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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JANUARY 28, 2005 FBO #1159
SOLICITATION NOTICE

D -- HVO Lan Cabling Upgrade

Notice Date

1/26/2005
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

Contracting Office

U S GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, APS BRANCH OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS 3020 STATE UNIVERSITY DR. EAST, MODOC HALL STE 3001 SACRAMENTO CA 95819
 

ZIP Code

95819
 

Solicitation Number

GSWR050044
 

Response Due

2/8/2005
 

Archive Date

1/26/2006
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

SOLICITATION NO: GSWR050044 - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION DATE: 26 January 2005 CLOSING DATE: 09 February 2005 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This document and any incorporated provisions and/or clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2001-27, dated 28 December 2004. This acquisition is unrestricted. The associated NAICS code is 517110 - Wired Telecommunication Carriers, for which the determining size standard is 1500 employees. The U.S. Geological Survey, at the Hawaii Volcano Observatory (HVO) has a requirement for LAN Cabling Upgrade. Scope: Install a new telecommunications cross-connect for network cabling in the HVO computer room (room #133) located on the main floor next to the lobby. The contractor shall furnish and install in the main building two Category 6 4-pair cables in each user room in 2-port boxes via existing empty ?" conduits in the floor slab and basement cable tray from a lockable 19-inch equipment cabinet with three 48-port and Category 6 patch panels, located in the computer room. In the shop building, the contractor shall install four plenum-rated category 6 cables in ?" conduits in 4 user rooms to the equipment cabinet in the computer room. The contractor shall label and test cables to Category 6 standards and provide test-record documents for all cables. Period of Performance: 03/14/2005 to 03/24/2005 Interested concerns are invited to submit quotations for the following requirement. STATEMENT OF WORK CATEGORY 6 CABLES AND ACCESSORIES INSTALL, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and materials, and cleanup, and any other items necessary for the completion the LAN as outlined below: 1. All cables installed are Category 6. No fiber optic backbone cables are required. In the main building two Category 6 cables in each room to be installed with 2-port surface boxes. The cables connecting the rooms in the shop building (room #A3, A10, A11, and A16) to the cross-connect location must be plenum-rated category 6 cables in order to fit 4 cables in each of the 4 available EMT ?" conduits which run from the shop building to the cable tray in the main building. 2. The computer room is the location for the Category 6 cross-connect. All cables are to be installed via existing ?" conduits from user work areas in the main building and shop building and the basement telecom/UPS room directly to patch panels in a new locking cabinet in the computer room. The cross-connect cabinet is to be installed with one side to the right wall as you enter the computer room from the HVO lobby. No cable trays are required in the hallways. The existing conduits run from all user rooms in both the main building and the shop building to a cable tray located in the basement ceiling near the west wall. The cables can be run in the basement cable tray to the far south end of the basement just under the computer room near the main-floor computer-room doors; a duct from the basement to the computer room provides cable pathway to the computer room false floor. This cable path has plenty of capacity to accommodate all the Category 6 cables needed. As needed, suspend category 6 cables supported with J-hooks or equivalent at six foot intervals. 3. All Category 6 cables installed are to be labeled at both ends with the same unique numbers: at both the user jack (outlet) faceplate or surface box and at the computer room patch panel. 4. All Category 6 cables are to be tested with a Category 6 cable tester and test records for all cables are to be provided to the Government, preferably on CD in text or excel format. 5. Furnish and install a Chatsworth Megaframe Cabinet (M Series, M1130-711) 19" wide with front and rear locking doors in the computer room. The cabinet is to be anchored with four 3/8" threaded rods through the false floor to the concrete slab below. See Cabinet Specifications at the end of this SOW. 6. Furnish and install three RJ45 48-port Category 6 patch panels in the cabinet. 7. Summary of Category 6 cable counts and jack requirements (total of 98 Category 6 user jacks) installed with cable path hardware and rack with three 48-port patch panels. Average #Cables Length Total >From Main Hallway 108 30 160' 4800' >From Main Hallway 129 24 170' 4080' Tower, Rm 136, Rm146 20 200' 4000' >From Main Basement, Rm B9 8 100' 800' >From Lab/Shop/Annex* 16 280' 4480' (plenum rated CAT 6) Total 98 18,160' * Contractor must first pull a cable distance marks from the shop building to the computer room with in order to confirm that the plenum-rated CAT 6 cable does not exceed the 100 meter/324 ft. maximum. Cabinet Specifications ---------------------------- See diagram following this written description. CABINET Provide and install with (4) 3/8-inch threaded rods to floor anchors, (1) enclosed self-supporting cabinet, overall 78"H X 27.5" W X 39.6" D Details: Chatsworth MegaFrame Cabinet or equal. 19-in EIA #12-24 tapped mounting rails 3-inch space on each side for running cables Cable management to provide neat cable management and for running patch cords Open base for running cables and power Optional power distribution strip 19-in rack mount (1 or 2 RU) Standard front smoked plexiglas door and rear solid metal door Optional front and rear door keyed locks Vented left and right side panels Optional top fan kit with 400 cfm air flow NOTE: For copy of the Drawings contact Verita Friesner by email at vfriesner@usgs.gov PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Crater Rim Road Hawaii National Park, HI 96718 Quotations are due by 17:00 local time, Wednesday, 09 February 2005 to the contracting office in Sacramento, CA identified above. Quotations received after this time and date will not be considered. Quotations are preferred by electronic means (email and fax), but are accepted by mail. Oral quotations will not be accepted. Prospective contractors are advised that the following provisions are applicable to this solicitation document. Full text of these provisions can be obtained at http://www.arnet.gov/far/ and http://www.doi.gov/pam/aindex.html or by contacting the contract specialist below. Prospective contractors are required to complete the provision at 52.212-3 entitled "Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items" and enclose it with their quotations. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (JAN 2005) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (JAN 2005) Any contract or order resulting from this solicitation will contain the following clauses: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration - (OCT 2003) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (OCT 2003) 1452.212-05 Alt. I Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders, Commercial Items (JAN 2004) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following FAR clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: 52.233-03, Protest After Award (31 U.S.C 3553). (b) When the cited circumstances are present, the Contractor agrees to comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) which are then incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive Orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: ____ 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Small Business Set-Aside [Applies over $2,500 if checked by the Contracting Officer.] ____ 52.219-5, Very Small Business Set-Aside (Pub. L. 103-403, section 304, Small Business Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 1994) [Applies over $25,000 to $50,000 if checked by the Contracting Officer.] ____ Alternate I to 52.219-5 [Applies over $2,500 to $50,000 if checked by the Contracting Officer.] ____ Alternate II to 52.219-5 [Applies over $2,500 to $25,000 if checked by the Contracting Officer.] ____ 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (15 U.S.C. 644). [Applies over $2,500 if checked by the Contracting Officer.] ____ Alternate I to 52.219-6. [Applies over $2,500 if checked by the Contracting Officer.] 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755). [Applies over $2500.] ____ 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (E.O. 13126) [Applies over $2,500 if checked by the Contracting Officer.] 52.222-21, Prohibition on Segregated Facilities [Applies when 52.222-26 applies.] 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246) [Applies over $10,000 or when the aggregate value of all prime contracts or subcontracts awarded the contractor in any 12-month period exceeds, or can reasonably be expected to exceed, $10,000.] 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212) [Applies over $25,000.] 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793) [Applies over $10,000.] 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212) [Applies over $25,000.] 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program--Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10a - 10d). [Applies over $2,500 to $25,000.] ____ 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78). [Applies to contracts for supplies or services involving the furnishing of supplies when checked by the Contracting Officer.] (i) Alternate I to 52.225-3. [Applies if greater than or equal to $25,000 and less than $50,000 when basic clause is checked.] (ii) Alternate II to 52.225-3. [Applies greater than or equal to $50,000 and less than $58,550 when basic clause is checked.] 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (EO. 12722, 12724, 13059, 13067, 13121, and 13129). [Applies over $2,500.] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Central Contractor Registration 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (31 U.S.C. 3332) [Applies if contractor will be paid via Governmentwide commercial purchase card.] ____ 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (5 U.S.C. 552a) [Applies if checked by the Contracting Officer.] 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S. - Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 1241). [Applies to supplies transported by ocean vessels.] (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] __X__ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (May 1989) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). __X__ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ____ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ____ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment (Feb 2002) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ____ (5) 52.222-47, SCA Minimum Wages and Fringe Benefits Applicable to Successor Contract Pursuant to Predecessor Contractor Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) (May 1989) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (d) (Removed) (e) (1)Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a),(b) or (c) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to include any FAR clause, other than those in paragraphs (i) through (vi) of this paragraph in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause- (ii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246). (iii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C. 2012(a)). (iv) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities (29 U.S.C.793). (v) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended, flow down required for all subcontracts subject to the Service Contract Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (vi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. (2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. 52.900S-1178 Wage Determination Incorporation (Oct 1997) In the performance of this contract, the contractor shall comply with the requirements of U.S. Department of Labor wage determination number 1994-2153, rev. 34 dated 09/27/2004. The wage determination is incorporated and made a part of this contract; it may be accessed electronically at the following address: http://www.wdol.gov/wdol/scafiles/std/94-2153.txt 52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984) GS2109 Scheduling of Site Tour (JULY 2001) The provision FAR 52.237-1, Site Visit, provides that the contractor will not be entitled to an increase in the contract price for conditions affecting performance which were ascertainable from a reasonably thorough inspection of the site. In view of this, a tour of the site has been scheduled and will meet at the below time and place. Date: [February 3, 2005] Time: [9:00 AM] Location: [U.S. Geological Survey ] [Hawaiian Volcano Observatory] [Crater Rim Road ] [Hawaii National Park, HI 96718 ] Firms interested in attending the tour should call the Contracting Officer at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled tour. Additional, subsequent site visits can be arranged by emailing Verita Friesner at vfriesner@usgs.gov or calling (916) 278-9328] for an appointment. (End of Clause) For further information regarding this solicitation, please contact Verita Friesner, Contract Specialist, at (916) 278-9328 or vfriesner@usgs.gov.
 

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Place of Performance

Address: Hawaii Volcanoe National Park, Hawaii

Zip Code: 96718

Country: US
 

Record

SN00740674-W 20050128/050126212430 (fbodaily.com)
 

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