Up to 60 month lease of 33 MFDs in Australia

Description

General

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 – Streamlined solicitation for commercial products or commercial services, in conjunction with FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) number SP7000-25-Q-1029.

This notice incorporates clauses and provisions in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-03 effective 17 January 2025, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Change effective date 17 January 2025, and Defense Logistics Acquisition Directive (DLAD) Revision 5 effective 14 January 2025 through PROCLTR 25-08. 

The Government anticipates awarding one firm fixed price contract to the vendor that submits the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote. Inspection and acceptance will occur at FOB destination. Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) are not applicable to this solicitation. Any award resulting from this solicitation will be issued on a Standard Form (SF) 1449.

This acquisition is unrestricted. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 532420. The small business size standard is $40,000,000.00. The Federal Supply Class code is 3610.

Requirement Description

DLA Information Operations (EMS) Division seeks to enter into a contract for up to 60-month lease of 33 (thirty-three) Multi-functional Devices (MFDs) including installation and removal, full-service maintenance, all consumable supplies (excluding paper), key operator training, reports, relocations, network functionality, and network security for various locations in Australia. Please refer to Attachment 1 -  Performance Work Statement. To be considered for award the offeror must have or be able to obtain an active and valid Australian Business Number (ABN) as required in Australia. The offeror will be given up to 30 days after receipt of order to obtain an ABN.

In accordance with FAR Clause 52.217-6 the contracting officer reserves the right to increase the quantity of equipment and services at the awarded unit prices listed for each CLIN, not to exceed 20 percent per CLIN over the first 24 months of the contract.

Estimated Period of Performance

The order will consist of (1) base period and (5) option periods.

Base Period: 07/01/2025 – 09/30/2025

Option 1: 10/01/2025 – 09/30/2026

Option 2: 10/01/2026 – 09/30/2027

Option 3: 10/01/2027 – 09/30/2028

Option 4: 10/01/2028 – 09/30/2029

Option 5: 10/01/2029 – 06/30/2030

Reverse Auction

DLA plans to use Procurex to conduct a Reverse Auction after the initial quotes are received. There will be an email sent out with Procurex information after the solicitation close date.

Network Testing

Will only be accomplished with the lowest priced technically acceptable awardee after

award in-accordance-with the requirements set-forth in the PWS. If the awardee is unable to

pass network testing then the award will be terminated for cause in-accordance-with FAR 52.212-4(m). The Government will then issue an award to the next lowest priced technically acceptable offeror; which that awardee will then be required to pass network testing. This process will be followed until a technically acceptable low offeror successfully passes network testing.

Delivery

30 Days after receipt of contract. If testing is required, 30 days after testing is complete. See Attachment 1 – PWS for additional details.

Important Dates

Solicitation Questions Due Date: 3/28/2025 no later than 2:00 PM Eastern.

Solicitation Close Date: 4/18/2025 2:00 PM Eastern

Point of Contact

Please submit correspondence in conjunction with this solicitation to the point of contact listed below.

Primary POC:

Contracting Specialist: Tyler Bowman           Email: tyler.bowman@dla.mil

Secondary POC:

Contracting Officer: David Corvino                Email: David.corvino@dla.mil