MODIFICATION
D -- Telecommunication Services for American Embassy San Salvador
- Notice Date
- 3/14/2006
- Notice Type
- Modification
- NAICS
- 517310
— Telecommunications Resellers
- Contracting Office
- Department of State, Regional Procurement Support Office - Fort Lauderdale, Florida Regional Center, 4000 N. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309
- ZIP Code
- 33309
- Solicitation Number
- SWHARC06Q1005
- Response Due
- 4/27/2006
- Point of Contact
- Lisa Goodwine, Contract Specialist, Phone 954-630-1283, Fax 954-630-1165, - Robert Lloyd, Contracting Officer, Phone 954-630-1146, Fax 954-630-1165,
- E-Mail Address
-
goodwinelc@state.gov, lloydre@state.gov
- Description
- Amendment 06 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services 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; Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number S-WHARC-06-Q-1005 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-06. This is an unrestricted acquisition using commercial procedures in FAR part 12. The NAICS code is 517310 with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees. This requirement is available to local contractors in country. List of contract line item numbers (CLIN) and items, quantities and units of measure including all options. Base Year 28 April 2006- 27 April 2007 CLIN DESCRIPTION EST QTY. Unit Price (UP) Total Price(TP) 0001 Digital lines (E1 DID ISDN Euro) 06 0001A Activation fee 06 0001B Monthly fee 06 0002 International carrier services 0002A Digital Lines rate n/a Provide Rates 0002B Cellular Service rate n/a Provide Rates 0003 Video conferencing 0003A ISDN/BRI circuit lines 08 0003B Activation fee 08 0003C Monthly fee 08 0003D International rates n/a Provide Rates 0003E ISDN/IP circuit lines 02 0003F Activation fee 02 0003G Monthly fee 02 0004 Internet Services (Kbps) 0004A Router rentals 01 0004B Band width no less than 2048Kbps. 0005 Cellular Phones 300 0005A Service Rate Plan Subscription 300 rate of _____per phone to be billed monthly 0006 International Calls 0006A USA rate of ______________ per phone to be billed monthly 0006B Other Countries rate of ______________ per phone to be billed monthly 0007 International Roaming 0007A USA rate of _______________ per phone to be billed monthly 0007B Other Countries rate of _______________ per phone to be billed monthly 0008 Cellular phones rental (Official and Non-Official) 0008A Cost of SIM Card_____________each 0008B Monthly fee 0009 Run 12 pair multifiber (One Time Cost) 0009A Option of removing 2 pair copper wire 0009B Provide interface from copper to fiber 0010 Provide Racks, UPS and any other equipment needed for set up of demarcation point. (One Time Cost) Option Year (1) 28 April 2007- 27 April 2008 CLIN DESCRIPTION EST QTY. Unit Price (UP) Total Price(TP) 1001 Digital lines (E1 DID ISDN Euro) 06 1001A Activation fee 06 1001B Monthly fee 06 1002 International carrier services 1002A Digital Lines rate n/a Provide Rates 1002B Cellular Service rate n/a Provide Rates 1003 Video conferencing 1003A ISDN/BRI circuit lines 08 1003B Activation fee 08 1003C Monthly fee 08 1003D International rates n/a Provide Rates 1003E ISDN/IP circuit lines 02 1003F Activation fee 02 1003G Monthly fee 02 1004 Internet Services (Kbps) 1004A Router rentals 01 1004B Band width no less than 2048Kbps. 1005 Cellular Phones 300 1005A Service Rate Plan Subscription 300 rate of _____per phone to be billed monthly 1006 International Calls 1006A USA rate of ______________ per phone to be billed monthly 1006B Other Countries rate of ______________ per phone to be billed monthly 1007 International Roaming 1007A USA rate of _______________ per phone to be billed monthly 1007B Other Countries rate of _______________ per phone to be billed monthly 1008 Cellular phones rental (Official and Non-Official) 1008A Cost of SIM Card____________each 1008B Monthly fee Option Year (2) 28 April 2008- 27 April 2009 CLIN DESCRIPTION EST QTY. Unit Price (UP) Total Price(TP) 2001 Digital lines (E1 DID ISDN Euro) 06 2001A Activation fee 06 2001B Monthly fee 06 2002 International carrier services 2002A Digital Lines rate n/a Provide Rates 2002B Cellular Service rate n/a Provide Rates 2003 Video conferencing 2003A ISDN/BRI circuit lines 08 2003B Activation fee 08 2003C Monthly fee 08 2003D International rates n/a Provide Rates 2003E ISDN/IP circuit lines 02 2003F Activation fee 02 2003G Monthly fee 02 2004 Internet Services (Kbps) 2004A Router rentals 01 2004B Band width no less than 2048Kbps. 2005 Cellular Phones 300 2005A Service Rate Plan Subscription 300 rate of _____per phone to be billed monthly 2006 International Calls 2006A USA rate of ______________ per phone to be billed monthly 2006B Other Countries rate of ______________ per phone to be billed