SOLICITATION NOTICE
58 -- Portable GSM Network System
- Notice Date
- 5/11/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 517212
— Cellular and Other Wireless Telecommunications
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Space Command, 50 CONTRACTING SQUADRON, 210 Falcon Parkway STE 2116, Schriever AFB, CO, 80912-2116, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- 7H57-D6-0053
- Response Due
- 5/18/2007
- Archive Date
- 6/2/2007
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 7H57-D6-0053 and is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-12. This procurement is a 100% Small Business set-aside IAW FAR 19.502-2(a). The NAICS code is 517212, Cellular and Other Wireless Telecommunications, and the size standard is 1,500 employees. A firm fixed price contract will be established for the requirement of a portable cellular system, Global System for Mobile communications network subsystem (GSM) both in stand alone mode and with Type 1 Encryption Call for reach back capabilities, minimum three year warranty to include any software support and upgrades for SOCSOUTH, Homestead ARB, Florida. This system is to provide secure voice capabilities in areas where the second frequency will be used by secure GSM phones, providing secure communication. THE FOLLOWING COMMERCIAL ITEMS ARE REQUESTED IN THIS SOLICITATION: Central Equipment: GSM Network Switch (Qty: 1); Central Equipment: IWF Support Type 1 Encryption Calls (Qty: 1); Central Equipment Support Service: Three year warranty to include software support and upgrades (Qty: 1); Remote Equipment: AM Remote Gateway System (Qty: 2); Remote Equipment: Local Switching Software Suite(Qty: 2); Remote Equipment: Portable 15 Foot Mast Kit (Qty: 2); Remote Equipment Support Service: Three year warranty to include software support and upgrades (Qty: 1) This is a brand name or equal requirement. Or equal submissions must meet the following salient characteristics. All submissions that fall within the competitive range and have not been previously tested, must provide a sample to be tested/evaluated in a field type environment during a site visit. A formal date for a site visit to conduct testing is to be determined and will be announced at a later date. In the event a particular system has already been tested by the requiring activity, a second site visit is not necessary. ITEMS THAT HAVE BEEN TESTED & MEET TESTING REQUIREMENTS The following equipment/systems have been tested and do not require a second site visit: Telecommunication Systems, Inc. SwiftLink 5100 Series; Altobridge Nano BTS: GSM Network Switch, IWF Support Type 1 Encryption Calls, AM Remote Gateway System, Local Switching Software Suite, Portable 15 foot Mast Kit SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: 1) Provide two lightweight portable units intended for rapid deployment in the field which will support stand-alone cellular phone calls between users that are located within range of this unit. This unit shall have the option to be connected to a portable mast system in order to increase the coverage range. Additionally, this unit must be capable of interfacing into an IP based satellite system provided by SOCSOUTH enabling reach back capability to a central GSM network switching system that is capable of supporting Type 1 Encryption Calls with the General Dynamic SecteraTM Mobile Station. The GSM unit must also be supplied with the portable units to ensure a complete end-to-end communication is supplied and supported. The portable units must be lightweight, weigh less than 50 lbs each (one person carry), and be expected to function as a stand alone unit in a field type environment. 2) The portable units must be able to support GSM local connections (mobile to mobile calling) with phones that are located within range of the unit without requiring connection back to a central GSM network. 3) The portable units must contain their own antenna unit for immediate operation (deployment time of 10 minutes or less) either with reach back connection or on a local basis. 4) The portable units must have the option to be connected to a low profile antenna and mast unit that can extend the coverage range of the portable unit when needed. 5) A central GSM network switching system must be supplied that supports Type 1 Encryption Calls. This system must have the capability to operate on a stand-alone basis with the portable units, be able operate as a private GSM network and have the ability to add and or delete users in the GSM switching database. 6) The GSM unit and the portable units must be able to be interconnected and communicate via an SHF satcom system. 7) The GSM unit and the portable units must be able to be interconnected and communicate via an Inmarsat GAN operating with switched 64kb/s ISDN service. 8) The GSM unit and the portable units must be able to be interconnected and communicate via an Inmarsat BGAN satcom system operating with either a 64kb/s streaming IP service or a switched 64kb/s ISDN service. 9) For privacy and efficient needs, the system, when connected to the SOCSOUTH IP satcom system back to the central GSM switch, must only require IP satellite bandwidth when the GSM cellular calls are in progress. Satellite bandwidth must not be used when the GSM phones are logged on to the portable unit when no calls are in progress. 