M&R Project 1226 GE COIL. Services GE250KW transmitter 2nd IPA refurbishment

This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation was prepared by the U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), International Broadcasting Bureau (IBB) pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.603 [Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Items] to include the following additional information: (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format of 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. (ii) This Solicitation Number BBG50-S-12-00001PB is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) that will result in a single award of a firm-fixed-price contract using FAR Part 13 [Simplified Acquisition Procedures] procedures for the M&R Project 1226 GE COIL. Services GE250KW transmitter 2nd IPA refurbishment. Services to include machine fabrication of parts, supply of materials, and labor. Parts and services to be performed in accordance with attached SOW. (iii) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation document and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 2005-58, effective May 18, 2012. (iv) The Contracting Officer (CO) has found and determined that the nature of the supplies to be provided is appropriate for an "unrestricted" procurement. (v) The Contractor shall provide the following items - Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) No. 1: Services, GE250KW transmitter 2nd IPA refurbishment. Services to include machine fabrication of parts, supply of materials, and labor. Parts and services to be performed in accordance with attached SOW. (vi) The CLINs required above are described as follows: M&R Project 1226 GE COIL. Services GE250KW transmitter 2nd IPA refurbishment. (vii) CLIN No. 1 is for 6 month period of performance after date of award. (viii) The provision at FAR Subpart 52.212-1 [Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items] applies to this acquisition. The provision at FAR Subpart 52.212-2 [Evaluation of Commercial Items] is hereby incorporated by reference into this combined synopsis/solicitation. The below-stated technical evaluation subfactors, when combined, are significantly more important than price in the BBG's overall evaluation of an Offeror's proposal. Past performance will also be considered [see FAR Subpart 15.304 (Evaluation Factors and Significant Subfactors)]. In order to help the Government in its evaluation of past performance, Offerors shall provide at least three (3) current references with valid telephone numbers of customers for similar services. (1) past performance in the fabrication of components for the IBB or other govt. Entity in like and kind to those specified in the sow, (2) ability of the contractor to perform the majority of the fabrication in-house, (3) contractor facility location with respect to the station facility, (4) ability to meet contract performance schedules, (5) ability to apply traditional machining principles and contemporary applications in the research and development for improved implementation methods for components. (ix) Offerors shall submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR Subpart 52.212-3 [Offeror representations and certifications -- commercial items] with their proposal. This provision can be found at the following website: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/html/52_212_213.html ; if requested by an Offeror, a copy of far subpart 52.212-3 can be obtained by contacting the contracting officer. (x) FAR Clause 52.212-4 [Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items] applies to this acquisition. (xi) FAR Clause 52.212-5 [Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items] applies to this acquisition and incorporates the following clauses: FAR Clause 52.203-6 [Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402)]; FAR Clause 52.219-4 [Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (if an Offeror elects to waive the preference, the Offeror shall so indicate in his/her proposal)]; FAR Clause 52.219-8 [Utilization of Small Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3))]; FAR Clause 52.222-21 [Prohibition of Segregated Facilities]; FAR Clause 52.222-26 [Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246)]; FAR Clause 52.222-35 [Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212)]; FAR Clause 52.222-36 [Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793)]; FAR Clause 52.225-1 [Buy American Act - Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d)]; FAR Clause 52.219-23 [Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Pub. L. 103-355, Section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323) (if an Offeror elects to waive the adjustment, the Offeror shall so indicate in his/her proposal)]; Alternate I of FAR Clause 52.219-23 [Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns]; FAR Clause 52.232-18 [Availability of Funds]; FAR Clause 52.232-33 [Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332)]; FAR Clause 52.239-1 [Privacy or Security Safeguards (5 U.S.C. 552a)]. (xii) The Offeror shall note that CLIN No. 1 shall be priced on a firm-fixed price. The Contractor's proposed prices shall include wages, overhead, general and administrative expenses, and profit. (xiii) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this acquisition. (xiv) No numbered notes apply to this acquisition. (xv) Offerors shall submit a Price Proposal that states the Offeror's proposed firm-fixed-price for CLIN No. 1. Proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. local time on July 18, 2012 at the following address: Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), Office of Contracts, Room 4300, Switzer Building, 330 "C" Street (SW), Washington, DC 20237, Attention: Ms. Phyllis Bryan. No email proposals will be accepted. (xvi) Information regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation can be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer, Ms. Phyllis Bryan, at (202) 382.7844, or via e-mail at pbryan@bbg.gov. Any Offeror may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the BBG. Questions must be submitted to Contracting Officer Phyllis Bryan via email only at: pbryan@bbg.gov NLT July 9, 2012 2pm.