SOLICITATION NOTICE
59 -- Giant Voice System
- Notice Date
- 9/6/2003
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Randolph AFB Contracting Office, 395 B Street West Suite 2, Randolph AFB, TX, 78150-4525
- ZIP Code
- 78150-4525
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-F7SPT932460100
- Response Due
- 9/12/2003
- Point of Contact
- Susan Brett-Farnsworth, Contract Specialist, Phone 210-652-5187, Fax 210-652-2759, - Jason Phillips, Contract Specialist, Phone 210-652-5187, Fax 210-652-2759,
- E-Mail Address
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Susan.Brett-Farnsworth@randolph.af.mil, jason.phillips@randolph.af.mil
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Giant Voice System upgrade for Randolph AFB This requirement is a 100% set-aside for small business. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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 solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-15. Award will be based on best value to the Government, taking into consideration delivery, price and price related factors. Award will be made to the lowest price Offeror best demonstrating the ability to satisfy the technical capabilities of the items specified. Offerors are encouraged to include information regarding these evaluation factors in their quotes. All line items will be awarded on a single purchase order. Interested offerors are requested to submit a quotation on this requirement to: FAX (210) 652-2759. Contractor must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR)(website:http://ccr2000.com) or by calling and registering prior to receiving award: (888) 352-9333. Responses to this notice shall be provided in writing via e-mail to TSgt Susan Brett-Farnsworth or SSgt Jason Phillips at susan.brett-farnsworth@randolph.af.mil or jason.phillips@randolph.af.mil no later than 12 Sep, 2:30 P.M. (CT). Offerors must also include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items which can be obtained at http://www.arnet.gov/far. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following clauses also apply: 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. Paragraph (c) of this clause is tailored as follows: (c Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties, with the exception of : (1) Administrative changes such as changes in the paying office, appropriation data, etc. (2) No cost amended shipping instructions (ASI) if—(A) The ASI modifies a unilateral purchase order, and (B) The contractor agrees verbally or in writing, (3) Any change made before work begins if—(A) The change is within scope of the original order, (B) The contractor agrees; ( C ) The modification references the contractor’s verbal or written agreement. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items with these additional FAR clauses marked: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C.4212); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332); 52.204-6, Data Universal Numbering System; 52.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation; and 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). In addition, DFAR 252.212-7001 with these additional clauses being applicable: 252.225-7007, Buy American Act-Trade Agreements- Balance of Payments Program; 252.227-7015, Technical Data—Commercial Items; and 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data; 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; and 252.232-7009, Payment by Electronics Funds Transfer. In addition, FAR 39.106 applies All Information Technology must be: (A) (1) Year 2000 Compliant; or (2) If non-compliant, items must be upgraded to be Year 2001 compliant. Shipping is FOB Destination: Randolph AFB, TX. Quote must be received by close of business, 4:00 PM CST, 12 Sep 03, and may be received by FAX or e-mail to Points of Contracts as listed on this notice not later than the response date as stated above. Commercial warranty is required. Business size standard is: $_6M per year or few than _______ number of employees; the Standard Industrial Code (SIC) __7622________ and/or the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) _811213 Statement of Work:Giant Voice Front Panel Upgrade 1. Vendor shall provide the necessary labor and miscellaneous materials to remove and replace Giant Voice system components in accomplishing a front panel upgrade of Whelen Engineering Company’s siren/public address system at Randolph AFB, TX. All work shall be completed by 30 Dec 03. 2. Work will be performed at six remote siren/ public address sites and the master control site located throughout Randolph AFB. 3. New equipment will be provided by the vendor due to their status as an authorized Whelen Engineering Company distributor. 4. Ancillary computerized control equipment may be used to improve system interface capabilities or performance and they may be locally manufactured or assembled by the vendor; but only on the approval of the 12th Communication Squadron project manager. 5. Front panel upgrade will allow for remote testing capability from the master control site as well as from remote location. The master control site at the Randolph AFB Command Post will require a new controller to manage system operations and testing. 6. Accommodation for playing prerecorded messages or music is required. Currently, “Reveille”, “Retreat”, “Taps” and the National Anthem are played over the Giant Voice system at specified days and/or times. Flexibility of allowing for future prerecorded messaging music is required. 7. Radio receiver-transmitters will be compliant with National Telecommunications and Information Administration narrowband mandate. 8. Existing cabinets, pole mounts, and speakers will be reused. Any modifications to internal cabinet configuration, equipment mountings, wiring, or any additional interface connecting materials to accommodate installation of new equipment will be responsibility of the vendor. 9. One site; the Randolph AFB High School site will require speaker/siren replacement of existing components using a 3 cell, WPS2803 speaker system. 10. The removed components will be retained by the vendor for disposition by them as scrap or for the purpose of recycling. · Contractor will provide all labor and Materials to complete the above referenced project. · All work will be performed between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and will be done in accordance with manufacturer’s printed instructions, unless specifically waived by the Randolph AFB Land Mobile Radio Manager. This requirement is dependent upon availability of funds for fiscal year 03. This requirement is unfunded at this time. Quotes must be valid through 30 Sep 03.
- Web Link
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Link to FedBizOpps document.
(http://www.eps.gov/spg/USAF/AETC/RandAFBCO/Reference-Number-F7SPT932460100/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Randolph AFB, TX
- Zip Code: 78150
- Zip Code: 78150
- Record
- SN00428754-F 20030908/030906213049 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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