SOLICITATION NOTICE
77 -- Microphones
- Notice Date
- 5/1/2008
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, Army Contracting Agency, North Region, ACA, Fort Drum, Fort Drum Directorate of Contracting, Fort Drum, NY 13602
- ZIP Code
- 13602
- Solicitation Number
- W8070B81177710
- Response Due
- 5/6/2008
- Point of Contact
- Name: Melody Charles, Title: Major, Phone: 3157729902, Fax: 3157729861
- E-Mail Address
-
melody.charles@us.army.mil;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W8070B81177710 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-24. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334310 with a small business size standard of 750 employees. This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2008-05-06 11:30:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Fort Drum, NY 13602 The USA ACA Ft. Drum requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001, "This item must meet or exceed the following specifications:"Sennheiser e609 Guitar Amplifier MicrophoneFlat-profile capsule facilitates extremely close miking of guitar cabinetsSound inlet basket made of refined steelMetal construction Super-cardioid pick-up patternHum compensating coilNeodynum ferrous magnet with boron, 2, EA; LI 002, "This item must meet or exceed the following specifications:"UR24D/Beta87C Dual Handheld Wireless SystemUHF-R Dual Handheld Wireless System with UR4D Dual Channel Receiver and Two UR2/Beta87C Handheld Transmitters., 2, EA; LI 003, Neumann KM184 Cardioid Studio Microphone Stereo-Matched Pair (Black)- 2 microphonesPair of Neumann KM184 Part Number SKM184MT smalll-diaphragm condenser microphones, STEREO-MATCHEDOf the "fet 100" series with a transformerless microphone circuit Capsule with cardioid pick-up patternExceptionally low inherent self-noise (16dB A-weighted)Exceptionally high overload capacity (up to 138dB SPL before overload)20Hz to 20kHz frequency rangeEquivalent loudness level due to inherent noise: 16dB (DIN/IEC 651 dB-A), 25dB (CCIR 468-3 weighted)S/N ratio re:1Pa @ 1kHz, (CCIR 468-3 weighted) 69dB (S/N = 94dB - equiv. noise) A-weighted: 78dBMax SPL for less than 0.5% THD: 138dBTotal dynamic range of the microphone amplifier (Max SPL-self noise): 122dBRequires 48V phantom powering 4 VAcoustical operating principle Pressure/Pressure gradient transducer Directional pattern omnidirectional/cardioid/hypercardioid Frequency range 20 Hz... 20 kHz Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm 12/15/10 mV/Pa Rated impedance 50 ohms Rated load impedance 1 kohms Equivalent noise level, CCIR1) 24/22/24 dB Equivalent noise level, A-weighted1) 13/13/15 dB-A Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR1) (rel. 94 dB SPL) 70/72/70 dB Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted1) (rel. 94 dB SPL) 81/81/79 dB Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%2) 140/138/142 dB Maximum output voltage 10 dBu Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938) 48 V 4 V Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938) 3.2 mA Matching connectors XLR 3F Weight approx. 80 g Diameter 22 mm Length 107 mm, 2, EA; For this solicitation, USA ACA Ft. Drum intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. USA ACA Ft. Drum is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com. Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Buyers and Sellers understand that FedBid ranks all bids by price; however, pursuant to applicable acquisition regulations and/or departmental guidelines, Buyers may use criteria other than price to evaluate offers. Accordingly, please note that, unless otherwise specified herein below, to the extent required by applicable regulations and/or guidelines, award will be made to the responsible Seller whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Buyer on the basis of price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance. In addition to providing pricing at www.FedBid.com for this solicitation, each Offeror must provide any required non-pricing responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc) directly to <<melody.charles@us.army.mil>> (not through FedBid.com), so that any required information is received at that email address no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation. Solicitation provision FAR 52.211-6, Brand name or Equal, is applicable. The offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions: FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.204-8, Annual Representation and Certification; FAR 52.211-6, Brand name or Equal; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications; DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial items. The following clauses and apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, apply: 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside;52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child LaborCooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities;52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33. Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration. The following DFARS clauses in paragraph (b) of DFARS clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, apply: 252.204-7004 ALT A, Required Central Contractor Registration; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act And Balance Of Payments Program; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests; 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea. IAW FAR 52.212-2; Evaluation - Commercial Items, the following factor shall be used to evaluate offers: Price. Offerors not capable of meeting the required delivery date will NOT be eligible for award. IAW FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (CCR), the offeror must be registered in CCR. Information can be found at http://www.ccr.gov. Shipping is FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.); unless otherwise stated in the offerors GSA schedule. IAW FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representation and Certification, the offeror is required to input their Representations and Certifications into the online representation and certifications application (ORCA) database which is located at https://orca.bpn.gov/ New Equipment ONLY. NO REMANUFACTURED PRODUCTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Submitted Quotes will be valid for 45 days after the auction closing. Delivery shall be made within 21 days or less after receipt of order (ARO) or as otherwise specified. No multiple awards will be made. Quotes received through FedBid will be evaluated and awarded on an all-or-nothing basis. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), not an invitation for bid (IFB). IAW FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, the full text of FAR and DFARS Clauses may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil; and are current to the most recent revision dates posted on this site.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Fort Drum, NY 13602
- Zip Code: 13602-5220
- Zip Code: 13602-5220
- Record
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