network Operations Of The Commission, In Which Case, Severity Levels Are Indicated Below: A. Severity Level 1, Categorized As Critical, The Issue Must Be Resolved Within One (1) Hour After Initial Report To The Service Desk Or Customer Support. B. Severity Level 2, Categorized As Major, The Issue Must Be Resolved At The Soonest Possible Time (within 2 Hours). C. Severity Level 3, Categorized As Minor, The Issue Must Be Resolved Immediately (within 4 Hours) D. Other Documentary Requirements 1. Isp Should Provide Rebates Relevant To Network Outages Incurred. 2. Isp Shall Submit A Certification Issued By The National Telecommunications Commission (ntc) Supporting That The Company Is A Certified Isp/telco. A. Ability To Change Traffic With Other Tier 1 Providers, Following Strict Peering Agreements. Peering Is The Exchange Of Internet Traffic; It Occurs Between Two Networks That Have Agreed On A Connection To Exchange Traffic Without The Use Of A Third Party, Reducing Internet Costs. Without Tier 1 Internet Providers, Internet Traffic Could Not Be Exchanged Between Different Countries. B. Ip Allocation Is More Flexible And Easier To Access From A Tier 1 Provider Since Other Providers (tier 2) Just Lease Or Purchase Ip Blocks From Tier 1 Providers. C. In Terms Of Future Installation Of Fiber Connectivity For Different Campuses, Tier 1 Providers Have Advantage Over Tier 2, Since They Have Either Existing Infrastructure Or Existing Agreement With Existing Electricity Providers Wherein Their Posts Are Usually Used To Carry The Fiber Lines. D. Can Handle Distributed Denial Of Attack Services (ddos) Attacks Better. E. Directly Connected To The Foundations Of The Internet, Offering Higher Sped Connections And More Reliable Networks. Another Advantage Is That Solving Issues Can Be Much Simpler With A Tier 1 Isp. 3. Isp Should Have At Least 8 Years As Telephone Service Provider And At Least 8 Years As Internet Service Provider. 4. Isp Shall Submit A Detailed Work Plan Specifying Installation Design, Detailed Activities With Timeline, Connectivity, Network Diagram From The End User Premise Up To The Last Mile To Determine Compatibility With The Existing Systems And/or Building Electrical Power Requirements. 5. Isp Shall Provide Service Acceptance Report To Confirm Completion Of The Installation And Delivery Of Internet Connectivity. 6. Isp Shall Include All Costs Necessary For The Isp To Fulfill Its Obligations In The Supply, Delivery, Installation, And Maintenance Of The Internet Connectivity Shall Be Deemed Included In The Financial Proposal. Any Costs Incurred In The Fulfillment Of The Obligations But Were Not Included In The Financial Proposal Shall Be Shouldered By The Isp With The Lowest Quotation. 7. Isp Shall Submit An Undertaking To Have Complied With Technical Requirements And Service Level Agreement Parameters. 8. Isp Shall Submit Eligibility Documents Required By The Bucor Bids And Awards Committee. 9. Isp Must Be Able To Provide A Demo For Working Proof-of-concept Of The Nms And A Certificate Of Poc Will Be Given To The Provider. The Certificate Of Poc Will Form Part Of The Technical Requirement For The Project. 10. Isp Must Provide A User Account On The Nms For The Bureau Of Corrections (bucor) Where The Latter Can Monitor And Troubleshoot All The Low Earth Orbit (leo) Satellites Under This Project In One Central Dashboard 11. Isp Must Have Its Own Centralized Network Monitoring System For The Low-earth Orbit Satellites E. Qualification Of Service Provider 1. The Isp Shall Submit A Certification Issued By The National Telecommunications Commission (ntc) Stating That The Company Is A Certified Isp/telco. 2. The Isp Shall Submit An Undertaking That They Have The Capability And Ability To Provide Maintenance Service During The Period Of The Contract. 3. The Isp Shall Submit Certificate Of Employment With Valid Professional Regulation Commission Id Of At Least One (1) Licensed Electronics Engineers. 4. The Isp Should Submit Copies Of Client Satisfactory Certificates From At Least Three (3) Clients Each For The Last Three (3) Years For Similar Contracts. Similar Contract Refers To The Minimum Bandwidth Service Specified In This Project. Proof That They Can Provide Internet Connection With The Specified Bandwidth In The Documents. 5. The Isp Must Be Philgeps Platinum Registered 6. The Isp Should Be A Data Center Provider/back Up Purposes 7. The Isp Should Be A Cloud Provider F. Contract Duration The Engagement Is For One (1) Year, Which Shall Commence Upon The Issuance Of Notice To Proceed/wo/contract G. Payment And Delivery Delivery Shall Be Consistent With The Following Schedule Of Requirements: • Monthly Payment For Internet Connectivity Will Be Processed Upon Receipt Of Monthly Billing Statement And Upon Issuance Of Certificate Of Acceptance Of Output By The End-user And Inspection And Acceptance Committee. • The Main Isp Shall Supply, Install, And Deliver The Internet Connectivity (primary And Secondary Line) Within One Hundred Twenty (120) Calendar Days To The Bucor Data Center, Admin Building, Nbp Reservation, Poblacion, Muntinlupa City After Receipt Of Notice To Proceed (ntp). • The Isp Shall Include All Costs Necessary For The Isp To Fulfill Its Obligations In The Supply, Delivery, Installation, And Maintenance Of The Internet Connectivity Shall Be Deemed Included In The Financial Proposal. Any Cost Incurred In The Fulfillment Of The Obligations But Were Not Included In The Financial Proposal Shall Be Shouldered By The Isp With The Lowest Quotation. • The Contract Shall Be Completed On December 31, 2024. The Date Is Still Subject To Change Until A New Contract Is Awarded. Section Viii. Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents I. Technical Component Envelope Class “a” Documents Legal Documents ⬜ (a) Valid Philgeps Registration Certificate (platinum Membership) (all Pages) In Accordance With Section 8.5.2 Of The Irr; Technical Documents ⬜ (b) Statement Of The Prospective Bidder Of All Its Ongoing Government And Private Contracts, Including Contracts Awarded But Not Yet Started, If Any, Whether Similar Or Not Similar In Nature And Complexity To The Contract To Be Bid; And ⬜ (c) Statement Of The Bidder’s Single Largest Completed Contract (slcc) Similar To The Contract To Be Bid, Except Under Conditions Provided For In Sections 23.4.1.3 And 23.4.2.4 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184, Within The Relevant Period As Provided In The Bidding Documents; And ⬜ (d) Original Copy Of Bid Security. If In The Form Of A Surety Bond, Submit Also A Certification Issued By The Insurance Commission Or Original Copy Of Notarized Bid Securing Declaration; And ⬜ (e) Conformity With The Technical Specifications, Which May Include Production/delivery Schedule, Manpower Requirements, And/or After-sales/parts, If Applicable; And ⬜ (f) Original Duly Signed Omnibus Sworn Statement (oss) And If Applicable, Original Notarized Secretary’s Certificate In Case Of A Corporation, Partnership, Or Cooperative; Or Original Special Power Of Attorney Of All Members Of The Joint Venture Giving Full Power And Authority To Its Officer To Sign The Oss And Do Acts To Represent The Bidder. Financial Documents ⬜ (g) The Prospective Bidder’s Computation Of Net Financial Contracting Capacity (nfcc) Or A Committed Line Of Credit From A Universal Or Commercial Bank In Lieu Of Its Nfcc Computation. Class “b” Documents ⬜ (h) If Applicable, A Duly Signed Joint Venture Agreement (jva) In Case The Joint Venture Is Already In Existence Or Duly Notarized Statements From All The Potential Joint Venture Partners Stating That They Will Enter Into And Abide By The Provisions Of The Jva In The Instance That The Bid Is Successful. Ii. Financial Component Envelope ⬜ (i) Original Of Duly Signed And Accomplished Financial Bid Form; And ⬜ (j) Original Of Duly Signed And Accomplished Price Schedule(s). Other Documentary Requirements Under Ra No. 9184 (as Applicable) ⬜ (k) [for Foreign Bidders Claiming By Reason Of Their Country’s Extension Of Reciprocal Rights To Filipinos] Certification From The Relevant Government Office Of Their Country Stating That Filipinos Are Allowed To Participate In Government Procurement Activities For The Same Item Or Product. ⬜ (l) Certification From The Dti If The Bidder Claims Preference As A Domestic Bidder Or Domestic Entity. Price Schedule For Goods Offered From Within The Philippines [shall Be Submitted With The Bid If Bidder Is Offering Goods From Within The Philippines] ______________________________________________________________________________ For Goods Offered From Within The Philippines Name Of Bidder ________________________ Project Id No._________ Page ___of___ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Item Description Country Of Origin Quantity Unit Price Exw Per Item Transportation And All Other Costs Incidental To Delivery, Per Item Sales And Other Taxes Payable If Contract Is Awarded, Per Item Cost Of Incidental Services, If Applicable, Per Item Total Price, Per Unit (col 5+6+7+8) Total Price Delivered Final Destination (col 9) X (col 4) Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Legal Capacity: ____________________________________________________________ Signature: ________________________________________________________________ Duly Authorized To Sign The Bid For And Behalf Of: __________________________________ Price Schedule For Goods Offered From Abroad [shall Be Submitted With The Bid If Bidder Is Offering Goods From Abroad] ______________________________________________________________________________ For Goods Offered From Abroad Name Of Bidder _________________________ Project Id No._________ Page ___ Of ___ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Description Country Of Origin Quantity Unit Price Cif Port Of Entry (specify Port) Or Cip Named Place (specify Border Point Or Place Of Destination) Total Cif Or Cip Price Per Item (col. 4 X 5) Unit Price Delivered Duty Unpaid (ddu) Unit Price Delivered Duty Paid (ddp) Total Price Delivered Ddp (col 4 X 8) Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Legal Capacity: ____________________________________________________________ Signature: ________________________________________________________________ Duly Authorized To Sign The Bid For And Behalf Of: ____ Appendix “1” Bid Form For The Procurement Of Goods [shall Be Submitted With The Bid] _________________________________________________________________________ Bid Form Date : _________________ Project Identification No. : _________________ To: [name And Address Of Procuring Entity] Having Examined The Philippine Bidding Documents (pbds) Including The Supplemental Or Bid Bulletin Numbers [insert Numbers], The Receipt Of Which Is Hereby Duly Acknowledged, We, The Undersigned, Offer To [supply/deliver/perform] [description Of The Goods] In Conformity With The Said Pbds For The Sum Of [total Bid Amount In Words And Figures] Or The Total Calculated Bid Price, As Evaluated And Corrected For Computational Errors, And Other Bid Modifications In Accordance With The Price Schedules Attached Herewith And Made Part Of This Bid. The Total Bid Price Includes The Cost Of All Taxes, Such As, But Not Limited To: [specify The Applicable Taxes, E.g. (i) Value Added Tax (vat), (ii) Income Tax, (iii) Local Taxes, And (iv) Other Fiscal Levies And Duties], Which Are Itemized Herein Or In The Price Schedules, If Our Bid Is Accepted, We Undertake: A. To Deliver The Goods In Accordance With The Delivery Schedule Specified In The Schedule Of Requirements Of The Philippine Bidding Documents (pbds); B. To Provide A Performance Security In The Form, Amounts, And Within The Times Prescribed In The Pbds; C. To Abide By The Bid Validity Period Specified In The Pbds And It Shall Remain Binding Upon Us At Any Time Before The Expiration Of That Period. [insert This Paragraph If Foreign-assisted Project With The Development Partner: Commissions Or Gratuities, If Any, Paid Or To Be Paid By Us To Agents Relating To This Bid, And To Contract Execution If We Are Awarded The Contract, Are Listed Below: Name And Address Amount And Purpose Of Of Agent Currency Commission Or Gratuity________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ (if None, State “none”) ] Until A Formal Contract Is Prepared And Executed, This Bid, Together With Your Written Acceptance Thereof And Your Notice Of Award, Shall Be Binding Upon Us. We Understand That You Are Not Bound To Accept The Lowest Calculated Bid Or Any Bid You May Receive. We Certify/confirm That We Comply With The Eligibility Requirements Pursuant To The Pbds. The Undersigned Is Authorized To Submit The Bid On Behalf Of [name Of The Bidder] As Evidenced By The Attached [state The Written Authority]. We Acknowledge That Failure To Sign Each And Every Page Of This Bid Form, Including The Attached Schedule Of Prices, Shall Be A Ground For The Rejection Of Our Bid. Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Legal Capacity: _____________________________________________________________ Signature: ________________________________________________________________ Duly Authorized To Sign The Bid For And Behalf Of: __________________________________ Date: ___________________ Omnibus Sworn Statement (revised) [shall Be Submitted With The Bid] _________________________________________________________________________ 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]; 2. [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, 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, 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, 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. [insert Name Of Bidder Or Its Authorized Representative] [insert Signatory’s Legal Capacity] Affiant [jurat] [format Shall Be Based On The Latest Rules On Notarial Practice]

Details: Description November 26, 2024 Request For Quotation No.: 2024-cims(042)-npsvp-0060a Procurement Of Cloud Compute Storage And Manage Services - Cic Business Support Application (negotiated Procurement – Small Value Procurement) Sir/madam: The Credit Information Corporation Through Credit Information Management Services Invites You To Submit Your Quotation / Offer For The Item/s Described Below Using The Price Proposal Form (see Annex "a") Subject To The Terms And Conditions Stated In The Rfq And Terms Of Reference (see Annex “b”). Contract Duration: Six (6) Months Delivery Schedule: Three (3) Calendar Days Upon Receipt Of Notice To Proceed. Delivery Site: 6f, Exchange Corner Bldg., 107 Va Rufino St. Cor. Esteban St., Legaspi Village, Makati City Submit Your Proposal, Together With The Following Documents, Duly Signed By You Or Your Duly Authorized Representative, Not Later Than November 29, 2024, 5:00 P.m. 1. Philgeps Certificate/number; 2. Mayor’s/business Permit For The Current Year; 3. Latest Income/business Tax Returns; 4. Notarized Omnibus Sworn Statement (annex C); And 5. For Authorized Representatives: Spa (sole Proprietorship/partnership), Secretary’s Certificate Or Board Resolution (corporation). Note: Philgeps Platinum Registration Certificate May Be Submitted In Lieu Of Philgeps Number, And Mayor’s/business Permit For The Current Year Only One (1) Set Of Documents Certified To Be True Copies Of The Original Shall Be Required. Proposals And Other Documents Required Shall Be Sent Electronically To Procurementunit@creditinfo.gov.ph. Electronically Submitted Proposals And Documents Must Be Submitted On Or Before The Deadline Of Submission As Stated In This Rfq. Upon Determination Of Your Technical, Legal And Financial Eligibility, The Administration Unit Of The Cic Shall Undertake Negotiation With Your Company Based On The Technical Specifications For This Project. Qty Uom Particulars Unit Cost (in Php) Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) In Php 1 Lot Procurement Of Cloud Compute Storage And Manage Services - Cic Business Support Application 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 Phoebe Ann R. Wagan Administrative Services Officer V Annex "a" Price Proposal Form Date: Administrative Office Credit Information Corporation 6f, Exchange Corner Bldg., 107 Va Rufino St. Cor. Esteban St., Legaspi Village, Makati City Sir/madam: Having Examined The Request For Quotation No. Rfq No. 2024-cims(042)-npsvp-0060a, Which Includes The Technical Specifications, The Receipt Of Which Is Hereby Duly Acknowledged, The Undersigned, Offer To, In Conformity With The Said Request For Quotation For The Sums Stated Hereunder: Delivery Schedule: Three (3) Calendar Days Upon Receipt Of Notice To Proceed. Contract Duration: Six (6) Months Total Bid Price In Words: Qty Uom Particulars Unit Price (in Php) Total Bid Price In Php (inclusive Of Vat) 1 Lot Procurement Of Cloud Compute Storage And Manage Services - Cic Business Support Application We Undertake, If Our Proposal Is Accepted, To Deliver The Goods/services As Identified In The Technical Specifications/terms Of Reference And In Accordance With The Delivery Schedule. Our Quotation Includes All Taxes, Duties And/or Levies Payable And Is Valid For A Period Of Thirty (30) Calendar Days Upon Issuance Of This Document. We Understand That The Cic Technical Working Group May Require From Us The Submission Of Documents That Will Prove Our Legal, Financial And Technical Capability To Undertake This Project. Until A Formal Contract Is Prepared And Executed, This Proposal, Together With Your Written Acceptance Thereof And The Notice Of Award, Shall Be Binding Upon Us. We Understand That You Are Not Bound To Accept The Lowest Or Any Proposal You May Receive. Dated This . Signature Of Authorized Representative Printed Name Of Authorized Representative Capacity/position/designation Duly Authorized To Sign Proposal For And On Behalf Of: Annex "b" Compliance Form Technical Specifications Procurement Of Cloud Compute Storage And Manage Services - Cic Business Support Application 1. Overview Credit Information Corporation (cic), Is The Country’s Sole Public Credit Registry And Repository Of Credit Information. To Enhance Operational Efficiency, Cic Requires The Procurement Of Consultancy Services To Assist In Managing Website And Web Application Services In Cloud. 2. Purpose The Purpose Of This Project Is To Obtain Managed Services For Cloud Infrastructure That Will Host Its Content Management (cms) Platform. With The Relevant Information Provided, Sp Provides An Infrastructure Suited For Cic’s Architectural Requirement Ensuring The Best Performance To Run Its Application. The Cic Corporate Website Is An Online Platform That Presents The Cic Brand And Its Products And Offerings To The Public, Serving Multiple Purposes, From Company Representation, Service Information, Customer Engagement, And Some Online Transactions. Being The Online “face” Of The Company, The Cic Website Must Be Secured And Stable, With The Appropriate Services In Place To Keep It Always Available 24x7 And Delivering On Each Component Offered In The Site Package. The Proposed Content Management System (cms) Platform Is A Centralized System Designed For Storing, Managing, And Analyzing Data From Sources. It Is Scalable, Flexible, And Cost-effective, Making It Suitable For Organizations Needing To Handle Extensive Data Efficiently. 3. Scope Of Work The Scope Of Work For Cloud Compute Storage And Manage Services – Cic Business Support Application Involves The Delivery Of Infrastructure As A Service (iaas) On Which The Cms Platform For The Cic Corporate Website And Other Business Sub- Applications Or Software Will Be Installed And The Following: A.) Provide Migration Services From The Drupal Cms To The Wordpress Cms, Including The Implementation Of Plugins Recommended By Dict. B.) Provide Managed Services, In The Form Of Level 1 Monitoring Services And Level 2 Support Services, For The Infrastructure Where The Cic Website Is Hosted. C.) Fully Managed In-country Cloud Bundle Including Infrastructure-as-a-service, Firewall-as-a-service, Iaas Monitoring Services, And Web Application Firewall 4. Responsibilities Of The Cic Cic’s Responsibilities With Respect To This Project Are As Follows: 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 4.4. 4.5. 4.6. 4.7. 4.8. 4.9. Grant The Sp Access To The Cic Premises, Equipment, And Facilities Located Therein To Perform Its Obligations, Provided That He/she Will Be Accompanied By Duly Assigned Personnel Of The Cic; Secure The Necessary Access Pass And Building Permit Required By The Facility Administrator And Assume Responsibility For The Safe Custody And Use Of The Equipment Installed By The Sp, If Any; Provide All The Information, Documentation, And Materials Needed To Accomplish The Scope Of Work; All Necessary Access And Credentials To The Current Cic Website, Database, And Server Resources Relevant To The Project Shall Be Provided To Sp For The Exporting Of The Backup And Importing Into The New Platform. Throughout The Re-design, Development, And Migration Period, Sp Shall Be Granted Access To Any Cic Resources And Other Sharing Sites, And Repositories For Faster Development And Design Work. Review The Submitted Reports And Deliverables As Part Of Monitoring The Progress Of The Project; Provide Assistance Related To The Communication Between The Sp And Operational Groups; Issuance Of A Certificate Of Completion To The Sp Upon Successful Completion And Submission Of The Deliverables; And Determine The Acceptability Of The Deliverables And Shall Be The Approving Authority For All Operations-related Activities. 5. Responsibilities Of The Sp The Sp’s Responsibilities With Respect To This Project Are As Follows: 5.1. Provide The Necessary Basic Equipment And Software (e.g. Desktop Computer Or Laptop, Office Productivity, And Internet Software) For His/her Use In The Duration Of The Project As Cleared By The Credit Information Management And Services Group - Technical Support Department (cimsg-tsd), Including The Engagement Of Additional Personnel At No Cost To Cic. 5.2. Meet With The Cic Stakeholders As Necessary To Ensure The Timely Conduct Of Activities And Submission Of Deliverables; 5.3. Submit The Deliverables As Indicated In The Inception And Report And Project Plan Accepted And Approved By The Operational Group; 5.4. Be Required To Sign A Confidentiality And Non-disclosure Agreement (cnda) Upon Receipt Of The Notice Of Award (noa); And 5.5. Provide Adequate Resources To Ensure The Efficient, Effective, And Timely Completion Of The Terms Of This Tor. 6. Minimum Qualification Requirements Of The Sp Requirements Statement Of Compliance “comply” Or “not Comply” Proof/evidence Of Compliance, If Applicable 6.1. 6.2. 6.3. 6.4. The Sp Must Be In The Business Of Providing Professional Or Consultancy Services For A Minimum Of Three (3) Years In Any Of The Following: Project Management, Applications Or Systems Customization, Development, Enhancement, And Cloud Computing Technology Prior To The Deadline For The Submission Of Bids. The Sp Must Have A Minimum Of Three Years Of Relevant Experience In Any Or A Combination Of The Following Fields: (i) It Project Management, (ii) Hardware And Infrastructure, (iii) Web Development And Customization, (iv) Cloud Computing And Deployment, V.) Migration Across Multiple Platforms And Vi.) Information Security And Cybersecurity A Capacity To Work On The Project And Assist If There Are Arising Issues During The Duration Of The Project. The Sp’s Project Leader And Team Members Should Have Strong Interpersonal And Communication Skills In Both Written And Spoken English And Have Proven Ability In Report Writing For Professional Purposes. 6.5. The Sp’s Project Team Leader And Team Members Shall Have A University Degree In Information Technology Or Related Fields. Preferably, He/she May Have Relevant Certificates Representing His/her Expertise. 7. Activities And Location The Activities, Meetings, Technical Workshops Engagements Will Be Located And Performed At The Following Locations: A. Cic’s Headquarters Are Located At The 6th Floor, Exchange Corner Building 107 V.a. Rufino Street, Corner Esteban Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City; Or B. Any Convenient Location As Requested By Sp Which Should Be Expressly Approved By The Cic. The Sp May Also Conduct Virtual Meetings Or Remotely. When Practicable, They May Also Opt To Work Off-site For Non-sensitive Activities. 8. General Requirements / Deliverables The Sp Shall Perform The Following Based On The Scope Of Work And In Accordance With The Timeline: Requirements Statement Of Compliance “comply” Or “not Comply” Proof/evidence Of Compliance, If Applicable A. B. C. Submission Of An Inception Report Including Project Plan And Work Breakdown Structure (wbs) Detailing All The Dates For The Milestone Activities, Review Meetings, And Report Delivery Of Milestones Within Three (3) Working Days Upon Receiving The Notice To Proceed Or Earlier Upon Completion Of The First Milestone; Report To The Operational Group Upon Request And Coordinate With The Cic Management Involved; Fully Managed In-country Cloud Bundle Iaas, Firewall-as-a-service, Waf, And Iaas Monitoring Services For Cic: Description Unit Vcpu Ram Ssd Cloud Connectivity (gateway Connection) 10 Virtual Machine (vm) 1 1 2 4 100 Infrastructure-as- A-service 1 2 4 100 Firewall-as-a- Service 1 Web Application Firewall (waf) 1 Managed Services (as Specified And Enlisted In Item E ~ H Below) 1 D. Delivery And Provision Of The Following For Cic: ● In-country Cloud Hosted In A Rated 3 Data Center Facility ● Local 24x7 Support (up To Vm Level Only) ● Infrastructure-as-a-service ● 1x Vms ● 2 Vcpu ● 4 Gb Ram ● 100 Gb Ssd ● Firewall-as-a-service (active/passive On Primary Site) ● Firewall Support ● Basic Firewall Features (ssl Vpn/site-to-site Vpn) ● Web Application Firewall (waf) ● Annual Dr Drill And Testing ● 10 Mbps Global Network Services (gns) ● No Ingress/egress Charges ● Ticketing System Through The Portal ● Implementation And Support ● Project Management E. The Migration Services Shall Include The Following: ● Re-design, Upgrade, And Migrate The Layout And User Interface To The Wordpress Cms Platform Using The Recommended Design Template From Dict. ● Migrate To The Website From An Outdated Drupal 7 Website. ● Replicate All Existing Features Or Functionalities Of The Current Cic Website. ● Migrate All Contents And Data As Published Publicly On The Current Cic Website Into The New Wordpress Cms Platform. ● Conduct Testing And Review Of The Developed Website. ● Coordinate With The Integration Of The Website Into The Cloud. ● Launch The New Cic Website And Provide Support For Maintenance And Debugging. ● Provide Capacity-building/turnover Training For Platform Administrators And Users; Online, If Physical, Either The Sp Or Cic To Organize And Host. F. The Web Maintenance, Technical Support, Security, And Disaster Management Inclusive Of The Following: ● General Technical And Maintenance And Advisory Support In The Launching, Maintenance, And Updating. ● Lead The Cic Website’s Launch And Help With Updating Any Bugs Encountered Website-level. ● Provide The Maintenance Support For Two (2) Months After Official Deployment To Include, But Not Limited To, As Included And Detailed In The Tor: O Website Content Formatting And Updating. O Minor Features And Development Improvements And Fixes Only; Any Major Or Complex Revisions Or Improvements Shall Be Discussed And Arranged Separately. O Security And Disaster Management Includes Periodic Backups And Scanning. O The Website Shall Be Secured To The Latest Security Updates And Patches Consistently. O Restoration In Cases Of Hacking, Security Breach, And Downtime, Website Level. O Advisory Support For Anything Website-related. ● Throughout The Support Period, The Sp-designated Web Developer Shall Be Granted All Credentials And Access To The Server And Web Hosting Services To Perform The Maintenance Task While Being Monitored By The Cic Personnel And The Activity Shall Be Recorded By The Sp. ● Uptime Guarantee Covers Both Website And External Server-side Issues Encountered On The Sp-developed Cms And Cloud. G. Sp Shall Provide Software And Cloud Maintenance And Updates, Based On The Following Service Level Agreement And Condition: O The Sp Must Keep The Cloud Storage Solution Updated Of The Latest Vendor’s Software Updates And Security Patches As Necessary (e.g. Due To A Published Severe/critical Security Bug In The Software); As Well As With The Solution’s Major And Minor Product Upgrades; O The Sp Must Conduct Assessment And Testing Before Applying The Software Updates And Security Patches. O The Sp Must Provide Technical Assistance In The Event That Installation Of Software And Cloud Updates And Security Patches Resulted In Instability Or Inaccessibility Of The System Based On The Following Sla. H. The Sp Shall Conduct Training And Capacity Building On The Developed, Upgraded, And Migrated Website And To The Cloud Where It Is Hosted And Managed, Based On The Following: ● Develop Training Manuals For Users And Administrators Of The Cic Website On Usage Of The Website. ● Provide Capacity-building/turnover Training For Platform Administrators And Users; Online, If Physical, Either Sp Or Cic To Organize, Host, And/or Sponsor. ● A Maximum Number Of Five (5) Designated Web And Content Administrators And Managers, Within A Maximum Of One (1) Business Day, Or Four (4) Hours On Any Agreed Date Preferably After The Website Is Officially Launched. ● Any Other Training Requirements Or Adjustments Can Be Further Discussed, Agreed Mutually. ● Additional Pax, Hours, And Days For Training If Preferred And Needed Shall Be Discussed, Agreed, And Charged Separately. ● Any Physical Venue, If Required, And Training Facilities Shall Be Provided By Cic; Other Training And Travel Arrangements Within Or Outside Of Metro Manila Shall Be At The Cost And Expense Of The Cic. ● User Manual In Electronic Format To Be Provided; Any Hard Copies If Preferred Can Be Reproduced By Cic. ● Includes Optional Web Management, Statistics Reporting, Analytics, Best Practices, And Recommendations Depending On Time Availability. I. Submission Of Milestones Or Activity Reports, Or As Agreed Upon, Including But Not Limited To The Following: I.1. Inception Report Including The Project Plan, And Wbs Of Activities And Engagements I.2. Developed, Upgraded, And J. K. L. Migrated Cic Website And Its Sub- Application To Sp Managed Cloud Services I.3. Minor Features And Development For Remediation If There Still Any Findings, And Conduct Of Training/capacity Building I.4. Final Report: Sp Final Report, Recommendation And Turn Over. Submission Of A Final And Revised Report Covering Details Discussed In The Meetings And If There Are Revisions Or Minor Edits; Presents The Outcome And The Overall Sp Report And Recommendation To The Operational Groups Compile All Reports And Submit Them At The End Of The Project Engagement With An Executive Summary. 9. Project Timeline Cic Shall Engage The Services Of The Sp For An Estimated Period Of Six (6) Months For The Provision Of Cloud Storage And Manage Services Including The One 1 (month) For The Development And Migration Of Cic Website And Its Sub Applications. Any Amendment Or Modification Of The Work Schedule Shall Be Made Only Upon The Prior Written Endorsement And Notification To Cic Management And Relevant Operational Head For Approval. In This Case, The Engagement Shall Be Correspondingly Extended For Such Period, With No Additional Cost On The Part Of Cic. Below Is The Estimated Timeline Of The Project For The Guidance Of The Sp, Which May Change Upon Recommendation Of The Sp, Subject To Approval Of The Cic: Activities Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Month 4 Month 5 Month 6 1. Mobilization And Submission Of Inception Report 2. Developed, Upgraded, And Migrated The Cic Website And Its Sub- Applications 3. Minor Or Major Features For Development And Remediation If There Still Any Findings And Conduct Of Training / Capacity Building 4. Web Maintenance, Technical Support, Security And Disaster Management 5. Submission Of Final Report, Recommendation And Turnover 10. Schedule Of Delivery The Sp Service Shall Commence Within Three (3) Days Upon Receiving The Notice To Proceed (ntp) Or Earlier Once The Accomplished First Milestone Or Deliverables Are Ready For Cic Review. 11. Terms Of Payment Payment Shall Be Made On The Following: 1. The Service Provider (sp) Is Given A Maximum Period Of Six (6) Months To Complete And Deliver The Following Milestone And Activities: Milestone Schedule Milestone 1: - Mobilization And Submission Of Inception Report - Developed, Upgraded, And Migrated Cic Website And Its Sub-applications - Minor Or Major Features For Development And Remediation If There Are Still Any Findings And Conduct Training/capacity Building - Web Maintenance, Technical Support, Security And Disaster Management - Submission Of Final Report, Recommendation And Turnover And Sign Off Documents - Issuance Of Certificate Of Completion By Inspection Committee 100% Only After These Milestones Are Achieved, The Service Provider May Submit The Billing Statement For Payment, In Accordance With The Terms Stated Below: 2. Payment Shall Be Made Thirty (30) Days Upon Submission Of The Billing Statement/invoice And Other Supporting Documents By The Service Provider. 3. The Start Of Billing Shall Be Based On The Date Of Issuance Of The “certificate Of Acceptance”. 12. Liquidated Damages Where The Sp Refuses Or Fails To Satisfactorily Complete The Work Within The Specified Contract Time, Including Time Extensions Duly Granted, He Or She Shall Be Declared In Default Under The Contract. The Sp Shall Be Obligated To Pay The Cic Liquidated Damages An Amount, As Provided In The Conditions Of The Contract, Equal To At Least One-tenth (1/10) Of One Percent (1%) Of The Cost Of The Unperformed Portion Of The Works For Every Day Of Delay Until Compliance. If The Amount Of Liquidated Damages Reaches Ten Percent (10%) Of The Contract Amount, The Cic Shall, At Its Own Discretion, Terminate The Contract Without Prejudice To Any Further Action It May Take To Recover Whatever Losses Incurred Due To The Non-performance Or Incomplete Performance Of The Sp. To Be Entitled To Such Liquidated Damages, The Cic Does Not Have To Prove That It Has Incurred Actual Damages. Cic Only Has To Show That A Delay Has Occurred. Such Amount Shall Be Deducted From Any Money Due Or Which May Become Due To The Sp Under The Contract, Or To Collect Such Liquidated Damages From The Retention Money Or Other Securities Posted By The Sp, Whichever Is Convenient To Cic, Without Prejudice To Any Other Reliefs And Remedies Available Under The Law Against The Sp. 13. Contract Termination Both Parties Have The Option Or Terminate The Contract Acceptable To Both Parties Based On The Philippine Government Procurement Reform Act And Its Implementing Rules And Regulations, Gppb Guidelines Or Its Issuances, And Other Philippine Laws As Applicable. Pursuant To Annex I Of The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations, As Of 15 July 2022, Of The Republic Act No. 9184, The Cic Reserves The Right To Terminate The Procurement Of Cloud Compute Storage And Manage Services - Cic Business Support Application On The Following Grounds: . Termination By Default: 1. 2. 3. Pursuant To Section 68 Of The 2016 Revised Irr, When Outside Of Force Majeure, The Sp Fails To Deliver Or Perform Any Or All Of The Contract Deliverables Within The Period Specified In The Contract, Or Within Any Extension Thereof Granted By The Cic Pursuant To A Request Made By The Sp Prior To The Delay, And Such Failure Amounts To At Least Ten Percent (10%) Of The Contract Price; Pursuant To Section 68 Of The 2016 Revised Irr, The Sp, As A Result Of The Force Majeure, Is Unable To Deliver Or Perform Any Or All Of The Contract Deliverables, Amounting To At Least Ten Percent (10%) Of The Contract Price, For A Period Of Not Less Than Sixty (60) Calendar Days After Receipt Of Notice From The Cic Stating That The Circumstances Of Force Majeure Is Deemed To Have Ceases; Or The Sp Fails To Perform Any Other Obligation Under The Contract. B. Termination For Convenience, In Whole Or In Part. If The Cic Has Determined The Existence Of Conditions That Make The Contract Implementation Economically, Financially Or Technically Impractical And/or Unnecessary, Such As, But Not Limited To, Fortuitous Event/s Or Changes In Law And National Government Policies. C. Termination For Insolvency. If The Sp Is Declared Bankrupt Or Insolvent As Determined With Finality By A Court Of Competent Jurisdiction. D. Termination For Unlawful Acts. In Case It Is Determined Prima Facie That The Sp Engaged, Before Or During The Implementation Of The Contract, In Unlawful Deeds And Behaviors Relative To Contract Acquisition And Implementation. Statement Of Compliance Dated This . Signature Of Authorized Representative Printed Name Of Authorized Representative Capacity/position/designation 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]; 2. [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. B. C. D. Carefully Examining All Of The Bidding Documents; Acknowledging All Conditions, Local Or Otherwise, Affecting The Implementation Of The Contract; Making An Estimate Of The Facilities Available And Needed For The Contract To Be Bid, If Any; And 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 , Philippines. Day Of , 20 At 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 Of Identity” Refers To The Identification Of An Individual Based On: “competent Evidence 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.

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Details: Amendment 1 Added As An Attachment. Also Added As Attachments Are The Statement Of Work, Its Attachments, A Wage Determination, And A Past Performance Questionaire Form. Technical Questions Added As Attachment. 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 # 660-809 Construct Sterile Processing Service Design At The George E. Wahlen Veteran S Affairs (va) Medical Center (vamc) In Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Early June 2023. The Anticipated Period Of Performance For Completion Of Design Is 220 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 220-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: Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Design And Construction Period Services In Healthcare Facilities Shall Be Provided For Building Additions, Renovations, Or Upgrades Of Clinical Space. Projects Experience Should Include Medical Center Additions And Renovations, Oit Infrastructure (fiber Optics, Data Cable, Structured Cabling), Electrical Distribution Design, Electrical Upgrades, Uninterruptable Power Systems (ups), Electrical Bonding, Building Management Systems/building Automation Systems (bms/bas), Hvac, It Rooms, Data Centers/server Rooms Configuration, Physical Security, Duct Bank, And Direct Boring Operations. Other Specialized Experience Includes Experience In Critical Path Scheduling, Fire Protection, Construction Infection Control Protocols, Energy Conservation, Pollution Prevention, Waste Reduction, Use Of Recovered Materials, Transition, And Sustainable Design Practices. Submissions Shall Include No More Than Six (6) Recent And Relevant Government And Private Experience Projects Similar In Size, Scope And Complexity, And Experience With The Types Of Projects Above. Relevant Is Defined As Similar To The Requirements Identified In The Statement Of Work. Recent Is Defined As Services Provided Within The Past Five (5) Years. The Information Provided In Sections F And G Of Sf 330 Will Be Used To Evaluate This Evaluation Factor. Do Not Include This Information In Section H, Unless It Is Pertinent To Support The Information Listed In The Other Sections. Each Project Shall Include The Following: Project Title, Location And Detailed Narrative Describing The Scope Of Services Provided 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 Contract Number Associated With The Project. Section G Will Be Used To Evaluate The Prior Experience Of The Prime Firm And Any Key Subcontractors Working Together On The Provided Relevant Projects. The Evaluation Will Also Consider Narratives Addressing The Following Topics In Section H. Simply Re-stating This List In Section H Will Not Be Sufficient. The Narrative Of How The Firm Addresses Each Of These Will Be Evaluated. The Management Approach The Coordination Of Disciplines And Subcontractors Quality Control Procedures, And Familiarity With Va Design Guides/manuals, Master Specifications And Other Applicable Standards. Professional Qualifications (sections C Through E) Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Service. The Design Firm And A-e On Staff Representing The Project Must Be Licensed To Practice In Any One Of The United States Of America. The Contractor Shall Provide Professional License Numbers And/or Proof Of Licensure. The Evaluation Shall Consider The Specific Experience (minimum Of Five Years In Your Field) And Qualifications (i.e., Education, Training, Registration, Certifications, Overall Relevant Experience, And Longevity With The Firm As Full Time Employees) Of Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project, And Their Record Of Working Together As A Team When Evaluating Professional Qualifications. The Lead Designer Signing Drawings In Each Discipline Must Be Registered In The Particular State Where The Project Is Located. The Resume Of Each Required Key Position And Discipline Listed Below Shall Be Provided In Section E. Key Positions And Disciplines Required For This Project Include But Are Not Limited To: Architect (leed Certified), Cadd Technician, Registered Communications Distribution Designer (rcdd), Estimator, Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Fire Protection Engineer, Industrial Hygienist, Mechanical Engineer, Plumbing, Project Manager, Quality Assurance, Structural Engineer, Physical Security Specialists, And Commissioning Agent. Offer 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 Evaluation Factor. Do Not Include This Information In Section H, Unless It Is Pertinent To Support The Information Listed In The Other Sections. Capacity: The Evaluation Will Consider The Firm S Ability To Meet The Schedule Of The Overall Project, As Well As The Available Capacity Of Key Disciplines To Perform The Work In The Required Time. Provide The Available Capacity Of Key Disciplines By Providing Current Project Workload, Inclusive Of All Projects Awarded By The Va During The Previous 12 Months And The Full Potential Value Of Any Current Indefinite Delivery Contracts. Offeror Shall Clearly State Their Available Capacity Presenting Workload Percentages For The Key Disciplines And/or Team Members, Including Sub-consultants. Also, The Offeror Must Provide The Completion Percentages And Expected Completion Date For The Va Projects Awarded In The Previous 12 Months. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. Please Ensure The Capacity Applies Toward The Team/personnel Provided In The Sf 330. Past Performance: Past Performance On Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules. Past Performance Will Be Evaluated For All Projects Provided In Section F. The Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (cpars) Database Will Be Reviewed To Evaluate The Projects That Have A Cpars Entry. Cpars Are Not Required To Be Submitted With The Sf330 Submission. The Contract Number For The Project Must Be Submitted With Each Project In Section F So Cpars Can Be Reviewed In The Database. For Any Project That Does Not Have Cpars Data Available, A Past Performance Questionnaire (ppq) Is Required To Be Submitted With The Sf330. The Ppq Should Be Rated And Signed By The Evaluator. In The Event That A Firm Does Not Receive A Requested Complete Ppq From An Evaluator Prior To The Time For Submission, The Firm Shall Submit The Partially Completed Ppq With Section 1 And The Evaluator Information In Section 2 Completed. Ensure A Poc Is Listed With The Project Title/contract Number. The Va Will Make Reasonable Attempts To Contact The Poc Upon Submission For Ppq Completion. 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 Contact Any Poc Listed On A Cpars Report Or Ppq. Evaluations Will Consider Superior Performance Ratings On Recently Completed Va Projects As Well As The Reputation And Standing Of The Firm And Its Principal Officials With Respect To Professional Performance, General Management, And Cooperativeness. If Appropriate, The Record Of Significant Claims Against The Firm Because Of Improper Or Incomplete Architectural And Engineering Services May Be Evaluated. Failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact, Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being Considered Less Qualified. All Projects Provided In The Sf 330 Must Be Completed By The Office/branch/individual Team Member Performing The Work Under This Contract. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. For Ppqs, Please Utilize The Attached Ppq Document. Completed Ppqs Should Be Incorporated Into The Sf 330 Directly. Ppqs Should Not Be Submitted To The Vha Pcac Directly. Any Ppqs Will Not Be Counted Towards The Page Limitations For This Submission. However, Any Narratives Provided For Past Performance In Section H Will Be Counted Toward The Page Limit. Knowledge Of Locality: Knowledge Of The Locality, To Include Specific Knowledge Of Certain Local Conditions Or Project Site Features, Such As Geological Features, Climatic Conditions, Working With And Local Construction Methods Or Local Laws And Regulations. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. Note That The Intent Of This Factor Is To Showcase A Firm S Understanding Of The Site And Locality, And Not Where The Firm Is Located, How Far Away The Firm/branch Office Is From The Site, And How They Would Travel To The Site. Information Related To The Firm S Location Shall Instead Be Provided In Section H Under Secondary Selection Criterion Factor 1, Geographic Location. See Below. Experience In Construction Period Services Experience In Construction Period Services To Include Solicitation Support Services, Professional Field Inspections During The Construction Period, 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 Meetings Between The Ae, Va, And Contractors, Pre-final Inspection Site Visits, Generation Of Punch-list Reports, Commissioning Services And Production Of As-built Documentation. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. 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 Andrew Mathews At Andrew.mathews2@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 Https://www.gsa.gov/reference/forms/architectengineer-qualifications ). The Sf 330 Submission Is Due By 1:00 Pm Et On February 23, 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 - 36c77623r0132 Salt Lake Construct Sterile Processing Service Design 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 Andrew.mathews2@va.gov With The Subject Line Sf 330 Questions - Salt Lake Construct Sterile Processing Service Design. The Cutoff For Question Submission Is 1:00 Pm Et On February 9, 2024. 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 Certified In The Vetcert Database At These Times Will Result In The Offeror Being Deemed Ineligible For Award. Any Offeror Submitting A Proposal As A Joint Venture Must Provide A Certification From Each Sdvosb Joint Partner, Signed By An Authorized Official Of Each Partner To The Joint Venture, Stating That The Parties To The Joint Venture: Have Entered Into A Joint Venture Agreement That Fully Complies With Paragraph (c) Of 13 Cfr ⧠128.402; And Will Perform The Contract In Compliance With The Joint Venture Agreement. Failure To Submit The Certification With The Offeror S Proposal Will Render The Offeror Ineligible For 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.