monthly 2007 International Roaming 2007A USA rate of _______________ per phone to be billed monthly 2007B Other Countries rate of _______________ per phone to be billed monthly 2008 Cellular phones rental (Official and Non-Official) 2008A Cost of SIM Card_____________each 2008B Monthly fee Option Year (3) 28 April 2009- 27 April 2010 CLIN DESCRIPTION EST QTY. Unit Price (UP) Total Price(TP) 3001 Digital lines (E1 DID ISDN Euro) 06 3001A Activation fee 06 3001B Monthly fee 06 3002 International carrier services 3002A Digital Lines rate n/a Provide Rates 3002B Cellular Service rate n/a Provide Rates 3003 Video conferencing 3003A ISDN/BRI circuit lines 08 3003B Activation fee 08 3003C Monthly fee 08 3003D International rates n/a Provide Rates 3003E ISDN/IP circuit lines 02 3003F Activation fee 02 3003G Monthly fee 02 3004 Internet Services (Kbps) 3004A Router rentals 01 3004B Band width no less than 2048Kbps. 3005 Cellular Phones 300 3005A Service Rate Plan Subscription 300 rate of _____per phone to be billed monthly 3006 International Calls 3006A USA rate of ______________ per phone to be billed monthly 3006B Other Countries rate of ______________ per phone to be billed monthly 3007 International Roaming 3007A USA rate of _______________ per phone to be billed monthly 3007B Other Countries rate of _______________ per phone to be billed monthly 3008 Cellular phones rental (Official and Non-Official) 3008A Cost of SIM Card_____________each 3008B Monthly fee Option Year (4) 28 April 2010- 27 April 2011 CLIN DESCRIPTION EST QTY. Unit Price (UP) Total Price(TP) 4001 Digital lines (E1 DID ISDN Euro) 06 4001A Activation fee 06 4001B Monthly fee 06 4002 International carrier services 4002A Digital Lines rate n/a Provide Rates 4002B Cellular Service rate n/a Provide Rates 4003 Video conferencing 4003A ISDN/BRI circuit lines 08 4003B Activation fee 08 4003C Monthly fee 08 4003D International rates n/a Provide Rates 4003E ISDN/IP circuit lines 02 4003F Activation fee 02 4003G Monthly fee 02 4004 Internet Services (Kbps) 4004A Router rentals 01 4004B Band width no less than 2048Kbps. 4005 Cellular Phones 300 4005A Service Rate Plan Subscription 300 rate of _____per phone to be billed monthly 4006 International Calls 4006A USA rate of ______________ per phone to be billed monthly 4006B Other Countries rate of ______________ per phone to be billed monthly 4007 International Roaming 4007A USA rate of _______________ per phone to be billed monthly 4007B Other Countries rate of _______________ per phone to be billed monthly 4008 Cellular phones rental (Official and Non-Official) 4008A Cost of SIM Card_____________each 4008B Monthly fee STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATION PURPOSE: The Department of State American Embassy San Salvador has a requirement for telecommunication services for a base year and two one year options. Scope of Work: The American Embassy in San Salvador, El Salvador requires telecommunication services to include direct inward dialing, international dialing service, private network among cellular lines, internal lines and fixed lines. Services shall include telecommunication infrastructure installation/maintenance and support. Digital lines with DID capability routed to multiple central offices/switches for redundancy and to support future growth. Provide multi-pair fiber optic cable infrastructure up to Embassy main distribution frame (MDF). With all the equipment necessary to connect and distribute the fibers to intermediate devices between the fiber and the telephone switch at the Embassy. Provide dedicated data/internet services. Digital Video Conferencing over integrated services digital network/basic rate interface and Internet protocol. The services shall provide the following: At a minimum, 3000 Direct Inward Dialing (DID) numbers according to the Embassy?s numbering plan, International dialing service, Network among cellular lines, internal lines and fixed lines (E1), Must ensure no wireless fixed line connections are made in the Embassy, Utilize the latest telephony technology, lease one E1 line from alternate telecommunication company to provide the Embassy with alternate routing capability, All services shall include cellular instruments, telecommunication infrastructure, installation, maintenance and support. LandLines/LeaseLines: Run 12 pair Multifiber from demarcation point to Embassy Frame Room. Lines should be routed to multiple central offices/switches for redundancy. Digital Line/TrunkLine: Request eight (6) E-1 lines with DID capability routed to multiple central offices/switches for redundancy and to support future growth. Multi-pair Fiber Optic Cable( at least 12 pair multimode Fiber Optic Cables) infrastructure up to Embassy Main Distribution Frame with all the