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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JULY 28, 2007 FBO #2070
MODIFICATION

36 -- VHF/DSC Class A and Class D Radios

Notice Date

7/26/2007
 

Notice Type

Modification
 

NAICS

334220 — Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commandant (G-ACS), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second St., SW, Washington, DC, 20593-0001, UNITED STATES
 

ZIP Code

20593-0001
 

Solicitation Number

HSCG23-07-R-TE4190
 

Response Due

8/9/2007
 

Archive Date

8/24/2007
 

Point of Contact

Adriena Fludd-Bennett, Contract Specialist, Phone 202-475-3208, Fax 202-475-3905, - Waldron O'Brien, Contracting Officer, Phone 202-475-3238, Fax 202-475-3905,
 

E-Mail Address

adreina.fludd-bennett@uscg.mil, wobrien@comdt.uscg.mil
 

Description

AMENDMENT 02 IS HEREBY ISSUED TO INCORPORATE ATTACHMENTS 4 AND 5 TO COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION NUMBER: HSCG23-07-R-TE4190. ATTACHMENT IV CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (52.252-2) (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses: http://www.acqnet.gov/far http://www.dhs.gov/xopnbiz/regulations/index.shtm 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions ? Commercial Items (Feb 2007) ? Incorporated by reference (See Standard Form (SF) 1449, Block 27(a) [Addendums to 52.212-4] I. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES Clauses Incorporated by Reference: NUMBER TITLE/DATE 52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (Apr 1984) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (Jul 1995) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Recession, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (Jan 1997) 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (Jan 1997) 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sep 2005) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sep 2005) 52.204-9 Personnel Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Nov 2006) 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Proposed Debarment, and Other Responsibility Matters (Dec 2001) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government?s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Sep 2006) 52.216-1 Types of Contract (Apr 1984) (Firm Fixed Price Services contract) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)(10 days) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)(10 days)(60 days)(3 years) 52.232-1 Payments (Apr 1984) 52.232-17 Interest (Jun 1996) 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984) 52.232-24 Assignment of Claims (Jan 1986) ATTACHMENT V II. HOMELAND SECURITY ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 30 CLAUSES) Clauses Incorporated by Reference: NUMBER TITLE/DATE 3052.215-70 Key Personnel or Facilities (Dec 2003) 3052.242-72 Contracting Officer?s Technical Representative (Dec 2003) 3052.209-70 Prohibition on contracts with corporate expatriates (Jun 2006) (a) Prohibitions. Section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395, prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from entering into any contract with a foreign incorporated entity which is treated as an inverted domestic corporation as defined in this clause, or with any subsidiary of such an entity. The Secretary shall waive the prohibition with respect to any specific contract if the Secretary determines that the waiver is required in the interest of national security. (b) Definitions. As used in this clause: Expanded Affiliated Group means an affiliated group as defined in section 1504(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (without regard to section 1504(b) of such Code), except that section 1504 of such Code shall be applied by substituting ?more than 50 percent' for ?at least 80 percent' each place it appears. Foreign Incorporated Entity means any entity which is, or but for subsection (b) of section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395, would be, treated as a foreign corporation for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Inverted Domestic Corporation. A foreign incorporated entity shall be treated as an inverted domestic corporation if, pursuant to a plan (or a series of related transactions)? (1) The entity completes the direct or indirect acquisition of substantially all of the properties held directly or indirectly by a domestic corporation or substantially all of the properchannel 70 DSC guard receiver. a. The channel 70 DSC guard receiver identified above shall be capable of continuously monitoring channel 70 for DSC calls even while using the VHF DSC radio to send and/or receive voice calls on another frequency. 8. The VHF DSC radio shall be equipped with an alphanumeric keypad. a. The radio shall allow direct input of MMSI numbers via the alphanumeric keypad. b. The radio shall allow direct input of operating channels via the alphanumeric keypad. c. The radio shall allow direct input of test messages via the alpha numeric keypad. 9. The VHF DSC radio shall provide a means of disabling automatic responses to any and all DSC calls. a. The radio shall provide a means of configuring the automatic response setting to default to the ?disabled? mode. b. When the radio is configured to default to the ?disabled? mode, automatic responses to any and all DSC calls shall be disabled before and after power is cycled off and back on. c. When the radio is configured to default to the ?disabled? mode, automatic responses to any and all DSC calls shall be disabled before and after the radio is ?reset? to factory-default settings, if such an option exists. 10. The VHF DSC radio shall be capable of receiving, processing and transmitting Distress, Urgency, Safety and Routine calls. 11. The VHF DSC radio shall be capable of receiving, processing and transmitting DSC calls addressed to all stations, a geographic location, a specific MMSI and a Group MMSI 12. The VHF DSC radio shall include a remote control device that allows users to control the radio from a remote operating position up to 175 feet away from the radio. The Coast Guard desires that the remote control device be capable of operating all radio functions, including DSC functions. However, the following DSC and radio functions are required as a minimum: a. The remote control device shall include a speaker which provides the same audio output as the main radio?s speaker. b. The remote control device shall include a volume control for the speaker described above. c. The remote control device shall include a squelch control for the speaker described above. d. The remote control device shall include a microphone which sends voice and key signals to the main radio for transmission. e. The remote control device shall be equipped with an alpha numeric key pad that can be used to input all of the information that can be entered from the radio?s main alphanumeric keypad (see paragraph 6). f. The remote control device shall enable an operator to respond to DSC distress alerts from the remote operating position. g. The remote control device shall allow an operator to respond to DSC polling calls from the remote operating station. h. The remote control device shall enable an operator to initiate a distress alert from the remote operating station. i. The remote control device shall enable an operator to select the radio?s operating channel (frequency) from the remote operating station. j. The remote control device, as well as the remote speaker and microphone shall all meet or exceed IEC 529 requirements to level IP level of x4. This requirement refers to the waterproof integrity of the components listed.See reference (C) for details. k. An objective (not required but desired) capability is for the remote control device, as well as the remote speaker and microphone to all meet or exceed IEC 529 requirements to level IP level of x7. See reference (C) for details. 13. The VHF DSC radio shall be capable of outputting NEMA 0183 DSC sentences to an external device in accordance with reference (D). 14. The VHF DSC radio shall provide an external connection to output transmit audio, receive audio and keyline signals. a. The transmit and receive audio signals described above shall be 600 ohm, balanced signals. Separate outputs shall be provided for transmit and receive audio. b. The keyline signal described above shall consist of a dry-contact closure that is open when un-keyed and grounded when keyed. 15. The VHF DSC radio shall be capable of being bracket or flush mounted. 16. The VHF DSC radio operating temperature range shall be -5 to +40 degrees C. 17. The VHF DSC radio operating humidity range shall be 0% to 95% non-condensing. 18. The VHF DSC radio shall operate on 120 VAC 60 Hz +/-10% primary power 19. The VHF DSC radio shall be package for unrestricted commercial shipping (no hazmat). 20. The VHF DSC radio shall be provided with a minimum one year warranty. 21. The VHF DSC radio shall not exceed 25 pounds. 22. The vendor shall certify that the DSC transceiver shall be supportable (e.g., part availability, manufacture repair support) for a minimum period of five (5) years after initial delivery. 23. The vendor shall provide all information required for the Coast Guard to obtain NTIA certification for the use of the proposed radio equipment on Coast Guard vessels. This shall consist of the information required to complete NTIA Form33, Transmitter Equipment Characteristics and NTIA Form 34, Receiver Equipment Characteristics. ATTACHMENT III SPECIFICATION FOR VHF DSC CLASS D RADIO References: A. ITU-493-12, Digital selective-calling system for use in the maritime mobile service. B. IMO resolutions A.609, and A.803, Performance standards for shipborne VHF radio installations capable of voice communication and digital selective calling C. IEC 529 D. NEMA 0183 E. NTIA Form 33 Transmitter Equipment Characteristics and NTIA Form 34, Receiver Equipment Characteristics Specifications: The Coast Guard seeks to purchase a Very High Frequency (VHF) radio capable of operating in the marine band (156 ? 162 MHz), and capable of sending and receiving both analog voice and Digital Selective Calling (DSC) data signals. The radio (referred to below as ?the VHF DSC radio?) is required to meet the following specifications: 1. The VHF DSC radio shall be a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) product, available for immediate purchase in the United States of America. 2. The VHF DSC radio shall be capable of transmitting and receiving signals in the marine band, from 156 MHz to 162 MHz, using wideband (25 KHz) modulation. 3. The VHF DSC radio shall meet all general requirements specified for all classes of VHF DSC radios in reference (A), ITU-493-12 ?Digital selective-calling system for use in the maritime mobile service?. 4. The VHF DSC radio shall meet all requirements specified for Class D VHF DSC radios in ITU-493-12 ?Digital selective-calling system for use in the maritime mobile service?. 5. The VHF DSC radio shall comply with IMO resolutions A.609, and A.803. ?Performance standards for shipborne VHF radio installations capable of voice communication and digital selective calling? 6. The VHF DSC radio shall be FCC type approved under part 80 for GMDSS 7. The VHF DSC radio shall be equipped with a channel 70 DSC guard receiver. a. The channel 70 DSC guard receiver identified above shall be capable of continuously monitoring channel 70 for DSC calls except while using the VHF DSC radio to send and/or receive voice calls on another frequency. 8. The VHF DSC radio shall be equipped with an alphanumeric keypad. a. The radio shall allow direct input of MMSI numbers via the alphanumeric keypad. b. The radio shall allow direct input of operating channels via the alphanumeric keypad. c. The radio shall allow direct input of test messages via the alphanumeric keypad. 9. The VHF DSC radio shall provide a means of disabling automatic responses to any and all DSC calls. a. The radio shall provide a means of configuring the automatic response setting to default to the ?disabled? mode. b. When the radio is configured to default to the ?disabled? mode, automatic responses to any and all DSC calls shall be disabled before and after power is cycled off and back on. c. When the radio is configured to default to the ?disabled? mode, automatic responses to any and all DSC calls shall be disabled before and after the radio is ?reset? to factory-default settings, if such an option exists. 10. The VHF DSC radio shall be capable of receiving, processing and transmitting Distress, Urgency, Safety and Routine calls. 11. The VHF DSC radio shall be capable of receiving, processing and transmitting DSC calls addressed to all stations, a geographic location, a specific MMSI and a Group MMSI. 12. The VHF DSC radio shall be capable of outputting NEMA 0183 DSC sentences to an external device in accordance with reference (D). 13. The VHF DSC radio shall provide an external connection to output transmit audio, receive audio and keyline signals. a. The transmit and receive audio signals described above shall be 600 ohm, balanced signals. Separate outputs shall be provided for transmit and receive audio. b. The keyline signal described above shall consist of a dry-contact closure that is open when un-keyed and grounded when keyed. 14. The VHF DSC radio shall be capable of being bracket or flush mounted 15. The VHF DSC radio operating temperature range shall be -5 to +40 degrees C. 16. The VHF DSC radio operating humidity range shall be 0% to 95% non-condensing 17. The VHF DSC radio shall operate on 12 VDC primary power 18. The VHF DSC radio shall be package for unrestricted commercial shipping (no hazmat). 19. The VHF DSC radio shall be provided with a minimum one year warranty. 20. The VHF DSC radio shall not exceed 15 pounds. 21. The Vendor shall certify that the DSC transceiver shall be supportable (e.g., part availability, manufacture repair support) for a minimum period of five (5) years after initial delivery. 22. The vendor shall provide all information required for the Coast Guard to obtain NTIA certification for the use of the proposed radio equipment on Coast Guard vessels. This shall consist of the information required to complete NTIA Form33, Transmitter Equipment Characteristics and NTIA Form 34, Receiver Equipment Characteristics. 23. The VHF DSC radio, speaker, and microphone shall all meet or exceed IEC 529 requirements to a IP level of X7. This requirement refers to the waterproof integrity of the components listed. See reference (C) for details. NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (26-JUL-2007); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
 

Web Link

Link to FedBizOpps document.
(http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DHS/USCG/GACS/HSCG23-07-R-TE4190/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: 7323 Telegraph Road Alexandria VA

Zip Code: 22315-3940

Country: UNITED STATES
 

Record

SN01354154-F 20070728/070726230424 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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