21 CONS/LGC 700 Suffolk St., Peterson AFB, CO 80914-1200

D -- CELLULAR TELEPHONE AIRTIME SERVICE SOL F05604-97-R-9004 DUE 030397 POC Diane Coulson, 719/556-4231/Contracting Officer, Chet Hart, 719/556-4045/Contract Specialist WEB: click here to download a copy of the RFP, http://www.spacecom.af.mil/21cons/bus_opp.htm. E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via e-mail, dcoulson@spacecom.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, F05604-97-R-9004 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 4812 and the Business Size standard is 1,500 employees. The proposed contract listed here is Unrestricted. NON-PERSONAL SERVICES: The contractor shall provide all labor, personnel, tools, material, transportation, supervision and any other items necessary to provide cellular telephone airtime service to Peterson Air Force Base (PAFB) Colorado and Cheyenne Mountain Air Station (CMAS) Colorado telephones in accordance with the Statement of Objectives (SOO) at Addendum #1. CONTRACTOR: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ ____ ITEM SUPPLY/SERVICE EST UNIT EST EXTENDED NO. WITH DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT PRICE AMOUNT (Per Performance Period) 0001 Peak Analog* 0001AA Basic Contract: 1 Apr 97 -- 30 Sep 97 235,000 Min $__ ____ $__ __ __ __ 0001AB Option Period 1: 1 Oct 97 -- 30 Sep 98 305,000 Min $__ ____ $__ __ __ __ 0001AC Option Period 2: 1Oct 98 -- 30 Sep 99 260,000 Min $__ ____ $__ __ __ __ 0002 Off-Peak Analog* 0002AA Basic Contract: 1 Apr 97—30 Sep 97 17,000 Min $__ ____ $__ __ __ __ 0002AB Option Period 1: 1 Oct 97 -- 30 Sep 98 22,000 Min $__ ____ $__ __ __ __ 0002AC Option Period 2: 1Oct 98 -- 30 Sep 99 19,000 Min $__ ____ $__ __ __ __ 0003 Peak Digital* 0003AA Basic Contract: 1 Apr 97 -- 30 Sep 97 140,000 Min $__ ____ $__ __ __ __ 0003AB Option Period 1: 1 Oct 97 -- 30 Sep 98 267,000 Min $__ ____ $__ __ __ __ 0003AC Option Period 2: 1Oct 98 -- 30 Sep 99 375,000 Min$__ ____ $__ __ __ __ 0004 Off-Peak Digital* 0004AA Basic Contract: 1 Apr 97 -- 30 Sep 97 10,000 Min $__ ____ $__ __ __ __ 0004AB Option Period 1: 1 Oct 97 -- 30 Sep 98 20,000 Min $__ ____ $__ __ __ __ 0004AC Option Period 2: 1Oct 98 -- 30 Sep 99 27,000 Min $__ ____ $__ __ __ __ 0005 Messaging Service* 0005AA Basic Contract: 1 Apr 97 -- 30 Sep 97 15 Job $__ ____ $__ __ __ __ 0005AB Option Period 1: 1 Oct 97 -- 30 Sep 98 15 Job $&llmdash;_ ____ $__ __ __ __ 0005AC Option Period 2: 1Oct 98 -- 30 Sep 99 15 Job $__ ____ $__ __ __ __ 0006 Activation Fee 0006AA Basic Contract: 1 Apr 97 -- 30 Sep 97 50 Job $__ ____ $__ __ __ __ 0006AB Option Period 1: 1 Oct 97 -- 30 Sep 98 60 Job $__ ____ $__ __ __ __ 0006AC Option Period 2: 1Oct 98 -- 30 Sep 99 60 Job $__ ____ $__ __ __ __ 0007 Termination Fee 0007AA Basic Contract: 1 Apr 97 -- 30 Sep 97 50 Job $__ ____ $__ __ __ __ 0007AB Option Period 1: 1 Oct 97 -- 30 Sep 98 60 Job $__ ____ $__ __ __ __ 0007AC Option Period 2: 1Oct 98 -- 30 Sep 99 60 Job $__ ____ $__ __ __ __ 0008 Optional Features 0008AA Basic Contract: 1 Apr 97 -- 30 Sep 97 $__ ____ $__ __ __ __ 0008AB Option Period 1: 1 Oct 97 -- 30 Sep 98 $__ ____ $__ __ __ __ 0008AC Option Period 2: 1Oct 98 -- 30 Sep 99 $__ ____ $__ __ __ __ TOTAL CLINS 0001-0007 $__ __ __ __ *Pricing for Item Numbers 0001 -- 0005 should include the following features at no additional charge to the price of an airtime minute: Call Waiting, Call Forwarding, Three way conferencing, Answer/Busy Transfer, and Roaming capability. For a description of the requirements, see Addendum #1. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and Addendum is: Digital service is not required, but a price quote can be separately provided if that service is available. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with the blanks filled in as follows: Summary of Services Proposed. Has the offeror demonstrated by their own words there is an understanding of the requirements of the SOO? Has the offeror provided enough documentation to demonstrate the capability of supplying the services specified in the SOO? Does the offeror's proposal explain in sufficient detail how they will implement and perform this service? Does the offeror's proposal cover the home area for cellular service? Has the offeror provided strength of signal information to include the results of drive by testing for PAFB and CMAS? Does the offeror's proposal give an average decibel level of reception that can be expected while operating the phone on PAFB and CMAS? Does the offeror's proposal demonstrate a Signal to Interference Ratio on PAFB and CMAS? Organizational Oversight and Quality Control. Does the contractor's past performance demonstrate satisfactory service? Does the contractor's proposal provide ease of administration to include changing services and billing? Has the offeror addressed the issue of how they will oversee and manage the contract to ensure that the statement of objectives are met? Offerors should provide company past performance information on contracts with the Federal Government that are similar in terms of cost and service, performed over the past three years. Past Performance information should include the governmental contract number and the name and phone number of a governmental point