equipment necessary to connect and distribute the fibers to intermediate devices between the fiber and the telephone switch at the Embassy. Services provided w/redundancy is required to function 99% of the time. Data/Internet service: Provide dedicated bandwidth to EAC members (list of residences to be provided) with no less than 256 Kbps for use with IP telephones. Provide dedicated broadband service to Embassy compound through Fiber Optic Cable to the Main Distribution Frame (MDF) in order to support Internet requirements for all agencies. Bandwidth can be no less than 2048 Kbps. DVC (Digital Video Conferencing): DVC service over Integrated Services Digital Network/Basic Rate Interface (ISDN/BRI) and Internet Protocol (IP) network with bandwidth capability of no less than 512 Kbps through Fiber Optic cable to the Embassy?s MDF. Cellular Phone Service: Variety of ?unlocked? hand sets will be provided without cost to the Embassy. Create a Private Network to include all official cellular phone, Embassy landlines, other Mission members and the Embassy?s digital trunks. Provide a comparable plan for Embassy Family members which will be included in the Embassy?s private network. Cellular network must have capability to provide Global System for Mobile communication (GSM) services for at least 300 cellular phones. Personal calling cards must be available for Embassy employees to use with their cellular phones with the same pricing structure. Cellular service must include Multimedia Messaging (MMS), Text messaging, and Internet service. MMS, Text messaging, and Internet service must utilize GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) or EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution) technology. MMS, Text messaging, and Internet service should be billed on a flat monthly basis, not per use basis. Technical Service for Cellular Service must include service for handsets, maintenance, support and a dedicated customer service help desk contact for the Embassy. Billing data for Cellular Service shall be separated by phone number. Calls made within the VPN should reflect no charge. Calls outside the VPN should have charges. Calls should be itemized and grouped "in plan" and "outside plan". In addition to the paper copy invoice, an electronic submission of the monthly billing shall be sent no later than five working days of the following month to the following address irmsansalvador@state.gov. Billing data must be administratively accessible and adjustable by Embassy Information Management personnel. Example of Billing Requirements: 1. The Embassy must have the ability to remotely view and administer all telecommunications billing. To this end have the ability to: a. View billing information in real time (preferably) or within one hour. b. Change spending limits in real time (preferably) or within one hour. c. View calls history for at least a period of 6 months. d. Add/remove/modify all calling and data services and have those changes take effect within one hour. 2. Unlimited data transfer included in the monthly bill. 3. Instruments with at least GPRS capability, but preferably EDGE. 4. All official cellular phones billed separately according to cellular number. 5. Paper and electronic out of Network call detail. 6. Electronic billing of in network calls (in order to gauge use). 7. All monetary amounts should be in U.S. dollars. 8. All correspondence should be in English. 9. Billing cycle should be the same for all phones. Customer Service for Cellular Service: A dedicated support representative is required to respond within one (1) hour of Customer support request. Technical support shall resolve technical issues within 24 hours and emergency situations shall be addressed immediately and resolved within 8 hours to customer?s satisfaction. A site visit was held Tuesday January 10th 2006 Delivery of the service to the American Embassy in San Salvador, El Salvador must be within ninety days after contract award. The contractor shall coordinate services with Contracting Officers Representative (COR) to be identified at contract award. Embajada Americana Final Boulevard Santa Elena Sur Antiguo Cuscatlan La Libertad, San Salvador El Salvador, Central America Fax Number 503-2501-2153 The requirement is for a Firm Fixed Price IDIQ Contract with a 12-month base period of performance and four 12-month option periods, and the base and option periods shall be priced separately The following provisions and clauses apply to this RFQ and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (JAN 2005) FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items (JAN 1999) is tailored to read that award will be made to the quoter who provides the best value to the government, price and other factors considered. The