SOLICITATION NOTICE
70 -- CAT6 LAN WIRING & INSTALLATION SOLUTION
- Notice Date
- 2/23/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- Box 25046 MS 204, Denver, CO 80225
- ZIP Code
- 80225
- Solicitation Number
- 0040001438
- Response Due
- 3/11/2011
- Archive Date
- 9/7/2011
- Point of Contact
- Name: Don Downey, Title: Contract Specialist, Phone: 3032369331, Fax: 3032365859
- E-Mail Address
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ddowney@usgs.gov;
- 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 0040001438 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 2005-49. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 423610 with a small business size standard of 100.00 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 2011-03-11 16:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Multiple shipping information. The US Geological Survey requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001, ONE, all new, CAT6, or better, LOCAL AREA NETWORK CABLING SYSTEM to support data requirements for 140 drops, to replace the existing CAT3 LAN Cable System (no construction is required)(SEE STATEMENT OF WORK FOR TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS and SPECIFICATIONS) The facility at 3535 South Sherwood Forest Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA requires all new network cabling and hardware to support both voice and data requirements. This system shall include an enclosed network shelter containing patch panels. (SEE ATTACHED SPECIFICATIONS AND STATEMENT OF WORK), 1, EA; LI 002, Installation and Testing of Item 001: The new CAT6 cabling needs to be installed throughout the facility and an enclosed network shelter containing patch panels needs to be installed in the computer room for the new LAN. Contractor will perform certification tests of all drops and provide documentation of test results to LAWSC IT staff. (SEE STATEMENT OF WORK FOR TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS and SPECIFICATIONS), 1, JOB; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, US Geological Survey 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. US Geological Survey 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. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. A vendor must have a current registration in the following three databases to receive this award: 1. CCR RequirementThe USGS requires registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) prior to receipt of order, pursuant to FAR 4.1102 and other applicable regulations and guidelines. Information can be found at www.ccr.gov. 2. FEDCONNECT RequirementAwards will be made to vendors registered in the FedConnect database. Vendors may complete registration in FedConnect at https://www.fedconnect.net. 3. ORCA RequirementORCA Requirement - Company must be registered on Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) before an award could be made to them. If company is not registered with ORCA, they may do so by going to ORCA web site at https://orca.bpn.gov/ Location: Louisiana Water Science Center (LAWSC) at 3535 South Sherwood Forest Blvd, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Government issued identification is required for security access. FAR Clause 52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984) applies: Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.219-06, 52.219-28, 52.222-03, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.222-41, 52.222-42, 52.225-01, 52.232-33. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. The Department of Labor's Wage Determination for East Baton RougeParish, LA shall apply to this procurement. http://www.wdol.gov/sca.aspx#0 (attached) Award Based on Best Value: Basis of award will be based upon price and other factors. Evaluation Factors: Quotations submitted in response to this Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be evaluated based upon the following non-price or non-cost factors, which are of equal importance. Factor (A) Past Performance of Government Contract(s): quotes shall include reference(s) including Agency name and address, and, point of contact's name, phone, and email address for Government contract(s) completed within the past three years. Factor (B) Experience of Offeror in similar types of work: quotes shall include a short narrative, not more than two pages, describing the number of years experience in the telecommunications industry, the number of years experience with LAN cable installation, ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and the ability to produce cable test records and record drawings. AWARD: Award shall be made to the vendor whose quotation, conforming to this RFQ, is determined to be the most advantages to the government, cost or price and the other non-cost or non-price factors listed. In determining which quotation offers the greatest value or advantage to the Government evaluated cost or price will be a major factor, but not necessarily determinative. The Government reserves the right to select a technically superior, higher price (cost) quotation where the technical advantages are determined to be significant relative to the difference in price (cost). Quotation Preparation: The vendor is cautioned to study the Evaluation Factors stated above along with their relative importance. Your quotation package shall address each of these factors since these are the standards against which your quotation will be evaluated. It is the vendors responsibility to include the appropriate documentation in its quotation package to allow a complete technical/price evaluation. Failure to submit the appropriate documentation may result in the rejection of the vendors quotation.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Multiple shipping information.
- Zip Code: Multiple
- Zip Code: Multiple
- Record
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