A--CTS VXS SWITCH CARD

This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared inaccordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additionalinformation included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the onlysolicitation, which is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ); quotes are beingrequested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Government intends toacquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12 and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures setforth in FAR Part 13. This procurement is not set aside for small business. This notice is being issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the items shown below. Please see the Solicitation Instructions that follow the specification portion of thissolicitation. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (VXS Switch Card):The Data Link subsystem is responsible for performing high rate data communication tasks(max rates of 1.2 Gbit/sec sustained). The system is responsible for both framing,de-framing, encoding, decoding, and other minor tasks needed to lock to the datastream. It must accept data from an external source (our design is calling for 10 GbitEthernet over SFP+ or XFP) and process it as described via internal FPGA processing. Itwill then pass the data over the backplane via a VXS switch card to be processed by amodem unit which houses the components needed to covert between analogue and digitalsignals.SPECIFICATIONS:The supplied switch card SHALL abide by the following constraints: Switch card to handle a standard 8-Slot Single-Star Configuration with 7 VXSPayload Slots Standard 6U width Compatible with the following VITA Specifications:o ANSI/VITA 41.0-2006 (VXS)o ANSI/VITA 41.2-2006 (VXS 4X Serial RapidIO Protocol Layer Standard) Support routing configuration of the switch fabric Support either RapidIO or Crossbar switching Allows for user reconfiguration by a vendor supplied interface program that isaccessible using Linux or BSD Allows for a configuration to be stored, saved, and available from a cold boot Front panel I/O connectionso Support copper and fiber connectionso Support of data rates up to 3.125Gbps (transceiver dependent)o Support at least one standard Gigabit Ethernet connection with a RJ-45 interface Allow mixed data rate streams Minimum rated switch fabric data transmission rate of 3.125 Gbps per pair forSerial RapidIO Capable of interfacing with both P0 ports (A and B) on all seven payload slots Capable of interfacing all differential serial pairs over P0 Obtain all power from the VXS backplane Provide documentation that provide full detail on board components includingdevice interfaces, data flow, architecture, control and configuration, electrical connectors,jumpers, switches, LEDs, and pin outs.MANUALS:The Contractor shall provide operational manuals that shall be written in English. Two(2) sets of operator manuals shall be included which shall document operation andmaintenance of the XMC Modules for the Data Link Sub-Component. All softwaredocumentation required to operate/program/diagnose (CNC or PC controller) shall beincluded. INSTALLATION:The Government will install the item(s) referenced in the Specifications section of thiscombined synopsis/solicitation.DELIVERY SCHEDULE AND FOB POINT:Delivery to NASA Glenn Research Center is required within 12 to 16 weeks after receipt oforder (ARO). Delivery shall be FOB Destination, NASA Glenn Research Center. SOLICITATION INSTRUCTIONS:Note for those proposing advance payments: FAR limits advance payments for commercialitems to not greater than 15% of the total price for the item. If you require payment inadvance, do NOT exceed this limitation.Note for those proposing shipping costs: any costs for shipping shall be included in thequoted price of each item. DO NOT quote shipping separately.Note to those proposing their terms and conditions: provide a copy of such for evaluationby the Government. The Government is NOT subject to state sales tax or laws of aspecific state. Therefore, either line out such language or clearly state what terms arenot subject to the Government for the instant procurement. Note to those offering imported items or items subject to duties, freight and insurance: The proposed price SHALL include all duties and shipping and costs. The Government isself insured and does not pay extraordinary insurance other than that already included innormal shipping practices.The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 05-43.The NAICS code is 334516 and the small business size standard for this procurement is 500employees. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shallbe considered by the agency.The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Offers for the items(s) described above are due by August 30, 2010, 4:30p.m. GRC localtime and may be mailed to:NASA Glenn Research CenterAttn: Amanda L. George- Contract Specialist21000 Brookpark Road, MS: 60-1Cleveland, OH 44135and include on the envelope the solicitation number.Your offer should include: FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule,discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), Cage Code, DUNS identificationnumber, Representations and Certifications, identification of any special commercialterms, description of items offered per 52.212-1 (and as modified), and the offer shallbe signed by an authorized company representative. Offerors are encouraged to use theStandard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL:http://server-mpo.arc.nasa.gov/Services/NEFS/NEFSHome.tmlFaxed offers are NOT acceptable. E-mail offers ARE acceptable and shall be sent to both:amanda.l.george@nasa.gov AND scott.d.haumesser@nasa.gov. Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1, Instructions toOfferorsCommercial Items, which is incorporated by reference. If the end product(s) quoted is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in theclause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the Offerors shall so state and shalllist the country of origin.Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, OfferorRepresentations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer or the followingparagraph: The offeror has completed the annual representations and certificationselectronically via the ORCA website at http://orca.bpn.gov. After reviewing the ORCAdatabase information, the offeror verifies by submission of this offer that therepresentations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3,Offeror Representations and CertificationsCommercial Items, have been entered or updatedin the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to thissolicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated inthis offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ______________. [Offerorto identify the applicable paragraphs at (b) through (j) of this provision that theofferor has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any. Therepresentations and certifications will be incorporated by reference in any resultantcontract. Representations and Certifications may be obtained via the internet at URLs: http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/eps/Templates/Commercial_Greater_Than_25K.doc or http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/midrange/ orhttp://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/Procure/rforms.html or The (BPN ORCA) Business PartnerNetwork (BPN) Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website at http://orca.bpn.gov.FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS APPLICABLE:FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and ConditionsCommercial Items, (Feb 2007) is applicable. