Lightning Detection System

(i) This is a resolicitation of W91SMC-18-Q-6004. Contractors that have submitted a quote under this solicitation will need to resubmit a new quote with this solicitation number, W91SMC-18-Q-6011. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. PLEASE READ: This effort is a high priority requirement in support of the National Guard. Funds are not presently available to make an award. If funds become available for award, and prices are deemed fair and reasonable, it is the Government's intent to make an award. This is not a commitment of funds or contract award. All quotes provided shall be marked "Quote current until 30 September 2018." (ii) This solicitation, W91SMC-18-Q-6011 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-97, effective 06 November 2017 and updated with Class Deviation 2018-00007. (iv) This procurement is small business set-aside. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334519 and the small business size standard is 500 Employees. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to award under a different NAICS if the company would qualify as a small business under the solicited NAICS. (v) Commercial Item Descriptions: Line Item 001 - Lightning Detection System - Quantity: 1; Strike Guard Lightning Sensor/ Lightning Data Receiver includes 30 meter fiber-optic cable, tripod with mounting hardware and simulator software, Includes minimum of 1 year standard warranty; An "or equal" system must not be hand held, have a 20 mile minimum detection range, immune to false alarms from aircraft and hand held radio frequencies, automatic self-test capability, dual connections via fiber optics and wireless capability, lightning protection for all system parts, enclosure shall meet NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturer's Association) 4X specifications, 4 year minimum warranty on any lithium batteries, operate at 115VAC/ 60HZ. The contractor must note whether additional quantities will be required to successfully function. An online service will be considered equal only if there is a physical lightning sensor at 2416 S. Falcon Blvd, Peoria, IL; Manufacturer: WXLine, Part No. SG001 and SFC-60 or equal. Line Item 002 - Quantity: 1; PC Based Display Software that includes Strike Guard RS-232 to Fiber Optic Converter, 10 meter fiber-optic cable, LAN ready with email notification and installation thumb drive. Manufacturer WXLine, Part No. SG002 or equal. Line Item 003 - Quantity: 1; Lightning Protection Bulkhead - Fully enclosed cabinet that includes: bonding plate, WAVE antenna surge arresters, Strikeguard to WAVE interface protection, AC surge arrester, and grounding. Manufacturer: WXLine, Part No WxEIB-1 or equal. Line Item 004 - Quantity: 1; Alarm Reset Strike View Synchronization Module for connection between PC and Data Receiver. Manufacturer: WXLine, Part No. SYNC or equal. Line Item 005 - Quantity: 1; Panel Mount PC, Industrial touch screen flat panel PC. Includes Strike View Server for Linux, Ethernet connection. Manufacturer: WXLine, Part No. WxEIB-PC or equal. Line Item 006 - Quantity: 1; UPS System, to accommodate WxEIB with WxEIB-PC. Part No WX-UPS or equal. Line Item 007 - Quantity: 1; Multi-function, Dual Remote Siren Station, Includes two 120-degree direction horns, radio receiver, solar power supply with rechargeable battery back-up, and antenna with quick connects. Line Item 008 - Quantity: 1; Siren Station Strobe Light. Part No. STROBE-SS or equal. Line Item 009 - Quantity: 1; Siren Station Solar Panel; includes 55 watt minimum photovoltaic panel with mounting hardware. Part No. SOLAR-SS or equal. Line Item 010 - Quantity: 1; Shipping and Installation. (vi) GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO ISSUE ONE (1) CONTRACT BUT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER PARTIAL OR MULTIPLE AWARDS. If not already registered in SAM, go to WWW.SAM.GOV to register prior to submitting quote. The award will be made via lowest price technically acceptable with the technical factors being those listed as an "or equal" system within paragraph (v) Line Item 001. (vii) The products are to be delivered no later than 60 days ARO to 2416 S. Falcon Blvd, Peoria, IL 61607. The government prefers FOB Destination, but will accept FOB Origin as long as the estimated price is included for Line Item 0002 within the quote response. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, is applicable. (ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, Alternate 1 is applicable. Basis for award is lowest price technically acceptable. The Government intends to make a single firm-fixed price award. (x) A successful offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Alt-1, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer and address the items listed within the addenda of this provision. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition, which include: FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. FAR 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations. FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation. FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor. FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity. FAR 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons. FAR 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products. FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award. FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. The following provisions are incorporated into this solicitation by reference: FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal. FAR 52.237-1, Site Visit. DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. DFARS 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls. DFARS 252.213-7000, Notice to Prospective Suppliers on the Use of Past Performance Information Retrieval System - Statistical Reporting in Past Performance Evaluations. DFARS 252.225-7031, Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel. The following clauses are incorporated into this solicitation by reference: FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. FAR 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. FAR 52.247-65, F.O.B. Origin, Prepaid Freight-Small Package Shipments. DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblowers Rights. DFARS 252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Information. DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information. DFARS 252.204-7015, Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors. DFARS 252.211-7008, Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers. DFARS 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium. DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program. DFARS 252.225-7036, Buy American - Free Trade Agreements - Balance of Payments Program. DFARS 252.225-7048, Export Controlled Items. DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments. DFARS 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items. DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea. The following provisions are incorporated by full text. DFARS 252.204-7011, Alternative Line Item Structure. DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American - Balance of Payments Program Certificate. DFARS 252.225-7035, Buy American - Free Trade Agreements - Balance of Payments Program Certificate. (Offerors shall include completed copies of the certifications within the following provisions with their offer.) The following clauses are incorporated by full text. The full text is found in Attachment #1, Full-Text Provisions and Clauses. FAR 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference. FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses. DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation. DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions. (xiii) The product will at a minimum have a 1 year standard warranty, except for any lithium batteries that will have a 4 year standard warranty. (xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this solicitation. (xv) Offers are due at 3:00 PM Central Standard Time on Wednesday, 16 May 2018. 182AW/MSC, ATTN: MSgt Benjamin B. Yeutson, 2416 S. Falcon Blvd, Peoria, IL 61607-5023. Offers may be submitted by mail or e-mailed to contact@example.gov. (xvi) All questions and quotes must be directed to 182 Contracting Officer via email at contact@example.gov. Questions asked by 10 May 2018 at 1600 will be answered and reposted as an amendment on 14 May 2018. Please make quotes good until 30 September 2018. Emailed quotes are preferred. Late quotes may be rejected at the Contracting Officer's discretion. Electronic Documents: All electronic documents must NOT be "secured", "locked", or otherwise inaccessible. Submitter risks rejection if documents prove inhospitable to viewing and evaluation. Utilize standard Microsoft or Adobe formats, and net file size of all documents should be less than 10MB.