Secure Terminal Equipment (STE)

This is a non-Commercial Purchase in accordance with FAR Part 12 & 13. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. All responses to this Solicitation/Request for Quotation (RFQ) must make reference to Solicitation Number FA2816-08-T-0028 Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisitions Circular 12 Jun 2008. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334290 with a standard size of 750. This solicitation is considered unresticted, full and open competition. In accordance with FAR Part 12, the contractor shall provide pricing for each contract line item. Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001, thirty-five (35) Secure Terminal Equipment (STE) FNBDT Office with push-to talk handset. FOB Delivery location is the 61 Communications Squadron, 483 N. Aviation Blvd, El Segundo, CA 90245. This item is considered to be sole sourced, manufactured only by L-3 Communications and General Dynamics and under IDIQ contract with NSA. If any firms besides the two mentioned above can quote on the required items, please notify me at the email down below. No "or-equal" items will be accepted. This acquisition will be firm-fixed price. The following provisions and clauses are applicable. For full text of a provision or a clause, the following website is provided: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The provisions at the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.204-6, Data Universal Numbering (DUNS) Number (Apr 2008); FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Oct 2003), applies to this acquisition. In accordance with FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -Commercial Items (Jan 1999), 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. The Government may award a contract on the basis of initial offers received without discussions. Therefore, each initial offer should contain the best terms and provide the Government the best possible service end product. All offerors are required to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification - Commercial Items (Jun 2003), with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Oct 2003), applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Jun 2003) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses at FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006); FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (Apr 2008); FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003); FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperations With Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008); FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003); FAR 52.233-3, Protest after Award (Aug 1996); FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004); FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), Fill-in text: "the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/"; NAICS Code 334290; FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (August 2007); 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) apply to this acquisition: DFARS 252.204.7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (Sept 2007); DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions to Implement Statutes (Mar 2008); 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (March 2008); 252.246-7003, Transportation of Supplies by Sea, Alternate III (May 2002). Payment will be made solely through Wide Area Work Flow. See attachment for details. To be eligible, vendors shall be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), with NO EXCEPTIONS. In order to register through the internet, the website is: http://www.ccr.gov. A Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) number is required to register. The DUNS number will be acquired from the website: http://www.dnb.com/. Verification of CCR registration and Tax ID number must accompany your quote. The quotes will be submitted in writing and signed by an individual with the authority to bind their respective company. The completed RFQ shall be submitted by 1:00pm, Pacific Standard Time, 29 September 2008. They will be accepted by mail at: 61 CONS/LGC, ATTN: Juan Gomez, 483 N Aviation Blvd, El Segundo, CA 90245-2808. RFQs will also be accepted by FAX to: 310-653-6117. Email will also be acceptable at juan.gomez@losangeles.af.mil and johnny.inthirath@losangeles.af.mil. Oral communications will not be acceptable in response to this Synopsis/Solicitation. Questions may be directed to Juan Gomez, (310) 653-6120 or Johnny Inthirath, (310) 653-5406.