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58 -- COMMUNICATION, DETECTION, AND COHERENT RADIATION EQUIPMENT SOL IA0300-S9234965 DUE 091799 POC Contact David Lum, USIA Contracting Officer, Tel No. (202) 205-9587, Facsimile: (202) 205-5466, E-Mail {DLUM@USIA.GOV} E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via, DLUM@USIA.GOV. 17(i). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. 17(ii). Solicitation #IA0300-S9234965 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). 17(iii). This solicitation document and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12 dated June 17, 1999 17(iv). This is a full and open procurement for Broadband Antennas under SIC 3663, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Communications Equipment 17(v). The United States Information Agency (USIA), International Broadcasting Bureau (IBB), has a multi-year requirement for the various size FM antennas. The Government contemplates awarding one or more firm-fixed price indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract(s) for one Base Year period plus four (4) one-year options to extend the contract term. The subject IDIQ contract(s) will have a minimum dollar guarantee of $50,000 for the Base Year and each Option Year exercised, with the cumulative maximum dollar value of all delivery orders issued not exceed $5 million. It is projected that multiple orders of antennas will be made over the duration of the base contract and option years with the majority of orders issued near the end or the beginning of the Government's Fiscal Year. Each Offeror is requested to propose a family of commercial quality FM Broadcast Antennas meeting the requirements described herein which will be procured on an indefinite-quantity basis configured specifically for the location identified in the subsequent IDIQ order with delivery to IBB Headquarters in Washington DC. These antennas will be installed by the Government at various multiple locations worldwide. The following contract line items identify IBB specific requirements for antennas with 6 power input capabilities ranging from 200 Watts to 10,000 Watts. CLIN 0001: Fabrication, factory acceptance testing, packing and shipment of 200 Watt Omni-Directional and Directional Antennas, with annual quantities ranging from 1 to 30 each. CLIN 0002: Fabrication, factory acceptance testing, packing and shipment of 500 Watt Omni-Directional and Directional Antennas, with annual quantities ranging from 1 to 20. CLIN 0003: Fabrication, factory acceptance testing, packing and shipment of 1,000 Watt Omni-Directional and Directional Antennas with annual quantities ranging from 1 to 20. CLIN 0004: Fabrication, factory acceptance testing, packing and shipment of 2,000 Watt Omni-Directional and Directional Antennas with annual quantities ranging from 1 to 5. CLIN 0005: Fabrication, factory acceptance testing, packing and shipment of 5,000 Watt Omni-Directional and Directional Antennas with annual quantities ranging from 1 to 5. CLIN 0006: Fabrication, factory acceptance testing, packing and shipment of 10,000 Watt Omni-Directional and Directional Antennas with annual quantities ranging from 1 to 5. 17(vi). Description: The subject FM broadcast antennas shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's standard commercial quality, off-the-shelf design and as a minimum meet the functional and performance criteria contained herein. These antennas shall be highly reliable, efficient and durable, and have a proven performance quality assurance track record. All antennas supplied shall be complete ready for assembly and mounting including individual radiators, power dividers, inter-connecting coaxial cabling, attachment hardware, etc. in addition to meeting the following specific technical performance requirements: (1) Frequency: Broadband capability; operate at any frequency in the standard FM broadcast band, 88 MHZ -- 108 MHZ; where it is understood that in order to meet this requirement an Offeror may have to propose more than one antenna model to cover the FM broadcast band; (2) Power Rating: Designed to match a typically all solid-state transmitter of similar output ratings of: 200 Watts, 500 Watts, 1000 Watts, 2000 Watts, 5000 Watts, or 10,000 Watts; (3) Pattern -- Offeror(s) shall propose a variety of antennas at each power rating ranging from near omni-directional, consistent with side tower mounting, to directional azimuth patterns which maximize gain. Each Offeror, in their proposal, shall optimize the tradeoffs between price, azimuth pattern circularity and/or coverage and antenna gain; (4) VSWR -- Less then or equal to 1.5:1 at full rated power over a broadband frequency range; (5) RF Input Impedance -- 50 ohms; (6) RF Input Termination -- Type N, female (1000 Watt and below antennas); 1-5/8 inch EIA flange, female (for 2000 Watt, 5000 and 10,000 Watt antennas); (7) Mounting: Typically side mounted on tower, mast, building, or other structure (depending on directionality of antenna), array height should be optimized. Each FM broadcast antenna shall meet the following general requirements: (8) Documentation: The Contractor shall provide one (1) set of its English version standard off-the-shelf Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals and installation sheets with each antenna delivered; (9) Configuration: Each antenna ordered shall be configured specifically for its final worldwide location designated for that antenna as stated in the IDIQ delivery order. Typical factors to consider include frequency, mounting, local topography, demography, environmental, altitude, wind loading, IEC certifications, etc. It is expected that in most cases the Contractor's standard product will meet all specific location requirements; (10) Packing: Each antenna shall be packed individually in wooden crate(s) ready for overseas/international shipment. 17(vii). Delivery: The Offeror's proposal shall state their estimated delivery time in calendar days for their antenna(s) to be delivered to an IBB designated freight-forwarder location in the vicinity of Washington DC after receipt of award of contract /delivery order. The Government (IBB)will take conditional acceptance of the antennas at the IBB designated freight-fowarder location. Final acceptance will be upon installation, commissioning, and final testing of the antenna. 17(viii). Solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Aug 98) is hereby incorporated by reference. With regard to Item (j), Offerors are reminded to identify and submit their DUNS# with their proposal. The Technical Proposal should reflect the Offeror's understanding of and compliance with the technical requirements set forth in this RFP and be legible, practical, clear, coherent. As a minimum, they should contain the below specified information organized as follows: (1) Statement of Qualifications, (2) Table of Contents, (3) List of Tables, Drawings, Exhibits, Attachments, (4) Executive Summary -- not to exceed 3 pages, (5) Technical Information and Data that provides specific and clear narrative description that demonstrates the extent to which the proposed equipment willmeet or exceed the Government's RFP requirements, (6) Management Information and Data that addresses (a) Resource Management and a description of how the Offeror proposes to bring forth the resources necessary to deliver the subject components, and (b) Experience and detailed description of Past Performance, with a listing of no fewer than three (3) but no more than ten (10) previous or ongoing contracts related to delivery of the similar equipment. The Price Proposal shall be provided separate from the Technical Proposal. 17(ix). Solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (JAN 99), applies to this acquisition. The Government will evaluate offers in response to this solicitation and expects to award a contract to the responsible Contractor whose offer, conforming to the RFP will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government also reserves the right to award more than one contract in response to this combined CBD synposis/solicitation. The following evaluation criteria are ranked in the descending order of importance: (1) Technical Capability to meet the Agency's requirements; (2) Past Performance in accordance with FAR 15.304; and (3) Price -- being equivalent to the combined technical evaluation factors. Specific Technical Evaluation criteria for the above are as follows -- (i) Technical Capability -- each Offeror shall include specific statements and documentation clearly describing how the Offeror meets the technical requirements stated for the above items along with: (a) specification and/or data sheets for each model (e.g., power output level, azimuth pattern, gain, etc.) of antenna offered, (b) a clear statement that each of the performance requirements stated herein is understood and will be fully complied with in any resultant contract unless otherwise agreed to by the Government, (c) a clear description of any variation to any of the requirements stated herein, (d) a recommended spare parts list for each model of antenna offered, and (e) delivery information in calendar days for fabrication and delivery to IBB in the vicinity of Washington, DC of single units of each model (e.g. power output level, azimuth pattern, gain, etc.) of antenna offered as well as delivery information pertaining to multiple quantities of each model along with clear explanation of any conditions or limitations in delivery; (ii) Past Performance -- Offerors will be evaluated on their completion of prior successful accomplishments, and shall include a reference list of recent and relevant contracts for similar equipment including contract numbers, technical points of contact with telephone numbers, address and other relevant information including date of order and quantity delivered, for each model of antenna offered: (a) a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the design and manufacture of FM broadcast antennas, and (b) a minimum of one (1) year of full-time commercial service for each model (e.g. power output level, azimuth pattern, gain, etc.) of antenna offered; (iii) Price -- Each Price Proposal shall include for each of the five (5) years: (a) distinct unit pricing for each model (e.g. power output level, azimuth pattern, gain, etc.) of antenna (including power dividers, cabling, mounting and other hardware, documentation, packing, and delivery to IBB, Washington, DC); (b) prices for multiple quantities for each model clearly describing any price breaks for quantities greater than one (1); and (c) prices for each item on the recommended spare parts list for each model of antenna offered. The Price Proposal from each Offeror shall include either a statement of price validity for five (5) years, distinct pricing for each year, or a clear explanation of how the price(s) would adjust each year of the contract Pricing information shall be provided separate from the technical information and past performance [items (i) and (ii) above]. 17(x). Offerors are advised that in order for their written proposal to be considered "responsive" that theyshall complete and include with their offer the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (May 99). Full text of all FAR clauses are available electronically at the following internet address {http://www.arnet.gov/far} 17(xi). The provision at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (MAY 99) are hereby incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. 17(xii). The provision at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (MAY 99), is hereby incorporated by reference. The following paragraphs apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract: (b)(1) FAR 52.203-6 with Alternate I, (b)(3) FAR 52.219-4, (b)(5) FAR 52.219-8, (b)(11) FAR 52.222-21, (b)(12) FAR 52.222-26, (b)(13) FAR 52.222-35, (b)(14) FAR 52.222-36, (b)(15) FAR 52.222-37, (b)(22) FAR 52.232-33 17(xiii). Additional Contract Terms and Conditions applicable to this procurement are: (i) Offerors are advised to include with their offer a copy of the applicable warranty provisions which would apply to the subject equipment acquisition. Solicitations for commercial items require Offerors to extend to the Government at least the same warranty terms, including offers of extended warranties, offered to the general public in customary commercial practice. Note that all offered warranties must be valid at the proposed installation site. (ii) Payment for the delivered equipment will be made via direct electronic funds transfer upon inspection and conditional acceptance of the equipment. 17(xiv). N/A 17(xv). N/A 17(xvi). Signed and dated offers on original letterhead or SF 1449 (one original/one copy) shall be submitted to the US Information Agency, M/K Office of Contracts (Attn: David Lum), 301 -- 4th Street S.W. Room M-22, Washington DC 20547 at or before 2 PM EST on September 17, 1999. 17(xvii). Contact David Lum, USIA Contracting Officer, Tel No. (202) 205-9587, Facsimile: (202) 205-5466, E-Mail {DLUM@USIA.GOV} Posted 09/01/99 (W-SN375463). (0244)

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