SOLICITATION NOTICE
70 -- Telephone Equipment
- Notice Date
- 1/13/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 517911
— Telecommunications Resellers
- Contracting Office
- TACOM Contracting Center (TACOM-CC), ATTN: AMSTA-AQ-AMB, E Eleven Mile Road, Warren, MI 48397-5000
- ZIP Code
- 48397-5000
- Solicitation Number
- W56HZV101
- Response Due
- 1/18/2011
- Archive Date
- 3/19/2011
- Point of Contact
- Jennifer Mayers, 586-282-9508
- E-Mail Address
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TACOM Contracting Center (TACOM-CC)
(jennifer.mayers@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- 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. Combined Synopsis and Solicitation W56HZV101: TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT I.INTRODUCTION A.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. B.The combined synopsis and Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is W56HZV101. C.This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-26, effective 12 Jun 2008. D.The NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 517911 with a size standard of 1500 employees. E.Basis for award will be the best value to the Government. Required delivery is date is 18 February 2011. This procurement is a small business set-aside. II.GENERAL A.The United States Army in Warren, Michigan has a requirement for the following: Telephone Equipment: Item No.AVAYA Comcode/Parts no. Description QTY 1 700381585 2420 Digital Telephones 300 2 700463474 / TN2602AP IP Media Resource 2 3 700463524 / TN793CP Circuit Pack 64 4 700393424 / TN2198 ISDN 30 5 700394794 / TN464HP DS1 10 NEW EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FROM AVAYA AUTHORIZED BUSINESS PARTNERS ONLY MANUFACTURER WARRANTY REQUIRED THIS PROCUREMENT IS A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE Required delivery date is 18 February 2011. Delivery and Acceptance: Delivery and Acceptance will be FOB destination. Ship To: 6501 E. Eleven Mile Road Warren, MI 48397-5000 B.This acquisition is unrated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). C.Submittal Instructions: TACOM reserves the right to seek clarification on any aspect of your quotation. D.All quotations must be received by TACOM no later than 10:00 AM EST, 18 January 2011. Email quotations to jennifer.mayers@us.army.mil. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11 required in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) database prior to receiving an award of a contract. Refer to website www.ccr.gov for registration information. E.Questions are requested via email, addressed to Jennifer Mayers, at jennifer.mayers@us.army.mil. III.SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES The following clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) apply to this synopsis/solicitation: Complete text of FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses can be accessed at: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar1.htm Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFAR1.HTM The listed provision or clauses require contractors to fill-in the necessary information applicable to this solicitation and be included with quote: 52.212-3 52.219-1 52.225-2 52.204-7, CCR Registration 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items 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. (Items (a): 1, 2, 3 (b) 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 34, 42) 52.214-34, Submission of Offers in the English Language 52.217-7, Option for Increased Quantity -- Separately Priced Line Item. 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations - ALTERNATE I 52.233-1, Disputes 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price). The following clauses from the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) apply to this synopsis/solicitation: 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation - ALTERNATE I 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.237-7007 Termination for Default. Additional TACOM Contracting Center-Warren clauses: 52.214-4003 ALL OR NONE (Mar 2008) Offers in response to this solicitation must be submitted for the total quantity of the items identified in the solicitation. ONLY ONE AWARD WILL BE MADE AS A RESULT OF THIS SOLICITATION. OFFERS SUBMITTED FOR LESS THAN THE TOTAL QUANTITIES OF ALL THE ITEMS IN THIS SOLICITATION ARE INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD. 52.232-4000, Contracting Officer's Authority (APR 2006) The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve additions or changes in any of the requirements under any contract, resulting from this solicitation, notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely in the Contracting Officer. In the event that the contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, such change shall be solely at the risk of the contractor. (See General Provision, entitled: "Notification of Changes," FAR 52.243-7 or paragraph (c) of FAR 52.212-4). 