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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF APRIL 02, 2010 FBO #3051
SOLICITATION NOTICE

70 -- GE Intelligent Platform Circuit Cards

Notice Date

3/31/2010
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

334418 — Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commanding Officer (C2CEN), USCG Command and Control Engineering Center, 4000 Coast Guard Boulevard, Portsmouth, Virginia, 23703-2199, United States
 

ZIP Code

23703-2199
 

Solicitation Number

HSCG4410QPC8122
 

Archive Date

5/12/2010
 

Point of Contact

Carrie F. Houck,
 

E-Mail Address

Carrie.F.Houck@uscg.mil
(Carrie.F.Houck@uscg.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

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 onstitutes the ONLY solicitation and no other solicitation document will be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote number RFP HSCG44-10-Q-PC8122. This number is for tracking purposes only. Solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-37, put forth Oct/14/2009. This procurement will be processed in accordance with FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items; FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 334418. The SBA size standard in dollars is 500 Employees. This is Not a Small Business Set-Aside, due to this acquisition being a Sole Source Procurement it is not anticipated that there will be 2 or more qualified Small business Concerns to provide pricing proposals for this requirement. The USCG Command and Control Engineering Center (C2CEN) Ports. VA 23703 intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract using Simplified Acquisition Procedures on a non-competitive basis with GE Intelligent Platforms Embedded Systems, Inc. for the purchase of the hardware items to support the Raytheon SPS-73 system. The items are listed below. The Coast Guard does not own nor can they obtain the specifications or other technical data for this hardware. Request for such will be disregarded. The proposed contract action resulting from this synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies is the Governments intention to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested persons/parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 5 days after date of publication of this synopsis/solicitation will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement, and for informational purposes. The contractor for this proposed Sole Source contract is: GE Intelligent Platforms Embedded Systems, Inc. This is considered to be a Sole Source Acquisition. The Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition can be found below. The government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible bidder proposal conforming to the solicitation which will be most advantageous and BEST value to the Government, price and other factors considered. FIRM/FIXED Price Proposals may be submitted on company letterhead stationery and must include the following information: Company Name/Company Size Standard/Cage Code/Duns/Number/Cost breakdown/ Unit Price, Extended Price, /Delivery Information/Payment Terms and discount offered for prompt payment. The closing date and time for receipt of offers is April 27, 2010 @ 8:00 AM EST. Facsimile and E-mail quotes are acceptable and may be faxed to (757) 686-4018 or E-mailed to the primary POC Ms. Carrie Houck, Contracting Officer, USCG Carrie.F.Houck@uscg.mil The Following FAR Provisions apply to this Acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (a) Overall Best Value to the Government FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, Offerors shall be registered in CCR, Central Contractors Registration The Following FAR Clauses apply to this Acquisition: FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items (JUN 2008) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999) - award will be made to the Offeror proposing the Best Value to the Government considering specification, price, delivery, and past performance, and quality. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (AUG 2009) to include Alt I (APR 2002). These certifications must be included with the quote and can be accessed and downloaded via FedBizOps with this RFP. Contractors are encouraged to submit through http://orca.bpn.gov FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (MAR 2009) with the following addenda's: FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Jun 1998), the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address http://www.arnet.gov/far; A Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number is the primary identifier in FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (Jul 2006). Contractors are located and identified in CCR by their DUNS NUMBER. To facilitate payment via Electronic Funds Transfer - CCR, contractors shall be registered in the CCR. A DUNS Number can be obtained via www.dnb.com and CCR registration can be obtained via www.ccr.dlis.dla.mil FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items (SEPT 2009) The following Clauses and other as indicated by the Contracting Officer as applicable shall apply to the award contract. FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755) FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (AUG 2009) (E.O. 13126) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O.11246) FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disable Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212) FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793) FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O. 12722, 12724, 13059, 13067, 13121, and 13129 FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246) FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disable Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212) FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793) FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212) FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O. 12722, 12724, 13059.13067,13121, and 13129) FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332) The following clauses are incorporated by reference, entire clause(s) available at http://www.arnet.gov/far HOMELAND SECURITY ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 30) CLAUSES (can be accessed electronically at www.dhs.gov/dhspublic) HSAR 3052.209-70 Prohibition on contracts with corporate expatriates (Jun 2006). NOTICE TO OFFERORS CONCERNING REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS: This solicitation contains FAR clause 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration and FAR Provision 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications. In accordance with FAR 4.1201 prospective contractors are required to submit annual representations and certifications via the online representations and certifications application (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov. Please ensure completion prior to submission of your quote. Also note that paragraph (b) of FAR 52.204-8 applies. The following Statement/Information is in reference to this Acquisition being considered to be a Sole Source Acquisition based on the following as provided to the Contracting Officer and hereby agreed upon. PLEASE NOTE Offerors are to provide Firm Fixed Prices (FOB DESTINATION) by April 27, 2010 @ 8:00 AM EST Item Description Quantity PN: CR11S3D00RF6 2 EA CR11-6U COMPACT PCI PC WITH L7400 LOW VOLTAGE CORE 2 DUO 2X 1.5 GHz 1 slot only, 2GB DDR2 SDRAM, rear VGA, Rear DVI-D, 2X rear Gigabit-Ethernet, no FastE front, 2x PMC with VGA (2xrear), rear I/O, Rugged ext temp, stiffener bar, conformal coating, RoHS P/N: PMC423-CC 2 EA PMC Serial Controller, 16-port Front or Rear I/O, Polyurethanes Conformal Coating P/N: CTM17A001 2 EA I/O transition module (6U x 80 mm) for CR11, CP11, and CT11, RoHS The Following FAR Provisions apply to this Acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (a) Overall Best Value to the Government FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, Offerors shall be registered in CCR, Central Contractors Registration The Following FAR Clauses apply to this Acquisition: FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Ofders-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items (JUN 2008) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999) - award will be made to the Offeror proposing the Best Value to the Government considering specification, price, delivery, and past performance, and quality. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (AUG 2009) to include Alt I (APR 2002). These certifications must be included with the quote and can be accessed and downloaded via FedBizOps with this RFP. Contractors are encouraged to submit through http://orca.bpn.gov FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (MAR 2009) with the following addends: FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Jun 1998), the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address http://www.arnet.gov/far; A Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number is the primary identifier in FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (Jul 2006). Contractors are located and identified in CCR by their DUNS NUMBER. To facilitate payment via Electronic Funds Transfer - CCR, contractors shall be registered in the CCR. A DUNS Number can be obtained via www.dnb.com and CCR registration can be obtained via www.ccr.dlis.dla.mil FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items (SEPT 2009) The following Clauses and other as indicated by the Contracting Officer as applicable shall apply to the award contract. FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755) FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (AUG 2009) (E.O. 13126) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O.11246) FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disable Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212) FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793) FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O. 12722,12724, 13059,13067, 13121, and 13129 FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246) FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disable Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212) FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793) FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212) FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O. 12722,12724, 13059.13067,13121, and 13129) FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332) The following clauses are incorporated by reference, entire clause(s) available at http://www.arnet.gov/far HOMELAND SECURITY ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 30) CLAUSES (can be accessed electronically at www.dhs.gov/dhspublic) HSAR 3052.209-70 Prohibition on contracts with corporate expatriates (Jun 2006). NOTICE TO OFFERORS CONCERNING REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS: This solicitation contains FAR clause 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration and FAR Provision 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications. In accordance with FAR 4.1201 prospective contractors are required to submit annual representations and certifications via the online representations and certifications application (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov. Please ensure completion prior to submission of your quote. Also note that paragraph (b) of FAR 52.204-8 applies. The following Statement/Information is in reference to this Acquisition being considered to be a Sole Source Acquisition based on the following as provided to the Contracting Officer and hereby agreed upon. PLEASE NOTE Offerors are to provide Firm Fixed Prices (FOB DESTINATION) by April 27, 2010 @ 8:00 AM EST Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (HSCG4410QPC8122) (a) Each justification shall contain sufficient facts and rationale to justify the use of the specific authority cited. As a minimum, each justification shall include the following information: (1) Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a "Justification for other than full and open competition." USCG C2CEN (2) Nature and/or description of the action being approved. Purchase of spare parts for SPS-73 Tech Refresh system onboard C2Cen (3) A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency's needs Circuit Cards. PNs: CR11S3D00RF6, PMC423-CC, and CTM17A001 (4) An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition. 6.302-1 (c) The procurement of this item is limited to the brand name of the Original Equipment Manufacturer or their authorized subcontractor. The Government does not have rights in data to determine equivalent materials, processes, and procedures used for any available aftermarket parts. Additionally the Government does not have sufficient technical information to determine salient characteristics to establish "or equal" requirements. (5) A demonstration that the proposed contractor's unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited. Raytheon being awarded the contract for the VME Chassis of the SPS-73 Tech Refresh Contract and being responsible for both Navy and Coast Guard compatibility has mandated the procurement of these spare parts from this manufacturer. (6) A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by Subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under 5.202 applies. This JOTFOC is part of the FEDBIZOPS posting. (7) A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. These items have been sold by the manufacturer and are on a price list.2 (8) A description of the market research conducted (see Part 10) and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted. Done by Navy and Coast Guard Acquisitions. (9) Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition, such as: (I) Explanation of why technical data packages, specifications, engineering descriptions, statements of work, or purchase descriptions suitable for full and open competition have not been developed or are not available. Neither the Coast Guard nor the Navy has the full Proprietary Specifications used in the Tech Refresh by Raytheon. To avoid any conflicts in capabilities, performance, and interface the parts needed for spares have to be to the contractors specifications. (ii) When 6.302-1 is cited for follow-on acquisitions as described in 6.302-1(a) (2) (ii), an estimate of the cost to the Government that would be duplicated and how the estimate was derived. $75,000 White Paper for the SPS-73 Tech Refresh. (iii) When 6.302-2 is cited, data, estimated cost, or other rationale as to the extent and nature of the harm to the Government. (10) A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition. (11) A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required. (12) Contracting officer certification that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of the contracting officer's knowledge and belief. (b) Each justification shall include evidence that any supporting data that is the responsibility of technical or requirements personnel (e.g., verifying the Government's minimum needs or schedule requirements or other rationale for other than full and open competition) and which form a basis for the justification have been certified as complete and accurate by the technical or requirements personnel. ETC Mark E. Chaney, Technical POC Carrie Houck, Contracting Officer
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DHS/USCG/C2EC/HSCG4410QPC8122/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: US COAST GUARD, C2CEN, PORTSMOUTH, Virginia, 23703, United States

Zip Code: 23703
 

Record

SN02108236-W 20100402/100331235357-7542c8c4fa3bdf9d0e578c42cf996eca (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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