VECTOR NETWORK ANALYZER

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. (ii) Solicitation F2KBAD2145A001 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-58, Effective 18 May 2012. (iv) This procurement is being issued as Unrestricted under NAICS code 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals small business size standard 500 employees. The Government intends to award a two (2) contract line item number for CLIN 0001 NextGenAerialHPM-6.3-O-PMC or Equal (See Spec) QUANTITY: 1 Each FOB: DESTINATION. Inspection and Acceptance: DESTINATION. CLIN 0002 US-24ULD-212-009 or Equal (See Specs) QUANTITY: 1 Each FOB: DESTINATION. Inspection and Acceptance: DESTINATION. The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) (a) 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: In accordance with the FAR 13.106-1(a)(2) offerors are notified that award will be made on the following basis: (i) Technical capability (ii) Price In accordance with the FAR 13.106-1(a)(2) offerors are notified that award will be made on the basis of price. Offeror will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items (all offerors shall include a completed copy of this provision with their proposal); An offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (m) of this provision; 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. [in paragraphs (b) and (c) the following clauses apply 52.219-6, 52.219-28; 52.222-3; 52.219-8; 52.219-14; 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52-222-36; 52-222-37; 52.225-13; 52.232-33; 52.222-41; 52.222-42, Employee Class: 23160, Electrician , Maintenance; Monetary Wage: WG-10; 52.222-44; Addendum to FAR 52.212-5: FAR 52.252-2, Clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/; 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation; DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. [in paragraph(s) (a) and (b) the following clause(s) apply 252.225-7001]; 252.225-7002, 252.204-7004 Alt A; 252.232-7003; and 252.247-7023 Alt III. AFFARS 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (APR 2010) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM or AFISRA ombudsmen, AFNWC Ombudsmen: Primary: Ms Jeannine Kinder AFNWC/PK E-Mail: jeannine.kinder@kirtland.af.mil Phone: (505) 846-1924 Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU or ARISRA level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. All payments are to be paid via the Internet through the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system. WAWF may be accessed at https://wawf.eb.mil. WAWF training may be accessed online at http://www.wawftraining.com. Payment information may be accessed using the DFAS website at https://www.dfas.mil. Your purchase order/contract number of invoice will be required to inquire status of your payment. Proposals may be E-mailed (preferred) to bernadette.kerkhoff@kirtland.af.mil or mailed to AFNWC/PKOA, ATTN: Bernadette N. Kerkhoff, 2000 Wyoming Blvd SE, Bldg. 20604, Room B-22, Kirtland AFB., NM 87117, or faxed to (505) 846-8925 ATTN: Bernadette N. Kerkhoff. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Be advised that all interested parties must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database in order to receive an award. If you are not registered you may request an application at (888) 227-2423 or through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. 1 EACH Vector Network Analyzer Specifications Based on Agilent E5072A or equal. 2-port, 30kHz to 8.5 GHz configurable test set E5072A-UNQ Standard stability timebase or equal E5072A-10 Time Domain Analysis or equal One each Agilent N6414A cable or equal (Type N(Male) to Type N(Male) 50 Ohm, 24" cable) One each Agilent N6415A cable or equal (Type N(Male) to Type N(Female) 50 Ohm, 24" cable) One each: RF Cal Kit, such as Agilent 85092C or equal 300kHz to 9GHz with male and female 50 ohm cables. One each: Mechanical calibration kit such as Agilent 85032F or equal. 1 EACH Leak Detector Mobile Multi-Function Leak Detector based on Agilent VSMD301S or equal With a Dry Scroll Backing Pump based on Varian TS620 or equal Specification: Minimum Detectable Leak at 1000 ppm Ambient Helium 5x10-12 Atm cc/sec helium 10 torr maximum test port pressure 1.8 liters/sec helium pumping speed Automated or manual calibration routine Auto zero background helium suppression RS-232, 9600 baud (DB-9S connector) comm interface UL/CSA, CE conformance standards