following evaluation factors will be considered: Technical Capability (The government will evaluate each quoters understanding of the work on the basis of its written Quote in making this evaluation. The government will consider the knowledge of the work statement in terms of the concept, purpose, importance, salient operational procedures, inherent problems and ideas for solutions). Past Performance (The government will evaluate the quality and content of the past performance. The government reserves the right to obtain information for use in the evaluation of past performance from any and all sources. The evaluation will be based on the extent to which the quotes have demonstrated, through recent past performance under contracts of a similar nature, its ability to successfully meet the requirements of the Request for Quotation (RFQ). The evaluation will consider the history of relevant experience, reasonable and cooperative behavior, adherence to contract schedule, and commitment to providing quality services similar to that described in the statement of work. Price: The government will evaluate the reasonableness of the price. Technical and past performance, when combined are equal to price. The provision of FAR Clause 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items (Mar 2005) shall be competed electronically via the Business Partner Network (BPN) web site at http://orca.bpn.gov. A quote shall include the DUNS number, and shall contain a statement indicating the on line representations and certifications are incorporated in its offer, are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of the Quote. All firms must obtain a DUNS number to participate in this acquisition, a DUNS number may be obtained at the following website http://www.dnb.com/US/duns_update/ . The provision of FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-- Commercial Items (Sept 2005) applies to this acquisition. The provision of FAR Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items (Sept 2005) applies to this acquisition. Under paragraph b, the following clauses are incorporated: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jul 19955), with Alternate 1 (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). 52.222-19, Child Labor ? Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (June 2004) (E.O. 13126), 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, 52.225-3, 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note), 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer, Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003)(31 U.S.C. 3332), 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.), FAR 52.214-34, Submission of Offers in the English Language, and 52.214-35, Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency are applicable to this acquisition FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990), FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000), FAR 52.246-25 Limitation of Liability Services (Feb 1997), FAR 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (May 2004), FAR 52.249-4 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) (Short Form). (Apr 1984). The clauses at DOSAR 652.206-70, Competition Advocate/Ombudsman (AUG 1999), 652.225-71, Section 8(a) of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as Amended (AUG 1999) and 652.242-72, Shipping Instructions (DEC 1994) are applicable to this acquisition. Proposals shall be submitted in both English and Spanish languages. The Spanish language proposal will be a courtesy copy as the English language version will prevail. Proposals (technical and cost) shall be in separate binders with separate CD?s. Technical proposals shall be submitted with two original and one hard copies (each with two CD?s). The cost proposal, one original and two hard copies (each with CD?s) shall be submitted for the cost proposal. Closing date and time for receipt of offers are April 27 2006 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Submit offers in accordance with FAR provision 52.212-1. All technical and price proposals shall be submitted to Contracting Officer, U.S. Department of State Florida Regional Center, 4000 N. Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Attn: Lisa Goodwine. Facsimile offers will not be accepted. All questions should be directed to goodwinelc@state.gov, no phone calls will be accepted. Any notice of changes will be issued in Fed Biz Ops at www.fbo.gov and is the responsibility of the contractor to frequently check the site for changes. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which if timely received, shall be considered by this agency. 30 March 2006 @ 1200 is the final cutoff date for questions.
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