SOLICITATION NOTICE
D -- INMARSAT Service
- Notice Date
- 6/11/2002
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- General Services Administration, Federal Technology Service (FTS), Federal Technology Service (5TF), 10850 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL, 62208
- ZIP Code
- 62208
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-5TS5702C260
- Response Due
- 6/19/2002
- Archive Date
- 7/4/2002
- Point of Contact
- Mara Shultz, Contracting Officer, Phone (618) 398-4929, Fax (618) 398-4931, - Mara Shultz, Contracting Officer, Phone (618) 398-4929, Fax (618) 398-4931,
- E-Mail Address
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mara.shultz@gsa.gov, mara.shultz@gsa.gov
- Description
- The GSA/FTS, Region 5 is announcing its intent to procure connectivity services required to provide INMARSAT service. Services are required to support Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Logistics Operations worldwide. Background of this project: HQ AMC/LGXI has been conducting a beta test utilizing an INMARSAT M4 System to access servers located at Scott AFB, IL. These services are currently utilizing a M4 Messenger System, TT-3080A Capsat Messenger and Euro ISDN interface and standard Mini-M connectivity service. Technical Services Required: The primary service requirement is for connectivity to the local and wide area networks, transmit and store voice, video, and data. Services required are for air time connectivity only of an existing M4 Messenger Satellite Communications Terminal and ancillary equipment supporting the HQ AMC/LGXI; however, the end user requires the same terminal numbers be used. The existing number has been published and must be retained to satisfy mission requirements. The bandwidth required is 64 KB. Equipment is not to be purchased or provided as a result of this requirement. Privacy Act Requirements. In compliance with the Privacy Act (5 USC 552a), the contractor shall ensure that unauthorized access to any calling records or other system configuration and usage data is prohibited. The Government permits/authorizes only Government personnel who have the required security clearances and a ?need to know? access to the records. All orders affecting delivery of services shall be placed through GSA. All orders issued under this synopsis are subject to the terms and conditions of the resultant contract. The Contractor is advised that it is at risk of not being paid for work performed without having first received a proper order. Invoices. All invoices for services shall be forwarded directly to GSA. This includes all invoices for service, systems feature changes, and other orders affecting delivery of telecommunications services. All services and/or products provided as a result of orders placed on this contract shall be consolidated by the Contractor and billed to GSA monthly. The contractor shall charge for all services or equipment within three billing cycles after the services were rendered. All charges not submitted within three billing cycles shall be borne by the contractor. GSA invoices shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the terms of this solicitation. Deliverables. All deliverables shall meet professional standards and meet the requirements set forth in contractual documentation. The contractor is responsible for providing personnel with expertise necessary to ensure professional operation of all services that may be ordered, provisioned and provided during the performance of these services. Materials. Materials are to be provided by the contractor when essential to the task performance and noted in this synopsis, if specifically approved by the contracting officer, and do not exceed the ceiling price identified. All materials purchased by the contractor for the use or ownership of the Federal Government becomes the property of the Federal Government. The contractor shall document the transfer of all materials as part of the invoice and acceptance. Travel. Travel at government expense is not anticipated in performance of this task order. Performance: Work is to be accomplished through the General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Technology Services (FTS), Great Lakes Region, Fairview Heights, IL office, through its contract with the selected provider. Certification by the Government of satisfactory services provided is contingent upon the contractor performing in accordance with the terms and conditions of the referenced contract, this document, the approved technical and cost proposal, and all amendments. Normally the client's representative, GSA's representative, and the contractor's representative(s) meet during the performance of this requirement, this may be telephonic at the option of GSA and client, to review performance. The client representative, the GSA representative, and the contractor?s representative may meet at the place of performance as determined by the client representative and GSA representative. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RESOURCES. General. The contractor shall specifically identify in the task proposal the type, amount, and time frames for any government resources, excluding those listed below. The client will provide the following resources: Facilities, Supplies and Services: none. Information. The client will provide the information identified in the solicitation to the extent the information is available. Duration of Task. It is the government?s intent for this task to have service delivery, i.e., continuity of telecommunications services, renewable annually, for a period not to exceed five years. Initial delivery/activation of equipment service date is 1 July 2002. There may be routine fluctuation, increases and decreases, in the characteristics and quantities of services provided. Continuation of service is contingent upon a continuing need and fund availability. Personal Service. The client has determined that use of the GSA requirements contract to satisfy this requirement is in the best interest of the Government, economic and other factors considered, and this task order is not being used to procure personal services prohibited by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 37.104 titled ?Personal Services Contract.? Other Reporting Requirements. The contractor shall bring problems or potential problems affecting performance to the attention of the GSA ITR as soon as