100MB Dedicated Internet Access Port for the Nevada Army National Guard

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Nevada Army National Guard

RTI Internet Dedicated Access

Reference RFQ# W9124X-24-Q-0018

Requesting Agency:             Nevada Army National Guard (NVARNG)

Purchasing Agency:             NVARNG USPFO

                                               Purchasing and Contracting Office

                                               2452 FAIRVIEW DR

                                               CARSON CITY, NV 89701

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

This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) in accordance with FAR Part 12 and 13. All responsible source(s) solicited may submit a quote that shall be considered. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a quote. This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates the provisions and clauses that are in effect in the Federal Acquisition Regulation and applicable supplements on the date this solicitation was issued. In order to be considered for award, vendor must adhere to all quotation requirements detailed herein.

Submit written quotes in accordance with all aspects of this Request for Quote (RFQ).

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-05 effective 05/22/2024, and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) effective 05/30/2024.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers.

The Small Business Association (SBA) Size Standard: Number of Employees - 1,500.

The Product Service Code (PSC) designation is DG11 - IT and Telecom - Network: Telecom Access Services.

Evaluation of the quote will be based on price and technical capability; award will be made to the vendor whose response represents the Best Value to the government. **NOTE** Please see the FAR clause 52.212-2 – Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services for full evaluation information and included addendum.

This acquisition has a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating of: None.

Set-Aside: Total Small Business

Questions and requests for clarification in response to this solicitation shall be submitted via email to Andrew Simbeck at andrew.simbeck.civ@army.mil no later than the date and time below:

QUESTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS SUBMISSION DATE:      Monday, July 15, 2024

QUESTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS SUBMISSION TIME:                   11:59 PM PDT

Responses will be consolidated and posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.

Quotations in response to this solicitation shall be submitted via email to Andrew Simbeck at andrew.simbeck.civ@army.mil no later than the date and time below:

SOLICITATION CLOSING DATE:    Monday, July 22, 2024

SOLICITATION CLOSING TIME:     11:59 PM PDT

Quotations received after solicitation close and/or incomplete quotations that do not contain all the stated solicitation submittal requirements will not be considered for award. Interested offeror quotations shall be valid for at least 15 days after the solicitation close date.

Description: The NVARNG requires dedicated internet service at the NVRANG Regional Training Institute at 6600 Range Road, Las Vegas, NV 89165-1805.

Services are currently provided by CenturyLink under a state of Nevada agreement and are transitioning to a federal purchase order under this combined synopsis/solicitation. 

The NVARNG requires the following:

            1. 100 Mbps/ download - minimum

            2. 20 Mbps/ upload - minimum

            3. Wireless router for Wi-Fi capability

Quoted pricing must be included for the base and option years and submitted with the offer:

1. Base Year: The anticipated period of performance is 01 August 2024 through 31 July 2025.

2. Option Year 1: Estimated Performance Period 01 August 2025 through 31 July 2026.

3. Option Year 2: Estimated Performance Period 01 August 2026 through 31 July 2027.

4. Option Year 3: Estimated Performance Period 01 August 2027 through 31 July 2028.

5. Option Year 4: Estimated Performance Period 01 August 2028 through 31 July 2029.

Offeror quotes must include all applicable fees - including equipment, e.g., modem(s), router(s), etc.

Please see the attachement for additional information including quote requirments and selection evaluation criteria.