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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF AUGUST 28, 2016 FBO #5392
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- Non-Ionizing Radiation Monitor - Brand Name Justification

Notice Date

8/26/2016
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

334515 — Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
 

Contracting Office

Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service, 1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910, United States
 

ZIP Code

20910
 

Solicitation Number

EE-133E-16-RQ-0782
 

Archive Date

9/20/2016
 

Point of Contact

Marilene Kazior, Phone: 301-817-3922
 

E-Mail Address

Marilene.Kazior@noaa.gov
(Marilene.Kazior@noaa.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Brand Name Justification This is being issued pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation 12 and 13 under simplified acquisition procedures for a commercial item as a combined synopsis solicitation prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12.6 as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This notice constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED separate from this announcement. Solicitation number EE-133E-16-RQ-0782 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). You may submit your written quote on company letter head or on a Standard Form 1449. The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAR Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89 effective August 15, 2016. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 334515. Size standard is 1000 employees. A firm fixed price contract will be awarded using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The requirement is for: P/N 2271/101: Non-Ionizing Radiation Monitor with data software in the ability to download field readings with display in numerical or graphic design. These sited abilities in conjunction with File manipulation, database, device memory, measurement, configuration, field replacement, USB interfacing, fiber optical port monitoring and a failsafe design. The RF monitoring for the Health and Safety of staff with data downloading capabilities is required with 4 each of the data logging, histogram and alarm logging functions, built into the monitors. P/N 2270/90.01: NS3 Option Key - Data Logging option for item 1 above allows resetting of alarm thresholds and sample rates, downloading and displaying of stored data The U.S. Department of Commerce/National Environmental Satellite data and Information Service, Field Delegate requires the following: PURPOSE: The purpose of this procurement is to procure P/N 2271/101: Non-Ionizing Radiation Monitor with data software in the ability to download field readings with display in numerical or graphic design. These sited abilities in conjunction with File manipulation, database, device memory, measurement, configuration, field replacement, USB interfacing, fiber optical port monitoring and a failsafe design. The RF monitoring for the Health and Safety of staff with data downloading capabilities is required with 4 each of the data logging, histogram and alarm logging functions, built into the monitors. P/N 2270/90.01: NS3 Option Key - Data Logging option for item 1 above allows resetting of alarm thresholds and sample rates, downloading and displaying of stored data for the NOAA/NESDIS Fairbanks Command and Data Acquisition Station (FCDAS) in Fairbanks, Alaska, and at the FCDAS remote antenna site in Barrow, Alaska. SCOPE OR MISSION: The purpose of these monitors is for the Health and Safety of staff. Data downloading capabilities is required with 4 each of the data logging, histogram and alarm logging functions, built into the monitors, which are more advanced than other brands, because of the versatility and advanced sensors and software. The sensors allow the unit to stay in service without costly logistics time to keep multiple units calibrated. A major advantage will allow capability of supporting new standards or guidance's, different fields of frequencies, allowing future expandability and extending the longevity of these units. The alarms combined with LED displays via vibration and audible notification. Also a top mounted led, which simplifies operation, displaying key data at start-up, such as battery status, and sensor info also indicated the bands detected. The display can provide exposure history, logged data, alarm indications. The software can download readings to display numerically or graphically via USB cable. The software allows for storing, sorting and exporting data. The database management files BACKGROUND: FCDAS is a 24/7 satellite tracking station operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in support of national and international operational and research environmental monitoring spacecraft located near Fox, Alaska, approximately 15 miles northeast of Fairbanks. FCDAS also operates an unmanned satellite tracking system at the NOAA Earth Systems Research Laboratory in Barrow, Alaska. Barrow is a remote community on the North Slope where travel and working conditions are often difficult. Non-Ionizing Radiation Monitor with data software in the ability to download field readings with display in numerical or graphic design. These sited abilities in conjunction with File manipulation, database, device memory, measurement, configuration, field replacement, USB interfacing, fiber optical port monitoring and a failsafe design are what FCDAS requires due to the current are now at its end of life. The RF monitoring for the Health and Safety of staff with data downloading capabilities is required. REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall provide: Description/Information: Nardalert S3, RF Personal Monitor, covers 100 kHz to 50 GHz with US FCC field sensor: Nardalert S3 Mainframe, including battery (2270/01); FCC Sensor Module (2271/01); Carrying case, holds monitor, charger and accessories (2400/90.06); Power supply 5 VDC, 100 V-240 VAC (70890000); Belt Clip, non-conductive (11229310); Lanyard Clip, non-conductive (11229312); Cable, USB interface for NS3, 1 m (70889004); Software, NS3-TS, PC transfer (2270/93.01); Operating manual NS3 (43067900); Certificate of calibration Model: 2271/101 Quantity 4 NS3 Option Key - Data Logging option for item 1 above allows resetting of alarm thresholds and sample rates, downloading and displaying of stored data Model: 2270/90.01 Quantity: 4 Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR) clauses: CAR 1352.201-70 Contracting Officer's Authority (APR 2010) CAR 1352.209-73 Compliance with the Laws (APR 2010) CAR 1352.209-74 Organizational Conflict of Interest (APR 2010) CAR 1352.233-70 Agency Protests (APR 2010) {Fill-in paragraph "b": Department of Commerce, NOAA, NESDIS, Field Delegate 1335 East West Highway, room 8472, Silver Spring, MD 20910; fill-in paragraph "c": U.S Department of Commerce, Senior Procurement Executive, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Suite 6422, Washington DC 20230} CAR 1352.246-70 Place of Acceptance (APR 2010) (a) The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will accept supplies and services to be provided under this contract. (b) The place of acceptance will be: USDOC/NOAA/NESDIS/FCDAS 1300 EISELE ROAD Phone: 907-451-1273 FAIRBANKS AK 99712 The following FAR clause is provided in full text: 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014) (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: Technical capability, and past performance. Best Value Approach: _X_ Tradeoff: This process allows for a tradeoff between non-cost factors (Mission Capability; Past Performance) and cost/price and allows the Government to accept other than the lowest priced proposal or other than the highest technically rated proposal to achieve an overall best-value contract award. (b) "Options." The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) 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. (End of Provision) The following FAR Provisions and Clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors (OCT 2015) 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (JUL 2016) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (MAY 2015) 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (JUN 2016) applies to this acquisition and the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause at paragraph (b) are applicable to this acquisition: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (NOV 2015) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside, (NOV 2011) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (JUL 2013) 52.222-3, Convict Labor, (JUN 2003) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2016) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, (APR 2015) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, (APR 2015) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.225-1, Buy American Act -- Supplies, (MAY 2014) 52.225-3, Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, (JUN 2008) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management, (JUL 2013) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized obligations (JUN 2013) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) 52.252-1 -- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ In Contract 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations 52.203-99, PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS (FEB 2015) (a) The Contractor shall not require employees or subcontractors seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. (b) The contractor shall notify employees that the prohibitions and restrictions of any internal confidentiality agreements covered by this clause are no longer in effect. (c) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information. (d)(1) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act may be prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause. (1) The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the Contractor fails to comply with the provisions of this clause. (End of Provision) 52.203-98, PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS-REPRESENTATION (FEB 2015) (a) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), Government agencies are not permitted to use funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act for contracts with an entity that requires employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. (b) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this provision does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information. (c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it does not require employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. (End of provision) In order to comply with the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, ALL Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for an award of a Federal contract. For information regarding registration in SAM, contact the SAM website at www.sam.gov. Additionally, each offeror must obtain, and provide with the quote, their nine-digit Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) number. The anticipated award date is on or about September 19, 2016. Contractors are encouraged to register with the FedBizOpps Vendor Notification Service as well as the Interested Vendors List for this acquisition (see applicable tab within FedBizOpps where this synopsis/solicitation is posted). Potential offerors may direct all inquiries pertaining to the solicitation in writing to marilene.kazior@noaa.gov. Telephonic requests will not be honored. Questions may be submitted in writing via email to the Field Delegate, Marilene Kazior at marilene.kazior@noaa.gov until 1:00 PM EST on September 2, 2016 to guarantee a government response. All questions submitted after that date and time are not guaranteed a response. Written offers and the above required information are due September 5, 2016, 1:PM EST. Please send responses electronically to marilene.kazior@noaa.gov. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which will be considered by the agency.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
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Place of Performance

Address: 1300 EISELE ROAD, Fairbanks, Alaska, 99712, United States

Zip Code: 99712
 

Record

SN04242777-W 20160828/160826234628-a017001adf63c3f9e2eb2f616d5eecf4 (fbodaily.com)
 

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