possible. Verbal reports shall be followed up with written reports when directed by the GSA ITR. The contractor shall provide in writing the results of all meetings with the client that affect and/or change conditions, or result in additional agreements or requirements to the GSA ITR. Additional written reports may be required and negotiated. Inspection and Acceptance. In the absence of other agreements negotiated with respect to time provided for government review, deliverables shall be inspected and the contractor notified of the ITR?ITR/AM's findings within 5 workdays of normally scheduled review. Procedures for Payment. Billing and payment shall be accomplished through ITSS in accordance with the contract terms. The invoice shall reflect the current month?s charges, and a cumulative total through the current performance period, and be supported with a call detail identifying the date/time, originating/terminating numbers and call duration. The contractor shall submit the invoice, and supporting documents, through ITSS to allow the ITR to electronically accept and certify services received by the client representative. The contractor is authorized to invoice only for the services ordered by GSA and provided in direct support of the contract requirements. Copies of all invoices shall be submitted in to the Information Technology Solutions Shop (ITSS) for client acceptance. The contractor shall use the acceptance information document to submit details of the goods and /or services rendered or delivery dates, and the amounts to be billed to the clients. Once the contractor submits the Acceptance Information document, the GSA client may accept, reject, or partially accept the goods and or services. The client also indicates the amount approved for payment. By logging in to ITSS at this URL, the contractor may access the acceptance information field: http://it-solutions.gsa.gov . Concurrently with loading an electronic copy of your invoice, it is absolutely necessary that the contractor send the original copy of the invoice to GSA Finance in Ft Worth, Texas for payment. Refer to the mailing address in block 24 of the GSA form 300 for the address. These actions are required by the tenth day of the month following service. Ensure ACT number is identified on each invoice. Failure to comply with the procedures outlined may result in payment being delayed. Failure to comply with the procedures outlined above may result in your payment being delayed. Kick-off Meeting. The Contractor shall initiate work on this task order by meeting with key client agency representatives to ensure a common understanding of the requirements, expectations, and ultimate end products. The contractor shall discuss the overall understanding of the project and review the background information and materials provided by the client. Discussions will also include the scope of work, transition efforts, deliverables to be produced, how the efforts will be organized and project conducted; assumptions made and expected and result. A concerted effort shall be made to gain a thorough understanding of the client agency expectations. However, nothing discussed in this or in any subsequent meetings or discussions between the client and the Contractor shall be construed as adding, deleting, or modifying any task order requirements, including deliverable specifications and due dates. Section 508 Compliance All services and products provided in response to this synopsis and the resultant contract shall comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d), and the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance board Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility Standards (36 CRF Part 1194). Evaluation Criteria. The proposals shall identify the availability of standard commercial offerings available to satisfy the requirements, including retaining the existing registration numbers, and the corresponding unit costs. Evaluation and award will be based on the responsive, responsible offer providing the lowest cost for end-to-end air time. The Government reserves the right to award based on the information provided, without discussions. Proposals submitted shall be in sufficient detail to allow for thorough evaluation. In addition, proposals shall include client references for whom similar support is being or has been provided within the past year. The Government may supplement the information you provide with any other information it may obtain from any other source including its own experience with your firm, or information concerning your performance from any other reliable source. Provide cost that are both reasonable and realistic ? Service cost shall include air time on a per minute basis and identify the method of computing time. Cost proposal shall detail the air time charges on an end-to-end basis for Mini-M service. For evaluation purposes, presume 4,000 minutes of use per month, the average duration per call of 45 minutes. Proposal shall be submitted for a base year of 1 July 2002 through 30 June 2003 and each successive year thereafter. Options will be included in the evaluation process, assuming all options will be exercised. This solicitation is a Request for Quotation, reference Number 5TS5702C260. This RFQ document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 2001-07. NAICS Code 513340, Satellite Telecommunications. FAR 52.252-2 applies to this acquisition. Full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://www.arnet.gov/far. FAR 52.212-1 applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-2 shall not apply to this acquisition. Award shall be based on best value evaluation using criteria identified above. QUOTATIONS SHALL INCLUDE A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISIONS AT FAR 52.212-3. FAR 52.212-4 applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5 applies to this acquisition -- FAR 52.212-5(b): The following additional FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, and 52.232-33. Offers are due no later than 19 June 2002, 10:00 a.m. Central Time, to GSA/FTS, Mara E. Shultz, 10850 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Contact Richard Braymer at (618) 398-4923 (voice), or Mara Shultz at (618) 398-4929 (voice) for information regarding this RFQ. Submit any questions for clarification via e-mail to mara.shultz@gsa.gov.
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