SOLICITATION NOTICE
59 -- Antenna Couplers
- Notice Date
- 2/23/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 334220
— Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- ACA, Fort Lewis, Directorate of Contracting, Building 2015, Box 339500, Fort Lewis, WA 98433-9500
- ZIP Code
- 98433-9500
- Solicitation Number
- W911S807Q0012
- Response Due
- 3/2/2007
- Archive Date
- 5/1/2007
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the purchase of commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only so licitation. Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number W911S8-07-Q-0012 is applicable and is issued as a request for quotations. The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in eff ect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-15 and DCN 20070212. This requirement is RESTRICTED with a NAICS Code of 334220 and a corresponding size standard of 750 emp. The description of the commercial item is CLIN 0001 - Antenna Coupler, 6 units. A V 1040; 6- way multiband antenna coupler, VSWR 1.85 :1 or better, impedance 50 Ohms, power 50 watts, insertion loss 1.5 dB or less above 3 dB split, MIL-STD-810 environmental compliant. The frequencies for each jack: J1-J2, 30-88MHz; J3-J4, 116-152 MHz; J5-J6, 225-400MHz; J7, 30-400MHz. MFR: Trivec Avant Corporation. MFR PART NR: AV 1040. Color: black. OR EQUAL. Delivery shall be no later than April 3, 2007. A copy of the award document shall be distributed to the DOL Central Receiving Point, Fort Lewis, WA 98433-9500. Acceptance will be at the destination. FOB point is destination. Low Priced Technically Acceptable: In order to enhance the efficiency of the procurement process, the Government intends to evaluate only the lowest priced quote to determine if the quote is technically acceptable and whether the vendor has acceptable or neutral past performance. If the lowest priced quote is reasonably priced and technically acceptable and the vendor has acceptable or neutral past performance, the G overnment intends to make an award to that vendor and no other quote will be evaluated. If the lowest priced offer is not technically acceptable, the vendor does not have acceptable or neutral past performance, or both, then the Government will evaluate t he second lowest priced quote for technical acceptability and acceptable or neutral past performance. This method will continue until the lowest priced, technically acceptable quote, by a vendor with acceptable or neutral past performance, is determined. Once the Contracting Officer has decided to whom an order will be issued, a unilateral order will be issued using a SF 1449. A purchase order will be in existence once the Contracting Officer has signed the order. Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Off erors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. An addendum to this provision is applicable, in which paragraphs (g) and (h) of FAR 52.212-1 are deleted. Wherever the words offer, proposal, offerors, or similar terms are used in this solicitation or any provision, they shall be read to mean quote, quotation, quoter, vendor or similar corresponding term to reflect that this solicitation is a Request for Quotations, not a Request for Proposals or an Invitation for Bids. Local Fort Lewis clauses 52.111 -4131, Commercial Vehicle Access to Fort Lewis Fast Access Gate Program, 52.111-4133, Commercial Vehicle Access to Fort Lewis and 52.111-4004, Electronic Commerce, apply to this acquisition. Local clause 52.111-4131 states: Procedures for commercial ve hicle access to Fort Lewis are subject to change without prior notice. Current access information may be obtained by calling 1-877-RAPIDGATE (1-877-727-4342). (a) Unless the contractor voluntarily participates in the Fast Access Gate Program (see the cla use entitled Identification Of Contractor's Employees Fast Access Gate Program), commercial vehicle access to Fort Lewis will be allowed only at the Logistics Center Gate (Exit 123 from I-5) and the D Street Gate when those gates are operational. The Lo gistics Center Gate is open for commercial vehicle traffic from 0530-2130 hours Monday Friday. The gate is closed all weekends and federal holidays The D Str eet Gate is open for commercial vehicle traffic from 0530-1330 Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. These gates are open for inbound commercial vehicle access and inspection. In the event both the Logistics Center Gate and the D Street Gat e are closed, commercial vehicles must use the Madigan Gate (Exit 122 from I-5). Madigan Gate is open 24 hours per day everyday. All commercial vehicles will be searched. The Contractor should