D -- Thales Equipment

THIS REQUIREMENT IS HELD IN ABEYANCE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. 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. Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This request for quotation (RFQ HC1021-07-T-2009) is being issued by DITCO-EUROPE, Unit 4235, Box 375, APO AE 09136-5375. The RFQ document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 2005-15 and DAC 91-13. The proposed Brand Name acquisition will result in a Firm Fixed Price commercial item type contract in accordance with the procedures detailed in FAR 13.5. NAICS code 334290 applies. Description of requirement: The government has a requirement for Thales Network Equipment. The contract will include the following CLINs: Item 0001, DCSS-LC7SB-RR-1, Datacryptor SONET OC-48C, -48V, Brand Name Thales required, QTY: 8, Item 0002, DCSP-SMSR-1, SEP Optical Interfaces, 1310NM, Singlemode, 2 KM, Brand Name Thales required, QTY: 5, Item 0003, DCSP-SMSR-1, SEP Optical Interfaces, 1310 NM, 15 KM, Brand Name Thales required, QTY: 5 , Item 0004, DCSS-LC7SB-HS, Datacryptor Technical Assistance Plan, Brand Name Thales required, QTY: 8, Item 0005, DCAP-LE71B, Datacryptor, E1, AES256, -48V, Brand Name Thales required, QTY: 4, Item 0006, DCAP-LE71B-HS, Datacryptor Technical Assistance Plan, Brand Name Thales required, QTY: 4, Item 0007, DCSS-LA7SB-RR-1, Datacryptor SONET/SDH OC-3C, -48V, Brand Name Thales required, QTY: 2, Item 0008, DCSS-LAZSB-HS, Datacryptor Technical Assistance Plan, Brand Name Thales required, QTY: 2, Item 0009, DC2K-CA-1, Certificate Software, Brand Name Thales required, QTY: 1, Item 0010, Shipping and Handling, 1 lot, Delivery shall be made no later than 30 days after receipt of order unless otherwise stated on quotation. Any variation shall be provided as the number of days after receipt of order to U.S. Postal System Address: USAFE CSS/SCML, Attn: TSgt Steven Pecht, UNIT 3325, APO, AE 09094, FOB Destination or Commercial Address: USAFE CSS/SCML, Attn: TSgt Steven Pecht, Bldg 404, Door 5, Flugplatz Post, Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany 66877. Award shall be made based on lowest price, technically acceptable. New equipment is required. The following clauses/provisions are applicable: FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-3 or certification that these have been completed online via Online Representations and Certifications application (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov. FAR 52.212-4 applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5 applies to this acquisition -- 52.212-5(b): 52.203-6; 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-35; 52.222-36 and 52.222-37. These additional clauses are applicable: DFARS 252.204-7004, 252.212-7001, 252.212-7001(b), 252.225-7001, 252.225-7012, 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items or certification that these have been completed online via Online Representations and Certifications application (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov. DPAS: not applicable. Numbered notes: not applicable. Offers are due via e-mail to contact@example.gov, ATTN: Christine Morgan no later than 1600 Central European Time (CET), 20 February 2007. All FAR and DFAR clauses can be obtained at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. Brand Name Justification is below: DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) DEFENSE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONTRACTING ORGANIZATION-EUROPE (DITCO-EUROPE) JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL TO PROCURE USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION BRAND NAME: Thales Equipment Upon the basis of the following justification, I, as Procuring Activity Competition Advocate, hereby approve the use of other than full and open competition for the proposed contractual action pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1(c), Application for Brand Name Description. 1. Agency and Contracting Activity: The requiring activity for this action is USAFE CSS/SCML, Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany. The contracting activity is DISA/DITCO Europe, Building 143, 67681 Sembach-Heuberg, Germany. 2. Nature/Description of Action: The proposed contractual action is for other than full and open competition based on 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1(c), Application for Brand Name Description. Request approval to solicit, negotiate, and award a contract to resellers of Thales equipment. A firm-fixed price commercial item type contract is planned and will be issued pursuant to FAR 13.5. The purchase of Thales Datacryptor equipment is required for the network upgrade at the RAF Lakenheath UK, RAF Mildenhall UK and Gehdi, IT, Technical Control Facility. 