SOLICITATION NOTICE
58 -- Ground Station System Ruggedized Single Hard Disk Drive Commercial Data Recording Systems - Technical Specifications
- Notice Date
- 7/17/2013
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334112
— Computer Storage Device Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, HQ Air Force Test Center (AFTC) - Edwards, 5 S WOLFE AVE, Edwards AFB, California, 93524-1185, United States
- ZIP Code
- 93524-1185
- Solicitation Number
- F1S0AZ3102B001
- Archive Date
- 8/19/2013
- Point of Contact
- Kimberly Rabatin, Phone: 661-277-7707
- E-Mail Address
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kim.rabatin@edwards.af.mil
(kim.rabatin@edwards.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Ground Station Recorder Unit Technical Specifications DESCRIPTION: Non-restricted (full and open) Solicitation Number: F1S0AZ3102B001 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number noted above. This solicitation is a request for quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (Fac 2005-68) effective 26 Jun 2013, and DPN 20130710 effective 10 Jul 2013, as well as AFAC 2013-0327 effective 27 Mar 2013. NAICs code 334112/1000 employees. Item 1- Ground Station System Ruggedized Single (GSSrs) Hard Disk Drive which includes (Chassis (see specification), 4 disk 1 TB data array, Operating System (OS) disk): with options (Quantity 34): OR EQUAL a. ETH100 - 2 Channel Ethernet Record and Replay module.* b. VCR100 - 4 Channel Video Record module c. VCP100 - 4 Channel Video Replay module d. MRG100 - 8 Channel PCM Merger Record and Replay module with monitor output e. LMF1G - Link module with up to 1.0 Gbit/s aggregate data rate, 2 inputs, FE/SYNC capability. f. RMK-GSSr - Rack Mount Slider Kit g. Standard Cable Assembly: 1. ETH100-A-06 - Cable ETH100-A-06 BREAKOUT (length 6 foot) 2. MRG100-A-06 - Cable MRG100-A-06 BREAKOUT (length 6 foot) 3. VCP100-A-06 - Cable VCP100-A-06 BREAKOUT (length 6 foot) 4. VCR100-A-06 - Cable VCR100-A-06 BREAKOUT (length 6 foot) Item2- RAID Canister - Removable four bay RAID canister for GSSrs (no drives fitted) (Quantity 64)-OR EQUAL Item 3- OS HDD Win7 - Removable boot drive (HDD) for GSSrs with Win7 OS loaded (Quantity 34)-OR EQUAL Item 4- GSR200f Spare Cable Assembly: (Quantity 6) - OR EQUAL VCR100-X-02 Cable VCR40 to VCR100 adapter, DSub37 Male to DSub64 HD Male (length less than 3 feet) MRG100-X-02 Cable MRG40 (2) to MRG100 adapter, DSub37 Male (2) to DSub64 HD Male (2) (length less than 3 feet) VCP100-X-02 Cable VCP40 (2) to VCP100 adapter, DSub44 Male (2) to DSub64 HD Male (length less than 3 feet) *If vendor is proposing an alternate or equal model manufactured by another supplier, vendor shall provide exact details of the specification (including warranty information) for proposed evaluation purposes. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer that meets the salient characteristics listed below as described in FAR clause 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. No partial quotes for the item listed above will be accepted. This is a brand name or equal request in accordance with Subpart 13.5 Test Program for Certain Commercial Items, and FAR 6.302 (c)(2). Interested parties who believe they can meet all the requirements for the items described are invited to submit a complete quote including delivery, FOB Destination, Edwards AFB, CA 93524. Offerors are required to submit with their quote enough information for the Government to evaluate the minimum requirements outlined in this combined synopsis/solicitation. In addition to the provision ORCA requirements, offerors shall complete the provision DFARs 252.209-7999, as attached in full text. This shall be returned with the offeror's quote. Also please reference, FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) as prescribed in FAR 11.107(a). Delivery date: delivery schedule is estimated to be six (6) months after receipt of order. Delivery Place: Edwards AFB, CA 93524 Acceptance is: free on board (FOB) Destination. Applicability of the FAR Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items with the following specific criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of this provision: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Brand Name or equal Requirement (see attached minimum required Ground Station Recorder Unit (GSRU) Specifications) & Price. * All equal items will be technically evaluated by submission of a unit for Government testing along with submission of quote. Under this anticipated contract, Range Mission Control Room (MCR) Upgrade Program has a requirement to procure 34 Brand Name Zodiac Data System (ZDS) Ground Station System Ruggedized Single (GSSrs) Hard Disk Drive (HOD) commercial data recording systems to upgrade and act as spares for existing Range JSF MCRs. These data recorders are required ground based digital data recording systems specifically designed for the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) F-35 Mission Control Rooms (MCRs). MCRs include Ridley Mission Control Center (RMCC) MCRs 143, 144, 248, 250, 285, 286, 266, and 270 and Birk Flight Test Facility (BFTF) MCRs 2,3 and 4. Full compatibility is defined as form, fit, electrical and signal interfaces, cable connectors, data formatting, set-up, user interface, and functionality with all ground applications and security considerations. Recorder interfaces must be field configurable by the user. Recorder Chapter 10 data outputs must be fully compatible with existing applications that includes Range test tools (Recorder Status Monitor, PCM Simulator, and ILIAD Data and Video Extractor), Range Weapons Post Flight Analysis Tools, Lockheed F-35 Post Flight Data Processing System, and all 8 JSF TIER country's post flight processing systems. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer, whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. The additional FAR Provisions apply and are incorporated by reference: • 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, • Offerors must include a completed copy of the FAR provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commerical Items (Apr 2012) --- Alternate I (Apr 2011), Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with its offer. (incorporated by reference) • 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation (May 2011) • 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference • 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999) • 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984) • 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities in Sanctioned Activities relating to Iran-Representation and Certification (Nov 2011) The following FAR Clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: • Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Feb 2012) • Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition (Aug 2012) • Clause 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference • Clause 52.204-99, System for Award Management Registration (August 2012) (DEVIATION) • Clause 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) • Clause 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2012) • Clause 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) • Clause 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) • Clause 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) • Clause 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) • Clause 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) • Clause 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) In accordance with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Subpart 212.3, Solicitation Provisions and Contract clauses for the acquisition of commercial items: The following DFARS provisions and clauses apply to DoD solicitations and contracts: *If the offeror has completed the following provisions electronically as part of its annual representations and certifications at https://www.acquisition.gov, the contracting officer will consider this information and the offeror will not have to complete these provisions. • Applicable DFARS Provisions: • 252.203-7005, Representation relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (NOV 2011) • 252.204-7011, Alternative Line Item Structure (SEPT 2011) • 252.209-7999, Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. • Applicable Clauses: • 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (JUN 2012) * complete paragraphs (a) and (b), as appropriate. • 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation (JUN 2011) • 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments, (DEC 2006) • 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Jun 2012) • 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies By Sea (May 2002), ALT III (May 2002) In accordance with Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) Part 5352, Solicitation Provisions and Contract clauses for the acquisition of commercial items: The following AFFARS clauses apply to DoD solicitations and contracts: • 5352.201-9101,OMBUDSMAN (Nov 2012) 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 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, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM or AFISRA ombudsmen, "Air Force Test Center Vice Commander, 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784, phone number (661) 277-2810, facsimile number (661) 277-7593". Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU or ARISRA level, may be brought by the concerned 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 (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (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) • 5352.223-9000, Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) (Nov 2012)
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Offers are due at the Air Force Test Center, Directorate of Contracting, 5 South Wolfe Ave, BLDG 2800, Edwards AFB, CA 93524 no later than 1 AUGUST, 1630 hr., edwards, California, 93524, United States
- Zip Code: 93524
- Zip Code: 93524
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