Details: Combined Synopsis/solicitation the National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration (noaa), National Marine Fisheries Service/alaska Fisheries Science Center Requires Data Analysis For Annotation Of Aerial Survey Imagery For Identification Of Pinnipeds And Training Of An Artificial Intelligence/machine Learning Program For Annotation Of 100,000 Images. this Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Services Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Subpart 12.6, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Proposals Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. (ii) Solicitation Number 1333mf24q0133 Is Issued As A Firm Fixed Price, Commercial, Request For Quotation (rfq). (iii) The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05. (iv) The Naics Code For This Acquisition Is 518210 – Automated Data Processing Services – The Small Business Size Standard Is $40m In Annual Average Receipts Or Less. This Solicitation Is Restricted To Small Businesses Under Far Part 19 Only. Any Business Submitting A Quote For This Requirement Must Be Certified And Active In Sam.gov As A Small Business Concern With The Necessary Registrations. Submissions From Businesses Not Certified As Small Businesses Will Not Be Considered. Vendors Must Be Registered And Active In Sam.gov At The Time Of Quote Submission. (v) Line Items Are As Follows: clin 1: To Acquire Annotation Services To Detect And Label Pinnipeds Present In Aerial Survey Photographs; Specifications Listed In The Statement Of Work (vi) Description Of Requirements For The Items To Be Acquired: The Vendor Is To Provide The Items In Clin 1 Per The Attached Statement Of Work. (vii) Date(s) And Place(s) Of Delivery And Acceptance And Fob Point. period Of Performance Is Oct 01, 2024 Through Sep 30, 2025 Noaa National Marine Fisheries Service Afsc – Marine Mammal Laboratory 7600 Sand Point Way, Bldg. 4 Seattle, Wa 98115 (viii) The Provision At 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors—commercial (sep 2023), Applies To This Acquisition Without Addenda. (ix) The Provision At 52.212-2, Evaluation—commercial Items, Applies To This Acquisition. The Specific Evaluation Criteria Per In Paragraph (a) Of That Provision Is Below: (a) The Government Will Award A Contract Resulting From This Solicitation To The Responsible Offeror Whose Offer Conforming To The Solicitation Will Be Most Advantageous To The Government, Price And Other Factors Considered. The Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Offers: demonstrated Understanding Of The Statement Of Work (technical) price past Performance technical And Past Performance, When Combined, Are Of Equal Importance To Price. This Will Be Awarded Based On Best Value To The Government. (b) 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. (end Of Provision) (x-xiii) See Listed Terms And Conditions For Solicitation (xvi) Defense Priorities And Allocations Systems (dpas) And Assigned Ratings Is Not Applicable. (xvii) Offers Shall Be Submitted Electronically Via Email To Jason.jenks@noaa.gov No Later Than 1600 Hrs Edt, Aug 30, 2024. (xviii) Contact Jason Jenks At Jason.jenks@noaa.gov For Information Regarding This Solicitation. wage Determination 2015-5535 Applies To This Solicitation. See Attached Documents For Details. 08/20/2024 - See Attachments For Q & A Sheet And Sample Resized Photo. The Sample Photo Is Much Smaller Than The Actual Photos To Be Annotated. 08/22/2024 - Submission Of Quotes: Quotes Can Be In Any General Format. An Offeror's Quote Shall Contain The Following: Pricing For The Entire Project; Company Name, Email And Physical Address, Phone Number, Sam Uei, Size And Status Under Naics Code 518210; Poc Name, Phone Number, And Email Address; A Short Description Of How The Offeror Plans To Execute The Required Effort; And Any Relevant Performance Information The Offeror Wishes To Pass Along. See Far 52.212-2 In The Terms And Conditions For Solicitation As To How Offers Will Be Evaluated And Ranked. Quotes Are To Be Submitted Directly To Jason.jenks@noaa.gov. 08/23/2024 - Second Set Of Questions And Answers Posted. 08/28/2024 - Solicitation Extended Through 08/30/2024 At 1600 Edt.

Details: Description February 17, 2024 Request For Quotation No.: 2024-cims(014)-npsvp-0006 Procurement Of License For Email, Productivity Tools, And Cloud Collaboration Solution (negotiated Procurement – Small Value Procurement) Sir/madam: The Credit Information Corporation Through Credit Information Management System Invites You To Submit Your Quotation / Offer For The Item/s Described Below Using The Price Proposal Form (see Annex "a") Subject To The Terms And Conditions Stated In The Rfq And Terms Of Reference (see Annex “b”). Qty Uom Particulars Unit Cost (in Php) Approved Budget For The Contract (abc In Php) 160 License Procurement Of License For Email, Productivity Tools, And Cloud Collaboration Solution 4,687.50 750,000.00 Contract Duration: One (1) Calendar Year Or March 23, 2024 To March 22, 2025 Delivery Schedule: Thirty (30) Calendar Days Upon Receipt Of Notice To Proceed. Delivery Site: 6f, Exchange Corner Bldg., 107 Va Rufino St. Cor. Esteban St., Legaspi Village, Makati City Submit Your Proposal, Together With The Following Documents, Duly Signed By You Or Your Duly Authorized Representative, Not Later Than February 23, 2024, 1:00 P. M. 1. Philgeps Certificate/number; 2. Mayor’s/business Permit For The Current Year 3. Latest Income/business Tax Returns; 4. Notarized Omnibus Sworn Statement (annex C); And 5. For Authorized Representatives: Spa (sole Proprietorship/partnership), Secretary’s Certificate Or Board Resolution (corporation). Note: Philgeps Platinum Registration Certificate May Be Submitted In Lieu Of Philgeps Number, And Mayor’s/business Permit For The Current Year Only One (1) Set Of Documents Certified To Be True Copies Of The Original Shall Be Required. Proposals And Other Documents Required Shall Be Sent Electronically To Procurementunit@creditinfo.gov.ph. Electronically Submitted Proposals And Documents Must Be Submitted On Or Before The Deadline Of Submission As Stated In This Rfq. Upon Determination Of Your Technical, Legal And Financial Eligibility, The Administration Unit Of The Cic Shall Undertake Negotiation With Your Company Based On The Technical Specifications For This Project. Phoebe Ann R. Wagan Administrative Services Officer V Annex "a" Price Proposal Form Date: _________________ Administrative Office Credit Information Corporation 6f, Exchange Corner Bldg., 107 Va Rufino St. Cor. Esteban St., Legaspi Village, Makati City Sir/madam: Having Examined The Request For Quotation No. Rfq No. 2024-cims(014)-npsvp-0006, Which Includes The Technical Specifications, The Receipt Of Which Is Hereby Duly Acknowledged, The Undersigned, Offer To, In Conformity With The Said Request For Quotation For The Sums Stated Hereunder: Qty Uom Particulars Unit Price (in Php) Total Bid Price In Php (inclusive Of Vat) 160 License Procurement Of License For Email, Productivity Tools, And Cloud Collaboration Solution Contract Duration: One (1) Calendar Year Or March 23, 2024 To March 22, 2025 Total Bid Price In Words: ______________________________________________________ We Undertake, If Our Proposal Is Accepted, To Deliver The Goods/services As Identified In The Technical Specifications/terms Of Reference And In Accordance With The Delivery Schedule. Our Quotation Includes All Taxes, Duties And/or Levies Payable And Is Valid For A Period Of Thirty (30) Calendar Days Upon Issuance Of This Document. We Understand That The Cic Technical Working Group May Require From Us The Submission Of Documents That Will Prove Our Legal, Financial And Technical Capability To Undertake This Project. Until A Formal Contract Is Prepared And Executed, This Proposal, Together With Your Written Acceptance Thereof And The Notice Of Award, Shall Be Binding Upon Us. We Understand That You Are Not Bound To Accept The Lowest Or Any Proposal You May Receive. Dated This ________________. Signature Of Authorized Representative Printed Name Of Authorized Representative Capacity Duly Authorized To Sign Proposal For And On Behalf Of: ___________________ Annex "b" Compliance Form Technical Specifications Procurement Of License For Email, Productivity Tools, And Cloud Collaboration Solution 1. Overview The Credit Information Corporation (cic) Is Mandated To Collect And Aggregate Borrower’s Credit Data To Establish The Credit Worthiness Of Borrowers. Email System, Productivity Tools, And Online Collaboration Tools Play An Important Role In The Communication, Messaging And Computing Operations Of The People Supporting And Maintaining The Credit Information System (cis). Cic Needs An Online Suite Or Workspace/solution With The Following Features: A) Web-based Email Service With 99.9% Guaranteed Uptime With Zero Scheduled Downtime For Maintenance, 30gb Of Storage Space, And 24/7 Phone And Email Support B) Cloud File Storage And Synchronization Service That Can Be Shared With Others, And Access The Files From Any Computer, Tablet, Or Smartphone C) Collaborative Software That Allows User To View And Edit Documents, Spread Sheets And Presentations Together In Real-time Through A Web Browser Or Mobile Device D) An Online Survey Application Or Forms Having The Features Of All Of The Collaboration And Sharing Features Found In Docs, Sheets, And Slides; Can Also Be Used To Create Quizzes E) Online Calendar That Comes With Additional Features Designed For Business Use, Including Smart Scheduling Of Meetings, Where The Service Finds Available Times And Appropriate Locations Based On Coworkers' Schedules, And Public Calendars For Consumers To See A Business' Upcoming Events F) A Communication Software That Provides Direct Messages And Team Chat Rooms G) Can Accommodate 100 Participant Video Meetings H) Admin Panel For Managing Users And Services 2. Purpose The Cic Aims To Procure The License For The Existing Email, Productivity Tools, And Cloud Collaboration Solution To Continually Provide An Easy-to-manage Technology That Integrate With Other It Tools And Software Solution Of The Cic To Improve Its Overall It Communication, Productivity And Collaboration While Overcoming Its Limited Budget And Man-power Resources. 3. Scope The Paid License Covers To Receive Online Collaboration Services, Product Updates And Versions, And Access To Technical Support For One Year. 4. Definition Of Terms Term Definition Cloud Computing Is The On-demand Availability Of Computer System Resources, Especially Data Storage (cloud Storage) And Computing Power, Without Direct Active Management By The User. The Term Is Generally Used To Describe Data Centers Available To Many Users Over The Internet. Collaboration Tool Or Collaborative Software Is Application Software Designed To Help People Working On A Common Task To Attain Their Goals; May Be Divided Into: Real-time Collaborative Editing Platforms That Allow Multiple Users To Engage In Live, Simultaneous And Reversible Editing Of A Single File (usually A Document), And Version Control (also Known As Revision Control And Source Control) Platforms, Which Allow Separate Users To Make Parallel Edits To A File, While Preserving Every Saved Edit By Every User As Multiple Files (that Are Variants Of The Original File) 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 Measure Of System Reliability, Expressed As The Percentage Of Time A Machine, Typically A Computer, Has Been Working And Available. Uptime Is The Opposite Of Downtime --definitions Are Retrieved From Wikipedia.com 5. Duties And Responsibilities 5.1. Service Provider (sp) The Sp’s Responsibilities With Respect To This Project Are As Follows: 1. The Delivery And Installation Of 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 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. 6. Requirements 6.1. General Items Requirements Statement Of Compliance “comply” Or “not Comply” Proof/evidence Of Compliance 1. Service Provider A) Duly Notarized Statement That The Sp Is An Authorized Partner (at Least Partner Level) And Has Been In Business Of Providing The Cic’s Existing Email System 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/evidence Of Compliance 1. System Overview I. Google Workspace Business Starter A) Number Of Users: 160 B) Coverage Period: March 23, 2024 – March 22, 2025 C) Plan Type: Annual D) 100 Participant Video Meetings E) 30 Gb Pooled Storage Per User 7. Scheduler 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. 8. Terms Of Payment Payment Shall Be Made On The Following: 1. Payment Shall Be Made On A One-time Basis Subject To Submission Of Billing Statement And Other Supporting Documents By The Sp, Subject To The Issuance Of Certificate Of Satisfactory Service By Cic. 2. The Start Of Billing Shall Be Based On The Date Of Issuance Of “certificate Of Acceptance”. 