3. Description of Supplies/Services: Requirement is for the purchase of Thales Datacryptor and associated parts for the upgrade of the RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall UK, and Gehdi, Italy Technical Control Facility (TCF) under the HQ USAFE TCF Modernization Program. Listing of requirements: Item 1: Thales DCSS-LC7SB-RR-1, Datacryptor SONET OC-48C, -48V, QTY: 8 Item 2: Thales DCSP-SMSR-1, SFP Optical Interfaces, 1310NM, Singlemode, 2 KM, QTY: 5 Item 3: Thales, DCSP-SMIR-1, SFP Optical Interfaces, 1310NM, Singlemode, 15 KM, QTY: 5 Item 4: Thales, DCSS-LC7SB-HS, Datacryptor Technical Assistance Plan, QTY: 8 Item 5: Thales, DCAP-LE71B, Datacryptor, E1, AES256, -48V, QTY: 4 Item 6: Thales, DCAP-LE71B-HS, Datacryptor Technical Assistance Plan, QTY: 4 Item 7: Thales, DCSS-LA7SB-RR-1, Datacryptor SONET / SDH OC-3C, -48V, QTY: 2 Item 8: Thales, DCSS-LAZSB-HS, Datacryptor Technical Assistance Plan, QTY: 2 Item 9: Thales, DC2K-CA-1, Certificate Software, QTY: 1 4. Identification of Statutory Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1(c), Application for Brand Name Description. 5. Demonstration of Contractor?s Unique Qualifications: This equipment purchase is part of an ongoing MAJCOM-wide TCF Modernization Program and will be an extension of over one million dollars of previously purchased and installed Thales encryption equipment. Thales equipment is currently installed at Ramstein AB and projects are underway to install 6 units at Aviano AB and another two units at Spangdahlem AB. Thales is required to ensure consistency in the design, continuity of training, ease of use, and interoperability. This equipment is being installed into an existing SONET network. Each brand of link encryption device has its own monitoring suite. If another brand was used there would be the additional fifty seven thousand dollars for the USAFE Installations covered under this purchase for the cost of monitoring software and hardware, not including any installation costs. Thales has its own monitoring suite at no additional cost. It allows the USAFE Network Operations and Security Center and installation Tech Control facilities to use a single vendor provided application to manage all USAFE SONET Encryption equipment. 6. FedBizOpps Announcement/Potential Sources The synopsis will be combined with the solicitation in accordance with FAR part 12. All responsive offerors will be considered. 7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Price The Contracting Officer will compete the requirement with resellers of Thales equipment to ensure prices are fair and reasonable. 8. Description of Market Research The research that produced the overarching solution for the USAFE TCF Modernization Program included the evaluation of FIPS 140-2 technologies and equipment manufacturers. This included Thales and SafeNet which are the only two FIPS 140-2 certified vendors. The evaluation consisted of personal experiences of USAFE personnel, review of product documentation obtained from the web, vendor provided demonstrations and product documentation, review of currently fielded equipment, and GSA schedule and retail pricing lists. Based on the evaluations, an equipment suite was chosen based on capabilities, integration, and price. This solution included the selection of the Thales Datacryptor product line as the link encryption devices. 9. Supporting Facts: This brand name of equipment is requested to maintain uniformity, common troubleshooting and maintenance techniques, a standardized training program and economy of resources across the USAFE Theater. 10. Listing of Interested sources: IPIntegration Inc, GS-35F-0740P, PO Box 28617, Santa Ana, Ca 92799, +1 (555) 000-0000, Small Business Technica Corporation, NAS5-02149, 45245 Business Court, Suite 300, Dulles, VA 20166, +1 (555) 000-0000, Small Business 11. Actions taken to remove barriers to competition: USAFE CSS/SCML must remain with the Thales product line to ensure continuity, compatibility and consistency of existing equipment. The Government would incur costs in training of personnel and reengineering of non-Thales equipment for integration with existing equipment as detailed above. Competition is limited to multiple resellers of Thales equipment. 12. Statement of Period of Performance and/or Delivery Schedule The Government anticipates a 30-day delivery period after contractor?s receipt of order 13. Reference to Approved Acquisition Plan (AP) Not applicable. 14. Section 508 Compliance Required Section 508 documentation has been provided. TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION (FAR Subpart 6.302-1 (c)) I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate. Technical Cognizance: Signature: Original Signed, dated 30 Jan 07 James Tribble USAFE TCF-MP Project Manager USAFE CSS/SCML Requirements Cognizance: Signature: Original Signed, dated 30 Jan 07 Kenneth Gammons, SMSgt, SUPR,USAFE CSS/SCML REVIEW FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY (DARS6.303-1(S-92)) This justification is determined legally sufficient. Signature: Original Signed William Mayers Chief Legal Counsel D01DT 1 Feb 07 CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION (FAR Subparts 6.302-1 (c) ) I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Signature: Original Signed Tiffany Boatwright, Contracting Officer DITCO-Europe/PL512, 05 February 2007 APPROVED BY: (FAR 8.405-6) Signature: Original Signed Ann M. Vaughn, Procuring Activity Competition Advocate, PLA, 1 Feb 07