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

58 -- VHF-FM RADIO DIRECTION FINDING SYSTEMS SOL DTCG89-00-Q-65D001 DUE 012000 POC Contact Robert Townsend, Contracting Officer 510/437-3009 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via, rtownsend@d11.uscg.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only request for quotations (RFQ); quotes are being requested and a written RFQ will not be issued. The RFQ number is DTCG89-00-Q-65D001 and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. This acquisition is set aside for Small Business under SIC Code 3663 with a size standard of 750 employees. The resultant contract type will be firm-fixed price. 1. a. The scope of work is for the manufacture and delivery of radio direction finding (DF) systems capable of targeting maritime VHF-FM radio transmissions to aid the Coast Guard (CG) in performing search and rescue operations and in identifying hoax calls. The systems shall be comprised of multiple remote units, spread throughout a geographic region, which sendline-of-bearing (LOB) data to a personal computer (PC) at a CG Operations Center (OPCEN). At the OPCEN, the PC shall enable an operator to observe LOB data on a chart-based computer graphic display. The LOB data shall then be archived automatically by the PC for rapid retrieval in graphic or text format. b. The DF systems shall already be commercially available. c. Each DF system shall consist of four (4) radio DF antennas, four (4) processors, serial expander, and software. The CG will mount the antennas on CG radio/radar towers. The CG will place each processor in an equipment shack and link it to the OPCEN by either a leased-telephone line or existing CG owned T1, fiber, and/or microwave link. Modems and interface/multiplex cards compatible with the DF processor will be provided by the CG. At the CG OPCEN, all remote unit lines shall converge into a data serial expander, which feeds all LOB data into a CG provided PC. The contractor provided DF software installed by the CG in the PC shall allow the operator to control the following remote DF processor functions: frequency and mode selection, calibration, set SNR threshold, and power reset. d. Forty-six (46) DF antennas with the necessary mounting hardware, each with transmission cables at least 200ft long to reach from the antenna to the processor, are required. CG also requires forty-six (46) DF processors, each with the necessary mounting hardware, VHF receivers, serial line expanders to the PC, as well as nine (9) DF software packages. Written installation and operating instructions shall be included for all system components. e. CG will provide modems and interface/multiplex cards for the DF system to integrate into the CG data communications network. CG will also perform antenna and link-connectivity installations, and will provide the PCs for the DF software. f. All components of the DF system provided by the contractor shall have a one-year full replacement warranty. 2. The following are the minimum requirements for the desired DF system: a. Omni-directional VHF-FM Radio Direction Finding Antennas; Frequency Range: 125-175 MHz; Antenna Gain: Unity; Dimensions: shall not exceed 40 inches in diameter, 40 inches in height; Weight: up to 15 lbs.; Building Materials: Corrosion Resistant; Mounting Hardware: Corrosion Resistant; Connections: Coaxial cable to processor; Operating Temperature: -20 to 70 degrees Celsius; Environmental Conditions: shall be able to withstand exposure to precipitation, icing, and winds up to 100 MPH; Written installation instructions. b. Radio Direction Finding Processor; Processor Operation: Local and remote capability; RF Operating Frequency: 125-175 MHz; Accuracy: shall be capable of up to 2 degrees LOB error; Sensitivity: shall be capable of up to 130 dB; Power Requirement: 11 to 14 VDC; Operating Temperature: 0 to 50 degrees Celsius; Bearing Display: Ring of Lights or LED compass rose; Audio Output: volume-adjustable to 0.5W output; Dimensions: shall be up to 30 inches wide, 6 inches high, and 16 inches deep, rack mountable; Weight: shall be up to 20 lbs.; Serial Interface: RS232 and/or CIV ports; Data Link Connection: RS232 connection link to a modem or interface card; Environmental Conditions: Enclosed indoors; VHF Receiver: Frequency range of 125-175 MHz, minimum of six programmable channels. Remote-control compatible with DF software; Written set-up and operating instructions. c. Serial Expander; Connection: a minimum of three (3) remote site links into a PC port. d. Radio Direction Finding Software; Operating System: Win 95, 98, NT 4.0 or higher; Format: CD-ROM or 3.5" diskettes; Shall have real-time DF processor control; Shall have real-time LOB data acquisition and post-facto data retrieval in electronic form; Supports data radio or line links for control; Programmable up to at least six (6) channels in the 125-175 MHz range; Graphically displays LOB data from remote sites onto digital maps with latitude and longitude axes; Software shall support imported digital maps from nautical and/or topographic charts on CD-ROM; Written installation and operating instructions. Shipping: All items shall be delivered F.O.B. destination within 90 calendar days after contract award; four (4) complete systems are required within sixty (60) calendar days, remainder within ninety (90) days after contract award. Shipping address: Commander, Maintenance and Logistics Command Pacific (t), Bldg. 54, Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA 94501-5100. All shipping crates, containers and boxes shall meet GSA Overseas Packaging requirements. The Contractor shall contact LT. Gene Anzano, (510) 437-3216, at least twenty-four hours in advance to schedule all deliveries. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instruction To Offerors -- Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items, including the following addendum paragraph (a) is hereby modified to identify the following evaluation factors -- 1) Conformance with minimum technical requirements stated above, including ability to meet delivery schedule; 2) Offeror's past performance; 3) Price. Award will be made to the responsible offeror with the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer provided the offeror has an acceptable record of past performance. All offerors shall include with their quote a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items Alternate I. Copies of FAR 52.212-2 and 52.212-3 are available upon request from the Contracting Officer. Applicable FAR clauses are: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items with the following cited clauses: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, With Alternate I; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-3, Buy American Act Supplies; 52.225-9, Buy American Act Trade Agreements Act Balance of Payments Program; 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Other Than Central Contractor Registration; 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels. Quotes are due on 20 January 2000, 3:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time. Quotes shall be submitted to: Commander (fcp-1), Maintenance and Logistics Command Pacific, Bldg. 54A, Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA 94501-5100, Attn: Robert Townsend, Contracting Officer. Offerors shall submit the following minimum information: RFQ Number; Point of contact, with phone and fax numbers and email address; separate technical and price information sufficient to allow for complete independent technical evaluation and price analysis; proposed delivery schedule; representations and certifications; terms of any expressed warranty; discount terms; "remit to" address; a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in the RFQ; past performance information, including information on previous sales, and customer point of contact information. ATTENTION: 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 to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. See Notes 1, 12. Posted 12/29/99 (W-SN412140). (0363)

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