3. Payment Shall Be Subject To The “warranty” Provisions In The Form Of Retention Money In An Amount Equivalent To At Least One Percent (1%) Of The Contract Price Required In Section 62 Of R.a. 9184 And Its Irr. 9. Contract Termination Both Parties Have The Option Or Terminate The Contract Acceptable To Both Parties Based On The Philippine Government Procurement Reform Act And Its Implementing Rules And Regulations, Gppb Guidelines Or Its Issuances, And Other Philippine Laws As Applicable. Pursuant To Annex I Of The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations, As Of 15 July 2022, Of The Republic Act No. 9184, The Cic Reserves The Right To Terminate The Procurement Of License For Email, Productivity Tools, And Cloud Collaboration Solution On The Following Grounds: A. Termination By Default: 1. Pursuant To Section 68 Of The 2016 Revised Irr, When Outside Of Force Majeure, The Sp Fails To Deliver Or Perform Any Or All Of The Contract Deliverables Within The Period Specified In The Contract, Or Within Any Extension Thereof Granted By The Cic Pursuant To A Request Made By The Sp Prior To The Delay, And Such Failure Amounts To At Least Ten Percent (10%) Of The Contract Price; 2. Pursuant To Section 68 Of The 2016 Revised Irr, The Sp, As A Result Of The Force Majeure, Is Unable To Deliver Or Perform Any Or All Of The Contract Deliverables, Amounting To At Least Ten Percent (10%) Of The Contract Price, For A Period Of Not Less Than Sixty (60) Calendar Days After Receipt Of Notice From The Cic Stating That The Circumstances Of Force Majeure Is Deemed To Have Ceases; Or 3. The Sp Fails To Perform Any Other Obligation Under The Contract. B. Termination For Convenience, In Whole Or In Part. If The Cic Has Determined The Existence Of Conditions That Make The Contract Implementation Economically, Financially Or Technically Impractical And/or Unnecessary, Such As, But Not Limited To, Fortuitous Event/s Or Changes In Law And National Government Policies. C. Termination For Insolvency. If The Sp Is Declared Bankrupt Or Insolvent As Determined With Finality By A Court Of Competent Jurisdiction. D. Termination For Unlawful Acts. In Case It Is Determined Prima Facie That The Sp Engaged, Before Or During The Implementation Of The Contract, In Unlawful Deeds And Behaviors Relative To Contract Acquisition And Implementation. 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]; 2. [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 # 580-328 Construct Information Technology Building At The Michael E. Debakey Veteran S Affairs Medical Center Houston, Texas. 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 April 2024. the Anticipated Period Of Performance For Completion Of Design Is 271 Calendar Days After Notice Of Award (noa). The Vaar Magnitude Of Construction Is Between $10,000,000.00 - $20,000,000.00. Please Note That The 271-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: professional Qualifications (sections C Through E) Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Service. The Design Firm And A-e On Staff Representing The Project Or Signing Drawings In Each Discipline Must Be Licensed To Practice In Any One Of The United States Of America. Provide Professional License Numbers And/or Proof Of Licensure. The Evaluation Shall Consider The Specific Experience (minimum Of Five Years) And Qualifications (i.e., Education, Training, Registration, Certifications, Overall Relevant Experience, And Longevity With The Firm As Full-time Employees) Of Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project, And Their Record Of Working Together As A Team When Evaluating Professional Qualifications. The Lead Designer In Each Discipline Must Be Registered But Does Not Have To Be Registered In The Particular State Where The Project Is Located. key Positions And Disciplines Required For This Project Include But Are Not Limited To: Architect (leed Certified), Cad Technician, Registered Communications Distribution Designer (rcdd), Estimator, Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Fire Protection Engineer, Industrial Hygienist, Mechanical Engineer, Plumbing, Project Manager, Quality Assurance, Structural Engineer, And Physical Security Specialists, Commissioning Agent. offer Must Include The Following Statement Of Sdvosb Compliance When Submitting The Personnel Proposed To Perform The Work Under This Requirement: I [signatory Authority] ___________________, [company] __________________, 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 Vip-listed Sdvosbs In Compliance Of 48 Cfr 852.219-73. the Information Provided In Sections C Through E Of Sf 330 Will Be Used To Evaluate This Evaluation Factor. Do Not Include This Information In Section H, Unless It Is Pertinent To Support The Information Listed In The Other Sections. Specialized Experience And Technical Competence (sections F, G, And H): In The Design And Construction Period Services Shall Be Provided For Network Infrastructure Installation, Renovations, Or Upgrades. Projects Experience Should Include Upgrading Large Scale (multi-building With Multiple Generational Oit Systems) Fiber Optics, Data Cable, Structured Cabling, Electrical Distribution Design, Electrical Upgrades, Uninterruptable Power Systems (ups), Electrical Bonding, Building Management Systems/building Automation Systems (bms/bas), Hvac, It Room Renovations/expansion/relocations, Data Centers/server Rooms Reconfiguration, And Physical Security Upgrades, Duct Bank And Direct Boring Operations. Other Specialized Experience Includes Experience In Critical Path Scheduling, Fire Protection, Construction Infection Control Protocols, Energy Conservation, Transition, And Sustainable Design Practices. submissions Shall Include No More And No Less Than Five (5) Recent And Relevant Government And Private Experience Projects Similar In Size Scope And Complexity, And Experience With The Type Of Projects/competence Above. Relevant Is Defined As Those Task Requirements Identified In The Statement Of Work. Recent Is Defined As Services Provided Within The Past Five (5) Years. Each Project Shall Include The Following: project Title, Location And Detailed Narrative Describing The Scope Of Services Provided 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 ae Cost Estimate Vs. Actual Construction Cost contract Number Associated With The Project. section G Will Used To Evaluate The Prior Experience Of The Prime Firm And Any Key Subcontractors Working Together On The Provided Relevant Projects. the Offeror Shall Include Narratives Addressing The Following Topics In Section H. Simply Re-stating This List In Section H Will Not Be Sufficient. The Narrative Of How The Firm Addresses Each Of These Will Be Evaluated. the Management Approach the Coordination Of Disciplines And Subcontractors quality Control Procedures, And familiarity With Va Design Guides/manuals, Master Specifications And Other Applicable Standards. capacity (section H): The Evaluation Will Consider The Firm S Ability To Meet The Schedule Of The Overall Project, As Well As The Available Capacity Of Key Disciplines To Perform The Work In The Required Time. Provide The Available Capacity Of Key Disciplines By Providing Current Project Workload, Inclusive Of All Projects Awarded By The Va During The Previous 12 Months And The Full Potential Value Of Any Current Indefinite Delivery Contracts. Offeror Shall Clearly State Their Available Capacity Presenting Workload Percentages For The Key Disciplines And/or Team Members. Also, The Offeror Must Provide The Completion Percentages And Expected Completion Date For The Va Projects Awarded In The Previous 12 Months. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. Please Ensure The Capacity Applies Toward The Team/personnel Provided In The Sf 330. past Performance (section H): Past Performance Will Be Evaluated On Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules. past Performance Will Be Evaluated For All Projects Provided In Section F. The Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (cpars) Database Will Be Reviewed To Evaluate The Projects That Have A Va Cpars Entry. Va Cpars Are Not Required To Be Submitted With The Sf330 Submission. The Contract Number For The Project Must Be Submitted For Each Project Provided In Section F So Cpars Can Be Reviewed In The Database. Please Note We Are Unable To Review Any Cpars From Other Federal Agencies Outside Of The Va. for Any Project That Does Not Have Va Cpars Data Available, A Past Performance Questionnaire (ppq) Is Required To Be Submitted With The Sf330. If The Firm (prime Or Subcontractor) Was Not The Prime Contractor On Any Project Submitted In The Sf330, A Ppq Must Be Submitted Listing Their Specific Role (key Disciplines) As A Subcontractor. The Ppq Should Be Rated And Signed By The Evaluator. In The Event That A Firm Does Not Receive A Requested Complete Ppq From An Evaluator Prior To The Time For Submission, The Firm Shall Submit The Partially Completed Ppq With Section 1 And The Evaluator Information In Section 2 Completed. Ensure A Poc Is Listed With The Project Title/contract Number. The Va Will Make Reasonable Attempts To Contact The Poc Upon Submission For Ppq Completion. the Government May Consider Additional Performance Related Information Regarding The Firm, To Include Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, Publicly Available Sources, And Additional Projects In Cpars. The Government Reserves The Right To Contact Any Poc Listed On A Cpars Report Or Ppq. If Appropriate, The Record Of Significant Claims Against The Firm Because Of Improper Or Incomplete Architectural And Engineering Services May Be Evaluated. failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact, Or Valid Phone Numbers Will Result In A Firm Being Considered Less Qualified. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. for Ppqs, Please Utilize The Attached Ppq Document. Completed Ppqs Should Be Incorporated Into The Sf 330 Directly. Ppqs Should Not Be Submitted To The Vha Pcac Directly. Any Ppqs Will Not Be Counted Towards The Page Limitations For This Submission. However, Any Narratives Provided For Past Performance In Section H Will Be Counted Toward The Page Limit. . knowledge Of Locality (section H): Knowledge Of The Locality, To Include Specific Knowledge Of Certain Local Conditions Or Project Site Features, Such As Geological Features, Climatic Conditions, Working With And Local Construction Methods Or Local Laws And Regulations. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. note That The Intent Of This Factor Is To Showcase A Firm S Understanding Of The Site And Locality, And Not Where The Firm Is Located, How Far Away The Firm/branch Office Is From The Site, And How They Would Travel To The Site. Information Related To The Firm S Location Shall Instead Be Provided In Section H Under Secondary Selection Criterion Factor 1, Geographic Location. See Below. experience In Construction Period Services (section H): Experience In Construction Period Services Must Be Demonstrated Via Project Experience. These May Be The Same Projects Identified Above In Factor 1; However, The Firm Shall Clearly Delineate The Types Of Construction Period Services Performed For Each. Refer To The Statement Of Work For Review Timeline Expectations. Project Descriptions Must Include Experience With: solicitation Support Services, professional Field Inspections During The Construction Period coordination With Commissioning Requirements 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 Meetings Between The Ae, Va, And Contractors pre-final Inspection Site Visits generation Of Punch-list Reports, And production Of As-built Documentation. the Firm Shall Provide A Detailed Description Of Projects Worked That Illustrate Experience In These Ten Areas. Projects Must Be Within The Last Ten (10) Years. in Addition, The Firm Must Include A Description Of Experience Addressing Unforeseen Conditions And Emergent Situations, Conducting Situation Evaluations And Make Midcourse Corrections. Include Description On How The Firm Can Be Proactive Or Responsive In These Situations. the Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. 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 Michael E. Debakey Vamc, 2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030-4211. 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 Charles Steelman At Charles.steelman@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 1:00 Pm Et On Jan. 5, 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 - 36c77624r0002 Construct New It Building, Houston Tx the Sf 330 Submission Must Not Exceed A Total Of 35 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 Charles.steelman@va.gov With The Subject Line Sf 330 Questions - 36c77624r0002 Construct New It Building, Houston Tx. The Cutoff For Question Submission Is 1:00 Pm Et On Dec 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 Certified In The Vetcert Database At These Times Will Result In The Offeror Being Deemed Ineligible For Award. 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.