of contact to verify past performance. Technical and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than price. Price will be evaluated on CLINs 0001- 0007 to exclude CLIN 0008, Optional Features. Optional Features should be separately priced using appropriate industry standard units of measure. Offerors should provide technical information sufficient to identify optional features that may be available. Optional Features will be ordered only on an "as required" basis, if and when funds become available. The possibility exists that no Optional Features will be ordered over the life of the contract. Optional features will not be evaluated for selecting a source for award. Offerors who fail to meet the technical requirements as set forth in the SOO (Addendum #1) may be considered nonresponsive to the RFP. Items will be graded by the following criteria: Does not meet the standard (-). Meets the standard (0). Exceeds the standard (+). The offeror who has the most (+) signs on the evaluation factors, and is considered to be most advantageous to the Government will be considered the apparent awardee. Offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, "Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items", with its offer. The clause FAR 52.212-4, "Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items", applies to this acquisition. No addenda apply. The clause at FAR 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 applicable to this acquisition are: 1-3 and 6-9. The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.203-8, "Requirement for Certifiate of Procurement Integrity", FAR 52.203-11, "Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions", FAR 52.203-12, " Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions", FAR 52.217-8, "Option to Extend Services", FAR 52.217-9 "Option to Extend the Term of the Contract", FAR 52.232-19, "Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year", FAR 52.232-28 "Electronic Funds Transfer Payment Methods", AFSPCFAR 5352.212-9500, "Commercial Warranty" and AFSPCFAR 5352.223-9001, "Safety and Accident Prevention". The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is DO C9. Offers will be received at 21 CONS/LGCX, 135 East Ent Avenue, Building 365, Suite 101, Peterson AFB, Colorado 80914-1385 until 3:00 P.M. local time on 3 March 1997. Ms Diane Coulson or Mr Chet Hart may be contacted at 719-556-4231 or 719-556-4045, respectively, for information regarding this solicitation. Addendum #1 PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE (PAFB) AND CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN AIR STATION CELLULAR SERVICE STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES 1. Provide cellular telephone airtime service to 350-500 Peterson Air Force Base (PAFB) and Cheyenne Mountain Air Station (CMAS) telephones. The home area must include the greater Colorado Springs area north to Monument, south to Fountain, east to Ellicot and west to Manitou Springs. 2. The vendor must provide a cellular signal strength of greater than -80dBm and a carrier to interference(C to 1) ratio of 18 decibels or stronger on and between PAFB and CMAS. Vendor must provide cellular signal strength of greater than -80dBm and a carrier to interference (C to 1) ration of 18 decibels or stronger in at least 50% of total home area. Signal strength over these areas must be documented and test results provided. 3. Provide call waiting, call forwarding, three-way conferencing, and no answer/busy transfer for all phones. Provide voice messaging and optional features when requested by the individual designated by the Contracting Officer (CO). 4. Activate, deactivate and change services at the telephonic request of authorized government personnel designated by the CO. If the request is made before 1200 noon, the services shall be provided no later than close of business the same day, If the request is made after 1200 noon, the services shall be provided no later than 0900 the following business day. The contractor shall respond to trouble calls and requests to restrict outgoing calls on lost or stolen cellular phones within two hours of notification, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 5. Provide detailed monthly invoices electronically to reflect billing for airtime actually used. Required billing data is Date of Invoice, Telephone Number, Service User, Individual Monthly Service Charges, Total Airtime Charges, Total Current Monthly Charges and a Phone Call listing showing each telephone call placed or received. This listing of individual calls must show Date, Time Number Called, Calls To Number, Call Origination Point, Category of Call, Minutes of Call, Airtime Cost, Long Distance Charges and Total Cost. Required media is CD-ROM readable with Microsoft Excel software. 6. Optional: Provide dedicated cellular site channels and priority service for 25 Threat Assessor phones. Provide access to the Defense Switched Network. Referenced optional features should be priced separately using industry standard units of measure. Offerors should provide technical information sufficient to evaluate optional features that may be available.***** (0055)

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