MODIFICATION
58 -- Integrated Digital Radio Access and Control System
- Notice Date
- 5/13/2002
- Notice Type
- Modification
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, U.S. Special Operations Command, USASOC, ATTN:E-2929, Fort Bragg, NC, 28310
- ZIP Code
- 28310
- Solicitation Number
- USZA92-02-Q-0012
- Response Due
- 5/23/2002
- Archive Date
- 6/7/2002
- Point of Contact
- Barbara Bowles, Contract Specialist, Phone 910-432-8598, Fax 910-432-9345,
- E-Mail Address
-
bowlesb@soc.mil
- Description
- The US Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina has a requirement for the Purchase, Delivery and Installation of an Integrated Digital Radio Access and Control System. 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; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. All quotes shall reference the Request for Quotation number USZA92-02-Q-0012. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 2001-06. It is the Contractor's responsibility to be familiar with all applicable clauses and provisions. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 334220. The size standard is 750 employees. This requirement is unrestricted. Each requirement shall meet the following minimum specifications. The Integrated Digital Radio Access and Control System will connect 8 radios, 4 phones and an intercom system for two operator workstations while providing audio and volume control and allowing the operator to visually recognize all system activity. The following provides the specific requirements of this system: Requirement One: The Integrated Digital Radio Access and Control System operator work stations shall provide centralized audio access and volume control for the following eight radios; six PSC-5 radios (audio access from the PSC-5C/D is via the standard military 6 pin audio connector) and two Datron 1kw HF receiver/transmitters (audio access of the Datron HF radios is via a standard 25 pin DCE, DTE EIA standards RS232, RS422 or RS485 and as a last resort via a standard military 6 pin audio connector). The system shall also provide audio and volume control for four non-secure phone lines: two commercial PSTN, and two PBX phone lines. It shall provide radio to radio, radio to phone, phone to phone patch capability and intercom between positions. It shall be software upgradeable for radio control, i.e. changing frequencies, configuration, cryptography etc. It shall use a flat windows based liquid crystal (LCD) touch screen control with the ability to select transmit, receive, patch, dialing the phone, and mute. This display shall be at least 10 inches diagonal and allow the position operator to visually recognize all radio, phone, and intercom system activity. It will have at least two headphone and microphone sets per workstation. Requirement Two: The system shall accommodate rapid technology insertion and utilize open industry standard digital audio switching technology. It shall be based on open system standards such as Windows 98, Windows NT, or Windows 2000 and open system hardware such as IBM-PC (or equivalent). It shall support analog, digital, copper and fiber interfaces. Requirement Three: The Integrated Digital Radio Access and Control System shall provide two operator positions and the ability to expand the number of operator positions by two or more at a later date. Requirement Four: All components shall be rack mountable in a standard 19-inch rack. Quotes shall be submitted in the following format: CLIN 0001 - Minimum Base System: switch, two workstations, software and all required cables to place it in operation, CLIN 0002 - Installation, CLIN 0003 - Training, CLIN 0004 - Alternate screen options, CLIN 0005 - Maintenance and warranty options, CLIN 0006 - Future upgrade options. It is the Government's intent to award CLIN 0001 and evaluate for award CLINs 0002 through 0006. The Government may make an award on CLIN 0001 and any combination of CLINS 0002 through 0006. Vendors shall not quote on CLINs 0002 through 0006 without quoting on CLIN 0001. DELIVERY/ ACCEPTANCE POINT: Delivery and installation location is Fort Bragg, North Carolina and shall be completed no later than 15 August 2002. A government point of contact will be provided at the time of contract award. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions are applicable to the acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers-Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items, with the following evaluation factors inserted in paragraph ?a? of the provision: "Quotes will be evaluated as to technical acceptability, price, and delivery. Technical acceptability will be determined by the government during technical review. Vendors shall submit clear item specifications and drawings to be used in the government technical review as well as a narrative of the processes to be used to accomplish the installation. A best value award will be made to the lowest responsive quote from a responsible bidder submitting an offer found to be most advantageous to the government."; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement (DFARS) 252.212.7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items are applicable to this requirement and offerors shall include a completed copy of the Representations and Certifications with their bid. The following FAR Clauses are applicable to this acquisition: 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, with the following clauses being applicable to the solicitation: 52.203-6 Alt I, 52.222-26, 52.232-33, 52.222-36, 52.247-64, and 52.222-35. Additionally, DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, with the clause 252.225-7024 applicable. QUOTES ARE DUE: Quotes shall be received at HQ-USASOC ATTN: AOCO (Barbara Bowles), Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 28310, not later than 2:00 p.m. ET, 23 May 2002. Fax submissions will be accepted at (910) 432-9345. Quotes shall include: (1) letter signed by an individual authorized to bind the organization, with a schedule of offered items to include price, proposed specifications, proposed installation date, and drawings, (2) completed Representations and Certifications, and (3) acknowledgement of any amendments that may be issued. Any amendments that may be issued will be published in the CBD and on IBOP the same as this combined synopsis/solicitation. A site visit is not scheduled at this time. If a site visit is deemed necessary due to contractor request, one will be scheduled. Contractors interested in attending a site visit shall submit a request in writing no later than 7 May 2002. In the event a site visit is scheduled, notification will be provided to all interested contractors by means of a published amendment. Point of contact for this requirement is Ms. Barbara L. Bowles, Contract Specialist at (910) 432-8598.
- Place of Performance
- Address: US Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina
- Zip Code: 28310
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 28310
- Record
- SN00076091-W 20020515/020513213357 (fbodaily.com)
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