SOLICITATION NOTICE
70 -- GeoEye1 Virtual Ground Terminal for 1st Space Brigade Commericial Imagery Team
- Notice Date
- 8/25/2009
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334111
— Electronic Computer Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- U.S. Army Strategic Command, XR W4T8 ARSPACE CONTRACTING BR, 350 Vandenberg St. Bldg 3, Peterson Air Force Base, CO 80914-4914
- ZIP Code
- 80914-4914
- Solicitation Number
- W91260-09-R-0007
- Response Due
- 9/2/2009
- Archive Date
- 11/1/2009
- Point of Contact
- George P Knowlton IV, 719-554-1967
- E-Mail Address
-
U.S. Army Strategic Command
(george.knowlton@smdc-cs.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- 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; proposal is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. A proposal is being requested based solely on this announcement. The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.501. There is only one responsible source and no other supplies will satisfy agency requirements. GeoEye is the sole proprietor for Commercial Remote Sensing (CRS) data specific to IKONOS, GeoEye1 and GeoEye2 imagers. They hold all patents specific to the CRS satellites and payloads they operate. Hence, the supplies required are exclusive to GeoEye and are considered proprietary. As, GeoEye is the only commercial vendor that can deliver GeoEye1 and GeoEye2 data that is required by the Commercial Imagery Team (CIT) in support of USCENTCOM J2. A justification for Other than Full and Open Competition has been prepared for and approved by the Commands Alternate Special Competition Advocate in support of this acquisition. U.S. Army Space Command/Army Forces Strategic Command intends to issue a contract (solicitation no. W91260-09-R-0007) to GeoEye, 21700 Atlantice Blvd, Dulles, Virginia, pursuant to the authority of FAR Parts 6.3, 12 and 13.501(a) Sole Source Acquisitions. GeoEye shall provide all management, labor, supervision, tools, parts, equipment, transportation, travel, training and supplies necessary to: (1) design, build and provide one IKONOS and GeoEye-1 (GeoEye-2 capability shall be provided at a later date to be determined) Virtual Ground Terminal (VGT) for 1st Space Brigade, CIT Operations Center, NSA Bahrain; (2) install, and integrate the IKONOS/GeoEye-1 VGT into the CIT Tactical Suite and demonstrate and test at CIT Operations Center, NSA Bahrain; (3) provide hands-on VGT system formal training for the CIT primary and back-up system administrator at CIT Operations Center, NSA Bahrain; (4) provide VGT system user training for five (5) to seven (7) USASMDC/ARSTRAT personnel at contractor's facility, Thornton, CO, or Dulles, VA; (5) provide a workstation for user interface, (6) provide VGT system documentation and user manuals, to include 12 month VGT system warranty; and (7) provide first year hardware and software maintenance support. The VGT shall consist of the IKONOS and GeoEye-1 processing software and associated licenses, supporting hardware and software, and vendor recommended Parts List Library (PLL). PLL is a list of items that can be replaced on-site; not parts. Period of performance is 30 September 2009 to 29 September 2010. Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001 IKONOS and GeoEye-1 Virtual Ground Terminal (VGT) for 1st Space Brigade CIT, NSA Bahrain, QTY: 1 EA. CLIN 0002 Workstation for User Interface, 1st Space Brigade CIT, NSA Bahrain, QTY: 1 EA. CLIN 0003 VGT System Installation, Integration, Testing and Formal Training at CIT Operations Center, NSA Bahrain, QTY: 1 LOT. CLIN 0004 Travel, QTY: 1 LOT. CLIN 0005 User Training, for five (5) to seven (7) USASMDC/ARSTRAT personnel at contractor's facility, Thornton, CO, or Dulles, VA, QTY: 1 LOT. CLIN 0006 First Year Hardware and Software Maintenance, QTY: 1 LOT. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-36 dated 11 Aug 2009. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (Jun 2008), applies to this acquisition to the extent consistent with a sole source acquisition. Offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (JUL 2009), with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Mar 2009), applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Jun 2009), applies to this acquisition. In addition the following requirements/terms and conditions apply to this requirement. FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), FAR 52.215-20, Requirements for Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other Than Cost or Pricing Data (Oct 1997), FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004), FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Apr 2008), FAR 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages -- Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999), FAR 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (Dec 2007), 52.227-2, Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (Dec 2007), 52.227-3, Patent Indemnity (Apr 1984), 52.227-14, Rights in Data--General (Dec 2007), 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software (Dec 2007), FAR 52.246-2, Inspection of Supplies -- Fixed-Price (Aug 1996), FAR 52.246-4, Inspection of Services -- Fixed-Price (Aug 1996), DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jan 2009), DFARS 252.204-7004, Alternate A, Central Contractor Registration (Sep 2007), 252.227-7013, Rights in Technical Data--Noncommercial Items (Nov 1995), 252.227-7014, Rights in Noncommercial Computer Software and Noncommercial Computer Software Documentation (Jun 1995), 252.227-7016, Rights in Bid or Proposal Information (Jun 1995), 252.227-7017, Identification and Assertion of Use, Release, or Disclosure Restrictions (Jun 1995), 252.227-7019, Validation of Asserted Restrictions--Computer Software (Jun 1995), 252.227-7028, Technical Data or Computer Software Previously Delivered to the Government (Jun 1995), 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data (Sep 1999), and DFARS 252.246-7000, Material Inspection and Receiving Report (Mar 2008). Offeror must submit a proposal via email to: george.knowlton@smdc-cs.army.mil by 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on September 02, 2009 to be considered by the government. The Point of Contact is: George Knowlton. Proposal will only be accepted electronically by email at: George.Knowlton@smdc-cs.army.mil. Response sent to any other email address will not be accepted.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: U.S. Army Strategic Command XR W4T8 ARSPACE CONTRACTING BR, 350 Vandenberg St. Bldg 3 Peterson Air Force Base CO
- Zip Code: 80914-4914
- Zip Code: 80914-4914
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