NAVAL OCEANOGRAPHIC OFFICE, CONTRACTING DIVISION, CODE N41, STENNIS SPACE CNTR, MS 39522-5001

58 -- ACOUSTIC RELEASE SOL N62306-99-Q-3052 DUE 032299 POC Purchasing Agent, R.J. MAYEUX, (228) 689-8378, (228) 689-8378(fax), mayeuxr@navo.navy.mil (i). 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation N62306-99-Q-3052 is issued as a request for quotation. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 97-09. (iv) This is a full and open procurement under SIC 3812, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical and Nautical Systems, Instruments and Equipment. Size standard of 750 employees. 100 percent set aside for small business. The purchase order type will be firm fixed price. All responsible sources may submit a quotation and all quotations received by the closing date specified herein shall be considered by the agency. To be considered, the quotations must meet the agency's requirements as specified in the salient characteristics. Quotes on equal product must be accompanied with descriptive literature which may be submitted via fax to R. Mayeux at 228-689-8392. Failure to submit literature may result in disqualification. (v) There is one line item 0001, Acoustic Release, quantity five (5) each. (vi) Description: The Naval Oceanographic Office has a requirement for Dual Channel Transponder Acoustic Release in accordance with the following salient characteristics. SCOPE: Acoustic releases are used to retrieve Navoceano oceanographic instrumentation during various projects. COMMAND COMMUNICATION: Unit shall be able to receive commands in binary FSK-16, 11 block cyclic codes and be totally compatible in relation to communication with the Edgetech Model 8011 and 8011A deck units utilizing Edgetech Model 8012 or 8015 transducers. COMMAND CODES: Unit shall have release, enable transponder channel A, enable transponder channel B, and disable transponder channel A and B commands. STATUS REPLY: Unit shall send an acoustic reply on confirmation of release, enable and disable commands. These replies shall be coded according to the horizontal or vertical attitude utilizing a 45-degree tilt sensor. In addition these replies shall be coded to report the released or not released condition. INTERROGATION COMMUNICATION: Interrogation frequencies shall be 11kHz for transponder channel A and 9kHz for transponder channel B. Reply frequencies shall be factory set at 12kHz for transponder channel A and 11kHz for transponder channel B. BATTERY LIFE: Unit shall operate a minimum of 2 years with a minimum of 40,000 replies. BATTERY TYPE: Unit shall utilize individually replaceable 9V alkaline batteries. RELEASE MECHANISM: Unit shall employ a mechanical release mechanism. RELEASE LOAD: Unit shall be capable of a minimum of 12,000 lbs(central axis loading). DEPTH RATING: Unit shall be capable of 6000 meters. PORTS: Unit shall have a purge port for back filling with a dry gas. HOUSING: Unit housing shall be constructed of Nickel Aluminum Bronze. LENGTH: Unit shall be a maximum of 38 inches in length. WEIGHT: Unit weight in air shall be a maximum of 80 lbs. Unit weight in water shall be a maximum of 65 lbs. (vi) Date of delivery is June 16, 1999; Place of delivery and acceptance is Receiving Officer Building 9134, Naval Oceanographic Office, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-5001; FOB: destination. (vii) The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) Supplement provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation. (1) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions incorporated by reference (FEB 1998). Full text of these provisions and clauses can be obtained via the Internet at the following address: http//www.arnet.gov.far or contact the POC listed herein. (2) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (AUG 1998) (3) 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (OCT 1997), (4) 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (JAN 1997), (5) 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions-Commercial Items (APR 1998), (6) 52.212-5 (a) (7) 52.203-3, Gratuities (APR 1984) (8) 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992), (9) 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language (APR 1991), (10) 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency (APR 1991) (11) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (AUG 1996), (12) 52.222-20 Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act (DEC 1996), (13) 52.222-21 Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities (APR 1984), (14) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 1984), (15) 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (APR 1998), (16) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action For Handicapped Workers (APR 1984), (17) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (APR 1998), (18) 52.225-11 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (OCT 1996), (19) 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (MAR 1998), (20) 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (DEC 1991), (21) 252.225-7003 Information for Duty-Free Entry Evalualtion (MAR 1998), (22) 252.225-7009 Duty-Free Entry Qualifying Country Supplies (End Products and Components) (MAR 1998), (23) 52.232-1 Payments (APR 1984), (24) 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (MAY 1997), (25) 52.232-25 Prompt Payment (JUN 1997), (26) 52.232-28 (27) 52.233-1 Disputes (OCT 1995), (28) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996), (29) 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (DEC 1991), (30) 252.245-7001 Reports of Government Property (MAY 1994), (31) 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (APR 1984), (32) 52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies (APR 1984), (33) 52.247-45 F.O.B. Origin and/or F.O.B. Destination Evaluation (APR 1984), (34) 4200.0004 FOB Point/ transportation/delivery Schedule FOB point/transportation cost, (35) 4200.0008 Year 2000 Compliance, (36) 4200.005 KR Literature/Product Info, (37) 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (MAR 1998), (38) 52.207-4 Economic Purchase Quantity-Supplies (AUG 1987), (39) 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (FEB 1998), (40) 52.219-2 Equal Low Bids (OCT 1995), (41) 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (APR 1984), (42) 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance (APR 1984), (43) 252.225-7000 Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate (DEC 1991), (44) 252.232-7009 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (CCR) (JUN 1998), (45) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998). In accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation of Commercial Items, the Government intends to make a single award to the offeror whose total offer on all items is considered to be the most advantageous to the Government based on technical compliance with the salient characteristics. 1. Technical: Technical compliance of the items being offered to the specifications contained herein. Offerors are requested to submit with their quotations adequate item description of products offered including but not limited to manufacturer name, part number, model number and any additional technical information/description in sufficient detail for evaluation of the quotations as to the compliance with the specifications. Documentation may include product literature, brochures, etc. 2. Past Performance: Those submitting a quotation in response to this notice are to provide past performance information relative to the item quotes, such as past customers, customer order number, quantities sold, price sold, Point of Contact including phone number, name of company, of at least three (3) Government and/or Commercial sources and any other information on past performance in support of this factor for evaluation deemed applicable. Such as documentation supporting the offerors committment to customer satisfaction, the company knowledge and experience, performance record for products and any other factors deemed relevant to past performance excellence. 3. Price The Government will determine the relative capability of each offeror on the basis of its relative organizational past performance on directly related or similiar contracts, its relative understanding of the Government's requirement and demonstrated ability to provide products meeting the salient characteristics and specifications conforming to customer satisfaction and requirements. Technical and past performance, when combined are equal to price. Offeror's are reminded to include a completed copy of DFAR 252.225-7000 Buy American Balance of Payments Program Certificate. (It is the responsibility of the contractors submitting a quotation in response to this notice to obtain, complete and return this information with the offer). Offers are due by the closing time of noon (1200) on 22 Mar 99. All questions or clarifications must be made in writing and faxed to 228-689-8392, e-mailed to mayeuxr@navo.navy.mil or mailed to the address cited above. Posted 03/15/99 (I-SN308593). 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