SOLICITATION NOTICE
77 -- P A System for Fitness Center
- Notice Date
- 9/12/2003
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Combat Command, 7 CONS, 381 Third Street, Dyess AFB, TX, 79607-1581
- ZIP Code
- 79607-1581
- Solicitation Number
- F41652-03-T-0021
- Response Due
- 9/12/2003
- Archive Date
- 9/27/2003
- Point of Contact
- Dora Rettig, Contract Administrator, Phone (915) 696-2289, Fax (915) 696-4078, - Gloria Dix, Contracting Officer, Phone (915) 696-2160, Fax (915) 696-4078,
- E-Mail Address
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Dora.Rettig@dyess.af.mil, Gloria.Dix@dyess.af.mil
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- General Information Document Type: Presolicitation Notice Solicitation Number: F41652-03-T0021 Posted Date: Sep 12, 2003 Archive Date: Classification Code: Contracting Office Address Department of the Air Force, Air Combat Command, 7 CONS, 381 Third Street, Dyess AFB, TX 79607-1581 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and 13.106, 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. This procurement is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ), and the reference number is F41652-03-T0021. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions & clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-10. The PA System for the new Fitness Center statement of work is: RADIO AND PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS PART 1 GENERAL 1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The radio and public address system shall consist of an audio distribution network to include amplifiers, mixers, microphones, speakers, cabling, and any ancillary components required to meet the required system configuration and operation. 1.3.1 Multi-Channel System The system shall provide two channels of entertainment for distribution over an audio network to each room and to loudspeakers as indicated. Each channel shall be separate, and equipment for each channel shall be identical, except for alternate program inputs which shall be suitable for the alternate source specified. The system shall include antennas, AM and FM radio tuners, amplifiers, and all accessories required. 1.3.2 Multi-Channel System with Paging The system shall include microphones, microphone outlet receptacles, two microphone inputs with preamplifiers, inputs for compact disc, magnetic tape, telephone, and program sources, all channel paging, control for each input, power amplifying equipment, and accessories required to output the public address and paging audio signals through selected portions of the audio distribution network as indicated. The paging signal shall replace selected channels of the radio system output, when the paging function is activated. 1.3.3 System Performance The system shall provide even sound distribution throughout the designated area, plus or minus 3 dB for the 1-octave band centered at 4000 Hz. The system shall provide uniform frequency response throughout the designated area, plus or minus 3 dB as measured with 1/3-octave bands of pink noise at locations across the designated area selected by the Contracting Officer. The system shall be capable of delivering 75 dB average program level with additional 10 dB peaking margin sound pressure level (SPL) to any location in the area at an acoustic distortion level below 5 percent total harmonic distortion (THD). Unless otherwise specified the sound pressure reference level is 20 micro Pascal (0.00002 Newtons per square meter). 1.4 DELIVERY AND STORAGE Equipment placed in storage until installation time shall be stored with protection from the weather, humidity and temperature variations, dirt and dust, and other contaminants. 1.5 VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS The Contractor shall become familiar with the details of the work and working conditions, shall verify dimensions in the field, and shall advise the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies before performing the work. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 STANDARD PRODUCTS Material and equipment to be provided shall be the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of such products, and shall essentially duplicate material and equipment that have been in satisfactory use at least 2 years. All components used in the system shall be commercial designs that comply with the requirements specified. Equipment shall be supported by a service organization that is, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, reasonably convenient to the site. 2.1.1 Identical Items Items of the same classification shall be identical. This requirement includes equipment, modules, assemblies, parts, and components. 