On-wafer Loadpull Microwave with Nonlinear Vector Network Analyzer and X-parameter Modeling Capability

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for an on-wafer loadpull microwave with nonlinear vector network analyzer and x-parameter modeling capability was prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Requirements (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 will not be issued. The solicitation number for this requirement is FA8601-12-T-0270 and is hereby issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) using FAR Subpart 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-60, 26 July 2012. This acquisition is going to be under Full and Open Competition under North American Industry Classification System Code 334419. Size standard is 500 employees. The AFLCMC/PKO Operational Contracting Division, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for the following requirement: Requirements: 1) Fundamental source and load impedance tuning covering 8 to 50 GHz with 2.4mm connectors and a USB interface capability. 2) Control software to include NVNA operation and X-parameter model extraction utilizing an Agilent PNA-X and associated hardware and software. 3) Integration of tuners on an existing Cascade 11K/12K probe station. This includes hardware and installation. 4) Input power of ~20 dBm at the device under test (DUT) from 8 to 30 GHz. This includes hardware and installation. 5) Passive impedance tuners covering 8-50 GHz 6) Input power at DUT: Target = 20 dBm, Threshold = 18 dBm 7) 2.4 mm connectors on tuners 8) USB interface on tuners 9) Compatible with Agilent PNA-X with NVNA and X-parameter model extraction 10) Compatible with Cascade 11K/12K probe station 11) On-site set-up (installation) and verification 12) On-site training on system operation Quotations need to adhere to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, and include a completed FAR 52.212-3, Representations and Certifications. The Government's preferred method is Online Representations and Certifications. This can be accomplished by registering in SAM at https://www.sam.gov and completing the Online Representations and Certifications. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical Capability and Price. The quotations may be in any format but MUST include: 1) Proposing company's name, address, phone, tax ID number, and CAGE code. 2) Point of contact's name, phone, and email 3) Quotation number & date 4) Item price 5) Total price 6) Shipping (FOB Destination) 7) Applicable discounts 8) Timeframe that the quote is valid 9) Delivery Schedule 10) Warranty Information (if applicable). 11) Completed FAR 52.212-3, Representations and Certifications 12) Completed DFARS 252.209-7999, Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. (Please see attached file titled "DFARS 252.209-7999.") Quotations MUST also contain a complete description of item offered to clearly show item meets or exceeds the requirements listed above. The Contracting Officer will review quotations based on the factors listed in this solicitation and the information furnished by the offeror. Before price is considered, the proposal must meet the technical capabilities. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: All prospective awardees are required to register at the System for Award Management (SAM) and to maintain active registration during the life of the contract. SAM can be accessed at https://www.sam.gov. Any award resulting from this solicitation will include DFARS Clause 252.237-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. Section 1008 of the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2001 requires any claims for payment (invoices) under DoD contract to be submitted in electronic form. Wide area Workflow- Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA) is the DoD system of choice for implementing this statutory requirement. Use of the basic system is at no cost to the contractor. Contractors must complete vendor training, which is also available at no cost at http://www.wawftraining.com. Prior to submitting invoices in the production system, contractors must register for an account at http://wawf.eb.mil/. It is the offeror's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions in full text may be accessed via the Internet at website http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The following provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial FAR 52.212-3, Representations and Certifications DFARS 252.209-7999, Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Factors The following clauses are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. The clauses that are check marked as being applicable to this purchase are: FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment FAR 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jan 2011) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) 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 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons 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-Central Contractor Registration FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. The clauses that are check marked as being applicable to this purchase are: DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program DFARS 252.225-7036, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program-Alternate I DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions All Quotations and responses must be received no later than 10:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time on 17 August 2012. Submittal of quotes in response to this RFQ constitutes agreement by the offeror of all terms & conditions contained herein, which will also be the terms & conditions of resulting contract. Please email to Keith.Brandner@wpafb.af.mil via a PDF or MS Word compatible attachment: Any questions should be directed to Keith Brandner at Keith.Brandner@wpafb.af.mil.