Details: Amendment 01: Updated To Add Responses To Industry Questions. Further, Aflcmc Makes A Few Minor Clarifications In The Attached Performance Work Statement. number: Fa8600-23-s-c056-004 naics Code And Associated Description: 518210 federal Agency Name And Contracting Officer: Department Of Air Force (daf) Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (aflcmc), Neal Duiker, Neal.duiker@us.af.mil commercial Solutions Opening Title: This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation: Commercial Solutions Opening (cso) – Aflcmc Data Operation Cso, Closed, Two-step, Titled “project Night Owl - Csocall 4” commercial Solutions Opening Number: Fa8600-23-s-c056 commercial Solutions Opening Type: This Is The Initial Announcement Under Call 4. This Will Be A Two-step Call Solicitation. note: Word Copy Of The Final Call Is Attached To This Announcement. There Are Formatting Limitations Within Sam.gov. In The Event There Is A Discrepancy Between This Posting And The Attached Word Document, The Word Document Shall Control. first Step: White Paper Due Date And Time: White Papers Will Be Accepted Until 26 July 2024 At 1700 Et. White Papers May Be Submitted At Any Time During This Period. White Papers Received After Specified Date And Time Will Be Considered Late In Accordance With Far 52.212-1(f). Interested Vendors Can Submit Clarifying Questions To Aflcmc By 1 July 2024. Aflcmc Will Publish All Received Questions And Aflcmc’s Responses (anticipated 10 July 2024) Prior To The White Paper Submission Date. All Submissions (questions And White Papers) Shall Be Made To The Designated Submission Pocs Below. second Step: Proposal Due Date And Time: In Accordance With This Call, Aflcmc Will Down Select Vendors From The First Step To Submit A Step 2 Proposal. Proposal Due Date And Time Will Be Provided In A Separately Issued Requests For Proposal (rfp) Sent To Offers That Submit A Solution Brief And Pricing Proposal That Meet Or Exceed Evaluation Criteria Contained In This Call. submission Poc: White Papers Must Be Submitted Via Email To The Contracting Points Of Contact (pocs): contracting Officer Name: Neal Duiker email: Neal.duiker@us.af.mil contract Specialist Name: Kimberly Conley email: Kimberly.conley.3@us.af.mil full Text – Call 4 (project Night Owl) overview this Commercial Services Opening (cso) Call Is Intended To Be As Streamlined As Possible To Allow For The Exploration Of Modern Solutions To Support A Variety Of Critical National Security Systems. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (aflcmc) Invites Vendors To Submit Innovative And Novel Technical Solutions Which Address All Aspects Of Digital Infrastructure (di), Focusing On The User Story Focus Areas Below. This Requires Delivering An Enduring, Secure, Robust, Efficient, Responsive, Agile, Elastic And Extensible Di Solution Spanning All Classification Levels. many Aflcmc Projects Operate In Varying Classification Environments, Including Highly Classified Environments (collateral, Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (sci), And Special Access Program (sap)). Though Some Di Focus Areas May Require Unclassified Work, Respondents Should Be Aware That To Be Eligible For Any Contract/instrument Award, Vendors Must Be Cleared To Work In Sci/sap Environments At White Paper Submission. If Vendor Intends To Perform Classified Work At Their Facility (or Subcontractor Or Sub-awardee’s Facility), They Will Need To Provide A Facility Accreditation Letter (fal) For Each Facility To The Contracting Officer/agreements Officer By No Later Than (nlt) Contract Award (anticipated September/october 2024). this Cso Call May Result In The Award Of A Far-based Contract Or An Other Transaction For Prototype Project Pursuant To 10 Usc 4022. Aflcmc Intends To Follow The Processes Identified In The Data Operations Cso Unless Otherwise Noted Or Annotated In This Call. Aflcmc Is Not Obligated To Make Any Awards As A Result Of This Call And All Awards Are Explicitly Subject To The Availability Of Funds And Successful Negotiations. The Government Is Not Responsible For Any Monies Expended By Any Vendor Prior To The Issuance Of Any Awarded Contract/agreement. aflcmc Reserves The Right To Modify The Solicitation Requirements Of This Cso Call At Its’ Sole Discretion. _____________________________________________________________________________ 2. Digital Infrastructure (di) Technology Focus Areas a. General Information: Aflcmc Is Seeking A Managed Service Provider To Provide Operations And Sustainment Support For A Major Sap Weapon System. Currently, Aflcmc Is On Contract With A Cloud Service Provider (csp) Who Provides Edge Cloud Devices (azure Stack Hubs (ash) And Hyperscale Capabilities. The Csp Also Provides Networking Across Campus Area Networks And Wide Area Networks, Including Purchase And Installation Of Aggregation Switches, Access Switches, Azure Access Points (aaps) And Network As A Service (naas). Further, The Csp Provides Disaster Recovery And Help Desks For Cloud Services, Edge, And Ash Equipment. Further, The Csp Is Contracted To Provide Network Operations Center (noc) And Cyber Threat Operations Center (ctoc) Services For The Network And Cloud Only. within The Cloud Environments, Aflcmc Operates An Azure Cloud-based Software Devsecops Environment Supporting Multiple Usaf Programs (hereafter Referred To As Crucible). The Crucible Environment Contains Cloud Resources At The Il5 (controlled Unclassified Information), Il6 (secret) And Il6+(secret Special Access Program) Classifications. Enrolled Usaf Programs Work Within Separate, Segregated Enclaves With Multiple Security Enclaves (ex. Program A Has Its Own Il5, Il6 And Il6+ Environment Separate From Program B’s Enclaves). Further, Programs Access The Crucible Environment From Varying Usaf Networks. Aflcmc Designed The Crucible Environment To Permit Future Usaf Programs Not Currently Enrolled To Access And Establish Enclaves To Meet Specific Mission Needs. When New Programs Enroll, The Crucible Environment May Need To Peer To A New Network. Therefore, Crucible Requires Sufficient Security Controls And Artifacts To Obtain An Authority To Operate (ato). The Csp Is Providing Initial Environment Automation And Establishment. the Csp Will Continue To Provide These Services. Therefore, Interested Vendors Shall Not Include Any Of These Services In Their Proposal. Aflcmc Is Providing Csp Responsibilities As Contextual Information Necessary To Ensure Below Requested Services Are Not Duplicated To Csp Activities. b. User Story 1 – Managed Services Provider:aflcmc Is Seeking A Managed Service Provider (msp) Who Can Deliver Services Such As Network, Application, Infrastructure, And Security Via Ongoing And Regular Support And Active Administration On Customers’ Premises, Or In A Third-party Data Center. Project Night Owl Supports A Highly Classified Aflcmc Weapon System, Which Requires Onsite Support To Classified Sap Environments. Further, This Particular Program Exclusively Utilizes Microsoft Azure Cloud And Edge Services. Therefore, Aflcmc Requires Msp Vendors To Be A Microsoft Solutions Partner For Infrastructure And "digital And App Innovation" With Extensive Knowledge Of Azure Cloud Services, Specifically Secret And Top Secret Cloud. Msp Vendors Must Demonstrate Mastery In Azure Applications And Services Offered Within Both The Commercial And Government Azure Services. As Further Articulated In This Call, Only Microsoft Solutions Partner For Infrastructure And "digital And App Innovation" Will Be Determined Awardable. aflcmc Also Has Critical Timelines For Preparing Varying Locations To Be Mission Capable. Therefore, Msp Will Need To Demonstrate Ability To Meet Or Exceed Critical Timeframes For Hardware Deployments, Workstation (thin Client And Peripherals) Procurement And Installation, And Onsite Help Desk Support. Msp Provider Will Also Work With System Users To Customize Applications And Provide General User Support To Meet Missional Needs. Further, Msp Will Work Closely With Csp And Usg Users To Configure The Ash, Network Configuration And Hyperscale To Meet Specific Weapon System Requirements. Therefore, Msp Must Demonstrate And Be Willing To Openly Communicate With Csp And All Usg Stakeholders (including A&as Providers) To Meet Missional Requirements. services Desired: Aflcmc Is Seeking A Five (5) Year Msp Contract. Aflcmc Desires The Following General Services With Prescribed Ground Rules And Assumptions That Should Be Utilized In Formulating Your Step One Solution Paper. If A Vendor Is Down Selected To Submit A Step 2 Proposal, Aflcmc Will Disclose Detailed Sites, Timelines, And Architectures For Specific Cost Breakdown. aflcmc Prefers Solutions To Be Automated To The Maximum Extent Practicable. Aflcmc Is Not Providing Specific Service Level Agreements (sla) / Service Level Objectives (slo). Therefore, All Vendors Shall Propose Slas/slos For Msp Services. Lastly, Aflcmc Does Not Desire Solutions Highly Leveraged On Annual License Agreement Costs. Therefore, Vendors May Be Excluded By Proposing Solutions Consisting Of High Annual Licensing Fees. Attached To This Call Is A Draft Performance Work Statement (pws) Describing The General Services Under This Call. When Proposing A White Paper, Vendors Shall Assume The Following: sla/slos: Aflcmc Specifically Asks Interested Vendors To Propose Slas/slos Pertaining To Each Proposed Service. Aflcmc Provides Varying Sla/slo Categories That Shall Be Used In Proposal Of Your Services. Vendors Are Expected To Provide The Sla/slo Values In Accordance With The Provided Definitions. msp Shall Propose Step One White Papers Assuming Three Operation Locations, A West Coast/california Location, A Mid-west Location (identify The Geographic Location Selected), And A Washington/capitol Region Location. msp Shall Propose Step One White Papers Assuming Two Hundred (200) Users Per Location And Scaling To Three Hundred Fifty (350) Users Per Location On Year 3. for Hardware Deployment, Msp Should Assume All Workstations Require Thin Clients And All Necessary Peripherals To Perform Mission Tasks. Msp Will Procure And Install All Required Hardware. No Hardware Will Be Provided As Government Furnished Equipment (gfe). aflcmc Desires Automated Processes To The Maximum Extent Practicable. Therefore, Aflcmc Will Evaluate Useability, Scalability, And Overall Capability To Meet Weapon System Mission Needs. devops Implementation (paragraph 2.8 Of The Managed Service Provider Performance Work Statement): Aflcmc Is Looking For The “best Athlete” To Serve As Devops Coach. The Intent Of This Section Is To Educate Usg Software Developers On Executing Weapon System Development Needs. Therefore, Vendors Should Identify Specific Personnel And Identify The Credentials For The Devops Coach. focus Areas Sought: Fielding Operations, Network Operations Center/security Operations Center, Help Desk. anticipated Delivery Date: 1 Year Base With Subsequent Four (4) Year Options _____________________________________________________________________________ 3. Call Description, Instructions To Vendors, And Evaluation Criteria overview: This Call Will Be A Two-step Call. White Papers May Be Submitted At Any Time Prior To The Due Date And Time Specified In This Call. Vendors Are Responsible For Monitoring Sam.gov For Any Amendments To This Call That May Have Updated Information. White Papers Will Be Evaluated Against The Criteria Detailed Below. After The Submitted White Papers Have Been Evaluated By Aflcmc, Vendors Will Be Notified If They Have Been Selected To Submit A Full Proposal For Step 2. step 1: White Paper Due Date And Time Is 26 July 2024 At 1700 Et. Aflcmc Will Review Step 1 White Papers And Down Select Vendors Based On The Below Evaluation Criteria. Interested Vendors Can Submit Clarifying Questions To Aflcmc By 1 July 2024. Aflcmc Will Publish All Received Questions And Aflcmc’s Responses (anticipated 10 July 2024) Prior To The White Paper Submission Date. step 2: Proposal Due Date And Time Will Be Provided In Requests For Proposal (rfps) Sent To Offers That Submit A Solution Brief And Pricing Proposal That Meet Or Exceed Evaluation Criteria Contained In This Call.aflcmc Reserves The Right To Conduct Individual Meetings With All Vendors Invited To Submit A Step 2 Proposal. If Invited To Submit A Step 2 Proposal, Aflcmc Will Require Vendors To Sign Non-disclosure Agreements And Follow Reasonable And Necessary Instructions To Ensure Specific Program Requirements Are Secured Prior To Rfp Release. Refusal To Sign A Non-disclosure Agreement And/or Follow Any Reasonable And Necessary Security Instruction Will Disqualify Selected Vendors From Receiving Specific Program Requirements And Will Not Be Able To Participate In The Step 2 Phase Of The Competition. overarching Instructions: Aflcmc Desires A Singular Vendor Who Can Provide All Services Articulated Herein Or Act As Prime Integrator For A Team Of Vendors Covering All Stated Services. Aflcmc Encourages Small Business Participation To The Maximum Extent Practicable. Therefore, Aflcmc Has An Aspirational Small Business Goal Of 15-25% Small Business Work Allocation. If Utilized, Aflcmc Desires To Know Teaming Arrangements And Understand Clear Delineation On Which Companies Will Be Responsible/supporting Each Requirement. Further, To The Extent The Teaming Agreements Can Be Disclosed, Aflcmc Requests Disclosure Of All Teaming Agreements Entered Into With Other Vendors. as A Reminder, Responses Must Be Unclassified. Aflcmc Will Not Accept Classified Proposals Under This Call. step 1 Instructions: Below Is The Required Structure And Required Content For Proposal Submission For This Call. Vendor Responses Shall Be Submitted To Mr. Neal Duiker, At Neal.duiker@us.af.mil & Ms. Kimberly Conley, At Kimberly.conley.3@us.af.mil, Nlt 1700 (et) On 26 July 2024 At 1700 Et Via Email In Either Pdf, Word, Or Powerpoint File Types. Note: No Other File Types Will Be Accepted. Do Not Provide Proposal Documents In A .zip File. Please Ensure You Receive A Confirmation Email Of Receipt. If You Do Not Get A Confirmation Email, Then Your Proposal May Not Have Been Received By Aflcmc. Proposals Shall Include The Following: part 1 - Cover Page: Vendor’s Cover Page Must Include The Following Information: vendor Name vendor Address vendor Technical, Programmatic, And Contracts Points Of Contact (poc) list Whether Your Organization Qualifies As Any Of The Following In Accordance With Far Part 19: Small Business (sb), Small Disadvantaged Business (sdb), Woman-owned Small Business (wosb), Hubzone Small Business, Veteran-owned Business, Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb), Historically Black College Or University (hbcu) And Minority Institution dd254 Info cage Code cognizant Security Office name address phone Number part 2 - Questionnaire Responses: Vendors Shall Address All The Following Questions: please Indicate Whether You Are A Microsoft Solutions Partner For Infrastructure And "digital And App Innovation" (y/n). provide A List Of General Classification Levels And Additionally Proscribed Categories From The Below Options That Your Organization Has Utilized For Past Projects. (unclassified / Cui / Secret / Secret Sar / Top Secret/ Top Secret Sar / Top Secret Sci) Note: Do Not Provide Any Classified Information Regarding Past Projects On Your White Paper Submission, To Include Contract/agreement Numbers (piids). aflcmc Problems Require Vendors To Have Familiarity With Azure Cli And Automation Solutions To Include Azure Resource Manager (arm) Templates Or Bicep Templates. Does The Services Your Organization Put Forward Utilize Azure Cli And Associated Automation Solutions? (y/n) does Your Company Have Experience With Any Of The Tools From The Addendum A Including Jira, Terraform, Helmfile, Backstage, Oscal, Gitlab, Or Jenkins? (three Sentence Max) has Your Software Been Evaluated Or Accredited For Use On Government Afnet? (y/n) part 3 - User Story Response(s) In Addition To The Question Responses Above, Vendors Are Limited To Providing A White Paper Solutions Brief Not To Exceed Five (5) Pages (times New Roman, 12 Pt Font) Plus A Title Page Each. The User Story Response(s) Must Include The Following: a Suggested Technical Solution, Including Sla/slos For Each Category (calculated Using The Provided Definition), Automated Solutions, And Description Of The Qualifications Of Devops Coach. a Rough Transition To Work Plan any Ground Rules/assumptions On Which Your Solution Is Based a Rough Order Of Magnitude (rom) Price Estimate For Your Solution Provided By Requirement one Or Multiple Examples Of Experience Providing Like Or Similar Services (demonstrated Experience With Highly Secured It Systems, Classified Networks, And/or Special Access Programs Is Preferred). proposals Received In Response To The Cso Shall Be Evaluated In Accordance With Evaluation Factors Specified Below Using A Scientific, Technological, Or Other Subject-matter Expert Peer Review Process. step 1 White Paper Evaluation Criteria: Aflcmc Will Review The Vendor’s White Paper As Follows: security: Does The Vendor Have The Requisite Security Clearances (facility And Personnel) To Perform The Services? Aflcmc Work Requires Performance Within Il 5, Il6 And Il6+ Environments. Failure To Meet Security Requirements Upon Step 1 White Paper Will Constitute Sufficient Justification To Exclude The Proposal From Further Consideration. Vendors Are Required To Provide Dcsa Issued Fcl And Nist Compliance Documentation. Further, Vendors Shall Identify Secure Networks Immediately Available For Secure Communications In Step 2. evaluators Will Assess Whether Vendors Maintain Adequate Security Approval To Work Within These Environments At The Time Of White Paper Submission. Vendors Unable To Operate Per These Security Instructions Will Be Deemed Not Awardable. azure Expertise: Is The Vendor A Microsoft Solutions Partner For Infrastructure And "digital And App Innovation" And Have Sufficient Expertise Using Azure Cloud, Azure Stack Hubs, Azure Services With Both Commercial And Government Enrollments, Azure Access Points, And/or Azure Virtual Desktops? Failure To Meet This Requirement Upon Step 1 White Paper Will Constitute Sufficient Justification To Exclude The Proposal From Further Consideration. evaluators Will Assess Whether The Vendor Demonstrates Superior Mastery Of Azure Offerings To Be Able To Meet Weapon System Needs. Vendors Unable To Demonstrate Superior Mastery Will Be Deemed Not Awardable. experience: Has The Vendor Demonstrated Experience In Providing Like Or Similar Services? Does Vendor Have Demonstrated Experience As Or With Addendum A Software/tools? evaluators Will Assess Whether The Vendor Demonstrates Capability In Providing Like Or Similar Services To Other Usg Agencies, Especially In Highly Sensitive/controlled Environments. price: Is The Rom Price Reasonable For The Proposed Scope Of Work And In Relation To The Independent Government Estimate? interested Vendors Are Required To Provide A Rough Order Of Magnitude (rom) For Their Solution Brief. The Competition Review Team Will Evaluate And Assess Whether Rom Prices Are Reasonable Based On: the Solution Offered In Comparison To The Proposed Slas/slos, And the Rom In Relation To The Ige technical: Will Offered Services Meet The Msp Needs Of Aflcmc? vendors Are Required To Propose Sla/slos Associated With The Services Requirements Contained Herein. vendors Shall Specifically Identify Automated Processes And/or Solutions To The Maximum Extent Possible. This Includes Providing Explanation For The Underlying Business Intelligence/data Analytics Solution Requested. vendors Shall Provide The Experience And Credentials For Devops Coach(es). vendors Shall Indicate Whether Their Solutions/services Require An Annual License Agreement (and Associated Costs). Aflcmc Strongly Prefers Solutions Without Annual Licensing Costs. vendors Shall Indicate How It Will Utilize Small Business Concerns In Performance Of This Work. evaluators Will Assess Whether The Solutions Meet Overall Aflcmc Objectives. Evaluators Will Place Strong Emphasis On Proposed: 1. Sla/slos In Relation To The Price, 2. Automated Solutions In Terms Of Useability, Scalability, And Cost, 3. Best Athlete For Devops Coaches, And 4. Small Business Utilization. upon Completion Of The White Paper Evaluations, Aflcmc Will Determine Whether The Offered Solutions Are Of Interest For Further Consideration. The Security And Azure Experience Factors Will Be Evaluated First. Any Vendor Failing To Meet One Or Both Of These Requirements Will Not Be Evaluated Further. The Government Will Review The Remaining Factors (experience, Price And Technical) To Determine If It Has The Potential To Meet Aflcmc’s Needs Based On The Above Criteria, Which Are Listed In Equal Order Of Importance. step 2 Instructions: The Government Will Invite Select Vendors To Submit Full Proposals Based On Favorable Evaluation Results Of White Papers Approximately 30 Days Of The White Paper Submission Date. Solution Briefs And Pricing Proposals Will Be Requested Via A Request For Proposal (rfp) Letter By The Contracting Officer And Will Contain Separate Submission Instructions And Applicable Due Dates And Timelines. The Government Will Address Any Organizational Conflict Of Interest (oci) Concerns On A Case-by-case Basis With Any Vendor Invited To Submit A Step 2 Proposal. For Any Oci Issues, Instructions Will Be Included Within The Step 2 Rfp. aflcmc Reserves The Right To Conduct Individual Meetings With All Vendors Invited To Submit A Step 2 Proposal. If Invited To Submit A Step 2 Proposal, Aflcmc Will Require Vendors To Sign Non-disclosure Agreements And Follow Reasonable And Necessary Instructions To Ensure Specific Program Requirements Are Secured Prior To Rfp Release. Refusal To Sign A Non-disclosure Agreement And/or Follow Any Reasonable And Necessary Security Instruction Will Disqualify Selected Vendors From Receiving Specific Program Requirements And Will Not Be Able To Participate In The Step 2 Phase Of The Competition. Vendors Invited Into Step 2 Will Receive Additional Information From Aflcmc Detailing The Total Number Of Users, Specific Locations, Exact Network Architecture And Other Pertinent Information Necessary To Accurately Price A Proposal. This Additional Information Is Sensitive And Cannot Be Provided During Step 1. Aflcmc Expects Step 2 Vendors To Tailor Their Proposals To Meet These Specific Requirements. unsuccessful Vendors Will Be Notified By The Government, Either Via Email Or Letter, To Inform Them That The Proposed Effort Is Not Of Interest To The Government At This Time. Upon Request From An Unsuccessful Vendor, The Government Will Provide A Brief Explanation Of The Reason For Not Requesting A Step 2 Proposal, But Will Not Entertain Any Questions From Unsuccessful Vendors. step 2 Proposal Review, Evaluation And Selection Process: each User Story Proposal Will Be Evaluated By The Government And Stand On Its Own Technical Merit. Proposals Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With The Following Evaluation Criteria: technical: do The Services And Offered Solutions Meet The Needs Of Aflcmc As Outlined In The Draft Pws? Aflcmc Will Prefer Solutions Offering The Greatest Benefit Regarding Scaling, Customization Ability, And Management Capabilities. usg Will Evaluate Final Solutions On The Following Criteria: 1. Do The Proposed Services Meet The Needs Of The Aflcmc’s Missional And Opstempo Needs? Vendor Solutions Shall Provide High-quality, Affordable Services To Meet All Requirements Within The Draft Pws Attached To This Call. Based On The Additional Requirements Disclosed At Step 2, Will Vendor Be Able To Meet Critical Timelines And Maintain Operational Staffing To Ensure Missional Success. 2. Does The Proposed Solution Provide Automated Services Allowing For Self-service To The Maximum Extent Practicable? Do They Describe How Service Consumers Will Request, Access, And Manage Services? 3. Does The Proposal Talk About How The Vendor Validates And Manages Change Within The Provided Services And Environments? How Does The Proposed Solution To Deploy And Maintain Infrastructure Meet Requirements? Are There Mature Processes And Technology In Place To Accomplish The Need In A Timely Repeatable And Sustainable Fashion? 4. How Much Recurring Costs And Annual License Fees Are Contained In The Solution? Aflcmc Will Prefer Solutions That Do Not Depend On Significant Annual Recurring Costs Or Annual Licensing Fees. 5. Are The Offered Sla/slos Scoped Sufficiently To Ensure Weapon System Can Meet Mission Needs/continuity Of Operations? Aflcmc Will Evaluate The Proposed/contracted Sla/slos And The Risk Of Impact To Weapon System Should Sla/slos Are Not Met. 6. Does The Vendor Have A Good Staffing Strategy That Ensures It Can Meet Program Critical Deadlines? Aflcmc Will Evaluate Staffing Plans To Meet Critical Program Timelines. Further, Aflcmc Will Evaluate Attrition Risks For Critical Staffing Needs. 7. Does Vendor Have The Necessary Training And Experience Customizing Azure Applications, Environments, Tools, Etc. To Meet Unique, Specific User Needs? Aflcmc Will Evaluate Vendors Capability To Customize Base Configurations To Meet Weapon System Specifications Within Reasonable Timeframes. Does The Vendor Have Relevant Past Experience In Providing Like Or Similar Services In Highly Secure Environments? The Government In Its Sole Discretion Reserves The Right To Also Consider The Vendor's Past Performance On Other Efforts. 8. Aflcmc Will Evaluate A Vendor’s Experience Performing Services Within Highly Secure Environments. Crucible Operates Within Il5, Il6 And Il6+ Enclaves. Awardable Vendors Must Demonstrate Relevant Experience Working In Highly Secure Environments. 2. Price: The Proposed Price Will Be Evaluated For Reasonableness. aflcmc Will Review The Final Price Proposal In Relation To Both The Scope Of Work Proposed By The Final Solution And The Independent Government Estimate. Aflcmc Will Use Dfars 212.209 As Guidance In Evaluating Price. no Other Criteria Will Be Used. based On The Government’s Evaluation, Proposals Will Be Categorized As Awardable Or Not Awardable (see Definitions Below). The Selection Of One Or More Sources For Award Will Be Based On The Government’s Evaluation, As Well As Importance To Agency Programs And Funding Availability. awardable: Proposal Is Recommended For Acceptance If Sufficient Funding Is Available. not Awardable: Even If Sufficient Funding Existed, The Proposal Should Not Be Funded. note: The Government Reserves The Right To Award All, Some, One, Or None Of The Proposals. When The Government Elects To Award Only A Part Of A Proposal, The Selected Part May Be Categorized As Awardable, Though The Proposal As A Whole May Not Merit Such A Categorization. if A Vendor Is Determined To Be Awardable And Chooses To Proceed To Contract/agreement Award, Aflcmc And The Vendor Will Enter Into Contract/agreement Negotiations. Prior To Award Of A Contract/agreement, The Contracting Officer/agreements Officer Will Make A Price Reasonableness Determination. debriefings: for Unsuccessful Vendors In Step 2, The Government Will Conduct Written, Post-award Debriefings Upon Request In Accordance With Far 52.212-1(l) And This Call. Debriefings Will Address The Evaluation Factors Contained Herein Only. Debriefings Will Not Include A Comparison Of Submissions. additional Information: this Cso Call May Result In The Award Of A Far Part 12 Contract Or An Other Transaction Agreement (ota) Under 10 Usc 4022 (also Referred To As An Other Transaction For Prototype Or Otp). The Awarded Contract Type Shall Be Either Firm Fixed Price (ffp) Or Fixed Price Incentive (fpi) In Accordance With Far Part 12. the Government Will Be The Sole Decision Authority On Whether To Pursue A Far Part 12 Contract, An Ota, Or No Award At All. The Government Reserves The Right To Award Some, All, Or None Of The Proposals Received In Response To This Call Based On Mission Requirements And The Availability Of Government Funds. The Contracting/agreements Officer Reserves The Right To Negotiate Directly With The Vendor On The Terms And Conditions Prior To Execution Of The Resulting Contract/agreement On Behalf Of The Government. Be Advised That Only A Contracting/agreements Officer Has The Authority To Enter Into, Or Modify, A Binding Contract/agreement On Behalf Of The United States Government. this Call Could Result In The Potential Award Of A Follow-on Production Or Solution Integration Contract Or Ota. vendors Must Possess All Required Personnel Security Clearances, Facility Clearances, And Other Infrastructure Requirements Necessary To Perform Any Proposed Classified Work In Accordance With A Contract Security Classification Specification (dd Form 254) Without Reliance On Government Resources. If Vendor Intends To Perform Classified Work At Their Facility (or Subcontractor Or Sub-awardee’s Facility), They Will Need To Provide A Facility Accreditation Letter (fal) For Each Facility To The Contracting Officer/agreements Officer Upon White Paper Submission. dfars 252.239-7017 - Notice Of Supply Chain Risk (dec 2022): (a) Definitions. “supply Chain Risk,” As Used In This Provision, Means The Risk That An Adversary May Sabotage, Maliciously Introduce Unwanted Function, Or Otherwise Subvert The Design, Integrity, Manufacturing, Production, Distribution, Installation, Operation, Or Maintenance Of A Covered System So As To Surveil, Deny, Disrupt, Or Otherwise Degrade The Function, Use, Or Operation Of Such System (10 U.s.c. 3252). (b) In Order To Manage Supply Chain Risk, The Government May Use The Authorities Provided By Section 10 U.s.c. 3252. In Exercising These Authorities, The Government May Consider Information, Public And Non-public, Including All-source Intelligence, Relating To An Vendor And Its Supply Chain. (c) If The Government Exercises The Authority Provided In 10 U.s.c. 3252 To Limit Disclosure Of Information, No Action Undertaken By The Government Under Such Authority Shall Be Subject To Review In A Bid Protest Before The Government Accountability Office Or In Any Federal Court. 6. Proprietary Information: Information Constituting A Trade Secret, Commercial Or Financial Information, Confidential Personal Information, Or Data Affecting National Security Must Be Clearly Marked. It Shall Be Treated In Confidence To The Extent Permitted By Law. This Restriction Does Not Limit The Government’s Right To Use Information Contained If It Is Obtained From Another Source Without Restriction. Aflcmc Assumes No Liability For Disclosure Or Use Of Unmarked Data And May Use Or Disclose Such Data For Any Purpose. If An Vendor Is Awarded A Contract As A Result Of Or In Connection With The Submission Of Proprietary Data In The Proposal, The Government Shall Have The Right To Duplicate, Use Or Disclose The Data To The Extent Provided In The Resulting Contract/agreement. proposals Containing Data That Is Not To Be Disclosed To The Public For Any Purpose Or Used By The Government Except For Evaluation Purposes Shall Include The Following Legend On The Cover Page: “this Proposal Includes Data That Shall Not Be Disclosed Outside The Government And Supporting Personnel And Shall Not Be Duplicated, Used Or Disclosed—in Whole Or In Part – For Any Purpose Other Than To Evaluate This Proposal. If, However, A Contract Is Awarded To This Vendor As A Result Of – Or In Connection With – The Submission Of This Data, The Government Shall Have The Right To Duplicate, Use, Or Disclose The Data To The Extent Provided In The Resulting Contract. This Restriction Does Not Limit The Government’s Right To Use Information Contained In This Data If It Is Obtained From Another Source Without Restriction. The Data Subject To This Restriction Are Contain In Sheets [insert Numbers Or Other Identification Of Sheets].” each Restricted Data Sheet Should Be Marked As Follows: use Or Disclose Of Data Contained On This Sheet Is Subject To The Restriction On The Title Page Of This Proposal. 7. Data Rights: For Vendors Invited To Provide A Phase 2 Proposal, All Proposal Submissions Shall Include Data Rights Assertions, If Applicable. This Will Be An Essential Element Of Each Proposal Submission. Special Licensing Agreements May Be Negotiated Upon Request. Aflcmc Reserves The Right To Negotiate Data Rights As Part Of The Contracting/agreement Process. Aflcmc Will Provide Requested Guidance On How To Meet Data Rights Requirements. 8. Export-controlled Items: Depending On The Proposal Subject Matter, An Awarded Contract May Be Subject To Export Control (international Traffic In Arms (itar) 22 Cfr 120-131, Or Export Administration Regulations (ear) 15 Cfr 710-774). If The Effort Is Subject To Export Controls, Then A Certified Dd Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, Will Be Required To Be Submitted With Proposals. Dfars 252.225-7048, “export Controlled Item (jun 2013)” Clause Shall Be Contained In All Resulting Contracts. 9.supplier Performance Risk System (sprs): In Order To Receive A Dod Contract, Every Vendor Will Be Required To Perform A Basis Nist Sp 800-171 Dod Assessment. That Process Is Described Here.once The Basic Nist 800-171 Dod Assessment Is Complete, Each Vendor Will Need To Follow The Instructions Contained Within This Page To Enter The Results In Sprp On The Piee Website. 10. Telecommunications: All Otas Or Contracts Awarded Under This Call Will Contain Prohibitions On The Use Of Certain Telecommunications Devices In Accordance With Dfars 52.204-25. 11. Eligible Vendor: This Is An Unrestricted Solicitation And Open To All Vendors. Small Businesses Are Encouraged To Propose. Vendors Are Encouraged To Complete The Annual Representations And Certification In The System For Award Management (sam) As Soon As Possible. 12. You May Be Ineligible For Award If All Requirements Of This Solicitation Are Not Met On The White Paper And Proposal (when Applicable). addendum A: the Following Are Tools That Exist Within The Currently Deployed Environment: user Environment Management: jira Service Management For Account Requests terraform For Iac helmfile For Cac security: oscal gitlab For Running Automation Tasks For Oscal Artifacts azure Defender azure Sentinel azure Monitor tooling For Automation Involves: jenkins gitlab backstage jira terraform mattermost

