SOLICITATION NOTICE
58 -- Radios for Ecuador
- Notice Date
- 10/1/2009
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334220
— Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- U.S. Department of State, Regional Procurement Support Office - Fort Lauderdale, Florida Regional Center, 4000 N. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309
- ZIP Code
- 33309
- Solicitation Number
- SWHARC09Q0087
- Archive Date
- 12/31/2009
- Point of Contact
- Robert E. Lloyd, Phone: 954-630-1146, Leslie Rush, Phone: 703-875-5855
- E-Mail Address
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lloydre@state.gov, rushle@state.gov
(lloydre@state.gov, rushle@state.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subparts 12.6 and 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested by this notice alone, and a written solicitation will not be issued. This synopsis/solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotations for radios to be used by the government of Ecuador pursuant to an agreement with the U.S. Department of State. 1. DESCRIPTION 1.1. The U.S. Department of State, Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS), U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador, has a requirement for the purchase of radios on a brand name or equal basis as described below, to be donated to the government of Ecuador (National Police) for NAS program purposes. All items must work with protocol SMARTZONE 4.1 (unified system use by the Ecuador National Police); and work with 800MHz frequency. (Note: Ecuador National Police currently use Motorola models XTL5000 and XTS2250.) The NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 334220. The small business size standard is 750 employees. 2. REQUIRED ITEMS: LINE ITEM 001: Base Stations-- Specifications: Base Radio EF Johnson model 53SL, Motorola XTL5000, or equal, 48 channels, output power 10 to 35 watts, range of operations TX: 762-776 / 792-806 / 806-825 / 851-870 MHz / RX: 762-776 / 851-870 MHz, SmartZone 4.1 platform / version 7.0 and APC025 or better / Include also: Antenna Omnidirectional 5db, Power source 20amp, 120 Vac. 60kHz, accessories for installation, Microphone; as described further below. Technical specifications: parameters are as follows: General--Operation mode: trunked; Protocol: Smartzone, digital platform interoperable with the system Smartzone, scalable to higher; Frequency generation: synthesized; Operation: simplex and half; Number of channels: 16 or higher; Power supply: 12Vdc negative ground; Settings: Via software; Include: caller ID (PTT-ID). Transmitter—Frequency range: 800 MHz; Output power: 35 watts or higher; Modulation: digital; Channel spacing: 12.5 / 25 KHz. Receptor--Frequency range: 800 MHz; Modulation: digital; Channel spacing: 12.5 / 25KHz. Accessories--Omnidirectional antenna gain of 5 db; cables and installation accessories; microphone table; operations manual; power of 20A, 120 Vac, 60Hz; coaxial cable ½” with respective connectors, jumpers heliax Superflex ¼”, kit landing system ground, transient suppressor. Security—DES (Digital Encryption Standard) and DES-OFB (Output Feedback Mode) Quantity: 20 each. LINE ITEM 002: Mobile Radios-- Specifications--Mobile Radios EF Johnson model 53SL, Motorola XTL5000, or equal: 48 channels, output power 10 to 35 watts, range of operations TX: 762-776 / 792-806 / 806-825 / 851-870 MHz / RX: 762-776 / 851-870 MHz, SmartZone 4.1 platform, version 7.0 and APC025 or better. Include also: Antenna 3.5db / Power source 20amp, 120 Vac. 60kHz / accessories for installation / Microphone; as described further below. Technical specifications: parameters are as follows: General--Operation mode: trunked; Protocol: Smartzone, digital platform interoperable with the system Smartzone, scalable to higher; Frequency generation: synthesized; Operation: simplex and half; Number of channels: 16 or higher; Power supply: 12Vdc negative ground; Settings: Via software; Include: caller ID (PTT-ID). Transmitter—Frequency range: 800 MHz; Output power: 35 watts or higher; Modulation: digital; Channel spacing: 12.5 / 25 KHz. Receptor--Frequency range: 800 MHz; Modulation: digital; Channel spacing: 12.5 / 25KHz. Accessories--Vehicular antenna gain of 5 dB; Cables and installation accessories; Microphone; Operations manual. Security—DES and DES-OFB Quantity: 55 each. LINE ITEM 003: Portable Radios-- Specifications: Portable Radios, EF Johnson model 51SL, Motorola XTS2250, or equal: 48 channels, output power 1 to 3 watts, range of operations TX: 762-806 / 806-870 MHz / RX: 762-806 / 806-870 MHz, SmartZone 4.1 platform, version 7.0 and APC025 or better. Include also: Antenna Heliflex, Battery 3600mA NiMH with charger + clip, manual for operation; as described further below. Technical specifications: parameters are as follows: General--Operation mode: trunked; Protocol: Smartzone, digital platform interoperable with the system Smartzone, scalable to higher; Frequency generation: synthesized; Operation: simplex and half; Number of channels: 16 or higher; Power Supply: Rechargeable battery Ni-MH; Settings: Via software; Include: caller ID (PTT-ID). Transmitter—Frequency range: 800 MHz; Output power: 1-3 watts; Modulation: digital; Channel spacing: 12.5 / 25 KHz. Battery (must be original)—Capacity: Minimum 1800 mA high capacity; Type: intrinsically safe; Voltage: 7.5VDC. Accessories--Antenna; Belt clip High Strength; Battery charger individual load quickly; Operations Manual. Security—DES and DES-OFB Quantity: 208 each. 3. DELIVERY INFORMATION 3.1. DELIVERY TERMS: FOB Destination. The Contractor shall consolidate the entire shipment to prevent loss and misdirection. Any lost or damaged items during shipment shall be replaced by the contractor upon notification. When the order is ready for shipment, forward the shipment prepaid directly to: Just In