Wireless Alert Signs

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial product 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 is a Request For Quote (RFQ) and the solicitation number is F2V0600287A001. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small businesses. The 6th Contracting Squadron, MacDill AFB, Florida, contractor to provide all labor, tools, and materials necessary to perform the following and to include installation: Wireless Alert Force Response Notification System DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: CLIN 0001 Portable Wireless Signs Qty: 8 Power supply via a battery with a solar panel to trickle charge Base unit and the pole/sign capable of being separated for easier relocation -A base unit with battery, solar panel, stabilizer, and 2 wheels so we can tilt them and move as necessary -The pole with attached sign and lights Wireless receiver, capable of receiving and transmitting signals up to one (1) mile Lights yellow, alternating like a railroad crossing, preferably LED for lower power consumption with the casing to be at least 4" in diameter Sign color red with reflective lettering (See attachment for layout of wording) Sign size - about 32 inches high and 24 inches wide Assembled unit height approximately 5 feet from base to top CLIN 0002 Control Unit Qty: 1 Control unit capable of activating up to twelve (12) portable signs. Control unit should be capable of sending and receiving two-way data to monitor battery voltage of each portable unit. Wireless range should be up to one (1) mile. CLIN 0003 Antenna and hardware for base station Qty: 1 Antenna and hardware for base station to send signals to signs. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-46 effective 29 October 2010, DFAR DPN 20101103 and AFFAR AFAC 2010-1027. The North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) is 339950, Sign Manufacturing. A firm fixed price contract will be awarded. All interested parties must bid on all items. BASIS FOR AWARD: Award will be made to the lowest price offeror that is determined to be technically acceptable. DELIVERY ADDRESS: To be delivered to 8208 Hanger Loop Drive, MacDill AFB (Tampa), FL 33621. PROVISIONS/CLAUSES: The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference (provisions and clauses may be obtained via the internet: http://farsite.hill.af.mil, http://www.arnet.gov/far/, or http://safaq.hq.af.mil/contracting): FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration, 52.232-18, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions; FAR 52.225-13 -- Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination. The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated in full text: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items (Offeror must submit a completed copy of this prevision with its proposal for the proposal to be considered. See https://orca.bpn.gov/ for online submittal); FAR 52.217-8, FAR 52.219-28, Small Business Representations, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, within FAR 52.212-5, the following clauses apply: 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, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, FAR 52.222-37 -- Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans, FAR 52.232-33 Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference. The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: DFARS 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product, 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications, 252-204-7004 (Alt 1), Required Central Contractor Registration. The following DFARS clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated in full text: DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, within DFARS 252.212-7001, the following clauses apply: DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program, DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, DFARS 252.247-7024, Notification of transportation of Supplies by Sea. The following Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) clause applies and is incorporated in full texts: AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman: (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 or 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 ombudsman Mr. Michael R. Jackson, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB, IL 62225-5022, (618) 229-0267, fax (618) 256-668, email: Michael.Jackson@scott.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreement, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/ACQ, 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. (End of clause), 5352-242-9000, Access To Air Force Installations. Also your quote must list your DUNS number, CAGE code, and Federal TIN with Company name, POC and phone number. If you need to obtain or renew a DUNS number or CAGE code, please visit www.ccr.gov. Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror ineligible for award. DEADLINE: Offers are due on 30 November 2010 by 11:00 AM EST. Submit offers or any questions to the attention of Adam C. Gilreath, 6CONS/LGCA, via phone 813-828-4850 or via fax 813-828-3667, or preferably by email to adam.gilreath-02@macdill.af.mil.