ARC-231 Radio Components

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items reference number AV9TK00300TK00 issued on April 29, 2009 prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and an additional written solicitation will not be issued. This synopsis/solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the test program for certain commercial items found at FAR Part 13.5. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-30 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, Defense Change Notice (DCN) 20090115. The NAICS code is 811213. The small business size standard is $7.0M. The U. S. Special Operations Command intends to contract with the Raytheon Company, 1010 Production Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 for (5) each Controller P/N 72622-815; (3) each Housing Assembly P/N 726291-801; (3) each Power Supply P/N 725851-801; (5) each RF/IF Module P/N 724787-805, (5) each RF/IF Module P/N 724787-803; (1) each ICS Int P/N 726398-801; (5) each Red 1553 P/N 726374-801; (1) each Transmitter P/N 726294-813; (10) each Handle P/N 520912-1; (25) each Battery P/N 725754-801; (10) each Antenna Select P/N 726284-801; (30) each Cable P/N 422996-801; (30) each Cable P/N 422996-802; (5) each Synthesizer P/N 726317-2; (5) each Set of Spares P/N 744908-801; (5) each Guard/Pre Sel. P/N 726318-1; (5) each Driver P/N 724789-804; (90) each KAB Bat. Pack P/N 535769-801; (20) each Prim. KAB CCA P/N 727607-801; (2) each CI SW Program P/N VA-008526-0000 to sustain ARC-231 radios on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Equipment shall be delivered to Ft. Cambell, KY. The delivery is requested 12 months after receipt of the order. FOB point is Destination. Inspection and acceptance shall be at Origin by the Government. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items. Offers shall be evaluated on a technically acceptable, low offer basis. The clause at 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, and the offeror must ensure a completed ORCA is available for download. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.211-14, Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense Use, FAR 52.211-15, Defense Priority and Allocation Requirements, FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. The clause at FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration. The clause at DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders; DFARS 252.225- 7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program. All firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database @ www.ccr.gov. The above provisions and clauses can be found at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The Defense Priorities and Allocation Systems (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is DO-A1. The following numbered notes are applicable to this requirement: 8, 12, 13, 22 and 23. This announcement will close and quotes are due by 12:00 PM (EST) May 7, 2009. Signed and dated offers, to include a complete listing of all items, must be submitted to US Special Operations Command, Technology Applications Contracting Office, Attn: Michael Wastella Commercial Phone number +1 (555) 000-0000 Ext. 259, Fax +1 (555) 000-0000, E-mail contact@example.gov . Responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quote which shall be considered. Offers must be submitted via E-mail only.