MODIFICATION
N -- Installation of Lights, Radios, Sirens and Associated Parts
- Notice Date
- 5/22/2003
- Notice Type
- Modification
- Contracting Office
- DHS - Direct Reports, United States Secret Service (USSS), Procurement Division, 950 H Street, NW, Suite 6700, Washington, DC, 20223
- ZIP Code
- 20223
- Solicitation Number
- USSS030031
- Response Due
- 6/10/2003
- Point of Contact
- Simona Pickett, Contract Specialist, Phone (202)406-6940, Fax (202)406-6801,
- E-Mail Address
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spickett@usss.treas.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This modification of solicitation Number USSS030031, for installation of lights, radios, sirens and associated parts, is hereby amended as follows: 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; a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number USSS030031 is issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-13. This action is a 100% small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 811118 and the small business size standard is $6.0M. The U.S. Secret Service (USSS) has a requirement for the supply and installation of light packages in 123 vehicles, the installation of radios and sirens in 107 vehicles and the installation of antennas in 16 vehicles. The requirement is broken down as follows: Line Item 0001: Provide Light Installation in accordance with the following requirements for (98), 2003 Chevrolet Suburbans: (5) 20" LED Light Sticks with alternating and simultaneous RED/BLUE action, 1 mounted in center behind grill, 1 inside windshield above mirror, 1 inside rear hatch window, 2 inside rear side windows (one on each side). Alternate flashing High Beam with High Beam override. Alternate flashing Brake and back up light, with Brake Light override. Flasher units will be of Solid State design. A four (4) gang Switch Box will be utilized, Switch 1 Master, Switch 2 LED light stick cut off, Switch 3 High Beam Flasher cut off, Switch 4 Brake light/Back Up light cut off. Switch Box will be labeled MASTER, INSIDE, FRONT, REAR. LED light sticks will be individually attached to water tight quick disconnects to facilitate field replacement. Line Item 0002: All equipment needed for line item 001 installations including, but not limited to, (490) 20” LED light sticks, flashers for high beams and brake lights, switch boxes, miscellaneous hardware, and wiring. Line Item 0003: Provide Light Installation in accordance with the following requirements for (9) 2003 Chrysler 300M’s and (16) 2002 Chrysler Concords: Two 12" LED Light Sticks with alternating and simultaneous RED/BLUE action, 1 centered inside windshield behind mirror and 1 centered inside rear window. Alternate flashing High Beam with High Beam override. Alternate flashing Brake and back up light, with Brake Light override; Flasher units will be of Solid State design. A two (2) gang switch, Left switch labeled FRONT. Right switch labeled REAR. LED light sticks will be individually attached to water tight quick disconnects to facilitate field replacement. Line Item 0004: All Equipment needed for line item 0003 installations including, but not limited to, (30) 12” LED light sticks, flashers for high beams and brake lights, switch boxes, miscellaneous hardware, and all wiring. Line Item 0005: Provide Radio and Siren Installation only in accordance with the following requirements for (98) 2003 Chevrolet Suburbans: Install Radio and Siren unit under back seat. Ensure connections to the Radio and Siren is easily accessible to technician for maintenance purposes. Remove vehicle radio antenna and replace with modified antenna and coupler box to allow simultaneous operation of vehicle and Secret Service radio. Connect siren to vehicle horn through user supplied relay to allow control of siren tones from horn button. Mount Siren Speaker in front of vehicle (hidden) in a manner that allows maximum sound projection to the front of vehicle. Provide user with forward/reflected power measurements on each radio installation. Line Item 0006: Provide Radio and Siren Installation only in accordance with the following requirements for (9) 2003 Chrysler 300M’s: Install Radio and Siren unit on 3/4" plywood (user supplied) in trunk. Ensure mounting does not interfere with Spare Tire/Jack removal. Ensure connections to the Radio and Siren is easily accessible to technician for maintenance purposes. Install user supplied Glass Mount Cellular disguised antenna. Connect siren to vehicle horn through user supplied relay to allow control of siren tones from horn button. Mount Siren Speaker in a manner that allows maximum projection of sound towards the front of the vehicle. If mounted under trunk, a rubber grommet must be installed to prevent chafing of the speaker wire. Mount Siren Speaker in front of vehicle (hidden) in a manner, which allows maximum sound projection to the front of vehicle. Provide user with forward/reflected power measurements on each radio installation. Line Item 0007: Remove existing and install new service radio antenna in (16) 2002 Chrysler Contracts. The Contractor will provide ALL required equipment and wiring for light installs including miscellaneous connectors. The Contractor will provide wiring schematics for each vehicle after the USSS has completed inspection and acceptance of all vehicles. Contractor will maintain a MASTER copy of the schematics. All like vehicles shall be wired with the same color scheme wiring, NO EXCEPTIONS. The USSS will provide Radios, Sirens, Siren Speakers, relays for siren/horn operation, plywood mounting boards, fused leads and components relating to the installation of the Radios and Sirens. The USSS will