49 -- GPS Simulator Maintenance

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 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) under FA4801-06-R-0005. This is a Sole Source/Large Business requirement. The Government's intent is to award this acquisition to Spirent Federal Systems, Inc. using Sole Source Procedures 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supply or Services Will Satisy Agency's Requirements" and Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR 13.5. Spirent Federal Systems equipment and software is already in existence at Holloman AFB. Spirent Federal System's software is considered proprietary. Contractor is to furnish all labor, tools, parts, materials, and transportation necessary to provide maintenance, repair, and engineering support services for the 46 TG at Holloman AFB NM for 8 GSS 7700 GPS/SBAS Spirent Simulators, 2 GSS 7750 L5 units, and 2 STR4760 L1/L2 units. Provide updates, installation and technical consulting for all Spirent software; SimGen V2.44 and V2.45, SimMcode V1.03, SimSAAS Ver SF1001-6S-1.00-AC, Firmware and AOC's as newer versions become available. Contractor shall provide engineering support by a qualified Spirent Engineer within 24 hours of initial contact for maintenance or technical support. Period of Performance: (1 March 2006 through 31 December 2006) and two option years 1 January 2007 through 31 December 2007 and 1 January 2008 through 31December 2008. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811310.This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in affect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-08 effective 05 January 06. The following clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR provision: 52.212-1: Instructions to Offerors, Offerors are required to submit a completed copy of 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, All contractors must be registered in the Central Contract Registration (CCR) database. Lack of registration in CCR will make an offeror ineligible for award. Information concerning the CCR requirement may be viewed via the internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling the CCR center at 1-888-227-2423; 252.204-7004 Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7 Alt A) 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments,252.225-7001 BUY AMERICAN ACT AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAMS, 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS, 52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans.