58 -- Tactical Radio System

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/synopsis reference number is F2F3205242A100 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) on an UNRESTRICTED basis. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-12.The associated NAICS code is 334220. The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, tools, parts and shipping costs necessary for delivery. The work to be performed includes, but not necessarily limited to the following: delivery of two (2) HIGH-SPEED PORTABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, CONSISTING OF: POWER CONNECTIVITY FOR OMNIXI, STE, KIV-7HSB, 2 NERA M4 TERMINALS, LAPTOP PC, KLAS T/A, MULTITECH T/A, ETHERNET SWITCH, DIALPAD, AND ROUTER. CASE WILL ACCEPT 90-264 VAC(40-440 HZ) OR 10 TO 36 VDC AUTO SENSING POWER SUPPLY (UPS). THE CASE HOUSES AN OMNIXI ENCRYPTOR, KIV-7HSB ENCRYPTOR, VOIP ROUTER, 1 NERA INMARSAT M4 TERMINAL, 5-PORT ETHERNET SWITCH, MULTITECH IWAY TERMINAL ADAPTER, KLAS TERMINAL ADAPTER, DIALPAD PUSH-TO-TALK HANDSET (FOR OMNI VOICE CALLS), AND LAPTOP PC. A 2ND CASE IS PROVIDED FOR STORAGE OF STE, ADDITIONAL M4 TERMINAL, AND SYSTEM CABLES & ACCESSORIES. CASES ARE RUGGEDIZED AND WATERPROOF, WITH INTREGAL HANDLE AND WHEELS (16" X 23" X 9.5"). INCLUDES SOFTSIDE NYLON ACCESSORY CASE WITH INTERNATIONAL POWER AND TELEPHONE ADAPTERS. SYSTEM INCLUDES VIDEO TELECONFERENCING INTERFACE EQUIPMENT CONSISTING OF: UPGRADE OF DIGITAL SYNCHRONOUS SERIAL INTERFACE CARD, H.320 SOFTWARE; HEADSET, MICROPHONE. ALLOWS VTC BETWEEN BOARDROOM TYPE VTC SYSTEMS AND FIELD UNITS HAVING LAPTOP COMPUTERS. Equipment to be delivered to Hurlburt Field; a US Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Shipping costs shall be included in pricing. The contractor shall coordinate delivery with the point of contact that will be designated at a later time. To be eligible for award, Offeror must be Central Contractor Registered (CCR). Information concerning CCR registration requirements may be viewed via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil or by calling the CCR Registration Centers at 1-888-227-2423. The following clauses apply to this acquisition and are included in full text: FAR 52.212-1-Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (Jul 2003) applies to this acquisition and is amended to read: FAR clauses and provisions can be located via the Internet at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The Government reserves the right to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Offers shall be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2-Evaluation--Commercial Items (Jan 1999), which is incorporated into this Request for Quote, with addendum to paragraph (a) as follows: The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) technical capability of the item(s) offered to meet the Government requirement as stated in this synopsis; (ii) price. The Government will make award to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is the greatest value to the Government. Past performance and technical capability are slightly more important than price. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3-Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (Jun 2003), with the quotation FAR 52.212-5-Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive orders-Commercial Items (Jun 2003) (Deviation), FAR 52.219-1-Small Business Program Representations (Apr 2002) Alternate I (Apr 2002), FAR 52.222-22-Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999), FAR 52.222-25-Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984), FAR 52.232-18-Availability of Funds (Apr 1984), FAR 52.252-1- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), FAR 52.252-2-Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), FAR 52.252-6-Authorized Deviations In Clauses (Apr 1984), DFARS 252.204-7004-Required Central Contractor Registration (Nov 2001), and DFARS 252.212-7001-Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Apr 2003) (Deviation). The following clauses and provisions are hereby incorporated either by reference or full text and are to remain in full force and effect in any resultant contract: FAR 52.212-4, FAR 52.219-6, FAR 52.222-3, FAR 52.222-19, FAR 52.222-21, FAR 52.222-26, FAR 52.222-35, FAR 52.222-36, FAR 52.222-37, FAR 52.232-33, DFARS 252.225-7000, DFARS 252.225-7001, and DFARS 252.225-7002. A Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order will be issued in writing. Response to this combined synopsis/solicitation must be received by mail, facsimile, electronic mail, or hand delivered by 21 September 2005, no later than 2:00 PM Central Standard Time. The mailing address is: 16 Contracting Squadron/LGCB; 350 Tully Street; Hurlburt Field, FL 32544. The physical address is 350 Tully Street Hurlburt Field, FL. Requests should be marked with solicitation number F2F3205242A100 and addressed to Marvin B. Butler. Primary contact information is as follows: business phone number 850-884-3266, fax 850-884-5372, email address marvin.butler@hurlburt.af.mil. A secondary point of contact is Gloria Dulin, Contracting Officer, phone 850-884-3262, email address gloria.dulin@hurlburt.af.mil. For More Business Opportunities, visit the web site of http://www.selltoairforce.org, http:/16CONS.hurlburt.af.mil and the Small Business Administration (SBA) web site: http://www.sba.gov.