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 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 is a non-competitive action in accordance with Section 4202 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-37. The applicable NAICS code is 334511. The small business size standard is 750 employees. This acquisition has been designated as unrestricted. The U.S. Army Contracting Command (CCAM-RDT) intends to purchase Voice and Warning Systems (VAWS) on a sole source basis. The intended source for these components is Orbit Communication Systems, Inc., located at 15340 E. Valley Boulevard, City Of Industry, CA 91746-3335. Orbit Communication Systems, Inc. is the only known source with the unique capability to supply the stated components for military aircraft while also meeting the required performance standard. Additionally, Orbit Communication Systems, Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The associated design, documentation, and qualification testing required to substantiate airworthiness of any other such components precludes meeting the project schedule. ACC intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a period of performance of five (5) years. The estimated value/ceiling of the master IDIQ contract will be $5,130,000. The component to be included on this IDIQ contract will be P/N: AL-9003-11. The initial delivery order will be executed concurrently with the master IDIQ contract and will require a minimum quantity of three hundred (300) Voice And Warning Systems; P/N: AL-9003-11. Delivery of these components is intended for U.S. Army Aviation Applied Technology Directorate (AATD), 401 Lee Boulevard, Fort Eustis, Va. 23604. Physical delivery of the 1st order is required within 20 weeks after the receipt of the delivery order. Inspection/Acceptance and FOB Point are destination, AATD, Fort Eustis, Va. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition without addenda. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial items, Alternate I with its offer. The following FAR Clauses are applicable to this acquisition: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition without addenda; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Status or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; 52.216-18 Ordering; 52.216-19 Order Limitations; and 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity. The following clauses cited within FAR 52.212-5 apply: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, Alternate I; 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, Alternate II; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 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; Equal Opportunity; 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; 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following clauses cited within 252.212-7001 apply: 52.203-3 Gratuities; 252.205-7000, Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders; 252.219-7003 Small, Disadvantaged and Woman-Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustments; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea; and 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. The clause at 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation also applies. As previously noted, the intended source of supply for this acquisition is Orbit Communication Systems, Inc. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to this procurement described are not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. Proposals are due 24 September 2010, by 2:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time. Orbit Communication Systems, Inc. is the only known source. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement, and submit a proposal. All responsible sources that submit an offer will be considered. A solicitation document is not available. Submit inquiries regarding this procurement to: Army Contracting Command (ACC), ATTN: Robert Waible (CCAM-RDT), 401 Lee Boulevard, Fort Eustis, Va. 23604-5577. Point of contact is Robert Waible at
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