2.1.2 Nameplates Each major component of equipment shall have the manufacturer's name, address, model and catalog number, and serial number on a plate secured to the equipment. 2.2 MIXER-PREAMPLIFIER Mixer-preamplifier shall as a minimum conform to the following specifications: Rated Output: 18 dB Frequency Response: Plus or Minus 1 dB, 20 - 20,000 Hz Distortion: Less than 0.2 percent, 20 - 20,000 Hz Signal to noise: Microphone - 60 dB Aux - 70 dB Inputs: 5 independent balanced low-impedence, transformer-isolated Input Sensitivity: Microphone - 0.003 volts Aux - 0.125 volts Magnetic Cartridge - 0.0005 volts Input Channel Isolation: 80 dB minimum Tone Controls: Plus or Minus 10 dB range at 50 and 15,000 Hz Power Requirement: 110-125 Vac 60 Hz 2.3 POWER AMPLIFIERS Power amplifiers as a minimum conform to the following specifications: Rated power output: 300 watts RMS Frequency Response: Plus or Minus 2 dB, 60-13,000 Hz Distortion: Less than 2 percent at RPO, 600-13,000 Hz Input Impedance: 50 k ohm unbalanced Output Impedance: 83.3, 10.4, 8.0, and 4.0 ohms Output voltage: 70.7, 25, 22, and 15.5 volts Power Requirement: 110-125 Vac 60 Hz 2.4 MICROPHONES Microphones shall as a minimum conform to the following specifications: Application: Desk Element: Dynamic Frequency Response: 50 - 12,000 Hz Impedance: 250 ohms (nominal) Front-to-back Ratio: 20 dB 2.4.1 Microphone Jack Each outlet for microphones shall consist of a standard outlet box, flush-mounted, and fitted with a three-pole, polarized, locking-type, female microphone jack and a corrosion resistant-steel device plate. 2.4.2 Microphone Stand Desk applications shall be as a minimum constructed of chrome tubing with a charcoal finish. 2.5 LOUDSPEAKERS 2.5.1 Cone Speaker The cone speaker shall as a minimum conform to the following specifications: Application: Ceiling Frequency range: 60 to 12,000 Hz Power Rating: Normal - 7 watts Peak - 10 watts Voice Coil Impedance: 8 ohms Line Matching Transformer Type: 25/70 volt line Capacity: 2 watts Magnet: 8 ounces or greater Primary Taps: 0.5, 1, and 2 watts Primary Impedance: 25 volts - 1250, 625, and 312 ohms 70 volts - 10k, 5k, and 2.5k ohms Frequency Response: 30 - 20,000 Hz Insertion Loss: Less than 1 dB 2.5.2 Horn Speaker The horn speaker shall as a minimum conform to the following specifications: Application: Weatherproof Frequency Response: 400 - 14,000 Hz Power Taps: 70 volt line - .9, 1.8, 3.8, 7.5, and 15 watts Impedance: 5000, 2500, 1300, 670, 330, 90, and 45 ohms Power Rating: Normal - 15 watts Peak - 30 watts 2.6 SPEAKER SWITCHING PANEL Zone control shall be provided for the paging function. The speaker switching panel shall contain at least 6 double-pole, 3- position lever-type selector switches with mechanical detents and shall be rack-mounted. A designation strip shall be provided. Power supply shall be provided for priority relays and controls, rack-mounted and sized for a capacity equal to 200 percent of the as-built control system, and shall operate at 24 Vdc. Input and output shall be protected to permit Class 2 wiring in accordance with NFPA 70. 2.7 AM/FM EQUIPMENT 2.7.1 AM/FM Tuner AM/FM tuner shall be rack-mounted and shall as a minimum conform to the following characteristics: Tuning Range: AM - 540 to 1605 kHz FM - 88 to 108 MHz Selectivity: 60 dB on FM 40 dB on AM Sensitivity: FM - 1.5 microvolts AM - 2.0 microvolts Capture Ratio: 1.0 dB Power Requirement: 110-125 Vac, 60Hz 2.7.2 AM/FM Antenna The AM/FM antenna shall be roof-mounted, either combined and suitable for both AM and FM reception or separate AM and FM antennas and shall cover all frequency bands specified for radio tuners. The antenna shall be supported at least 1.5 m clear above the roof by means of self-supported mast. The system shall be furnished complete with a transformer, insulators, crossover insulator, 75 ohm coaxial cable of proper length, lightning arresters, coupling transformer and divider network at the radio tuners. Attenuation of the coaxial cable span between the antenna and amplifier shall not exceed 2.5 dB at 108 MHz. 2.8 COMPACT DISC PLAYER Player shall have three beam laser pickup, dual Digital-to-Analog converters, random access and random mode programmable playback. Player shall have capability to play up to 6 disc automatically. Player shall as a minimum conform to the following: Frequency: 10 - 20,000 Hz Plus or Minus 1 dB Signal-to-Noise: Minimum of 100 dB Dynamic Range: Minimum of 96 dB Total Harmonic Distortion: Maximum of 0.007% at 1KH2 Channel Separation: Minimum 90 dB at 1 KH2 Quantization: Minimum of 16 Bits Linear per channel Conversion Rate: Minimum 4 x Oversampling Disc Size: 5 inch 2.9 CASSETTE TAPE EQUIPMENT The dual cassette tape play deck shall as a minimum conform to the following specifications: Frequency Response: Plus or minus 3 dB, 40 - 14,000 Hz Wow and Flutter: Less than 0.09 percent