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 #640a0-25-700 Ehrm Infrastructure Upgrades At The Va Palo Alto Healthcare System, Menlo Park, Ca. 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 February 2025. the Anticipated Period Of Performance For Completion Of Design Is 322 Calendar Days After Notice Of Award (noa). The Vaar Magnitude Of Construction Is Between $20,000,000 And $50,000,000. Please Note That The 322-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 (listed In Descending Order Of Importance): specialized Experience And Technical Competence (sections F, G, And H): there Are Two Parts To This Factor Submitting Projects In Section F That Demonstrate Required Experience, And Providing Section H Narratives As Stated Below. Both Parts Must Be In The Sf 330 Submission In Order To Receive At Least An Acceptable Rating. part I: the Projects Should Demonstrate Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In Design And Construction Period Services Provided For Network Infrastructure Installation, Renovations, Or Upgrades. Projects Experience Should Include Upgrading Large Scale (multi-building With Multiple Generational Oit Systems) Fiber Optics, Data Cable, Structured Cabling, Electrical Distribution Design, Electrical Upgrades, Uninterruptable Power Systems (ups), Electrical Bonding, Building Management Systems/building Automation Systems (bms/bas), Hvac, It Room Renovations/expansion/relocations, Data Centers/server Rooms Reconfiguration, And Physical Security Upgrades, Duct Bank And Direct Boring Operations. Other Specialized Experience To Provide Should Include Experience In Critical Path Scheduling, Fire Protection, Construction Infection Control Protocols. Computer-aided Design And Drafting/building Information Modeling, Equipment Resources, And Laboratory Requirements Will Be Evaluated. Energy Conservation, Pollution Prevention, Waste Reduction, And The Use Of Recovered Materials Will Be Evaluated Where Appropriate. submissions In Section F Shall Include No More And No Less Than Five (5) Recent And Relevant Government And Private Experience Projects Similar In Size Scope And Complexity, And Experience With The Type Of Projects/competence Above. Relevant Is Defined As Those Task Requirements Identified In The Attached Statement Of Work And This Notice. Recent Is Defined As Ae Services Provided On Projects That Have Ended (construction Is Complete, Or Construction Was N/a) Within The Past Ten (10) Years. Each Project Shall Include The Following: project Title And Location (city And State) awarded Contract Number Associated With The Project years Completed professional Services Start And End Dates construction Start And End Dates project Owner, Owner S Point Of Contact Including Telephone Number And Email Address. detailed Narrative Describing: the Scope Of Services Provided Including The Type Of Work Performed By The Offeror its Role In The Project I.e. Prime Contract, Teaming Partner Or Subcontractor. The Firm Completing The Project As Prime Must Match The Past Performance Firm Name. If A Partner To A Jv Completed The Project, Do Not Put The Jv Firm Name Down As Completing The Work. dates For Completion Of A, B, And C Services. state If Cps Was Done On The Project. services & Deliverables Provided Under The Contract/task Order awarded Ae Fee Contract Value, Including Options ae Cost Estimate Vs. Actual Construction Cost the Narrative Shall Describe Actions Taken That Demonstrate The Required Experience. Merely Making A List Of Relevant Areas From The Va Requirements List On The Side Of The Section F Project Is Not Demonstrating In Narrative Form Actions Taken On A Project. note: Awards To Overseas Offices For Projects Outside The United States, Its Territories And Possessions, And Awards To A Subsidiary If The Subsidiary Is Not Normally Subject To Management Decisions, Bookkeeping, And Policies Of A Holding Or Parent Company Or An Incorporated Subsidiary That Operates Under A Firm Name Different From The Parent Company, Will Not Be Considered Under This Factor. part Ii: the Offeror Shall Include Narratives Addressing The Following Topics In Section H. Simply Re-stating This List In Section H Will Not Be Sufficient. The Narrative Of How The Firm Addresses Each Of These Will Be Evaluated. the Management Approach, Including Flow Of Communication And Roles/responsibilities. This Is Not The Organization Chart In D. the Coordination Of Disciplines And Subcontractors, Including Flow Of Communication And Hiring Practices design Quality Management/control Procedures, And familiarity With Va Design Guides/manuals, Master Specifications And Other Applicable Standards. professional Qualifications (sections C-e, G, H): Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Service. The A-e Shall Demonstrate They Are Able To Sign And Stamp Each Drawing By Individuals Licensed In Any State In The United States For The Key Positions Listed Below. Provide Professional License Numbers And/or Proof Of Licensure. The Evaluation Shall Consider The Specific Experience (minimum Of Five Years) And Qualifications (i.e., Education, Training, Registration, Certifications, Overall Relevant Experience, And Longevity With The Firm As Full-time Employees) Of Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project, And Their Record Of Working Together As A Team When Evaluating Professional Qualifications. The Lead Designer In Each Discipline Must Be Registered But Does Not Have To Be Registered In The Particular State Where The Project Is Located. a Resume For Each Of These Key Positions Must Be Provided Via Section E In The Sf330. At Least One Resume Must Be Submitted For Each Of The Positions Below With The Role In This Contract Box Filled With A Title Matching This List. The Resume Shall State The Role The Specific Individual Filled On Each Project Listed, And Not A Generic Overview Of The Project. Each Project Must Also State If The Individual Worked On The Design Or Construction Period Services, Or Both. key Positions And Disciplines Required For This Project Include, But Are Not Limited To: architect (leed Certification/us Green Build Council Certification) registered Communications Distribution Designer (rcdd) cost Estimator civil Engineer electrical Engineer environmental Engineer certified Fire Protection Engineer certified Industrial Hygienist mechanical Engineer plumbing Engineer project Manager quality Assurance Manager structural Engineer physical Security Specialists [must Hold The Certified Protection Professional (cpp) Or Physical Security Professional (psp) Certification Issued By Asis International commissioning Agent section G Will Used To Evaluate The Prior Experience Of The Prime Firm And Any Key Subcontractors Working Together On The Provided Relevant Projects. include Documentation That Demonstrates Your Firm Has Discussed This Opportunity With Each Subcontractor And Agreed To A Part Ii Being Submitted As A Proposed Subcontractor. offer Must Include The Following Signed Statement Of Sdvosb Compliance In Section H When Submitting The Personnel Proposed To Perform The Work Under This Requirement: I ____[signatory Authority Name] __________, 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 By The Small Business Association S Veteran Small Business Certification (vetcert) In Compliance Of Va Acquisition Regulation (vaar) 852.219-75. signature: _______________________________ the Information Provided In Sections C-e, G, And H Of Sf 330 Will Be Used To Evaluate This Evaluation Factor. capacity (section H): The Evaluation Will Consider The Firm S Ability To Meet The Schedule Of The Overall Project, As Well As The Available Capacity Of Key Disciplines To Perform The Work In The Required Time. Provide The Available Capacity Of Key Disciplines By Providing Current Project Workload, Inclusive Of All Projects Awarded By The Va, Any Federal Agency, And Private Sector, During The Previous Twelve (12) Months. Include The Full Potential Value Of Any Current Indefinite Delivery Contracts The Prime Firm Has Been Awarded From Any Source. Offeror Shall Clearly State Their Available Capacity Presenting Workload Percentages For The Key Disciplines And/or Team Members. Also, The Offeror Must Provide The Completion Percentages And Expected Completion Date For The Va Projects Awarded In The Previous Twelve (12) Months. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. Please Ensure The Capacity Applies Toward The Team/personnel Provided In The Sf 330. past Performance (section H): Past Performance Will Be Evaluated On Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules. past Performance Will Be Evaluated For All Projects Provided In Section F. You Are Required To Provide The Documented Past Performance Evaluation On Each Project In Section F With A Matching Contract/task Order Number As Part Of The Sf 330 Pdf Submission. Past Performance May Be Submitted From Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (cpars) Database Or A Past Performance Questionnaire (ppq) If There Is Not A Cpars Available. The Firm Listed On The Past Performance Must Match The Firm Listed As Prime On The Section F Project. if The Firm (prime Or Subcontractor) Was Not The Prime Contractor On Any Project Submitted In The Sf330, A Ppq Must Be Submitted Listing Their Specific Role (key Disciplines) As A Subcontractor. The Ppq Should Be Rated And Signed By The Evaluator. In The Event That A Firm Does Not Receive A Requested Complete Ppq From An Evaluator Prior To The Time For Submission, The Firm Shall Submit The Partially Completed Ppq With Section 1 And The Evaluator Information In Section 2 Completed, And Proof That The Request For The Ppq Was Made. Ensure A Poc Is Listed With The Project Title And Contract Number. The Va Will Make Reasonable Attempts To Contact The Poc Upon Submission For Ppq Completion. the Government May Consider Additional Performance Related Information Regarding The Firm, To Include Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, Publicly Available Sources, And Additional Projects In Cpars. The Government Will Evaluate The Past Performance Of A Joint Venture; If None Exists, The Past Performance Of Each Partner Will Be Evaluated. The Government Reserves The Right To Contact Any Poc Listed On A Cpars Report Or Ppq. If Appropriate, The Record Of Significant Claims Against The Firm Because Of Improper Or Incomplete Architectural And Engineering Services May Be Evaluated. failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact, Contract Numbers, Or Valid Phone Numbers Will Result In A Firm Being Considered Less Qualified. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. for Ppqs, Please Utilize The Attached Ppq Document. Completed Ppqs Should Be Incorporated Into The Sf 330 Directly. Ppqs Should Not Be Submitted To The Vha Pcac Directly. Any Ppqs Will Not Be Counted Towards The Page Limitations For This Submission. However, Any Narratives Provided For Past Performance In Section H Will Be Counted Toward The Page Limit. knowledge Of Locality (section H): Knowledge Of The Locality, To Include Specific Knowledge Of Certain Local Conditions Or Project Site Features, Such As Geological Features, Climatic Conditions, Working With And Local Construction Methods Or Local Laws And Regulations. this Is A Narrative To Understand What Experience The Firm Has In The Project Area. Please Do Not Only Submit A Map Demonstrating Office Locations Of Prime And Subcontractors As This Is Not A Narrative And Does Not Meet The Intent Of This Factor. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. note That The Intent Of This Factor Is To Showcase A Firm S Understanding Of The Site And Locality, And Not Where The Firm Is Located, How Far Away The Firm/branch Office Is From The Site, And How They Would Travel To The Site. Information Related To The Firm S Location Shall Instead Be Provided In Section H Under Secondary Selection Criterion Factor 1, Geographic Location. See Below. experience In Construction Period Services (section H): Experience In Construction Period Services Must Be Demonstrated Via Project Experience. These May Be The Same Projects Identified Above In Factor 1; However, The Firm Shall Clearly Delineate The Types Of Construction Period Services Performed For Each. Refer To The Statement Of Work For Review Timeline Expectations. The Firm Shall Provide A Detailed Description Of Projects Worked That Illustrate Experience In These Areas. Projects Must Be Within The Last Ten (10) Years. project Descriptions Must Include Experience With: solicitation Support Services, professional Field Inspections During The Construction Period coordination With Commissioning Requirements 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 Meetings Between The Ae, Va, And Contractors pre-final Inspection Site Visits generation Of Punch-list Reports, And production Of As-built Documentation. in Addition, The Firm Must Include A Description Of Experience Addressing Unforeseen Conditions And Emergent Situations, Conducting Situation Evaluations And Make Midcourse Corrections. Include Description On How The Firm Can Be Proactive Or Responsive In These Situations, And What The Process Is To Resolve Issues. the Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. 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 Va Palo Alto Healthcare System, Menlo Park Division Campus, 795 Willow Rd, Menlo Park, Ca 94025. 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. 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 Kaylan Grove At Kaylan.grove@va.gov And Contract Officer Jennifer Salerno-diciuccio At Jennifer.salerno-diciuccio@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 Https://www.gsa.gov/reference/forms/architectengineer-qualifications ). the Sf 330 Submission Is Due By 1:00 Pm Et On November 12, 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 - 36c77625r0009 Ehrm Infrastructure Upgrades Menlo Park. 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 Kaylan.grove@va.gov And Jennifer.salerno-diciuccio@va.gov With The Subject Line Sf 330 Questions - 36c77625r0009 Ehrm Infrastructure Upgrades Menlo Park The Cutoff For Question Submission Is 1:00 Pm Et On November 12th, 2024. 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 Certified In The Vetcert Database At These Times Will Result In The Offeror Being Deemed Ineligible For Award. 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.