Integrated Workstation

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. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation (paper copy) will not be issued. Further, offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of amendments (if any) or other information pertaining to this solicitation. Solicitation FA8751-10-R-0017 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-40 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Change Notice (DCN) 20100408. See http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ for the full text of all provisions and clauses incorporated by reference herein. This procurement is being issued as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334111 and small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The contractor shall provide the following items on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis. Offerors shall specify the warranty term and include shipping FOB Destination in the total price. Item 1: Integrated Ruggedized Bladecenter Assembly P/N: 510-1183-F00-00 or equal Qty: 4 * All products must be configured prior to delivery. * Offers of products which are equal or superior to the brand name items specified below will be considered and evaluated (see FAR 52.211-6). Configuration includes the following modules: Receiver module including: (Qty 4) ICE GIGExDR2 modules; (Qty 1) USB Port (CFE); (Qty 1) Stanford Research Rubidium Oscillator and power supply; (Qty 1) 10 MHz, 1PPS &IRIG distribution solution; (Qty 1) Internal Cable set; (Qty 1) Pluggable SATA HDD, 500GB, 2.5in SFF; (Qty 1) 20A power cord; and (Qty 4) Nanoceptor receivers (CFE); all associated cabling must be included. (Qty 1) Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module networking all internal components. (Qty 1) Ruggedized HS22, Xeon 4C X5560 95W 2.80GHz/1333MHz/8MB L2, 2x2GB, O/Bay 2.5in SAS processor module with: (Qty 1) Intel Xeon 4C Processor Model X5560 95W 2.80GHz/1333MHz/8MB L2; (Qty 6) 2GB Dual Rank PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 VLP RDIMM 1333MHz (Qty 2) Ruggedized QS22 processor module with Dual IBM PowerXCell 8i processors 3.2GHz/512KB L2, 8x1GB memory Physical Specifications: Size: Unit shall fit in a 19" rack with not more than 5.5U (9.625") vertical height. Weight: Not more than 85 pounds. Power: The power supply shall be designed to operate from single phase 100/264VAC, 47-400Hz. The power system is to be based on MIL-STD-704F. The power system will comply with MIL-STD-704F, Section 5.2.3 for 60 Hz and 400 Hz systems. The Power Supply will have maintenance accessibility. Humidity: The unit shall be designed to operate within the humidity range per RTCA/DO-160F, Section 6, Category A, Standard Humidity Environment. Vibration: The unit shall be designed with the intent of meeting the minimum integrity test specified in RTCA/DO-160F, Section 8, Category S. Shock: The unit shall be designed with the intent of meeting operational shock tests in accordance with MIL-STD-810F, Method 516.5, Procedure I with the following conditions: Functional Shock, terminal peak saw tooth, A=20.0G, D=11 ms, 3 pulses in both directions of the three axes for a total of 18 pulses. Design and Construction: Materials, Processes and Parts: The unit shall be designed and constructed for reliable operation aboard aircraft while using commercial grade electronic components where applicable. Electromagnetic Interference: The unit will be designed to meet the following EMI requirements of RTCA/DO-160F as a goal: - Section 19, Category C, Induced Signal Susceptibility - Section 21, Category M, Emission of Radio Frequency - Section 20, Category R, Radio Frequency Susceptibility - Section 25, Category A, Electrostatic Discharge Offerors shall provide at least the same warranty terms, including offers of extended warranties, offered to the general public in customary commercial practice. The anticipated delivery date is within 20 weeks After Receipt of Order. Products must be delivered FOB Destination. The place of delivery, acceptance, and FOB destination point is F4HBL1/Transportation Officer, Depot 2, 148 Electronic Pkwy. Rome NY, 13441-4516. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jun 2008), applies to this acquisition. Addenda to the following paragraphs of 52.212-1 are: (b) Written proposals are due by 3 PM (ET) FRIDAY 07 MAY 2010. Submit by email to andrew.clark@rl.af.mil, by fax to 315-330-8081, or by mail to AFRL/RIKO, Attn: Andrew Clark, 26 Electronic Pkwy, Rome NY 13441-4514. Offerors are encouraged to submit their proposals using the SF1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items. (b)(4) Submit a technical description of the items being offered. (b)(10) Submit past performance information for contracts completed successfully within the last 3 years that are similar in magnitude and scope to the work described in this notice. Include reference name, telephone number, and email address, as well as a brief description of the contract effort. (b)(11) Include a statement verifying that your firm is capable or confirming to the requirements of DFARS clause 252.211-7003. Item Identification and Valuation. This clause applies to certain products with unit price greater than or equal to $5,000. (k) Central Contractor Registration. Offerors must be registered in the CCR database to receive a contract award. If the offeror does not become registered in the CCR database within four days after receiving notification from the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer may proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered offeror. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (JAN 1999) applies. In addition to the information in paragraph (a), the following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: PRICE, PAST PERFORMANCE, and TECHNICAL CAPABILITY. Past Performance and Technical Capability, when combined, are equal in importance to Price. The representations and certifications found in the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (AUG 2009) and ALT I (APR 2002) must be completed electronically on the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website at http://orca.bpn.gov. Therefore, offerors are required to complete only paragraph (b) of this provision and submit it with their proposal. In addition, offerors shall complete and submit the representations and certifications at DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (JUN 2005). For your convenience, paragraph (b) of 52.212-3 and 252.212-7000 are attached to this solicitation. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (MAR 2009), applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (APR 2010) applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sep 2006) with Alternate I (Oct 1995) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Jun 2003) Alternate I (Oct 1995) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Apr 2009) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Aug 2009) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006)52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) The clause at 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (APR 2010) applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR and DFARS clauses cited in the clause are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-3, Gratuities (Apr 1984) 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Jan 2009) 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (Dec 2008) 252.227-7015, Technical Data - Commercial Items (Nov 1995) 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data (Sep 1999) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Mar 2008) 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment (Mar 1998) 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002) 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Mar 2000) The following additional FAR and FAR Supplements provisions and clauses also apply: 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) 252.209-7001, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country (JAN 2009) 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation (AUG 2008) 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006) 5352.201-9101, OMBUDSMAN (AUG 2005) is hereby incorporated into this solicitation. The Ombudsman for this acquisition is Karen Sue Hunter, Building 15, Room 225, 1864 4th Street, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7130 FAX: 937-255-5036 COM: 937-255-7754. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating DO-A7 has been assigned to this effort. Note that the clause at 252.232-7003 is included in this solicitation. DoD requires all payment requests (with a few exceptions) to be submitted and processed electronically. All vendors/contractors must familiarize themselves with this clause and DFARS 232.7003 for specific procedures. The DoD preferred electronic form for transmission is Wide Area Workflow - Receipt and Acceptance (see website - https://wawf.eb.mil). Wide Area Workflow Training may be accessed online at http://www.wawftraining.com. Please confirm in your quote that your company is able to submit electronic invoices as set forth in the clause. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency.