Commander (FCP), USCG MLC (Pacific), Finance Division, Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA 94501-5100

58 -- STEERABLE DIRECTIONAL ANTENNA SOL DTCG89-99-Q-612331 DUE 040899 POC Purchasing Agent, Robina Kaer, 510/437-3003 E-MAIL: click here to contact the purchasing agent via e-mail, rkaer@d11.uscg.mil. This is combined synposis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format 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. The Request for Quotation number is DTCG898-99-Q-612331 and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10. This acquisition is unrestricted under SIC 3663. The contract type will be a firm fixed price purchase order. The government proposes to solicit quotes on the following item: 001: Antenna system that will provide reliable long range HF communications with aircraft and surface vessels on missions throughout the Pacific, including the Arctic, Antarctic and Hawaiian Island chain areas such as Midway, Kure, Johnston and Wake. Intended installation of Antenna systems will be at the Coast Guard Communication Station transmitter facility located at Naval Base Lualualei, Waianae, Hawaii. Type: Steerable Directional Antenna. Steering may be accomplished by either mechanical or electrical means. If mechanical steering system is used it must be easily maintainable without lowering the antenna. Installation: Raising and lowering of antenna for service and installation shall be accomplished utilizing a permanent electric winch with imbedded concrete foundation. Estimate for electric winch shall be included in proposal. All required specialized installation materials such as gin poles shall be included in proposal. Control System: Antenna must be steerable in 10 degree increments for full 360 degrees. Control unit to provide both manual local control and external computer remote control. Computer control shall be accomplished with FSK or RS-232 formats. Power Requirement: All components of the antenna system shall be capable of operating from 110/230 VAC 60 cycle, single phase. Mode of Operation: Single mode. One transmitter capable of transmitting within specified frequency range. Frequency Range: 3 to 30 MHz. Must be capable of loading and transmitting from 3 to 30 MHz. Power Capability: 15kW avg. 25kW PEP at any frequency within the frequency range. Gain: 10 dBi minimum Azimuth Beamwidth: 70 degrees nominal Input Impedance: 50 ohms. Radiation Pattern: Directional Lobe Polarization: Horizontal Side Lobe Suppression: 12dB minimum VSWR: 2.5:1 maximum, including any balun or coupler. Coaxial connection: 1 5/8 inch EIA flange. Tower Height: 200 Feet maximum. Dimensions: Diameter including guys and anchors not be exceed 250 feet. The manufacturer will provide two (2) sets of pre-engineering drawings for footings and construction dimensions. These drawings shall be submitted with initial proposal. Building Materials: All galvanized steel structures proposed shall meet ANSIG90 and ASTM A-153 specifications. All other proposed antenna material shall meet ASTM A-123 specifications. Stainless steel is be used in conjunction with electrical parts of the antenna. Wind Loading Capability: Withstand sustained 120mph winds with no ice. Withstand 80mph sustained winds with 0.25 inches of radial ice. Shipping/Delivery: Upon receipt of government purchase order, manufacturer will ship entire antenna order including installation hardware and accessories within 90 days. All shipping crates, boxes, and containers shall meet GSA overseas packaging requirements. Estimate shall include delivery of all components to final destination: U.S Coast Guard Communication Station Honolulu Naval Radio Transmitter Facility Edison Street, Building 471 Waianae, HI 96792 Award: This purchase will be based on the following criteria: Lowest price for item that meets or exceeds specifications. Clauses: The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 instruction to Offers Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representatives and Certifications and Certifications Commercial Items, all offerors are to include with their offer a completed copy of FAR 52.213-3, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items. The following clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793), FAR 52.225-3 Buy American Act Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10). The full text of clauses is available from the Contracting Officer or may be accessed via the internet at: http://www.arnet.gov/far. Offers are due on April 8, 1999 by 5:00pm local time. Offers shall be mailed to Commander, Maintenance and Logistics Command Pacific(fcp-4) Bldg. 54-A, Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA 94501-5100, Attn: Ms. Robina Kaer. Offers must provide as minimum: (1) solicitation number: (2) name and address, point of contact and telephone number of the offeror; (3) price and discount terms; (4) sufficient technical literature and description to allow the Contracting Officer to evaluate conformance with the technical requirements and proposed delivery schedule. The following notice is for informational purposes: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs). The Department of Transportation (DOT), Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines of credit of finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts. Maximum line of credit of $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information and application forms concerning STLP, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. Posted 03/23/99 (W-SN311722). (0082)

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