Time Services, Inc., 11450 NW 34th Street, Suite 100, Doral, FL 33178, Ph. 305-477-4140, Fax 305-477-4745. The items being acquired will be donated to the government of the ultimate destination Ecuador. The contractor shall ensure that all items are prepared for safe shipment and include all necessary export approvals, licenses, and paperwork. One copy of the packing list and commercial invoice must accompany the shipment, attached to the outside of the “lead” or number one box/carton/package, or individually attached to the outside of each box/carton/package. Include a copy of the packing list with original invoice to the Contracting Officer that will provide advance information for Customs clearance purposes. Partial shipments are not allowed. PLEASE NOTE: This order is ultimately intended for an overseas destination. If the shipment will involve wood packaging material, then the packing and palletizing must conform to the standards in the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures Publication No. 15: “Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade” (ISPM 15) and have the appropriate markings indicating that the materials meet this standard. Any deliveries arriving at our indicated domestic delivery address that do not meet these standards will be rejected and must be corrected at the contractor’s expense. 3.2. MARKING REQUIREMENTS: American Embassy NAS POC: Monica Villacreces Purchase Order No. S-WHARC-10-M-____(To be provided upon award) Quito, Ecuador 4. EVALUATION OF QUOTATIONS: 4.1. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quoter who submits a quotation that complies with the RFQ requirements. 4.2. Additional Considerations: The Government reserves the right to reject a quotation that is technically unacceptable or unreasonably low or high in price. The Government will determine acceptability by assessing the quoter's compliance with the terms of the Request for Quotation (RFQ). The quoter must be able to demonstrate that it has the necessary resources to provide on-time delivery at a high level of quality. 4.3. Award will be on an all or none” basis. 5. QUOTATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 5.1. PRICE: unit and extended prices, inclusive of delivery charges, for all line items. 5.2. DESCRIPTION: Description/nomenclature of the item being quoted; product literature may be provided. Quotation must demonstrate compliance with all required features. Also include description of warranty terms. 5.3. DUNS AND CCR: DUNS number and statement that the quoter is registered in CCR. 5.4. CERTIFICATIONS: Completed certifications (FAR 52.212-3) or statement that the certifications are included already at the ORCA web site (https://orca.bpn.gov/). 5.5. PAST PERFORMANCE: A list of contracts within the last three (3) years for the provision of cargo containers to federal or commercial customers. The list shall include POC information and limited to no more than five (5) references. 5.6. DELIVERY TIME: The quote shall state how many calendar days are required for delivery to the required location. This may be stated in terms of the number of days following the date of the purchase order or number of days following receipt of export license. 6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS: In order to receive an award, you must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database at www.ccr.gov. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the Department. This solicitation number S-WHARC-09-Q-0087 is issued as an RFQ under subpart 12.6 and Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This is a solicitation document incorporating FAR clauses and provisions that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-36. FAR clauses may be accessed at: http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html The following FAR Clauses and Provisions are incorporated by reference. 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items [The following clauses are selected under paragraph (b): 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 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 Vietnam 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 Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees; 52.225-5, Trade Agreements; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration] 52.214-34, Submission of Offers in the English Language DOSAR clauses may be accessed at: http://www.statebuy.state.gov/dosar/dosartoc.htm The following DOSAR clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference. 652.225-70, Arab League Boycott of Israel (AUG 1999) 652.225-71, Section 8(a) of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as Amended (AUG 1999) 652.229-70, Excise Tax Exemption Statement for Contractors Within the United States (JUL 1988) 7. QUOTATIONS ARE DUE by 3:00 p.m., October 16, 2009, local (Ft. Lauderdale, U.S.) time, via e-mail, fax, or mail. Identify your quotation as a response to solicitation number S-WHARC-09-Q-0087. Mail to Robert E. Lloyd, Contracting Officer, U.S. Department of State, RPSO Florida, 4000 N. Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309; fax to 954-630-1165; or e-mail (preferred) to: lloydre@state.gov. CAUTION: Complete quotations must be received at the location stated above by the required due date and time. Late quotations will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items paragraph (f). 8. AWARD TYPE: The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price Purchase Order for the requirements identified in this RFQ. The price shall include all direct and indirect costs, overhead, general and administrative expense, profit, shipping/delivery charges, export requirements, insurance, assembly, etc. The price will not be subject to adjustment after award.
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