58 -- Replacement Antenna Pedestal

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; proposals are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. Submit written offers only, oral offers will not be accepted. Offers maybe submitted Electronically. Anticipated award to be a Firm Fixed Price Contract. The solicitation shall incorporate provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-008 January 5, 2006. This procurement is being issued as 100% Small Business Set-Aside. North American Industrial Classification Standard:334220 ; Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees. Once technical acceptance has been determined this acquisition will be awarded on the basis of best value to the Government. REQUIREMENT: Antenna Pedestal System Upgrade Viasat Model 13211 Tracking Pedestal or Equal with installation. Unit must interface with the ViaSat 3800 U antenna control unit. Must use the existing 40 tower, radome and power supply currently in place. The replacement pedestal must be completely compatible with current equipment. Installation is to be in accordance with the Specifications for Installation listed below. Minimum Antenna Specifications: Operating Range: 1435 to 2400 MHZ, Polarization: Right and left hand circular polarization 35 HZ nominal scan speed, Antenna Gain: 27.5db@ 1435 MHz, 31.5db@ 2400 MHz, Beam Width: 6deg@ 1435 MHz, 3.8 deg @ 2400 MHZ, Velocity: 20 deg/sec, Acceleration: 20 deg/sec/sec, Azimuth Travel: +/- 370 degs, Elevation Travel: -6deg to 87 deg tracking -8 deg to +188 manual, Environmental: -54 degC to+71 deg C non-operating, -20 deg C to +55 deg C operating, Voltage: 120/220 VAC 1 phase 60 hz, Air compressor/Dehydrator Unit: Capable of providing a moisture free environment for the feed assembly. Specifications for Installation of Antenna Pedestal Replacement 1. Vender will be responsible for providing all labor and necessary equipment associate with the removal of the old pedestal and control cables, and the installation of the new pedestal and control cables required to hook up to the Antenna Control Unit (ACU). 2. Vender will be responsible for the removal of any part of the existing radome needed to complete the extraction and insertion of the pedestal components, and the re-installation of the radome to its existing water tight configuration upon completion of the project. 3. Vender will be responsible for the removal of any lightning suppression equipment, and the re-installation of the lightning suppression equipment to a fully operation capability upon completion of the project. 4. Vender will be responsible for all interfacing of the new pedestal into existing power available at the tower. 120/220 VAC 60Hz. 5. Vender will be responsible for connecting the new antenna pedestal up to the it ViaSat 3800U Antenna Control Unit. 6. Vender will be responsible for functionally checking and verifying proper operation of the entire antenna system upon completion of the installation. 7. Vender will demonstrate to the customer a complete and operation auto-tracking antenna system to at least the minimum capabilities of the old antenna system. 8. Vender will be responsible for the removal of any trash, crating, cable and the old pedestal unit upon completion of the project. The Government will provide the following support: 1. 586th FLTS will provide a crane and operator for the purpose of extracting the old pedestal from the tower and lowering the new pedestal in place. 2. NAATS personnel will be responsible for getting base access for the vender and their associated labor force, and will be responsible for escorting them while on Holloman A.F.B. to perform the above duties. All Quotes must be FOB: Destination for delivery to: Holloman AFB, NM 88330. IMPORTANT NOTICES: 1) RFQ submission must be in accordance with solicitation. 2) You will not be eligible to receive an award if you are not in the Central Contractor Registration Database. (Ref. DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration). Register via the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov or by contacting CCR Customer Service Contact Information at 1-888-227-2423 3) Payments will only be made using the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system 4) All Amendments, if applicable, Must Be Acknowledged. The provisions at FAR 52.211-6 - Brand Name or Equal and FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the synopsis/solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. Award shall be based on a lowest overall price to the Government. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with quote. The clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. 52.212-4 addendum to are included. The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Specifically the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside; FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 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 52.225-13 -Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration. Lack of registration will make an offeror ineligible for award. Offerors may register by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at www.ccr.dlsc.dla.mil. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities; FAR 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports; FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award; FAR 52.247-34 - F.o.b.-Destination; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. The clause at 252.204-7001 Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code Reporting; DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation; DFARS 252.225-7000 Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate; DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.