10) The system must be capable of supporting GSM 1800Mhz or 1900Mhz frequencies. The system must support standard GSM cellular phones as well as the General Dynamic SecteraTM GSM phones. Support of either GSM 900Mhz or 850Mhz frequencies is optional. 11) The system must include all software, licenses and any necessary sustaining support for 3 years after delivery. DELIVERY DATE: 30 days ADC PROVISIONS & CLAUSES: The following provisions & clauses are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-3 Gratuities. 52.203-6(Alt 1) Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper. 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration. 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Jan 2004) applies to this acquisition. 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (Jan 1999) applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract based on: Technically acceptable, lowest price. Technically acceptable will be determined by the ability to provide the equipment/system with the salient characteristics indicated in the itemized listing above and the equipment/system must satisfactorily pass all tests performed while in a field type environment during a site visit. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (November 2006) The offeror must have completed Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). The website address is https://orca.bpn.gov. 52.212-3 (Alt 1) (Apr 2002) Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (November 2006) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Oct 2003) applies to this acquisition. 52.212-5 (Dev) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (June 2004). Additional 52.212-5 clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are [(7), (9), (14), (15), (16), (17), (18), (19), (20), (21), (26)] (31) and [c (1)(2)] 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporate by Reference. 252.204-7004 (Alternate A) Required Central Contractor Registration. 252.211-7003 (June 2005) Item Identification and Valuation. 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2007) (a) The Contractor agrees to comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause which, if checked, is included in this contract by reference to implement a provision of law applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components. 52.203-3, Gratuities (APR 1984) (10 U.S.C. 2207). (b) The Contractor agrees to comply with any clause that is checked on the following list of Defense FAR Supplement clauses which, if checked, is included in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components. (4) 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (JUN 2005) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, E.O. 10582). (5)252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (JAN 2007) (10 U.S.C. 2533a). (17) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (MAR 2007) (10 U.S.C. 2227). (19) 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment (MAR 1998) (10 U.S.C. 2410). (20)(i) 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) (10 U.S.C. 2631). (c) In addition to the clauses listed in paragraph (e) of the Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items clause of this contract (FAR 52.212-5), the Contractor shall include the terms of the following clauses, if applicable, in subcontracts for commercial items or commercial components, awarded at any tier under this contract: (1) 252.225-7014, Preference for Domestic Specialty Metals, Alternate I (APR 2003) (10 U.S.C. 2533a). (2) 252.237-7019, Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with Detainees (SEP 2006) (Section 1092 of Public Law 108-375). (3) 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) (10 U.S.C. 2631). (4) 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAR 2000) (10 U.S.C. 2631). (End of clause). 252.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program. 252.225-7012 Preference of Certain Domestic Commodities. 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment. 252.247-7023 (Alt III) Transportation of Supplies by Sea. 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman. (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, Dianne S. Holmes, HQ AFSPC/A7K, (719) 692-5324 phone, email Dianne.holmes@afspc.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause) Due to space constraints, certain clauses that are normally provided in full text have been included as reference only. For a complete copy of the synopsis/solicitation, please send your request to katherine.aldaz@schriever.af.mil. Quotes are required to be submitted no later than 4pm Mountain Standard Time, Friday, May 18 2007 and must include the following: Company name, address, phone numbers, DUNS number, CAGE code, itemized quote, statement that ORCA has been completed. Quotes shall be delivered via email to katherine.aldaz@schriever.af.mil or faxed to 719.567.3438. Please direct any questions regarding this solicitation to Katherine Aldaz at katherine.aldaz@schriever.af.mil
- Place of Performance
- Address: HQ SOCSOUTH BLDG 153, Homestead ARB, FL
- Zip Code: 33039
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 33039
- Record
- SN01293087-W 20070513/070511221433 (fbodaily.com)
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