Rental of AFN Communications Support Equipment, Stavanger, Norway, One Base Year + Four Option Years

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 will not be issued. This solicitation F3B7BA0168A002 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect for Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26. FAR 52.232-18 "Availability of Funds" applies to this solicitation. No legal ability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. The Government will award a contract resulting from this RFQ to the responsible contractor whose offer conforms to this RFQ, who has the technical capability to meet all the requirements and will be the most advantageous to the Government. This solicitation should only be addressed by firms doing business in Norway or with the ability to conduct business operations in Norway. NAICS Code 532490 "Audio Visual Equipment Rental or Leasing". Description of material or services to be purchased: Item 1: Rental of one each equipment cabinet 60x70x178cm. Require one equipment rack of said dimensions to house various customer provided equipment such as Digital Satellite Decoders/Receivers and Event Controller. Item 2: Power consumption for cabinet (220v). Require a fixed fee for variable power consumption of equipment installed by customer in the equipment rack (item 1). Item 3: Rental of one each Transmitter Antenna (1-2 element Yagi) Require said antenna be provided, mounted, and wired into customer provided equipment in equipment rack (item 1) for broadcasting of FM 101.50 MHz Item 4: Rental of one each Satellite Antenna 1.5 meters - heated. Require said antenna be provided, mounted, and wired into customer provided equipment in equipment rack (item 1) for receiving digital satellite signal. Item 5: One each Telephone Service for Event Controller. Require one standard analog telephone line to be connected to the Event Controller in the equipment rack (item 1). Quotes must be broken down for each of the above line items and for the following periods of performance: Base Year: 01 Oct 2010 - 30 Sep 2011 Option Year One: 01 Oct 2011 - 30 Sep 2012 Option Year Two: 01 Oct 2012 - 30 Sep 2013 Option Year Three: 01 Oct 2013 - 30 Sep 2014 Option Year Four: 01 Oct 2014 - 30 Sep 2015 EVALUATION CRITERIA: Best value to the Government. Contractor must have all required certifications and capabilities to satisfy the requirements described above. IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. The contractor must provide the United States Air Force (USAF) with a fixed price, and include all potential costs in their initial quote. The USAF is not responsible for any extra costs that exceed the original quote submitted. 2. Require billing to be provided to customer after performed services on an annual basis. Paper invoice with amount in NOK must be sent to: Department of the Air Force, 426 ABS/FM, P.O. Box 54, 4097 Sola, Norway. Upon receipt of invoice, it can take up to 45 days before payment is being made by DFAS Limestone, Maine, USA. 3. Only quotes submitted in English will be considered. 4. Contractors must register with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) within 6 Aug 2010. USAF will provide a CCR Handbook to the contractors upon requests. //When price quotations are submitted please note that quotes should be exclusive of Value Added Tax. (MOMS) Provisions/Clauses by reference: //The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. //The provisions at FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation _ Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of the provision are i) Price. //Offerors shall include with the submission of their offer a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items. //The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. //The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. //The clause at DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial items applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.222-7002 Compliance with Local Labor Laws (Overseas) applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.225-7042 Authorization to Perform applies to this solicitation, //The clause at DFARS 252.229-7000 Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.232-7008 Assignment of Claims (Overseas) applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas) applies to this solicitation. Provisions/Clauses by Full Text: FAR 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil (End of Clause) FAR 52.252-6 -- Authorized Deviations in Clauses. Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984) (a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause. (b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any DFARS (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation. Value Added Tax Exclusion (Norway) VALUE ADDED TAX EXCLUSION (NORWAY) (27 JUN 1952) The supplies or services identified in this contract are to be delivered at a price exclusive of value added tax (MOMS) under the Terms of Memorandum Agreement between the Government of Norway and the United States Government, dated 27 June 1952. By executing this contract, the Contracting Officer certifies that these supplies or services are being purchased for United States Government official purposes only. (End of clause) //Offers shall be submitted via email to stian.berg@stavanger.af.mil or by postal delivery and received not later than 1300 hrs local time (GMT+1), 6 Aug 2010 to 426 ABS/LGC, P.O. Box 54. N-4097 SOLA Direct any questions or concerns to Mr. Stian Berg: Tel: (+47) 51 95 05 69, Fax (+47) 51 95 05 70, E-mail: stian.berg@stavanger.af.mil