anticipate delays in getting commercial vehicles on post. Th e Contractor must also allow additional time for commercial vehicles to reach their destination by driving through Fort Lewis. If the commercial vehicle is carrying a load of cement concrete or hot asphalt concrete for delivery, the driver shall notify t he gate guard as soon as possible and request that the vehicle be given priority for being searched; however, the Government does not guarantee that the vehicle will be given priority. On weekends large vehicles (needing greater than 12'-5 inch clearance) will require a time stamped searched-- label to gain access to North Fort Lewis. Searched-- labels will be issued at the Main Gate, as appropriate. Drivers needing access to North Fort Lewis must inform the gate guard that their vehicle is over 12'-5 inch in height and that they will require access to North Fort Lewis. The driver will receive a briefing on proper procedures and a searched-- label. The Contractor shall ensure that its drivers, including drivers of subcontractors at any tier, comply w ith the procedures as explained to them for access to North Fort Lewis. (b) If the contractor participates in the Fast Access Gate Program, contractor vehicles may enter the installation through any fast access gate lane without being routinely subjected to a vehicle inspection, except at Force Protection Level Charlie or Delta. During Force Protection Level Charlie or Delta, all contractor vehicles must enter through the Logistics Center gate or the D Street Gate. If both of those gates are closed then the commercial vehicles will use the Madigan Gate. All passengers in the contractor vehicle must have a fast access identification card; otherwise, the contractor vehicle must enter through the Logistics Center Gate, D Street Gate, or the Madigan Gate, as appropriate per the hours in (a) above and obtain visitor passes. Fast Access gate lanes are available at the Main (Liberty) Gate, the 41st Street Gate (North Fort Lewis), the East Gate, the DuPont Gate, the D Street Gate, the Logistics Center Gate, and the Madigan Army Medical Center Gate. Fast Access lanes are planned for the Rainier Gate, the Transmission Line Gate, and the Scouts Out Gate. The contractor shall use only those lanes specifically marked as fast access lanes. (c) If the Fast Access Gat e Program is terminated for any reason, the contractor will be allowed access only through the Logistics Center Gate or the D St. Gate or, when they are closed, the Madigan Gate unless the contractor is otherwise notified by the Contracting Officer. (End of clause) Local clause 52.111-4133: Procedures for commercial vehicle access to Fort Lewis are subject to change without prior notice. Current access information may be obtained by calling 1-877-RAPIDGATE (1-877-727-4342). The following procedures app ly if the Fast Access Gate Program is terminated or expires. See the clause entitled Commercial Vehicle Access To Fort Lewis Fast Access Gate Program. Commercial vehicle access to Fort Lewis will be allowed only at the Logistics Center Gate (Exit 123 f rom I-5) and the D Street Gate when those gates are operational. The Logistics Center Gate is open for commercial vehicle traffic from 0530-2130 hours Monday Friday. The gate is closed all weekends and federal holidays The D Street Gate is open for com mercial vehicle traffic from 0530-1330 Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. These gates are open for inbound commercial vehicle access and inspec tion. In the event both the Logistics Center Gate and the D Street Gate are closed, commercial vehicles must use the Madigan Gate (Exit 122 from I-5). All commercial vehicles will be searched. A visitor pass must be obtained. The Contractor should anti cipate delays in getting commercial vehicles on post. The Contractor must also allow additional time for commercial vehicles to reach their destination by driving through Fort Lewis. If the commercial vehicle is carrying a load of cement concrete or hot asphalt concrete for delivery, the driver shall notify the gate guard as soon as possible and request that the vehicle be given priority for being searched; however, the Government does not guarantee that the vehicle will be given priority. On weekends la rge vehicles (needing greater than 12'-5 inch clearance) will require a time stamped searched-- label to gain access to North Fort Lewis. Searched-- labels will be issued at the Main Gate, as appropriate. Drivers needing access to North Fort Lewis must inform the gate guard that their vehicle is over 12'-5 inch in height and that they will require access to North Fort Lewis. The driver