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or ExecutiveOrders--Commercial Items, (June 2007) is applicable. As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4),insert the following clauses: (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions oflaw or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (2) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77,108-78) (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that theContracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference toimplement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercialitems: As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4), insert the following clauses: _X_ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), withAlternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). __ (2) 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 657a). __ (3) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small BusinessConcerns (JULY 2005) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicatein its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).[ __ (4) Reserved] __ (5)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C.644). __ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-6. __ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-6. __ (6)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C.644). __ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7. __ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7. __ (7) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2)and (3)). __ (8)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Sept 2006) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4).__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9. __ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9. __ (9) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). __ (10) 52.219-16, Liquidated DamagesSubcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)). __ (11)(i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small DisadvantagedBusiness Concerns (SEPT 2005) (10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive theadjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer). __ (ii) Alternate I (June 2003) of 52.219-23. __ (12) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation ProgramDisadvantagedStatus and Reporting (Oct 1999) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). __ (13) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation ProgramIncentiveSubcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). __ (14) 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small BusinessSet-Aside (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 657 f). __ (15) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (June 2007) (15U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). __ (16) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). __ (17) 52.222-19, Child LaborCooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2006) (E.O.13126). _X_ (18) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). _X_ (19) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). _X_ (20) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of theVietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). _X_ (21) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29U.S.C. 793). _X_ (22) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of theVietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). __ (23) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues orFees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201). __ (24)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content forEPA-Designated Products (Aug 2000) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). __ (ii) Alternate I (Aug 2000) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). _X_ (25) 52.225-1, Buy American ActSupplies (June 2003) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). (26)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American ActFree Trade AgreementsIsraeli Trade Act (Nov 2006) (41U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub. L 108-77, 108-78, 108-286,109-53 and 109-169). __ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3. __ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3. _X_ (27) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Nov 2006) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301note). _X_ (28) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2006) (E.o.s,proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of theDepartment of the Treasury). __ (29) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (42 U.S.C. 5150). __ (30) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (42U.S.C. 5150). __ (31) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). __ (32) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C.255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). _X_ (33) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds TransferCentral Contractor Registration(Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __(34) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds TransferOther than Central ContractorRegistration (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (35) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (36) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). __ (37)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). __ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64. The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.arnet.gov/far/The NFS may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htmSELECTION:EvaluationCommercial Items (Jan 1999) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to theresponsible offeror on a LOW PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE basis: Selection and awardwill be made (on an aggregate basis to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror,with acceptable past performance. Technical acceptability will be determined by a reviewof the information submitted by the offeror providing a description in sufficient detailto show that the product offered meets the Government's requirement (see specificationsabove). It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation oftheir offer. (SEE FAR 52.212-1(b)).(b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished tothe successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shallresult in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offersspecified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer),whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice ofwithdrawal is received before award. MISCELLANEOUS:Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing (e-mail is preferred)no later than August 25, 2010. Prospective quoters shall notify this office of theirintent to submit a quotation. An ombudsman has been appointed - See NASA Specific Note "B".It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the following Internet site for the releaseof solicitation amendments (if any):http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=22. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL:http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html