SOLICITATION NOTICE
70 -- Broadband Antennas
- Notice Date
- 2/20/2014
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- 101B Sun Ave Ste 200, Albuquerque, NM 87109
- ZIP Code
- 87109
- Solicitation Number
- RFQ679584
- Response Due
- 2/25/2014
- Archive Date
- 8/24/2014
- Point of Contact
- Name: Kiera Chavez, Title: Contract Specialist, Phone: 5055637051, Fax:
- E-Mail Address
-
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 RFQ679584 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 2014-02-25 17:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Corvallis, OR 97331 The Washington Office Acquisition Management IT Support requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001: Broadband Antenna 160-174 Mhz. DB616 Series 5.5 DB Gain. Min Specs: Specific Frequency (MHz)- 138-174 Frequency Bandwidth10Mhz or more RF Connector- Din Weight (lb)- 51 or less Size (L x W x H) Lightning Protection- DC Ground Type of Hardware Included- Clamps Horizontal Beamwidth (Deg)- 360 Vertical Beamwidth (Deg)- 18 Type of Jumper Included Overall Length (In.)- no longer than 264 but not less than 231 Rated Wind Velocity (RWV, MPH)- no less 160 VSWR- 1.5 to 1 Wind Loading (sq-ft)- 3.61 Tuned Frequency (MHz)- 160-174, 10, EA; 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. Signed provision-clause. 2. Product specification sheets if bidding ?equal? items. 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.
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USDA/FS/WOAQMITS/RFQ679584/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Corvallis, OR 97331
- Zip Code: 97331
- Zip Code: 97331
- Record
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