IF Matrix Switch

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is NEEK3000-12-02329A, and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-60. This solicitation is not a small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 334220, and the small business size standard is 750 employees. Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001: Intermediate Frequency (IF) switching and signal distribution system to permit versatile switching to/from a variety of receive and transmit equipment from approximately 70 MHz to 3000 MHz in accordance with the attached specification. Warranty on all equipment of at least 12 months is required. Three sets of operations and maintenance manuals for all equipment shall be provided with the equipment. All equipment and accompanying documentation shall be delivered F.O.B. Destination to the attention of George McAulay at the Fairbanks Command and Data Acquisition Station (FCDAS), 1300 Eisele Road, Fairbanks, AK 99712 within 120 calendar days after contract award. CLIN 0002 (Option): Installation and check-out of the above equipment and 16 hours of on-site operations and maintenance training. This option may be exercised by written notice from the Contracting Officer to the Contractor within 60 days after contract award. Government acceptance of both CLIN 0001 and Option CLIN 0002 shall take place at destination. If the Government exercises Option CLIN 0002, Government acceptance of CLIN 0001 shall take place concurrently with Government acceptance of Option CLIN 0002. FAR Provision 52.212-1 applies to this acquisition, and there is one addendum to this provision. Specifically, this addendum is as follows: With respect to Paragraph (b)(4) of FAR 52.212-1, the offeror shall (i) provide a technical description of the end items being proposed to satisfy the specification requirements, (ii) address compliance with each specification requirement and provide supporting technical documentation and (iii) identify whether the end items that the offeror is proposing are manufactured or produced by small business concerns in the United States or its outlying areas. FAR Provision 52.212-2 does not apply to this acquisition. Any contract awarded as a result of this RFP will be to the lowest-priced technically acceptable proposal from a responsible small business concern furnishing end items manufactured or produced by small business concerns in the United States or its outlying areas. In order for a proposal to be technically acceptable, the Government must determine that both CLIN 0001 and Option CLIN 0002 are technically acceptable in accordance with the terms of this RFP and the offeror has acceptable past performance. The offeror shall include a completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3 in its proposal. FAR Clause 52.212-4 applies to this acquisition, and there are no addenda to this clause. FAR Clause 52.212-5 applies to this acquisition, and the following additional FAR clauses cited in Paragraph (b) of FAR Clause 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.203-6; FAR 52.204-10; 52.209-6: 52.209-10; 52.219-8; 52.219-28; FAR 52.222-3; FAR 52.222-19; FAR 52.222-21; FAR 52.222-26; FAR 52.222-35; FAR 52.222-36; FAR 52.222-37; FAR 52,.222-40; FAR 52.223-18; FAR 52.225-5; FAR 52.225-13; and FAR 52.232-33. The following additional terms and conditions apply to this acquisition: Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR) Clauses: CAR: 1352.201-70 entitled "Contracting Officer's Authority," CAR: 1352.201-72 entitled "Contracting Officer's Representative," CAR: 1352.209-73 entitled "Compliance with the Laws," and CAR: 1352.209-74 entitled "Organizational Conflict of Interest." The full text of these CAR clauses may be obtained at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFCARA.HTM or by contacting Jay Parsick (e-mail address and phone number identified below). The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply to this acquisition. Proposals shall be submitted to the attention of Jay Parsick, by e-mail to Jay.Parsick@noaa.gov or by fax (301) 713-4155. Quotes are due by 11:30 am Eastern Daylight Time on September 11, 2012. The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding this solicitation are Jay Parsick and (301) 628-1409.