70 -- Computer Software Equipment

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services 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 and no other solicitation document will be issued. Request For Quotation (RFQ) number HSCG44-07-Q-TED115 is assigned for tracking purposes only. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-20. The US Coast Guard Command and Control Engineering Center (C2CEN) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for the purchase of 8 each of PN# P3-P4 Upgrade: Motherboard Pentium 4, IGB RAM, and Radar Interface Card, and 3 each Part; SSR Engineering Enhanced Radar Interface Card. All Items are to be New, Used items are not acceptable. The proposed contract action resulting from this synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies is the Governments intention to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and 13.106-1(b). Interested persons/parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within five days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement, and for informational purposes. The contractor for this proposed Sole Source contract is: SSR Engineering Incorporated, Cage Code 1KFG9. This is an Sole Source Procurement.The following is the Sole Source Justification for Purchasing SSR Engineering Specific Products BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRE, AND THE INTENDED USE: C2CEN uses hardware and software products engineering by SSR Engineering for a number of it?s approved and fielded systems including CGVTS, SCC/Hawkeye, and SCCS. These products are proprietary to SSR Engineering and cannot be delivered by any other vendor. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED: No other companies currently develop or sell radar/camera/tracker hardware that is compatible with PCSS/CGVTS/SCCS. REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE, WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES: Sole manufacture of product. EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE: No commercially available products function using the GOTS COMRIC software. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED: None at this time, In order to design technical solutions that integrate COTS products, detailed training from the manufactures of those COTS products is a necessity. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 423430 and the small business size standard is 100 employees. All Items are to be delivered to US Coast Guard C2CEN, 4000 Coast Guard Blvd. Portsmouth VA. 23703-2135. FOB Destination offers are strongly desired. FOB Origin offers must include shipping charges to be considered responsive. Inspection and acceptance of all Units shall be performed by the USCG C2CEN COTR/Technical Representatives. Required delivery date for all Items is on or before Jan/30/2008. Packaging and marking: shall be in accordance with ASTM D3951-98 approved Nov. 10, 1998, Commercial Packaging, Shipping and Storage Procedures. Each container shall have a copy of the packing slip attached indicating the, Part number, Purchase Order Number, and Serial Number. Packaging Material may consist of popcorn, shredded paper, Styrofoam or any other type of material that will provide a high level of protection to these Electronic Units. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. Anticipated award date is Dec/21/2007. This date is approximate and not exact. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses apply: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (SEPT 2006), FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 1999)- award will be made to the Offeror proposing the Best Value to the Government considering price, delivery, and past performance, and quality. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (SEPT 2007) to include Alt I (APR 2002). These certifications must be included with quote and can be accessed and downloaded via FedBizOps with this RFQ. Contractors are encouraged to submit through http://orca.bpn.gov FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions ?Commercial Items (FEB 2007) with the following addendas: FAR 52.211-14 Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense Use (Sep 1990) DO Rated. FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Jun 1998), the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address http://www.arnet.gov/far; A Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number is the primary identifier in FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (CCR)(Oct 2003). Contractors are located and identified in CCR by their DUNS number. To facilitate payment via Electronic Funds Transfer ? CCR, contractors should be registered in the CCR. A DUNS Number can be obtained via www.dnb.com and CCR registration can be obtained via www.ccr.dlis.dla.mil End of Clause FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders ?Commercial Items (SEPT 2007), The following Clauses and others as indicated by the Contracting Officer as applicable shall apply to the awarded contract. FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755) FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2006) (E.O. 13126),; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2002)(E.O. 11246), FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disable Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793), FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006)(38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.222-50 Combat Trafficking in Persons(AUG 2007) FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2006)(E.O. 12722,12724,13059.13067,13121, and 13129) FAR52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003)(31 U.S.C. 3332) End of Clause The following clauses are incorporated by reference, entire clause(s) available at http://www.arnet.gov/far; HOMELAND SECURITY ACQUISITION REGULATION (48CFR CHAPTER 30) CLAUSES (can be accessed electronically at www.dhs.gov/dhspublic) HSAR 3052.209?70 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS WITH CORPORATE EXPATRIATES (JUNE 2006). Quotes may be submitted on company letterhead stationary and must include the following information: Cost breakdown of parts and labor, Unit Price, Extended Price, Estimated Completion time frame, Payment Terms and discount offered for prompt payment. The closing date and time for receipt of offers is Dec/14/2007 3:00 PM Eastern Time. Facsimile and E-mail quotes are acceptable and may be faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000 or E-mailed to Primary POC JamesA.Lassiter, Contract Specialist, contact@example.gov +1 (555) 000-0000 for questions regarding this solicitation. Secondary POC Carrie F. Houck contact@example.gov +1 (555) 000-0000 *PLEASE NOTE* Offerors are to provide Firm Fixed Prices ,by Dec/14/2007 . Firm Fixed Prices- these contract Unit cost are not to be modified/increased. NOTICE TO OFFERORS CONCERNING REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS: This solicitation contains FAR Clause 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration and FAR Provision 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications. In accordance with FAR 4.1201 prospective contractors are required to submit annual representations and certifications via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov. Please ensure completion prior to submission of your quote. Also note that paragraph (b) of FAR 52.204-8, applies.