Very Broadband Vault-Type Seismometer with Analog Output
Added: Jul 08, 2014 1:56 pm COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION VERY BROADBAND VAULT-TYPE SEISMOMETER WITH ANALOG OUTPUT (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) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number G14PS00422. This solicitation will utilize the policies contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation evaluation and award prescribed in FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as appropriate for this acquisition. (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect tough Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-75. (IV) This solicitation is not a set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 334513. The small business size standard is 500 employees. (V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial item(s): CLIN NO. 0010 - Very BroadBand Vault-Type Seismometers with Analog Output in accordance with the attached specifications. Quantity = 5 each (VI) Refer to Attachment 1 - Specifications for the item description. (VII) Preferred delivery within 90 days after receipt of order (ARO). Place of delivery is USGS Albuquerque Seismic Laboratory, Target Rd 10002 Isleta SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. (VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Apr 2014), applies to this acquisition. In addition to written price quotes, offerors are instructed to provide existing product literature, or other documents as stated in paragraph (b)(4) and past performance references as stated in paragraph (b)(10) of the referenced clause. (IX) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999), applies to this acquisition. Refer to Attachment 2 - Evaluation Factors for evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of this provision. (X) The offeror shall submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (May 2014), with its quote. An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM . If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the SAM website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) tough (m) of this provision. (XI) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (May 2014), applies to this acquisition. (XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (May 2014) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply: (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2013) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Aug 2013) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). (12) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jan 2011) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)(15 U.S.C. 657a). (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). (25) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). (28) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). (29) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2014) (E.O. 13126). (30) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). (31) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). (32) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (33) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). (34) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (35) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). (40) 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving Aug 2011). (43) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Nov 2013) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). (44) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). (50) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). The following clauses under subparagraph (c) apply: None in this subparagraph apply. (XIII) The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (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 this/these address(s): http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ http://www.doi.gov/pam/aindex.html The clauses are incorporated by reference, and their terms and conditions apply: 52.202-1 Definitions. (NOV 2013) 52.203-3 Gratuities. (APR 1984) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. (OCT 2010) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. (APR 2014) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper. (May 2011) 52.204-13 Central Contractor Registration Maintenance. (Jul 2013) 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language (Apr 1991) 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency (Apr 1991) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace. (MAY 2001) 52.225-8 Duty-Free Entry (Oct 2010) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. (Dec 2012) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes. (FEB 2013) 52.232-1 Payments. (APR 1984) 52.232-11 Extras. (APR 1984) 52.232-17 Interest. (MAY 2014) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. (MAY 2014) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. (JUN 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (DEC 2013) 52.233-1 Disputes. (MAY 2014) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy. (JUL 1995) 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order. (AUG 1989) 52.243-1 Changes - Fixed-Price. (AUG 1987) 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies - Fixed-Price. (AUG 1996) 52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies. (APR 1984) 52.246-23 Limitation of Liability. (FEB 1997) 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination. (NOV 1991) 1452.203-70 Restriction on Endorsements--Department of the Interior (July 1996) 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. (SEP 2007) 52.204-5 Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). (MAY 1999) 52.204-7 System for Award Management. (JUL 2013) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. (DEC 2012) Refer to Attachment 3 for additional clauses. (XIV) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply. (XV) The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price type order resulting from this solicitation. Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 5:00 P.M. MST/MDT on July 28, 2013. Quotes must be email to mhutchison@usgs.gov. (XVI) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Melissa Hutchison, 303-236-9319, mhutchison@usgs.gov. G14PS00422 Department of the Interior US Geological Survey
7/8/14, 1:56 PM Very Broadband Vault-Type Seismometer with Analog Output
Added: May 22, 2014 6:53 pm Very Broadband Vault-Type Seismometer with Analog Output SOURCES SOUGHT: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. The U.S. Geological Survey is conducting a MARKET SURVEY to determine the interest and capability of any firm eligible to compete under NAICS code 334513 with a Small Business Size Standard of 500 employees for an upcoming requirement for the Albuquerque Seismic Laboratory in Albuquerque, NM to provide five (5) Very BroadBand (VBB) Vault-Type Seismometers with analog output. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. ALL COST ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION AS REQUESTED BY THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR. Submission is voluntary. The specifications for the Seismometers are in Attachment 1 - Specifications. The specifications in the attachment assume that the sensor is a traditional force feedback system with tee analog outputs which are digitized outside of the seismometer. The USGS will consider other technologies if the resulting sensor/system has comparable (or improved) bandwidth, dynamic range, noise performance, and physical characteristics as the sensor described in the attachment. Note: If the attachment cannot be accessed from FedBizOps, click on the link below under Additional Info. This link will go to FedConnect, where the attachment will be accessible. A scope of work will be provided with any solicitation that may be issued. The Government is not required to issue a solicitation. Responses to this announcement are requested from Small Businesses. In response to this announcement, please indicate your firm's socioeconomic status (e.g. small business, service-disabled veteran-owned, women owned, HUBZone, etc.) This information will assist the Government in determining how small businesses can fit into the acquisition strategy. A firm is considered small under NAICS code 334513 if their number of employees is less than or equal to 500 employees. Any information submitted is voluntary. If sufficient interest and capability is not received from small business firms, any solicitation may be issued as unrestricted without further consideration. Interested small business firms who feel that they can provide the equipment are invited to submit in writing an affirmative response to this announcement. An affirmative response would include literature, brochures and such other materials, which correspond to the required services/supplies stated herein. This information will be evaluated and used to determine if competitive opportunities exist. Small business firms who feel they can provide the analysis shall also submit (1) NAME, ADDRESS, and PHONE NUMBER OF THE FIRM (including DUNS NUMBER); and (2) their SIZE STATUS. Your company must have a DUNs number and be registered on-line at the System for Award Management (SAM). You will also be required to provide your small business status information either via the RFP or the On-line Representations and Certifications (ORCA) section in SAM before an award to your company can be made. Your on-line ORCA registration will cover any/all of your offers to the Federal Government, and only needs updated annually. All responses must be submitted NLT May 30, 2014 at 3:00pm MST via e-mail to: mhutchison@usgs.gov. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB) and does not constitute any commitment by the Government. Responses to this sources sought notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. All interested sources must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this market survey. Any solicitation that may be issued will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website and no paper copies will be provided. G14PS00422 Department of the Interior US Geological Survey
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