Audio and Communication System Software and Parts

Notice of Intent to Sole Source 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. A) The US Coast Guard intends to negotiate and award on a sole source basis a firm-fixed price purchase order to acquire Audio & Communication system software and parts (See Section D below) to Advanced Simulation Technology Inc., 500 A Huntmar Park Drive., Herndon, VA 20170 in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements). B) This combined synopsis/solicitation constitutes Request for Quotation number HSCG48-13-Q-PCLAC1 and incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-44. C) This is a Total Small Business Set Aside. The applicable NAICS code is 334290 and the Small Business Size Standard is 750 employees. This requirement is for a firm-fixed price purchase order. D) ITEMS NEEDED (Model Number/Description/Quantity). TL-AT Telestra Target - 2U Multi-Core Standard. Quantity: 1 T2U-SR-03 Chassis Slide Rails - 26 inch depth Quantity: 1 ACE-MPL-13000 Software Functionality Quantity: 1 SRMK-JGS516 16-Port ACENet Compatible Unmanaged Switch-19 inch Rackmountable Quantity: 1 ACU2-04-02 ACU2 - 4 Channel Audio Distribution Unit Quantity: 2 A-PAMP-ASH-4 Powered Amplifier 4-Channel Quantity: 1 E) DELIVERY. Place of Delivery/Acceptance is USCG Aviation Training Center Mobile, 8501 Tanner Williams Rd. Mobile, AL 36608. Requested Delivery Date: 08/01/2013 F) QUOTES SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING. (1) The Solicitation (RFQ) number; (2) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror; (3) Offeror's Tax Information Number (TIN) and DUNS Number. (4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary; (5) Terms of any discounts for prompt payment or any express warranties; (6) Part Numbers, Unit Prices, Quantity, Extended Prices, availability and delivery date; (7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address; (8) A completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items). (9) Acknowledgment of any Solicitation Amendments; G) QUOTE DUE DATE. Quotes are due No Later Than May 1, 2013 at 04:00 PM, CST. Your quoted prices must be held firm for at least 30 calendar days from the quote due date. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by this agency. NOTE: By submitting a quote, you agree with all the terms, conditions, clauses and provisions in this combined synopsis/solicitation. H) SEND QUOTES TO. E-Mail to Jeffrey.N.Burrough or Fax to (251) 441-5219/Attn: Jeffrey Burrough I) CCR. Interested parties must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database and must have an active and complete registration status prior to receipt of their Quote. The awardee must have an active and complete CCR registration during performance and through final payment of the contract. Lack of active and complete registration in the CCR database will make a contractor ineligible for award. See FAR Clause 52.204-7. Contractors may obtain information on registration via the Internet at www.sam.gov or by calling phone 1-888-227-2423. (The name on the quote must match the "Legal Business Name" or "Doing Business As" name listed in CCR.) J) SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to check the FedBizOpps website (https://www.fbo.gov/?s=main&mode=list&tab=list) for Solicitation Amendments. K) FAR CLAUSES/ PROVISIONS. The following FAR clauses/ provisions apply to this solicitation. Offerors may obtain full text versions of these clauses/provisions electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. FAR Clause 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Apr 2008) FAR Provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jun 2008). FAR Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999) is incorporated and the evaluation criteria will be pricing and delivery. FAR Provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Aug 2009) / Alternate 1 (Apr 2002); must be completed and included with your offer (unless it has been completed on ORCA). See attachment FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Jun 2010). FAR Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Jul 2010). The following clauses listed in FAR Clause 52.212-5 (b) and (c) are incorporated into the solicitation and award: FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2010); FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Jun 2003); FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Apr 2009); FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003); FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010); FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007); FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998); FAR 52.225-1 Buy American Act - Supplies (Feb 2009); FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008); FAR 52.232-33 Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003).