will receive a briefing on proper procedures and a searched-- label. The Contractor shall ensure that its drivers, i ncluding drivers of subcontractors at any tier, comply with the procedures as explained to them for access to North Fort Lewis. (End of clause) Addendum to Clauses 52.111-4131, 52.111-4132, and 52.111-4133 States: Employees who require access to Fort L ewis to perform work under this contract may obtain a Government sponsored identification badge. The identification card process has been contracted out and the cost of the identification card shall be borne by the contractor. Current established costs a re: $99.00 for company start-up and $99.00 per individual. Fast Access, Eid Passport, Incorporated, 9560 SW Nimbus Avenue, Beaverton, Oregon 97008; Office: 503-924-5319; Fax: 503-924-5320; Karne Schneider, Program Director; Cell: 503-314-1404; kschneider@ eidpassport.com If you choose not to obtain a Fast Access Badge, you can obtain permission for a 30-day pass by contacting the ID Card Facility (Waller Hall). This process may be changed without prior notification, but any long-term badge received by you will continue to be valid until its expiration date. (End of Addendum to 52.111-4131, 4132, and 4133). Local clause 52.111-4004 states: In accordance with the FAR Part Two electronic commerce definition and FAR Subparagraph 4.502 (Electronic Comm erce in Contracting Policy), the Contractor shall communicate with the Government utilizing electronic mail. Quoters are required to submit completed copies of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3 and its ALT I, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commer cial Items, and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their quotes. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and does not include any addenda. FAR cl ause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders, Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following clauses within 52.212-5(b) are applicable to this acquisition: 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222.21, 52. 222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, and 52.232-33. FAR Clause 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, is applicable. If quoting an equivalent item, please email the description with specifications of the item you are quoting. The Contracting Officer will ev aluate equal products on the basis of information furnished by the quoter or identified in the quote and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the quote. Unless the quoter clearly indicates in its quote that the product being offered is an equal product, the quoter shall provide the brand name produc t referenced in the solicitation. The following are the minimum salient characteristics. CLIN 0001 - Antenna Coupler, 6 units. AV 1040; 6- way multiband antenna coupler, VSWR 1.85 :1 or better, impedance 50 Ohms, power 50 watts, insertion loss 1.5 dB or less above 3 dB split, MIL-STD-810 environmental compliant. The frequencies for each jack: J1-J2, 30-88MHz; J3-J4, 116-152 MHz; J5-J6, 225-400MHz; J7, 30-400MHz. MFR: Trivec Avant Corporation. MFR PART NR: AV 1040. Color: black. OR EQUAL. DFARS 2 52.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items is applicable, to include under paragraph (a) 52.203-3 and the following clause in paragraph (b): 252.225. 7001. The complete text of the Federal Acquisition Circulars, DFARS Change Notices, and FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions are available at the following internet site: http://farsite.hill.af.mil or http://www.arnet.gov/far. Telephonic inquires will N OT be accepted. Quotes are due on March 2, 2007 at 16:00:00 P.M. Pacific Standard Time. Quotes must be sent electronically along with the completed representations and certifications, providing the business size, e-mail address, Dunn and Bradstreet numbe r, CAGE code and Federal Tax ID number to Mrs. Darlene Anderson, darlene.anderson@us.army.mil Quoters must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database at www.ccr.gov to be considered for selection. The combined synopsis/solicitation wi ll be available for download from the Fort Lewis Contracting Office web site at http://www.lewis.army.mil/doc. Requests for Quote. No numbered notes apply to this combined synopsis/solicitation.
- Place of Performance
- Address: ACA, Fort Lewis Directorate of Contracting, Building 2015, Box 339500 Fort Lewis WA
- Zip Code: 98433-9500
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 98433-9500
- Record
- SN01238023-W 20070225/070223221426 (fbodaily.com)
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