SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Vector Network Analyzer with Options
- Notice Date
- 3/20/2013
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 334515
— Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Direct Reporting Units, USAF Academy - 10 CONS, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, Colorado, 80840-2315, United States
- ZIP Code
- 80840-2315
- Solicitation Number
- FA7000-13-T-0038
- Point of Contact
- Londres Medranda, Phone: 719-333-8927, Diana Myles-South, Phone: 719-333-8650
- E-Mail Address
-
londres.medranda@us.af.mil, Diana.South@us.af.mil
(londres.medranda@us.af.mil, Diana.South@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- GENERAL INFORMATION Document Type: Pre-Solicitation Solicitation Number: FA7000-13-T-0038 Posted Date: 20 March 2013 Acquisition: Unrestricted NAICS Code: 334515 FSC Code: 6625 CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of the Air Force, Direct Reporting Units, USAF Academy - 10th Contracting Squadron, 10 CONS/LGCB, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO, 80840 DESCRIPTION This synopsis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. Do not submit a bid/quote at this time. This is a pre-solicitation notice for a vector network analyzer with options. SPECIFICATIONS/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Vector Network Analyzer with Options (new) 0001 Base Unit (1 AY) • Rack mountable • Time domain analysis (TDR/TDT) • Internal hard drive • Direct access loop back port • Active measurements capable • 135 dB (minimum) system dynamic range from 10 MHz thru 2.4 GHz (2,400 MHz) • 105 dB receiver dynamic range from 10 MHz thru 100 MHz • 115 dB receiver dynamic range from 100 MHz thru 2.4 GHz • (-130) db Noise floor after calibration • 10 MHz thru 20 GHz (20,000) frequency range • Measurement de-embedding capability • Capable of performing two tone measurements • Hot amplifier characterization • Internal generator and receiver stepped attenuators • Direct generator/receiver access • Height: 286mm (6U rack size maximum with options installed, height • requirement only) • Width: no restriction • Length: 591mm • Unique item identifier (UID) label IAW DFARS 252.211-7003 Item identification and Valuation 0002 Options (1 AY) • K - Calibration Kit • Universal test port (K connector) up to 20 GHz • Universal test port fixture/converters • 4 port measurement capability • Auto Calibration Kit • All required cabling DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program applies to this acquisition. Delivery FOB Destination to USAF Academy, CO 80840. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 334515 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. This acquisition is unrestricted. It is anticipated the solicitation will be issued electronically on or about 22 Mar 2013 on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) web page at https://www.fbo.gov/. Due date for receipt of proposal will be indicated in the solicitation document when it is released. Once the solicitation is posted on FBO, it is incumbent upon the interested parties to review this site frequently for any updates or amendments. It should be noted that paper copies of documents will not be provided. Offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) or may not be considered for award. Registration can be accomplished at https://www.sam.gov. As of 1 January 2005, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requires the use of Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) in Federal solicitations as part of the proposal submission process. Representation and Certification are to be accomplished at https://www.sam.gov. Registration requires applicants to have a DUNS number from Dun and Bradstreet and can be obtained at http://www.dnb.com/. The Government plans to award a single award, firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is the lowest priced offer that is technically acceptable, past performance being considered. This acquisition will use FAR Parts 12 and 13 procedures and the following evaluation criteria will be used to evaluate proposals: a. Technical b. Price c. Past Performance OMBUDSMAN (NOV 2012) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the Center/MAJCOM/DRU or AFISRA ombudsmen, Kelly S. Snyder 8110 Industrial Drive USAFA, CO 80840 Telephone number 719-333-2074 FAX 719-333-9075 email: kelly.snyder@us.af.mil Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU or AFISRA level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2397, facsimile number (571) 256-2431. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause) POINT OF CONTACT Questions and responses should be addressed to the primary contact, Londres Medranda, Contract Specialist, at 719-333-8927 or londres.medranda@us.af.mil, or the alternate point of contact, Diana Myles-South, Contracting Officer, 719-333-8650 or diana.south@us.af.mil. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Address: 10th Contracting Squadron 10 CONS/LGCB 8110 Industrial Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/DRU/10ABWLGC/FA7000-13-T-0038/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: USAF Academy, Colorado, 80840, United States
- Zip Code: 80840
- Zip Code: 80840
- Record
- SN03016184-W 20130322/130320234216-b2b3d5d7f6da3651653fe41b688bce60 (fbodaily.com)
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