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58 -- COMMUNICATION, DETECTION, AND COHERENT RADIATION EQUIPMENT SOL IA0300-S9234964 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-S9234964 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 FM Broadcast Transmitters 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 broadcast transmitters. 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 transmitters 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. The Contractor shall provide commercial quality, solid-state FM broadcast transmitters (with exciters) configured specifically for the location identified in the subsequent IDIQ order with delivery to IBB Headquarters in Washington DC. These transmitters will be installed by the Government at various multiple locations worldwide with the majority of such delivery orders expected to be for the lower range FM transmitters. The following contract line items identify IBB requirements for transmitters with 6 power output capabilities ranging from 200 Watts to 10,000 Watts. CLIN 0001: Fabrication, factor acceptance testing, packing and shipment of 200 Watt Transmitter, ready for installation with quantities ranging from 1 to 30 each. CLIN 0002: Fabrication, factory acceptance testing, packing and shipment of 500 Watt Transmitter, ready for installation with quantities ranging from 1 to 20 each. CLIN 0003: Fabrication, factory acceptance testing, packing and shipment of 1,000 Watt Transmitter, ready for installation with quantities ranging from 1 to 20 each. CLIN 0004: Fabrication, factory acceptance testing, packing and shipment of 2,000 Watt Transmitter, ready for installation with quantities ranging from 1 to 5 each. CLIN 0005: Fabrication, factory acceptance testing, packing and shipment of 5,000 Watt Transmitter, ready for installation with quantities ranging from 1 to 5 each. CLIN 0006: Fabrication, factory acceptance testing, packing and shipment of 10,000 Watt Transmitter, ready for installation with quantities ranging from 1 to 5 each. 17(vi). Description: The subject FM broadcast transmitters 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. The transmitters shall be solid-state, highly reliable and efficient, have a proven performance quality assurance track record and all transmitters supplied up to 1,000 Watt power shall meet all International Electro-technical Commission (IEC) requirements in addition to the following specific technical performance requirements: (1) Frequency: Broadband capability to operate at any frequency in the standard FM broadcast band, 88 MHZ -- 108 MHZ; synthesized exciter with field selectable 100 kHz channels with 50 and 75 S pre-emphasis; (2) Power Output: 200 Watt, 500 Watt, 1000 Watt, 2000 Watt, 5000 Watt, 10000 Watt or similar family of power ratings of the Contractor's commercially available transmitters; (3) RFOutput Impedance: 50 ohms; (4) RF Output Termination: Type N, female (1 kW and below); 1-5/8" EIA flange, female (for 2kW and 5kW), 3-1/8" EIA flange, female (for 10kW transmitters); (5) AC Input Power: 120, 208, 220 or 240 Volts (AC), 50 or 60 cycle (Hz), single-phase, two-wire (for 1kW and below); 197-250 Volts (AC), 50 or 60 cycle (Hz), three-phase, three-wire (for 2kW, 5kW and 10kW). NOTE that AC input power shall be location dependent and will be specified when IDIQ Delivery Order is issued. (6) RF Harmonics and Spurious Emissions: In accordance with CCIR Recommendations and ITU Regulations pertinent to the operating frequency band, at full rated power output; (7) VSWR: capable of handling 1.5:1 at full rated power output and automatic power reduction into high VSWRs; (8) Remote Operation: Transmitters shall be capable of being remotely controlled and the Contractor shall provide complete documentation describing the physical interface and the control protocols. Each FM broadcast transmitter shall meet the following general requirements: (9) Documentation: The Contractor shall provide one (1) set of its English version standard off-the-shelf Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals with each transmitter delivered; (10) Configuration: Each transmitter ordered shall be configured specifically for its final worldwide location designated for that transmitter as stated in the IDIQ delivery order. Typical factors to consider include environmental, altitude, AC power input, IEC certifications, etc. It is expected that in most cases the Contractor's standard product will meet all specific location requirements; (11) Packing: Each transmitter 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 transmittter(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 transmitters at the IBB designated freight-fowarder location. Final acceptance will be upon installation, commissioning, and final testing of the transmitter. 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 will meet 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) of transmitter 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 transmitteroffered, 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) of transmitter 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 transmitter offered: (a) a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the design and manufacture of FM broadcast transmitters, (b) a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the design and manufacture of all solid-state FM broadcast transmitters, and (c) a minimum of one (1)year of full-time commercial service for each model (e.g. power output level) of transmitter 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) of transmitter (including exciter, 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 transmitter 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 they shall 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 15, 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-SN375386). (0244)

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