SOLICITATION NOTICE
70 -- Transmission Lines and Ancillary Parts for Cibola NF
- Notice Date
- 2/4/2014
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- 101B Sun Ave Ste 200, Albuquerque, NM 87109
- ZIP Code
- 87109
- Solicitation Number
- RFQ677381
- Response Due
- 2/11/2014
- Archive Date
- 8/10/2014
- Point of Contact
- Name: Kiera Chavez, Title: Contract Specialist, Phone: 5055637051, Fax:
- E-Mail Address
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krchavez@fs.fed.us;
- 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, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.The solicitation number is RFQ677381 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 2005-72. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334220 with a small business size standard of 750.00 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 2014-02-11 11:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Albuquerque, NM 87113 The Washington Office Acquisition Management IT Support requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001: 138-174MHZ 5dBd 2 element Dipole antenna Min Specs: Specific Freq. (MHz) 118-225 MHZ Tuned Frequency (MHz) 134-174 Maximum Power (Watts) 300 Bandwidth >1.5 VSWR 36 Vert. Beamwidth 34 Deg. Lightning Prot. DC Ground Path Direct Termination N male connector terminated on a 1 foot cable Rated Wind Velocity (RWV, MPH) 125 Gain (dB) 5 Type of Hardware : ORDER CLAMPS SEP :The SMK-125-A3 side mount kit is recommended Note: FYI-Model # that meet specifications. Sinclair Part #: SD212-SF2P2SNM, 15, EA; LI 002: 148-174MHZ 7 dB Corner Reflector Atenna Min Specs: Specific Freq. (MHz) 130-174 Tuned Frequency (MHz) 148-174 Maximum Power (Watts) 250 Bandwidth >1.5 VSWR 26 or less Horizontal Beamwidth 67 Deg Vert. Beamwidth 75 Deg. Lightning Prot. DC Ground Path Direct Termination N male connector terminated on a 1 foot cable Rated Wind Velocity (RWV, MPH)100 Wind Load (sq-ft) 4.11 Gain (dB) 7 Type of Hardware : Included Note: FYI-Model # that meet specifications. Sinclair Part #: SV227-SF2SNM, 1, EA; LI 003: 1/2" Foam Heliax Coaxial Cable VHF Radio Transmission Line Min Specs: Cable Type 1/2" Braided (6 -500' reel's) Peak Power (W) 40kW DC Resistance (ctr/shld) Ohms 0.53/1.20 VOP 87% Capacitance 2304 pF/Ft Inductance.058 uH/Ft Outer Conductor Tape & TC Braid Inner Conductor Cppoer Clad Aluminum Diameter Over Jacket 0.590 in Bending Moment (ft lbs) 2.75 ft. lbs. Minimum Bending Radius 1.50 in Weight Per Foot.13 ft. lbs. Tensile Strength 350 lbs. Flat Plate Crush Strength 60 lbs/in. Impedance (Ohms) 50 Ohms Average Power @ 30 MHz 5.50 kW Average Power @ 50 MHz 4.20 kW Average Power @ 450 MHz 1.30kW Average Power @ 800 MHz 1.00 kW Average Power @ 894 MHz 0.93 kW Average Power @ 960 MHz 0.89 kW Atten. dB/100ft @ 30 Mhz 0.422 dB Atten. dB/100ft @ 50 Mhz 0.547 dB Atten. dB/100ft @ 150 Mhz 0.964 dB Atten. dB/100ft @ 450 Mhz 1.720 dB Atten. dB/100ft @ 824 Mhz 2.380 dB Atten. dB/100ft @ 894 Mhz 2.490 dB Atten. dB/100ft @ 960 Mhz 2.590 dB Atten. dB/100ft @ 1700 Mhz 3.57 dB Atten. dB/100ft @ 1920 Mhz 3.82 dB Attenuation @ 2000 MHz 3.90 dB Note: FYI-Model # that meet specifications. Times Microwave Part #: LMR 600, 3000, FT; LI 004: 1/2" Coaxial Cable VHF Radio Transmission Line Connectors Min Specs: Impedance (Ohms) 50 Body Silver Center Pin Gold Center Conductor Captivated Frequency Range DC-6GHz Product N Female Jack Outer Conductor Crimp 0.610" Connector Type N Female Notes EZ-Style Note: FYI-Model that meet specifications. Times Microwave Part #: EZ-600-NF, 100, EA; LI 005: 1/2" Coaxial Cable VHF Radio Transmission Line Connectors Min Specs: Fits LMR-600 Impedance (Ohms) 50 VSWR 1.2:1 Body Silver Center Pin Gold Center Conductor Captivated Frequency Range up to 8GHz Product Connectors for Times Cables Outer Conductor Crimp Connector Type N Male Notes Knurl Head Note: FYI-Model # that meet specifications. Times Microwave Part #: EZ-600-NMK, 