# Satellite Internet Service for Field Research in Mali Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/rfqniaid252252895 - Solicitation number: RFQ-NIAID-25-2252895 - Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation - Status: Awarded to Countertrade Products, Inc. - Department: Department of Health and Human Services - Agency: National Institutes of Health - Contracting office: National Institutes of Health Niaid (75N930) - NAICS: 517410 Satellite Telecommunications - Product or service code: 7G22 Hardware and software for dedicated satellite and RF (microwave) communications equipment carrying data network circuits, and associated access facilities. Radio and TV signal generation, broadcast, and distribution components, handheld 2-way radio, and other RF communications systems. - Set-aside: Women-owned small business set-aside - Place of performance: MLI - County: Jefferson County (FIPS 08059). https://abierto.us/counties/jefferson-county-co-08059 - City: Arvada. https://abierto.us/cities/arvada-co-0803455 - First posted: January 10, 2025 - Last posted: January 15, 2025 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/391585229e954513a4b14159da9cd9f2/view ## Description This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This acquisition will be made in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and solicitation for commercial Items,” as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation (a written solicitation will not be issued) and quotes are being requested. The Solicitation number is RFQ-NIAID-25-2252895 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) FAC 2025-02 January 3, 2025 The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 517410 – SATELLITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS, with a small business size standard of $44 million. The requirement is being competed full and open competition, restricted with a woman owned small business set-aside. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has a requirement for: See attached Bill of Material and other required attachments. **Place of Performance:** NIH Remote locations in Mali. (see Bill of Material) The government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible contractor as a result of this RFQ that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. The award will be based on the following: technical capability to meet the requirements and price. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (SEP 2023) FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (MAY 2024) FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://www.sam.gov/ in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (Please ensure FAR 52.209-2 -- Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation. (Nov 2015) is updated in your SAM record) FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements – Representation (JAN 2017) FAR 52.204–26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (OCT 2020) Must complete representation if attached to this solicitation- see attachment 52.204-26 The following FAR contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (NOV 2023) FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (NOV 2024) *The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting. FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (DEC 2015) 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the time of submitting quote, prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation (www.sam.gov). Copies of the above-referenced provisions and clauses are available from http://www.acquisition.gov/far/loadmainre.html & http: //www.hhs.gov/regulation/index.html or, upon request, either by telephone or fax. Submission shall be received not later than Monday, January 20th, 2025 @ 2:00 pm EST. Offers may be e-mailed to Diana Rohlman (E-Mail/ diana.rohlman@nih.gov). Offers shall include RFQ number in the subject line (RFQ-NIAID-25-2252895). Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f) All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this Agency. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to Diana Rohlman at diana.rohlman@nih.gov. ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Countertrade Products, Inc. (UEI CN4KSKX2UQY5) - Contract: 75N93025P00283, purchase order - Obligated: $63,892.80 - Competition: Competed Under SAP, 4 offers received - Link: solicitation number RFQNIAID252252895 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 75N930 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_75N93025P00283_7529_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - January 10, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due January 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST. Notice 2a15cea0ad0b4491a5b2e27324db7b96. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2a15cea0ad0b4491a5b2e27324db7b96/view - January 15, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due January 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST. Notice 391585229e954513a4b14159da9cd9f2. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/391585229e954513a4b14159da9cd9f2/view ## Points of contact - DIANA ROHLMAN, diana.rohlman@nih.gov, 4063639366 - Jesse Weidow, JESSE.WEIDOW@NIH.GOV --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/rfqniaid252252895.