SOLICITATION NOTICE
70 -- Blanket Purchase Agreements for Joint Technology Center/System Integration Laboratory (JTC/SIL) Information Technology Electronics, Communications and Support (ITECS) Equipment
- Notice Date
- 8/21/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 423430
— Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers
- Contracting Office
- US Army Aviation and Missile Command (Missile), ATTN: AMSAM-AC, Building 5303, Martin Road, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5280
- ZIP Code
- 35898-5280
- Solicitation Number
- W31P4Q-07-T-0552
- Response Due
- 8/31/2007
- Archive Date
- 10/30/2007
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- 3.1 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; propo sals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 3.2. The solicitation number for this streamlined acquisition is W31P4Q-07-T-0552 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisio ns and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-19. This acquisition is reserved for small businesses. 3.3. The requirements will be fulfilled using the Simplified Acquisition procedures, Part 13 of the FAR, and the test prog ram authorized in FAR subpart 13.5, to the maximum extent possible. 3.4. The associated North American Classification System (NAICS) code is 423430. The small business size standard is 500 employees. 3.5. The U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (USAMCO M) Acquisition Center on behalf of the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Centers (AMRDECs) Joint Technology Center/System Integration Laboratory (JTC/SIL) intends to establish Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) with sma ll businesses, including HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-owned small businesses within 60 miles of Gate 1, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. The requirement for close proximity to Redstone Arsenal, Alabama is to provide for expedited, direct delivery of com mercial products acquired under BPA call orders that are required to support the global mission of the JTC/SIL. The JTC/SIL is a center of technical excellence to support all Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) programs within the services. The JTC/SIL mission also supports Service-specific and Joint Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) technologies and programs throughout the Department of Defense (DoD) and Other Government Agencies (OGAs). The JTC/SIL provides a Government test bed for emergin g concepts experimentation; architecture development and refinement; rapid prototyping; technology insertion and transition; systems engineering and integration; modeling/simulation; training; test and evaluation; and Command, Control, Communications, Comp uters and Intelligence (C4I) optimization in support of Combat Developers, Materiel Developers, Warfighters and other customers. The JTC/SIL is the technical proponent and configuration manager for the ISR hardware and software equipment known as the Mult iple Unified Simulation Environment (MUSE) and the Air Force Synthetic Environment for Reconnaissance and Surveillance (AFSERS), which is used to support worldwide Warfighter exercises and demonstrations. 3.6. The USAMCOM reserves the right to compete ind ividual requirements, with the selected HUBZone or Service Disabled Veteran-owned small businesses to accomplish its socio-economic goals. 3.7. The initial BPAs will be issued for a period of six (6) months, with one six (6) month option period and four (4 ) one-year option periods to renew. The USAMCOM reserves the right to cancel any companys BPA for any reason including poor performance and/or if the companys prices are determined to be no longer competitive. In addition, the USAMCOM may solicit addit ional companies at any time to replace or increase existing BPAs to fulfill the USAMCOMs requirements. 3.8. The Government is seeking a centralized vehicle, which offers a wide array of computer hardware and software products, electronic/electrical produc ts and communications equipment that may be used by the JTC/SIL in developing new technical capabilities through the integrated use of these products. These products are often specialized configurations of commercial information technology equipment, elec tronic/electrical products and communications equipment required to meet RDT&E, Procurement and O&M funded applications. This range of products and capabilitie s will include computer hardware, software and licenses, maintenance; electrical/electronic equipment and components; electro-mechanical equipment and components; communications equipment; web-based information technology acquisition statusing systems; and information technology conferencing. Purchases under the BPAs shall be limited to the following Federal Supply Classes: 41 (Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Air Circulating Equipment); 51 (Hand Tools); 52 (Measuring Tools); 53 (Hardware and Abrasives); 54 (Prefabricated Structures and Scaffolding); 58 (Communication, Detection and Coherent Radiation Equipment); 59 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components; 60 (Fiber Optics Material, Components, Assemblies and Accessories); 61 (Electric Wire and Pow er Distribution Equipment); 63 (Alarm, Signal and Security Detection Systems); 66 (Instruments and Laboratory Equipment); 67 (Photographic Equipment); 69 (Training Aids and Devices); 70 (General Purpose Information Technology Equipment); 81 (Containers, Pa ckaging and Packing Supplies); 83 (Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel, Tents and Flags); and 95 (Metal Bars, Sheets and Shapes). Examples of items that the USAMCOM may be procuring are as follows: Information Technology Equipment: High performance deskto p computers, High performance notebook/laptop computers, Rack-mount computers, VME-based rack-mount computers; Computer peripheral equipment: Interface devices, Dongles, Printers (B/W and color), Scanners (B/W and color), High Performance Video cards, RAM Chipsets, External Hard Drives, Computer monitors, Sound cards, Notebook/laptop batteries, Notebook/laptop docking stations, Notebook/laptop security devices, Portable high-speed Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA), Firewire and USB hard drive ca ses and drives, VME-based rack-mount computer peripheral boards and peripherals, Modems, CAC readers, Cables, CPU holders, CPU fans, Embedded computer processors and components, Mass Data Storage Equipment to include RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive D isks) units, RAID storage systems maintenance software; Optical data and storage media: Network routers, hubs and switches, Network security devices, Fiber optic channel ports, Fiber optic network management software, Dual port fiber optic channel cards, S pecialized security software to include anti-spyware, malware, anti-virus, Graphics engine/visualization software, 3-D visualization data compiler and generation software, Computer code compiler software and maintenance, Computer versioning software, Autom ated tape or disc libraries, Data tape cartridges, Hardware and software program detection software, Test software, Standard OEM software maintenance and technical support, Commercial sensor model simulations, Software operating systems, Software developme nt, analysis and conversion tools, Database generation and conversion software tools; Electronics Equipment: Adapters, Amplifiers, Large scale video display systems, Video processing encoders/decoders, Video storage, playback and digitization equipment, Mi scellaneous/specialized electronic components/assemblies, Electronic/electrical connectors, blocks, brackets, distribution racks, Electrical wiring, plugs, assemblies, splitters, DVD recorders/players, Cables, Electrical cabinets; Communications Equipment: Line of sight and satellite communications equipment, Teleconferencing equipment, Modems, Attenuators; Support Equipment: Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and/or Surge Protection Equipment, Electrical power generators, Electrical power conditioning eq uipment, Fax machines, Tents, shelters, pre-fabricated structures and mobilizing equipment, Security detection systems, Shock and vibration hardened storage and transportation containers, Environment Control Unit (ECU)/shelter equipment and components, Ele ctronic Counter Measures (ECM) material or equipment, Fieldable Air Conditioning & Heating Equipment, Hand tools and measuring tools, Metal bar stock, plates, s heets, and rods, Lighting equipment, Photographic equipment, Laboratory tools, Laboratory workbenches, shelving, trays, portable lifting equipment, Laboratory integration equipment, Laboratory and specialized test equipment, Signal generators, Training aid s and devices, Land line telephones, Headphones, Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) phones, support software and maintenance, Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers and related software, Vision enhancement equipment to include binoculars, night vision equipment, Laboratory safety equipment, Document shredders, Cable ducts, raceways, managers. Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) equipment will be specified in many instances because it has proven reliability in field exercises and laboratory application s to provide cost efficient performance and reliability or because it is compatible with existing equipment. BPA holders may be required to provide quotations in some instances based on an equipment specification provided by the Government. 3.9. Currentl y, the USAMCOM has access to existing contract vehicles through the USA Communications and Electronics Command (USACECOM) through which it procures office automation desktop and notebook computer hardware and commercial software that is available through t he U.S. Army Small Computer Program (ASCP) Software Enterprise contracts. Specific hardware items that are available through the ASCP Consolidated Buy Program that meet JTC/SIL specifications, have a total Call Order value greater than $25,000 and are ava ilable within the Consolidated Buy Program Ordering Period will not be ordered through BPAs resulting from this synopsis and solicitation. Specific software items that are available through ASCP Enterprise contracts will not be ordered through BPAs result ing from this synopsis and solicitation. 3.10. Following the establishment of the BPAs resulting from this synopsis and solicitation, the USAMCOM will compete any future ITECS requirements among a subset of BPA holders, using vendor rotation as determined by the Contracting Officer. In accordance with AFARS 5113.303-1, the Government reserves the right to conduct Reverse Auctions. Exact future requirements are not known at this time and there is no guarantee of requirements in the future. Offerors must be authorized dealers or resellers of products th at they are offering to the Government. Future requirement Call Orders will be identified by a Call Order numbering system determined by the Government. BPA holders selected by the Contracting Officer through BPA Holder vendor rotation will be notified e lectronically of new Call Order requirements through the issuance of a Call Order RFQ email from either the Contracting Officer or their designated Ordering Officer, identifying either (a) the OEM part number, description, quantity, required delivery date and date/time for submission of the quotation and/or (b) a product specification, quantity, required delivery date and date/time for submission of the quotation. The BPA contractors shall submit through the forum identified in the Call Order email its qu otation for price and delivery in response to the Call Order. The Contracting Officer or their designated Ordering Officer shall specify the Call Order Quotation response time for each Call Order dependent upon the size and complexity of the order. Failu re to submit a complete and timely response to a BPA Call Order RFQ may result in it being determined non-responsive to the Call Order RFQ and may serve as the basis for reduced use of the contractor during subsequent vendor rotation or cancellation of the BPA in its entirety. The award of all Call Orders issued under BPAs established through this solicitation and synopsis will be based on best value, price and other factors considered unless otherwise specified by the Contracting Officer. Contractors sub mitting a timely response and adequate documentation required in response to this synopsis and solicitation, an d to whom a BPA is ultimately awarded, agree to waive their right to protest the award of all future Call Orders. Upon the notification of the issuance of a specific Call Order to the successful BPA Holder, that contractor shall assume responsibility for updating the projected delivery date for each Call Order item on a bi-weekly basis either through e-mail submission or other means specified by the Government in the BPA. The BPA Holders performance in meeting the required delivery date, which will be ba sed on calendar days after date of issuance of Call Order, will be reflected in the contractors past performance assessment. All BPA Holders determined under this synopsis and solicitation will be required to bill and accept payment through both the Gove rnment Purchase Card, and the Governments Wide Area Work Flow system. If the dollar value of the Call Order exceeds the authority of the Government Purchase Card Holder, then a BPA order will be issued by the Contracting Officer. The contractor will be required to identify the location of its ordering/receiving facility to ensure that it is within 60 miles of Gate 1 at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. All requests for Call Order requirements determined to be outside this radius will not be honored as any subs equent proposal would be considered to be non-responsive to the requirements of the synopsis/solicitation. The determination of the Government concerning the 60 miles from Gate 1 distance at Redstone Arsenal, AL is under the sole purview of the Contractin g Officer and may be disputed by any contractors determined to be outside the commuting distance, but will not be the basis of withholding the issuance of BPAs to otherwise successful contractors. Contractors determined by the Contracting Officer to be wi thin the required 60 miles commuting distance may not be disputed by other contractors. 3.11 Place of delivery will vary, but most deliveries will go to the USAMCOM, BLDG 6263 or one its surrounding annexes, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama 35898-5280. However, the Government may require delivery at other CONUS and OCONUS locations. The delivery location will be specified in each call order issued under the authority of the BPA. 3.12. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. In addition, Offerors are required to submit the following information: (1) Contractor certification that it will accept payment for ITECS equipment acquired through any BPA Call Order(s) for each Call Order executed against its BPA through a Government Credit Card and thru Wide Area Work Flow. (2) Contractor certification that its facilities involved in the ordering and receipt of equipment purchased under the BPA are within 60 miles of Gate 1 at Redstone Arsenal, AL; (3) Contract or certification that it is registered in ORCA; (4) Contractor certification that is registered in CCR; (5) Small businesses responding to this synopsis and solicitation will need to furnish the following information: a. Small business name and address; b. CAGE Number; c. Taxpayer Identification Number; d. DUNs; e. Socio-Economic Status. Contractor responses to this synopsis and solicitation must be submitted by email to both of the following individuals: Ms. Camille Jones, camille.jones@conus.army.mil, an d Mr. Craig Burns, philip.craig.burns@us.army.mil, no later than 4:00 PM CST 31 Aug 2007, as determined by the email date/time stamp contained on the contractors email message received by the Government. Telephone inquires involving this matter may be ma de to Ms. Camille Jones, 256-876-3080. 3.13. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, will be used to evaluate offerors for awarding BPAs. The Government intends to award BPAs resulting from this solicitation to offerors responding to the r equirements of this synopsis and solicitation and, more specifically paragraph 3.12, above. It is the intent of the Government to establish BPAs with contracto rs meeting the requirements of this synopsis and solicitation. 3.14. Offerors must include a completed copy of the following provisions with its offer: 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 252.212-7000, Offeror Representa tions and CertificationsCommercial Items; 252.225-7000, Buy American ActBalance of Payments Program Certificate; 252.209-7001, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country. 3.15. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and C onditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. 3.16. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition: 52.233-1, Disputes, 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim, 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I, 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, 52-219-14, Limitations on Subcontrac ting, 52.222-3, Convict Labor, 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Viet nam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans, 52-222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans, 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rig hts concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees, 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain foreign Purchases, 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration, 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party. The clause at 52.212-7001, Contract Ter ms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition: 52.203-3, Gratuities, 252.205-7000, Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders, 252.225 -7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program, 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, 252.225-7014, Preference for Domestic Speciality Metals, 252.225-7015, Restriction of Acquisition of Hand or Measuring Tools, 252.225-7016, Restriction on Acquisition of Ball and Roller Bearings, 252.225-7021, Trade Agreements, 252.227-7015, Technical Data Commercial Items, 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data, 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Reques ts, 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment, 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea, The following clauses will also apply: 252.232-7009, Mandatory Payment by Governmentwide Commercial Purchase Card, 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments. In accordance with Section 508, the USAMCOM requires that all Electronic Information Technology (EIT), as that term is defined at FAR 52.101, delivered under the contract comply with the applicable E IT accessibility standards issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board set forth at 36 CFR Part 1194. 3.17. This solicitation shall not be construed as a commitment of any kind to place subsequent Call Orders following the esta blishment of BPA with any contractor. Exact future requirements are not known at this time and there is no guarantee of requirements in the future. 3.18. Contractors currently providing technical and programmatic support services to the JTC/SIL are consid ered to have an inherent conflict of interest in providing sound and unbiased recommendations of possible materiel acquisition solutions to address technical issues being addressed by the JTC/SIL and then subsequently competing for the opportunity to provi de this materiel, particularly in a performance specification environment. For this reason, prime contractors and their subcontractors currently providing tech nical and programmatic support services to the JTC/SIL under the following contracts are prohibited from submitting BPA proposals in response to this synopsis and solicitation: DAAH01-03-C-R166, W31P4Q-05-C-R201, W31P4Q-05-A-0024, Task Order 0009, W31P4Q-0 5-A-0019, Task Order 0019, W31P4Q-05-A-0031, Task Order 0008. Requests for the establishment of BPAs from these contractors will not be processed. Submission of BPA proposals by these firms will be considered non-responsive to this synopsis and solicitat ion. 3.19. Any contractor that obtains a BPA through this synopsis and solicitation may request authorization to order from General Supply Schedule contracts from the Contracting Officer. 3.20. Performance of this effort is UNCLASSIFIED. Contractor perso nnel without security clearances will require escorted access to the JTC/SIL in BLDG 6263, Redstone Arsenal, AL or an annex in order to meet with Government personnel concerning JTC/SIL IT equipment acquisitions and to deliver or pick up IT equipment. The Point of Contact for this solicitation is Ms. Camille Jones, (256) 876-3080, e-mail camille.jones@conus.army.mil. Contractor responses to this synopsis and solicitation must be submitted by email to both of the following individuals: Ms. Camille Jones, camille.jones@conus.army.mil, and Mr. Craig Burns, philip.craig.burns@us.army.mil. The closing date and time is 4:00 PM CST 31 Aug 2007. This solicitation shall not be construed as a commitment of any kind. See Note 1.
- Place of Performance
- Address: US Army Aviation and Missile Command (Missile) ATTN: AMSAM-AC, Building 5303, Martin Road Redstone Arsenal AL
- Zip Code: 35898-5280
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 35898-5280
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