52.232-4007, Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), Codes and Designated Acceptors (APR 2008) USE THE FOLLOWING CODES TO ROUTE YOUR INVOICES THROUGH WAWF: To be determined (TBD) The WAWF system will prompt for "additional e-mail submission" after clicking "Signature". The following additional e-mail submissions are required: Primary Acceptor Name: (TBD) Primary Acceptor e-mail: (TBD) Alternate Acceptor Name: (TBD) Alternate Acceptor e-mail: (TBD) WAWF Invoicing Procedures: Invoices will be submitted electronically through DFAS payment automated system Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Contractors, when requesting payment for your contract in WAWF, please submit as a "combo", not an invoice. In addition, when requesting payments, the contractor can notify the Acceptor by clicking SEND MORE E-MAIL NOTIFICATIONS and entering the Acceptor's e-mail address. Training is available at http://www.wawftraining.com/. The paying office DoDAAC and mailing address is located on the first page of the award. To track the status of your invoice, click on the link, "Pay status" (myInvoice-External link) at the bottom of the left-hand menu. TACOM-Warren uses WAWF-RA (Receipt and Acceptance) to electronically process vendor requests for payment. (See DFARS clause 252.232-7003, entitled "Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports"). Under WAWF-RA, vendors electronically submit (and track) invoices, and receipt/acceptance documents/reports. Submission of hard copy DD250/invoices is no longer acceptable for payment purposes. The contractor shall register to use WAWF-RA at https://wawf.eb.mil There is no charge to use WAWF. Direct any questions relating to system setup and vendor training to the Help Desk at Ogden, UT at 1-866-618-5988. Web-based training for WAWF is also available at http://www.wawftraining.com/ To obtain payment, WAWF requires the contractor to input/indicate the various DoDAAC (Department of Defense Activity Address Code) codes that apply to the acquisition. These codes can be found on the cover page of contracts/orders as described below. Also, contractors must ensure to include the purchase request number in the line item description. This number can be found under the line item description on the order/contract. (Type of Invoice: If this contract calls for contractor submission of a Material Inspection and Receiving report by virtue of the inclusion of the clause at DFARS 252.246-7000, "Material Inspection and Receiving Report", use a "combo" Invoice and Receiving Report. If this DFARS clause is NOT in the contract, use a "two-in-one" invoice as described in WAWF.) If you're paying office is Columbus, direct any payment-related questions to the Defense Finance Accounting Services (DFAS) Columbus at 1-888-756-4571. Please have your order number and invoice ready when calling about payment status. If you're paying office is other than Columbus, contact your contract administrator for the customer service phone/fax numbers. 52.246-4009, INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE POINTS: DESTINATION (FEB 1995) Inspection and acceptance of supplies offered under this purchase order shall take place as specified here. Inspection: DESTINATION Acceptance: DESTINATION 52.239-4002, 508 Compliance (NOV 2006) Section 508 requirements do not apply; back office exception based on 1194.3(f) for item numbers 2-5. The following applies to item number 1: Applicable Section 508 Product Requirements ________________________________________ Technical Provisions NOTE:Technical provisions are determined to apply based on EIT characterized using the BuyAccessible Wizard. Technical provisions based on definite EIT characteristics are identified by a "yes". Technical provisions based on possible EIT characteristics are identified by a "maybe". Additional provisions may apply based on the actual characteristics of the EIT. 1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems 1194.22 Web-based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications Based on your responses no provisions are determined to apply. 1194.23 Telecommunication Products 1194.23ayesTelecommunications products or systems which provide a function allowing voice communication and which do not themselves provide a TTY functionality shall provide a standard non-acoustic connection point for TTYs. Microphones shall be capable of being turned on and off to allow the user to intermix speech with TTY use. 1194.23byesTelecommunications products which include voice communication functionality shall support all commonly used cross-manufacturer non-proprietary standard TTY signal protocols. 1194.23cyesVoice mail, auto-attendant, and interactive voice response telecommunications systems shall be usable by TTY users with their TTYs. 1194.23dyesVoice mail, messaging, auto-attendant, and interactive voice response telecommunications systems that require a response from a user within a time interval, shall give an alert when the time interval is about to run out, and shall provide sufficient time for the user to indicate more time is required. 1194.23eyesWhere provided, caller identification and similar telecommunications functions shall also be available for users of TTYs, and for users who cannot see displays. 1194.23fyesFor transmitted voice signals, telecommunications products shall provide a gain adjustable up to a minimum of 20 dB. For incremental volume control, at least one intermediate step of 12 dB of gain shall be provided. 1194.23gyesIf the telecommunications product allows a user to adjust the receive volume, a function shall be provided to automatically reset the volume to the default level after every use. 1194.23hyesWhere a telecommunications product delivers output by an audio transducer which is normally held up to the ear, a means for effective magnetic wireless coupling to hearing technologies shall be provided. 1194.23iyesInterference to hearing technologies (including hearing aids, cochlear implants, and assistive listening devices) shall be reduced to the lowest possible level that allows a user of hearing technologies to utilize the telecommunications product. 1194.23jyesProducts that transmit or conduct information or communication, shall pass through cross-manufacturer, non-proprietary, industry-standard codes, translation protocols, formats or other information necessary to provide the information or communication in a usable format. Technologies which use encoding, signal compression, format transformation, or similar techniques shall not remove information needed for access or shall restore it upon delivery. 1194.23k[1]yesProducts which have mechanically operated controls or keys shall comply with the following: Controls and Keys shall be tactilely discernible without activating the controls or keys. 1194.23k[2]yesProducts which have mechanically operated controls or keys shall comply with the following: Controls and Keys shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate controls and keys shall be 5 lbs. (22.2N) maximum. 1194.23k[3]yesProducts which have mechanically operated controls or keys shall comply with the following: If key repeat is supported, the delay before repeat shall be adjustable to at least 2 seconds. Key repeat rate shall be adjustable to 2 seconds per character. 1194.23k[4]yesProducts which have mechanically operated controls or keys shall comply with the following: The status of all locking or toggle controls or keys shall be visually discernible, and discernible either through touch or sound. 1194.24 Video and Multimedia Products Based on your responses no provisions are determined to apply. 1194.25 Self Contained, Closed Products Based on your responses no provisions are determined to apply. 1194.26 Desktop and Portable Computers 1194.26ayesAll mechanically operated controls and keys shall comply with 1194.23 (k) (1) through (4). Functional Performance Criteria NOTE: Functional Performance Criteria provides overall product evaluation and for technologies or components for which there is no specific requirement under other section. These criteria are also intended to ensure that the individual accessible components work together to create an accessible product. 1194.31ayesAt least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user vision shall be provided, or support for Assistive Technology used by people who are blind or visually impaired shall be provided. 1194.31byesAt least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require visual acuity greater than 20/70 shall be provided in audio and enlarged print output working together or independently, or support for Assistive Technology used by people who are visually impaired shall be provided. 1194.31cyesAt least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user hearing shall be provided, or support for Assistive Technology used by people who are deaf or hard of hearing shall be provided. 1194.31dyesWhere audio information is important for the use of a product, at least one mode of operation and information retrieval shall be provided in an enhanced auditory fashion, or support for assistive hearing devices shall be provided. 1194.31eyesAt least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user speech shall be provided, or support for Assistive Technology used by people with disabilities shall be provided. 1194.31fyesAt least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require fine motor control or simultaneous actions and that is operable with limited reach and strength shall be provided. Information, Documentation, and Support NOTE: In order for an EIT to be fully usable by person with disabilities, the information about the EIT and EIT support services must also be usable by person with disabilities. 1194.41ayesProduct support documentation provided to end-users shall be made available in alternate formats upon request, at no additional charges. 1194.41byesEnd-users shall have access to a description of the accessibility and compatibility features of products in alternate formats, or alternate methods upon request, at no additional charge. 1194.41cyesSupport services for products shall accommodate the communication needs of end-users with disabilities.
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- Address: TACOM Contracting Center (TACOM-CC) ATTN: AMSTA-AQ-AMB, E Eleven Mile Road Warren MI
- Zip Code: 48397-5000
- Zip Code: 48397-5000
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