58 -- COMMUNICATION, DETECTION, & COHERENT RADIATION EQUIPMENT

Notice Date

August 29, 2001

Contracting Office

Commander, Attn: Contracts 2.5.1, Bldg 588, Suite 2, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, 47253 Whalen Road, Unit 9, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1463

ZIP Code

20670-1463

Solicitation Number

N00421-01-Q-0570

Response Due

September 14, 2001

Point of Contact

Katherine Lang, Contract Specialist, (301) 757-9716

E-Mail Address

langkk@navair.navy.mil (langkk@navair.navy.mil)

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. Solicitation Number N00421-01-Q-0570 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-27 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. This action is set aside for small businesses. The applicable NAICS is 334290 and the small business size standard is 750 employees. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate on a Sole Source Basis with Communications-Applied Technology, 11250-14 Roger Bacon Drive, Reston VA 20190-5202 under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Communications-Applied Technology is the sole qualified supplier of the Wireless Inter-communication Systems (ICS). The Wireless Inter-communication Systems provide the mandatory wireless ICS capability of up to 1.5 miles and are compatible with the existing wired ICS headsets. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, interested parties may submit a quotation in which they identify their interest and capability. All quotations received by 4:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, on 14 September 2001 will be considered by the Government solely for the purpose of determining whether to initiate a competitive procurement. Technical capability will be determined solely on the content and merit of the information submitted in response to this provision. Therefore, it is incumbent on the interested party to provide sufficient technical literature, documentation, etc. in order for the Government to make an adequate technical assessment of the quotation. The Government reserves the right to process the procurement on a sole source basis based upon the responses received. The Government will not pay for any information received. The contract line item number and item are CLIN 0001, 2 each-Wireless Inter-communication Systems (ICS), Part # 062-0429. Each system consists of the following items: 2 each Repeater (2.4GHz SS/DS TDMA), Part # 500.0472, 1 each-Transceiver board "A" frequency with radio interface, Part # 211.3230, 1 each-Antenna 2.4GHz, corner reflector, w/coaxial cable +14dB gain, Part #120.0157, 1 each-Antenna, omnidirectional, Part # 120.5010, 2 each-Lightening arresters, 200watt, Part # 120.5000, 2 each-AC power supply, Part # 320.340, 2 each-Repeater interconnect cable for GFE Intercom station, Part # 179.5790, 3 each-Portable radio (2.4GHzSS/DS/TDMA), Part # 350.1360, 3 each-Portable radio (2.4GHzSS/DS/TDMA) with alternate frequency group interface board installed, Part # 350.1370, and 6 each-Remote headset interface w/ " stereo phone jack, hot mic/p-t-t, Part # 295-0900. The contractor shall deliver the systems to: Receiving Officer, Supply Department Bldg. 665 Suite 2, 47179 Vaughn Road Unit NASSU, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1614, by 25 February 2002; (with anticipated award date by 17 September 2001). Mark for: Petty Officer Nate Lawson, VC6. Inspection and acceptance shall be made at destination, FOB Destination. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (OCT 2000) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The Government intends to award this contract to Communications-Applied Technology, therefore, the provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 1999) does not apply to this acquisition. The Government will evaluate Communications-Applied Technology's quote to determine the price is fair and reasonable based upon comparison with the company's published list, historical pricing information or other applicable pricing information. The offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (MAY 2001) with its quotation. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (MAY 2001) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Term and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (MAY 2001) is incorporated by reference, however, for paragraph (b) only the following clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-19, Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (E.O. 13126), 52.2225-13, Restriction on certain Foreign Purchases (E.O. 12722, 12724, 13059, 13067, 13121, and 13129), 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). DFARS clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (DEC 2000) is incorporated by reference, however, for paragraph (a) only the following clauses apply 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, E.O. 10582). The DFARS clause at 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (MAR 2000) is incorporated by reference. FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) also applies to this acquisition. The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ or http://www.arnet.gov/far. Quotations are due to Contracts, Katherine Lang 251746, Bldg. 588 Suite 2, NAWCAD, 47253 Whalen Road Unit 9, Patuxent River MD 20670-1463 by 4:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, 14 September 2001. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. For information regarding this solicitation contact Katherine Lang via telephone (301) 757-9716, fax (301) 757-0200, or e-mail langkk@navair.navy.mil. See Note 1.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010831/58SOL018.HTM (W-241 SN50W3G9)