WRMS Signal-to-Noise: 64 dB Distortion: 1.3 percent Play Head: Hard Parmalloy Operation: Automatic Reverse Power Requirements: 110-125 Vac, 60 Hz 2.10 PRIORITY RELAYS AND CONTROLS Priority relays and controls required to accomplish operations specified shall be provided. Relays shall be completely enclosed with a plastic dust cover for maximum protection against foreign matter, and shall be plug-in type. Relays shall be provided with a diode wired across the relay coil for transient suppression and shall be installed utilizing factory-prewired, rack-mounted receptacle strips. Coil shall be maximum 24 volts dc. 2.11 SWITCHES AND CONTROLS 2.11.1 Radio System Control Switch The loudspeaker in each room, or group of speakers in a room, shall be provided with a flush program channel selector rotating-switch knob. The switch shall be mounted at location and height above the floor as shown and in accordance with Section 16415 ELECTRICAL WORK, INTERIOR. A volume control shall be installed with a switch at each station and shall be of the auto transformer type and set so that the maximum volume is sufficient for the area while not disturbing adjacent areas. If music is turned down or off, the paging signal shall override controls except speakers designated for music only. Each device plate shall be satin-finished, corrosion-resisting steel permanently marked to indicate the channel selected. 2.11.2 Remote Loudspeaker Volume Controls Remote volume controls shall be an auto transformer type with detented 3 dB steps and an OFF position. The controls shall be wall-mounted in single-gang outlet boxes and furnished with engraved switching plates finished to match approved finish of electrical wall switches. Insertion loss of the controls shall not exceed 0.6 dB and the power-handling capacities of the control shall be 35 watts. Low-voltage priority override relays shall be furnished as part of these controls with all wiring to the racks to allow override of the volume controls for priority announcements. 2.12 EQUIPMENT RACKS Equipment shall be mounted on 482.6 mm (19 inch) racks in accordance with EIA ANSI/EIA/310-D and located as shown on drawings. Ventilated rear panels, solid side panels, and solid top panels shall be provided. Perforations or louvers may be provided in front panels to ensure adequate ventilation of equipment. The racks and panels shall be factory finished with a uniform baked enamel over rust inhibiting primer. 2.13 SPEAKER AND MICROPHONE CABLE Cables shall be of the gauge required depending upon the cable run length. In no case shall any cable be used which is smaller than 20 AWG. Insulation on the conductors shall be polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or an equivalent synthetic thermoplastic not less than 0.2 mm (0.009 inch). Cables shall be shielded with a 34-gauge tinned soft copper strand formed into a braid. Cables shall be jacketed with a Fluoropolymer compound. The jacket thickness shall be 0.5 mm (0.0200 inch) minimum. 2.14 POWER SURGE PROTECTION Major components of the system such as power amplifiers, mixer-preamplifiers, phonographs, and tuners, shall have a device, whether internal or external, which provides protection against voltage spikes and current surges originating from commercial power sources. 2.15 SIGNAL SURGE PROTECTION Major components of the system shall have internal protection circuits which protects the component from mismatched loads, direct current, and shorted output lines. 2.16 EMERGENCY POWER Provide a self contained uninterruptible power supply (UPS) unit with sufficient capacity to provide a minimum of 15 minutes full operation backup for the public address function. Batteries shall be maintenance-free sealed lead-acid type with suspended electrolyte and leakproof enclosure. PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION All equipment shall be installed as indicated and specified, and in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations except where otherwise indicated. Equipment mounted out-of-doors or subject to inclement conditions shall be weatherproofed. 3.1.1 Equipment Racks Racks shall be mounted side-by-side and bolted together. Items of the same function shall be grouped together, either vertically or side-by-side. Controls shall be symmetrically arranged at a height as shown. Audio input and interconnections shall be made with approved shielded cable and plug connectors; output connections may be screw terminal type. All connections to power supplies shall utilize standard male plug and female receptacle connectors with the female receptacle being the source side of the connection. Inputs, outputs, interconnections, test points, and relays shall be accessible at the rear of the equipment rack for maintenance and testing. Each item shall be removable from the rack without disturbing other items or connections. Empty space in equipment racks shall be covered by blank panels so that the entire front of the rack is occupied by panels. 