16--Software fix to change the power setting on the ARC-231 radio

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions/clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-26 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, Defense Change Notice (DCN) 20080513. The NAICS code is 334511 and the small business size standard is 750. Pursuant to the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996, intended source is Rockwell Collins Inc., 400 Collins Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52498-0001. Rockwell Collins is the original equipment manufacturer of the CDU-900Y and the designer/developer of the CMS. The following commercial services requested in this solicitation are for the modification of software currently hosted on the CDU (Control Display Unit) hosted on the Cockpit Management System (CMS). CLIN 0001 is for the software trouble report (STR) fix on the ARC-231 radio. The Statement of Work will be provided under separate cover to responsible offeror(s). Inspection and acceptance shall be at destination by the Goverment. The delivery item is anticipated to be one (1) month after award of contract. FOB point is Destination. The software upgrade, which is subject to aviation qualification requirements, shall be delivered to Ft. Eustis, VA. The following provisions/clauses apply to this acquisition: The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items. Evaluation of the offeror(s) proposal, as required by FAR 52.212-2, shall be based on evaluation of a qualified proposal containing other than cost and pricing data (IAW FAR 52.215-20, Requirements for Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other Than Cost or Pricing Data). IAW the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items,Alternate I (Apr 2002), the offeror must ensure a completed ORCA is available for download. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items and Deviation dated Jun 2008 are incorporated. Specifically, the following clauses/provisions cited are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-50, Combatting Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. In addition, the following clauses/provisions apply:52.211-4013 Accelerated Delivery-Alternate I(USAAMCOM), 52.239-4702 Requirement for Information Technology to be Year 2000 Compliant (USAAMCOM); FAR 52.211-14, Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense Use; FAR 52.211-15, Defense Priority and Allocation Requirements; FAR 52.245-1 Government Property. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items is hereby incorporated. Specifically, the following clauses/provisions are applicable to this solicitation: 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. In addition, the following clauses/provisions apply: DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration, DFARS 252.227-7014 Rights in Noncommercial Computer Software and Noncommercial Computer Software Documentation. Special provision - Government Purpose Rights as follows: Government Purpose Rights, as definsed in DFARS 252.227-7013 (which is incorporated by reference, is granted on all CDU Operational Flight Program (OFP) source and executable code (CPN 091-3564-B01 plus subsequent releases)and deliverable technical data against this contract, which is consistent with the rights contained in Contracts DAAH12-03-C-0001 and W911W6-06-C-0209. Firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database @ www.ccr.gov. The above provisions/ clauses (except 2 USAAMCOM clauses referenced above) can be found at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The contracting office can, upon request, provide full text versions of these two clauses. The Defense Priorities and Allocation Systems (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is DO-A1. There are no numbered notes applicable. This announcement will close 28 July 2008 and quote is due by 1600 hrs (EST) 31 July 2008. Anticipated award date is 4 August 2008. Proposal must be submitted to AID, Contracting Office, Attn: L. Diedrich, Bldg 401 Lee Blvd, Ft. Eusits, VA 23604. Responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. A copy of the proposal can be submitted via mail; fax or email proposals preferred.