100, EA; LI 006: 1/2" Coaxial Cable VHF Radio Transmission Mdispan cable Stripper Min Specs: Preparation Tools for 1/2" Superflexible Cable prepares cable for connector attachment. Description LMR-600 Cable Copper Mid Span Strip Tool Cable Type 1/2" LMR-600, FBT-600, T-RAD-600 Note: FYI-Model # that meet specifications. Times Microwave Part #: GST-600A, 1, EA; LI 007: 1/2" Coaxial Cable VHF Radio Transmission Line Ground Kit Min Specs: Standard Grounding kit for LMR-600. Includes 3 ft. of 6 ga. cable, a field attachable 1/4" two hole lug and a tinned copper strap. ROHS Compliant. Note: FYI-Model # that meet specifications. Times Microwave Part #: GK-S600TT, 50, EA; LI 008: 1/2" Coaxial Cable VHF Radio Transmission Line Hanger Kit Min Specs: Description For 1/2" cable. Also fits LMR-600. Stainless Steel Butterfly Hangers Product 1/2" Cable Hanger Kit Note: FYI-Model # that meet specifications. Times microwave part # BH-12-NH &HK-100-10 (total of 2 packages of 10 each), 2, EA; LI 009: Ground Wire # 6 AWG Min Specs: Narrative Ground wire used in the process of connecting structures and equipment to grounding system. Reel Type M Gauge #6 Type Insulated/Stranded Tinned (Y/N) No Note: FYI-Model # that meet specifications. Harger ground wire Part #: 6-19G, 100, EA; LI 010: Ground Bus Bar Min Specs: Universal 4" x 12" x 1/4" solid copper ground bar. Includes 26 pairs of 7/16" pre-drilled universal lug holes. Includes insulated shelter mounting hardware Note: FYI-Model # that meet specifications. Andrew Ground bus bar #: UGBKIT-0412, 20, EA; LI 011: 1/2" Coaxial Cable VHF Radio Transmission Line Jumper 10' each Min Specs: Narrative Andrew SureFlex Low PIM jumpers are made with premium cable and factory molded connectors to ensure consistent performance. Each jumper is individually labeled guaranteed DTF, VSWR, and PIM Values at -34 dB DTF; 1.06 VSWR and -116 dBm PIM. Cable Type LDF4-50A Cable Manufacturer Commscope Cable Length 10' Cable SKU 429150 Connector N Male Note: FYI-Model # that meet specifications. ComScope- Andrew Part #: L4A-NMNM-10-P, 20, EA; LI 012: Duplexer 132-174 MHZ Min Specs: Application A duplexer is a filter that allows a transmitter and receiver to operate on the same antenna. Type Pass/Notch Narrative Q-Circuit duplexer. The "Res-Loc" design allows mounting on 19" rack with cavities horizontal or vertical. Can be mounted on floor or wall as well. Frequency Range (MHz) 132-174 Maximum Power Input (Watts) 350 Tuning Method TESSCO or Field Tune Insertion Loss (Tx/Ant-dB) 1.5 Insertion Loss (Rx/Ant-dB) 1.5 Isolation Rx (Notch-dB) 70 Isolation Tx Side 70 Maximum VSWR @ 50 Ohms 1.5:1 Minimum Separation (MHz) 0.500 Size (L x W x H) 4.17" x 19" x 30.3" Connectors N Female Number of Cavities/Size 4 (4" square) Temperture Range (Deg C) -40 to +60 Electrical Length 1/4 wave Finish Alodined Aluminum Comment *Specify Transmit and Receive frequencies High frequency 172.350MHz Low frequency 170.525MHz Note: FYI- Model # that meet specifications. Sinclair #: Q2220E, 16, EA; LI 013: Universal Pipe Clamps Min Specs: Narrative Pipe-to-pipe clamps for use on a vertical or tapered tower leg. Clamps are constructed from threaded rod and clamp halves. Pipe sizes are specified below. Description Joins two 1-1/2" to 3-1/2" OD round members. Note: FYI- Model # that meet specifications. Andrewss Universall pipe clamp #: BC-30-10, 20, EA; LI 014: Cold Shrink Kit Min Specs: Roll Sizes Overall size 2.5" diameter X 11.5" Long Description Cold Shrink kit for 1/4"- 7/8" cable to 1/4" -7/8" cable. For N and 7/17 DIN connectors Thickness 8 mil Note: FYI- Model # that meet specifications. Andrews cold shrink kits #: CXS-1, 20, EA; LI 015: 1/2" Coax Prep Tool Kit Min Specs: Cable Preparation Tool Kit. For installing connectors on LMR400 & LMR600. Prep tools,crimp tool w/dies and tool bag: Note: FYI-Model # that meet specification Times MicrowaveTimes Microwave - LMR400 & 600 Tool KitMfg Part #: TK-01 TOOL KIT, 1, EA; LI 016: Ground Lug Min Specs: Standard barrel lug. For #6 str. cable. One 3/8"" hole Blue color code: Note: FYI- Model # that meet specifications. Harger - #6 Lug w/3/8"" hole, #: GECL63/8-50, 50, EA; LI 017: Surge Protection Min Specs: POLYPHASER 125-1000 MHz general coverage bulkhead mnt. protector. 