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

N -- PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SATALLITE DIRECT BROADCAST TELEVISION RECEIVER SOL DTCG89-99-Q-6PT181 DUE 050699 POC DONNA O'NEAL, Contracting Officer, 510 437-3002 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via, do'neal@d11.uscg.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. The Request for Quotation number is DTCG89-99-Q-6PT181 and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. This acquisition is set aside 100% for small business. The SIC Code is 4841. The contract type will be firm fixed price. The Government proposes to solicit quotes for the following: Install a satellite direct broadcast television receiver system aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter MIDGETT homeported at Pier 36, Seattle, WA. System must be installed, tested, and certified for warranty purposes no later than June 01, 1999. The system shall have the following features: 40 in. diameter, stabilized parabolic dish antenna enclosed in a weather-tight dome capable of plus or minus 20 deg. roll & pitch stabilization. Interface to the ship's gyro (X36 type) to ensure proper antenna stabilization; Receiver/Decoders (4 ea.) capable of receiving high-power U.S. DBS signals (Direct TV, USSB, or Echostar) such that the ship decides which service to use; Receiver/Decoders (4ea.) capable of receiving Intelsat ORBIT programming available in the eastern Mediterranean/Persian Gulf region; Depending on which satellite footprint the MIDGETT is operating in, the output from the four Receiver/Decoders shall be multiplexed using a RF modulator and RF combiner and distributed throughout the ship using the ship's existing TV signal distribution system. When the ship is receiving ORBIT programming, the signals shall be converted from PAL to NTSC format. The modulator/combiner will allow each television to independently select one of four channels of programming. VENDOR SHOULD SUPPLY THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT and SERVICES: 40 in. diameter stabilized dish antenna enclosed in weather-tight dome;. Gyro interface/converter; 12 output multi-switch; Receiver/Decoder (Sony B4 or equivalent) for U.S. DBS service (4 ea.); ORBIT Intelsat Receiver/Decoder (4 ea.); Philips Eurofeed feed assembly; Spare parts kit; RF modulator (2 ea.); RF combiner; PAL to NTSC converter (4 ea.); Enclosed electronics rack (all below-decks equipment installed in rack); 1.25 KVA Un-interruptable Power Supply, capable of powering system for 15 min.;Power strip; High quality-low loss 75 ohm coaxial cable (150 feet.) RG-6 or equivalent, Install dome on government provided foundation. Install co-axial feed and control cable(s) from dome to below-decks equipment; Install all below-decks equipment in enclosed rack. Mount rack in suitable location determined by ship personnel in Electronics Space number 2.; Connect ship's gyro signal through appropriate interface/converter box to satellite TV equipment; Connect GPS input (if required) to satellite TV equipment; Install 75 ohm co-axial cable from Electronics Space number2 to ship's TV/Video equipment rack space located near crew messdeck; Demonstrate correct operation of systems to select crewmembers, certify equipment installation for warranty. GOVERNMENT SHALL SUPPLY THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT and SERVICES: Fabricate and install suitable antenna foundation on weather deck directly above Electronics Space number 2 capable of supporting 200 pounds; Provide through-deck penetrations, kickpipes and stuffing tubes for co-axial feed and control cables(s) for dome to below-deck equipment; Provide space in Electronics Space number 2 for equipment rack; Provide gyro and GPS signal as needed in Electronics Space number 2 for satellite TV equipment; Assist vendor for 75 ohm co-axial cable installation from Electronics Space number 2 to ship's TV/Video equipment rack space; Select appropriate crewmembers for vendor provided operator familiarization and warranty certification. Shipping and Delivery: The contractor shall deliver and install on the USCG MIDGETT, 1519 Alaskan Way, South, (Pier 36) Seattle, WA 98134 before June 01, 1999. Crates/packages shall be marked with the purchase order number, name and address of the contractor on the outside for identifying purposes. Award will be based on the following criteria: Lowest price of items that meets or exceeds specifications. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, all offerors are to include with their quote a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3. (Copies of FAR 52.212-3 are available upon request from the Contracting Officer or on the world wide web at http://www.arnet.gov/far/97-11/html/52_000.html), FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders 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 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793), FAR 52.222-37, Employment reports on Special Disabled Veterans of the Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As amended (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq); FAR 22.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq), 23182 Electronics Technician, $17.55 hourly plus $1.39 hourly (fringe benefits), Wage Determination No. 94-2441, revision 11,dated 8/19/98 may be requested from Contracting Officer for informational purposes only. FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10). FAR 52.225-21 Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program (41 U.S.C. 10, Pub. L. 103-187). Offers are due on 06 May 1999, 2:00pm local time. Offers shall be mailed to Commander, Maintenance and Logistics Command Pacific, Bldg. 54A, Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA 93401-5100, Attn: Donna O'Neal. Offers must provide as a minimum: (1) solicitation number (2) name and address; point of contract and telephone number of the offeror; (3) terms of any express warranty; and (4) price and discount terms; (5) a complete copy of representations and certifications; (6) sufficient technical literature and description to allow the Contracting Officer to evaluate conformance with technical requirements as well as evaluate the offeror's past performance qualifications and proposed delivery schedule. The following notice is for informational purposed: Minority, Women-Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs). The Department of Transportation (DOT). Short-Terms Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines credit to 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 the STLP, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. Posted 04/21/99 (W-SN322950). (0111)

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