provide antennas and connectors. The contractor will provide tools, miscellaneous installation hardware and additional hookup wires for the radio/siren installs. Radio installs will be done in accordance with the USSS installation program document available for inspection by contacting the POC listed below. The Contractor, prior to installation of any equipment, shall test the following vehicle systems to verify proper operation: Crank engine, to verify SRS (Airbag); ABS (Anti-lock Brakes); Battery (Alternator); OIL; AM/FM Radio reception on AM and PM stations; A/C (cooling) and blower motor run; Head/Tail Light operation including high beams and brake lights; Turn/Hazard Signal operation; Power Window/Mirror/Lock operation; Power Seat operation; Cigarette Lighter/Power Outlet operation; Horn operation and Interior light, Dome, Dash, Accessory Control Button Illumination (Backlights). After installation, the contractor shall verify proper operation of the vehicle systems listed above. ALL WORK WILL BE PERFORMED AT THE USSS FACILITY IN THE LAUREL/BEL TSVILLE AREA OF MARYLAND AND MUST BE COMPLETED BY AUGUST 1, 2003. It is the contractor’s responsibility to schedule all work in order to compete all installations by August 1, 2003. 48 Suburbans and (9) 300M’s will be available at the facility for installations from date of contract award through August 1, 2003. The remaining 50 Suburbans and 16 Concords are currently in service. It is the contractor’s responsibility to notify the USSS at least 5 work days prior to installation on the in-service vehicles, so that the USSS can make the vehicles available to the contractor. Lack of notification/coordination will not constitute an excusable delay. The majority of work will be performed during normal business hours Monday through Friday. If performance may is required on Saturday and Sunday between normal business hours the USSS will make the facility available. The USSS will provide facility access in order to perform duties. This access will be in accordance with established USSS facility access security procedures. Due to the sensitivity of information to be collected, the contractor performing this task must be cleared with the USSS prior to working on this project in any way. Any and all information processed by the contractor as described in this document will be considered sensitive but unclassified (SBU). All contractor personnel working under this contract must possess a security clearance at the Secret level. In order to obtain clearance at the Secret level, all contractor personnel are required to complete the required Secret Service forms to gain access to Secret Service facilities and to have access to sensitive information; (SSP 3237- Contract Personnel Access Applications), must present a picture ID to confirm personal information, and must sign a statement of Non-Disclosure. Copies of all forms will be provided prior to contract award. The following FAR Provisions and Clauses are applicable: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item, Paragraph (a) insert: "The Government intends to award a firm, fixed price contract to the responsible, responsive bidder, past performance and price considered. For evaluation of past performance, the offeror must provide at least three references for contracts/purchase orders of similar services within the last two (2) years. Each reference must include customer's name and address, contact person, project name, date of performance, telephone number and contract value for each reference. If business entity establishment is less than two (2) years, provide related experience of key personnel. Past Performance shall be valued as excellent, acceptable, or unacceptable; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items; 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. The following clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, Alternate I; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting; 52.219-25, Disadvantaged Business Participation Program-Disadvantaged Status and Reporting; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52-225-5, Trade Agreements; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.225-15, Sanctioned European Union Country End Products; 52.225-16, Sanctioned European Union Country Services; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965; 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires; 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts); 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act- Price Adjustment; 52.222-47, SCA Minimum Wages and Fringe Benefits Applicable to Successor Contract Pursuant to Predecessor Contractor Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA). These FAR Provisions and Clauses may be accessed via the world wide web at: http://www.arnet.gov/far/. Telephone requests for copies of FAR Provisions and/or Clauses will not be accepted. The minimum wage rate is Automotive, Electrician, $18.05, for the service portion of this contract (Wage Determination Number 1994-2103, revision number 28, dated 10/04/02). Bids must contain the following information: 1) A per vehicle unit cost for line items No. 0001 through 0007, 2) Cost backup showing an itemized list of supplies or services for each line item cost, 3) Completed and signed copy of the FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications and 4) Past Performance References, and 5) The contractors propose schedule of work. All bids shall be forwarded to U.S. Secret Service via facsimile at (202) 406-6801, Attn: Simona Pickett. All Bids must be received no later than 4:00 P.M. (EST), June 10, 2003. 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