59 -- Antenna Masts and Tri Mounts

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this announcement is Request for Quote (RFQ) FA4452-07-Q-A075. The AMC Specialized Contracting Branch intends to solicit and award a firm-fixed priced purchase/delivery order, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12, 13 and 19. This solicitation is posted as open market, 100% small business set-aside in accordance with FAR Part 19.502-2. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this acquisition is 334220 with a Small Business Size Standard of 750 employees. Small business size standards are published by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and may be found at www.sba.gov/size/sizetable2002.html. Please identify your business size in your response based upon this standard. This is a brand name or equal requirement with required salient characteristics provided as follows: four (4) each Bolt-On Tri Mounts, BlueSky Mast Part Number BSM2-K-A353-M24-000, with three (3) 24-inch side arms and three (3) Bolster Plates; and four (4) each 15 Meter Antenna Masts, BlueSky Mast Part Number BSM2-M-M115-AL1-000, 46.5 Ft Deployment Height, 70 mph Wind Survival Rating, 15 minutes 1-person deployment time or 7.5 minutes 2-person deployment time, with directional control, Corrosive Free, Black Anodized finish, 2-inch outside diameter, 54x14x14 inch travel dimensions, total weight with carry bag of 76.26 pounds. To ensure survivability in a deployed environment, items must be in compliance with Test Method Standard MIL-STD-810F for wind-driven rain, humidity, icing and freezing, sand and dust. The standard can be viewed by searching for MIL-STD-810F at the following website: http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/. Items must be new, not reconditioned or refurbished. Required shipping is FOB Destination for all quantities within two (2) weeks ARO to the following Government installation: Delivery to 15 AMOS/SCD, Travis AFB, CA 94535-2150. Unit price and total cost shall include all shipping and handling.The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, with no obligation to the offeror by the Government. Only one award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror who meets the requirement. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-17. The clauses at FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, and FAR 52.214-21, Descriptive Literature, apply to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52-212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Offerors are required to submit with their offer a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification--Commercial Items, or provide notification that their Representations and Certifications are available on the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov/. The clause at FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders ? Commercial Items (Deviation) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with Alternate I; FAR 52.211-14, Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense Use; FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 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 Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees; FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.246-2, Inspection of Supplies -- Fixed-Price, and FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses. 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 with the following clauses: FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities; DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Program; DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; DFARS 252.225-7014, Preference for Domestic Specialty Metals; DFARS 252.225-7036, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program; DFARS 252.227-7015, Technical Data--Commercial Items; DFARS 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data; DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; DFARS 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment; and DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea. The following clause applies to this solicitation is is provided in full text: AFFARS 5352.201-9101?Ombudsman - (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, Mr. Michael Jackson, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Dr, Scott AFB, IL 62225-5022, 618-229-0267, FAX 618-256-6668, email: Michael.Jackson@scott.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. This is a DO rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Wide Area Workflow procedures shall be used for invoicing and acceptance on this requirement. All quotes are due to this agency no later than 3:00 p.m., Central Daylight Time (CDT), 11 July 2007. Send all quotes to the attention of Mary Miner, HQ AMC/A7KQC, 507 Symington Dr. Rm W202, Scott AFB, IL 62225-5022, or by facsimile to 618-256-3091, or e-mail to Mary.Miner@scott.af.mil, phone 618-256-9944. To view the clauses in full text, visit www.acqnet.gov/far.