3.1.2 Wiring Wiring shall be installed in rigid conduit, intermediate metal conduit, cable trays, or electric metallic tubing as specified in Section 16415 ELECTRICAL WORK, INTERIOR. Wiring for microphone, grounding, line level, video, speaker and power cables shall be isolated from each other by physical isolation and metallical shielding. Shielding shall be terminated at only one end. 3.2 GROUNDING All grounding practices shall comply with NFPA 70. The antenna mast shall be separately grounded. The system shall utilize a multiple-point signal grounding scheme where conductive path connections are required between each piece of equipment and the reference ground point. An isolated ground bar for power shall be provided for the connection of the main system components. The ground bar shall be connected to the main service ground utilizing a No. 6 conductor. 3.3 ACCEPTANCE TESTS After installation has been completed, the Contractor shall conduct acceptance tests, utilizing the approved test procedures, to demonstrate that equipment operates in accordance with specification requirements. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer 15 days prior to the performance of tests. In no case shall notice be given until after the Contractor has received written Contracting Officer approval of the test plans as specified. The acceptance tests shall include originating and receiving messages at specified stations, at proper volume levels, without cross talk or noise from other links or nondesignated units. 3.4 TRAINING The Contractor shall conduct a training course for 15 members of the operating and maintenance staff as designated by the Contracting Officer. The training course will be given at the installation during normal working hours for a total of 8 hours and shall start after the system is functionally complete but prior to final acceptance tests. The field instructions shall cover all of the items contained in the approved operating and maintenance manuals, as well as demonstrations of routine maintenance operations. The Contracting Officer shall be notified at least 14 days prior to the start of the training course. The SIC code that applies to the principal nature of the contract is 3931; the North American Industry Classification Code is 339992. These are the spec for the PA System. The FOB is destination. The small business size standard for this procurement is 100 employees. This is 100% set aside for small business. The following clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items; provisions and FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Item, applies to this acquisition. This award will be made on the basis of lowest price. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; 52.216-18 Ordering, 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-3 Convict Labor; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer?Central Contractor; Registration; 52.239-1; Privacy or Security Safeguards; 52.233-3 Protest After Award; 52.237-3 Continuity Of Services; 52.242-15 Stop Work Order; 52.247-37 F.O.B. Destination and 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. In addition, the following clauses shall also be applicable to this solicitation. DFARS 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product; 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration; 252.225-7001 Buy American Act And Balance Of Payments Program; 252.225-7002 qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors; 252.246-7001 Material Inspection and Receiving Report and 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. The closing date and time for submission of offerors will be 16 Sep, 2003, 1:00 pm. No paper copies will be issued. Facsimile, or written requests will be accepted. All prospective offerors interested in submitting a proposal must have Central Contractors Registration (CCR) at www.ccr2000.com. Responses may be faxed, e-mailed. Proposals must be submitted to 7th Contracting Squadron, 381 3rd Street, Dyess AFB, TX, 79607-1581. All questions regarding this presolicitation should be addressed to Mrs. Dora Rettig, 7th Contracting Squadron/LGCB, and 381 3rd Street, Dyess AFB, TX 79607-1581. Point of Contacts Rettig Dora, Contract Administrator, Phone 915-696-2360, Fax 915-696-4084, Email dora.rettig@dyess.af.mil Email your questions to Dora Rettig at dora.rettig@dyess.af.mil. Gloria Dix, Contracting Officer, Phone 915-696-2160, Fax 915-696-4078, Email Gloria.dix@dyess.af.mil
- Place of Performance
- Address: Dyess AFB, TX 79607-1581
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