D -- LOCAL TELEPHONE SERVICES FOR US COURTS

Notice Date

July 16, 2001

Contracting Office

Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, OIS-PMD, Suite 3-250, Washington, DC 20544

ZIP Code

20544

Solicitation Number

USC-MDLA-R-0001

Response Due

August 3, 2001

Point of Contact

Martha Rome, Administrative Specialist, 225-389-3510, Donna Gregory, Chief Deputy, 225-389-3508

Description

(i)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. (ii) Solicitation #USC-MDLA-01-R-0001 herein is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (iii)The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-27. (iv) This RFQ is for full and open competition and the SIC Code is 4813. The U.S. Court intends to issue a Commercial Item, Firm Fixed-Price Delivery Order contract for providing local telecommunication services from a local exchange carrier (LEC) to Russell B. Long Federal Building and United States Courthouse at 777 Florida St, Suite 139 , Baton Rouge, LA 70801. (v) Clin 01 -- Initial Non Recurring Charges This is to include any ordering and/or one time installation charges per order and per circuit. Clin 02 -- Monthly Recurring Service Charge per circuit. Clin 03 -- Any additional monthly fixed charges per circuit. Clin 04 -Surcharges and fees based on either usage charges or fixed charges. Clin 05 -- State and Federal taxes applicable to the Courts. Discounts: If discounts are applicable because of usage or promotional discounts, etc., provide complete clarification on the discounts and how they are applied. The period of performance will be for one year with two option years. (vi) BACKGROUND: The Court requires local area dial tone services, which are currently being provided by Bell South Telephone Company. SCOPE OF WORK -- This request is to supply network access for local telephone service which will be ISDN/PRI service MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS -- All respondents shall be authorized by the State of Indiana to provide Competitive Local Access Services within the state of Louisiana, and within the Baton Rouge, LA area. Contractors shall be carriers who can provide facilities based service to the Courthouse. Contractors who are resellers of other carrier's services will not be considered as qualified. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS -- The Contractor shall provide ISDN/PRI local service to the District Court and the United States Probvation and Pretrial Services Offices. These services will be terminated in theDefinity G3si PBX that services these offices. The service will be terminated at the building demarcation. This Request for Quotation does not include any Centrex or other business services required by any other tenants who occupy space in the courthouse and require telephone service. Local Services for the District Courts will include the District Court Offices and the U.S. Probation and Pre-Trial Services. Primary service shall be ISDN/PRI with the call by call selection feature which allows all trunks to be used dynamically for outbound or inbound calling to the local service area. The service shall include DID access that shall be routed over the ISDN/PRI. The DID number range will be 3500 to 3699 and 4000 to 4039 for a total of 240 numbers. The service shall be terminated at the building demarcation point in the communications room located in the lower level of the building. Circuit engineering shall be compatible with a Definity G3si PBX. Previous traffic measurement ndicates a total of 14 Primary Rate ISDN B-channels are required The court's Primary Interexchange Carrier (PIC) for Inter-LATA, Intra-LATA, and international traffic shall be Sprint. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FEATURES -- (1) ability to block the display of the calling party identification to the called party. If this blocking is not available through the network Central Office, the network must be able to accept calls when the calling number has been blocked by the PBX; (2) ability for the PBX to outpulse calling name and number over circuit, (3) display of incoming caller number, and name, if available, for incoming DID calls routed over the ISDN/PRI service is required; (4) ability to redirect calls at the Central Office level to another destination in the event of power failure or disaster is desirable. Other line features commonly found on local services (i.e. call waiting, three way calling, etc.) are not required. IMPLEMENTATION -- The current service contract expires September 30th. There shall be no interruption in service. SCHEDULE FOR IMPLEMENTATION -- The implementation schedule planned by the Court is: Carrier Selection Completed 08/15/01; complete services working at new Courthouse 10/01/01. OFFEROR'S RESPONSE due 08/03/01 -- Carrier/Vendor responses are to provide all information needed for the Courts to make a decision. At this time the exact quantity of circuits is estimated based on current usage. However, prior to installation, the quantities may be increased based on future growth, and/or concerns for capacity. One ISDN/PRI circuit is projected for the Courts. Circuits may be added or deleted after full occupancy and usage traffic patterns are developed. If a different cost structure will be applicable after initial installation, that price schedule should be included. Complete pricing and price breakdowns are required. This is to include any discounts available because of multiple quantities of circuits. Any applicable usage charges must be completely detailed. CALLING AREAS -- Provide complete information on the local calling area. This is to include mileage ranges and/or listings of NPA/NNX if applicable. If possible provide a schematic map illustrating the calling areas. Provide a sample of the billing format that will be used. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS -- All LEC Contractor's technical personnel who will be assigned to this contract effort and will work on the premises of the courthouse may be required to have a background investigation completed prior to commencing work. The contractor shall provide the names, dates of birth, and social security numbers for all such personnel upon award of this contract to the COTR. This information will be provided to the U.S. Marshal's Service. There is no charge to the Contractor for this service. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES -- The LEC Contractor shall be responsible for (1) ensuring that all areas in which work is performed are left broom clean and free of debris; (2) removing and replacing ceiling tiles associated with maintenance or installation of telecommunication services; (3) removing all debris and scrap wire generated in the performance of the contract; (4) repairing and returning to its original condition, at no cost to the Government, all surfaces (to include, but not limited to floors, walls, ceilings, doors and windows) which are damaged or marred by contractor personnel; and (5) ensuring that all moves, additions, or changes to the contractor-furnished and installed telecommunications services are approved by the Court designee. The Government will not be responsible for any changes made to LEC contractor furnished and/or installed services that are not approved by the government. COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS -- The Contractor shall provide services in accordance with the rates, terms and conditions set forth in the applicable tariffs of the contractor, as filed with, and approved by, the Louisiana Public Service Commission and/or the Federal Communications Commission. Contractor services shall be in conformance with the following applicable accepted Industry standards, codes and regulations and Federal standards. In the event of a conflict between industry standards and this contract, the contract shall govern. Electronic Industries Association /Telecommunication Industries Association Standards, 42AAAA-1989. (viii) -- FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial applies to this acquisition; (ix) EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS -- FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items is hereby incorporated by reference. The government will award a commercial item purchase order using simplified acquisition procedures to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the government. The quotes will be evaluated using the criteria listed below in order of importance from most important to least important. (1) Proven capability to deliver digital ISDN PRI services within the local Lata and to the physical location of the new building. (2) Ability to meet an implementation schedule satisfactory to the Courts. (3) Ability to assume responsibility for the existing number range. (4) Evidence of satisfactory past performance in providing similar services. The evidence should include the names of five references of similar sized commercial or federal organizations.(5) Cost of the service, including both initial non-recurring charges for installation, and recurring monthly service charges. (x) FAR 212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS apply to this acquisition. (xi) TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS -- Addenda to 52.212-4 include: (d) disputes. N/A; (g) invoice and (i) Payment. The Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-125, Prompt Payment DOES NOT apply to the Judiciary; (n) Title.N/A; FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 1989); FAR 52.232-19, Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984); FAR 52.222-37, VETS 100 Compliance Report (Jan 1999), and FAR 52.204-6, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. The clauses may be viewed at http://www.arnet.gov/far. Judiciary has other clauses that may reviewed by contacting POC . (xii)FAR 52.212-5, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS apply to this solicitation. Interested offerors are required to contact the point of contact (POC) for full text clauses; (xiii)N/A; (xiv) N/A; (xv) N/A; (xvi) PROPOSAL DUE DATE -- Proposals are to be received no later than 5:00 pm, 08/03/01. Offers are to be submitted to Martha Rome, Administrative Specialist, U.S. District Court, 777 Florida Street, Suite 139 Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For further information or clarification, contact Martha Rome at (225) 389-3510.

Record

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