50,000 amps surge. <220uJ throughput energy. Power based on freq. N male on antenna port: Note: FYI FYI-Model # that meet specification, PolyPhaser - Bulkhead Arrestor,N/M-N/F #IS-B50LN-C2-MA, 20, EA; LI 018: 12 AWG Zip Cord Min Specs: 12 gauge 2 conductor Red and Black PVC Zip auto speaker wire. Rated to 60 degrees C. 300 volts 500' spool : Note: Model # that meet specification,Consolidated Wire - 12ga 2 conductor Red/Black zip cord 500 ft.#: 5179-500, 500, FT; 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, Washington Office Acquisition Management IT Support 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. Washington Office Acquisition Management IT Support 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. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. 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. The solicitation is for firm fixed price request for quote (RFQ) for brand name or equivalent(Refer to Attached Bill of Materials). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53. This solicitation is a Small Business Set Aside. NAICS code: 334220 and small business size standard is 750. See attached schedule of equipment/supplies (Bill of Materials) for a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure. BIDS SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Bill of Materials Excel Spreadsheet- Must be brand name or equal. 2. Signed provision-clause. 3. Product specification sheets if bidding ?equal? items. 4. Completed GPAT to include an explanation on all applicable provisions. To be considered for award, all Sellers must be manufacturer/ Federally authorized distributors of the equipment/services they are offering with a demonstrated capability of delivering the entire order within the time frames specified by the Buyer on the award. Sellers may be required to provide documentation as proof of authorization to be considered for award. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, if used, and the specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision is: Evaluation factors and significant subfactors as stated in the solicitation are as follows. Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of a quote meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. (a) 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: The non-cost factors are: 1) Meets the technical requirements of the line items. (b) 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 (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3. QUOTES SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Signed USDA Clause-Provision Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR clauses cited in the clause that are applicable to the acquisition are: 52.203-5, 52.203-6, 52.203-7, 52.211-5, 52.211-6, 52.216-24, 52.216-25, 52.219-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.223-15, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, 52.225-25, 52.232-33, 52.233-2, 52.233-3, 52.239-1, SECTION 508 SOLICITATION DOCUMENTATION 1. If Section 508 is relevant to program requirements based on the identification of acquisition deliverables that are Electronic and Information Technology (EIT). 2. Expected use and technical environment features that may affect Section 508. 3. Section 508 general exception claims and documentation for justification based on general program characteristics independent of the specific type of EIT.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Albuquerque, NM 87113
- Zip Code: 87113
- Zip Code: 87113
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