H260--Fiber Optic Installation Nebraska Western-Iowa VA
MEDICAL FACILITY CABLE INSTALLATION SERVICES
This is a sources-sought notice only and it is not a solicitation announcement. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to gain knowledge of qualified potential contractors and their socio-economic size classification in accordance with NAICS code 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors.
Responses will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After a review of the responses to this sources-sought notice, a solicitation announcement may be posted. A response to this sources-sought notice is not an adequate reply to a potentially forthcoming solicitation.
The Nebraska Western-Iowa VA Health Care System located in Omaha, NE is seeking qualified potential contractors to provide fiber optic installation services. Refer to the attached statement of work for additional details and information.
To respond to this sources sought notice, please email your capability statement along with your DUNS number and small business designation to Curt LaRose, Contracting Officer, at curt.larose@va.gov . The closing date and time of this sources sought notice is August 25, 2021 at 10:00 AM Central Time.
This is not a solicitation and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. Additionally, a response to this sources-sought notice is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of any forthcoming solicitation.
See attached statement of work for details regarding the requirement.
Statement of Work
Dual Fiber Optic Connection for Grand Island VA Medical Center
Background: provide materials, install, Run and connect dual Fiber Optic lines at Grand Island VA Medical Center.
Place of Performance: Grand Island VA Medical Center, 2201 N Broadwell Avenue, Grand Island, NE 68803
Period of Performance: Within 60 days of NTP {Allowing for material lead time. If any issues are encountered at time of Award/NTP, communicate those immediately in writing.}
Purpose of Project: To install Fiber Optic cable connection from the telecom room back to the Core Switch in server room, terminating at IT equipment racks in each room. The general routing of the lines will be on the Ground Floor and use existing wall penetrations and cable trays.
Specifications:
Provide material for two (2) 12 strand OM4 plenum fiber runs from main MDF to the IDF.
New fiber runs to include LC terminations, a fiber enclosure and an adapter panel at both ends of the fiber and fiber patch cords.
Miscellaneous j-hooks, Velcro, and other support material to be included.
Installed fiber must be tested upon installation and test results provided to the VA technical representative.
Statement of Work
Description of Work:
Codes, Regulations and Policies
The contractor shall ensure all work is done in accordance with all VA, VHA, Policies, Design and Construction Directives, National Fire Code, and any other Trade Codes that apply.
Materials
All materials must meet or exceed requirements as specified by the applicable Codes, Regulations and Policies.
Reports
The contractor shall provide a formal report for all tests and inspections that clearly defines the state of all tests and equipment associated with the tests that is on company letterhead and signed by a company official. The report needs to indicate Pass or Fail, and correction plan if any failures.
Primary contacts are Brian.Hovey@va.gov and Benjamin.Redman@va.gov.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA) RECORDS MANAGEMENT LANGUAGE FOR CONTRACTS
Citations to pertinent laws, codes and regulations such as 44 U.S.C. Chapter 21, 29, 31 and 33; Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552); Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a); 36 CFR Part 1222 and Part 1228.
Contractor shall treat all deliverables under the contract as the property of the U.S. Government for which the Government Agency shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest.
Contractor shall not create or maintain any records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract using Government IT equipment and/or Government records.
Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected by the Freedom of Information Act.
Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any Government Agency records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.
The Government Agency owns the rights to all data/records produced as part of this contract.
The Government Agency owns the rights to all electronic information (electronic data, electronic information systems, electronic databases, etc.) and all supporting documentation created as part of this contract. Contractor must deliver sufficient technical documentation with all data deliverables to permit the agency to use the data.
Contractor agrees to comply with Federal and Agency records management policies, including those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974. These policies include the preservation of all records created or received regardless of format [paper, electronic, etc.] or mode of transmission [e-mail, fax, etc.] or state of completion [draft, final, etc.].
No disposition of documents will be allowed without the prior written consent of the Contracting Officer. The Agency and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of the Agency or destroyed without regard to the provisions of the agency records schedules.
Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under or relating to this contract. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and Agency guidance for protecting sensitive and proprietary information.
NOTE: All technicians entering a VA facility will be required to provide proof of having received a COVID vaccination.
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8/23/21, 1:55 PM H2--Fiber Communcation Equipment
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. The solicitation number is FORTGORDONITDCTE0004 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-03. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 335921 with a small business size standard of 1,000.00 employees. This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified sellers may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com, will end on: 2023-05-31 11:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above. FOB Destination shall be Fort Gordon, GA 30905The MICC End User requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001: AFL 90S+ Fusion Splicer without Bluetooth (machine only) PN:S017520
Description:
Fiber Alignment Method: Active core alignment
Fiber Count Can Be Spliced: Single fiber
Applicable Fiber
Fiber Type: Single mode & Multi mode optical fiber
Cladding Dia: 80 to 150 μm
Applicable Coating
Sheath Clamp: Coating dia.: Max. 3,000 μm Cleave length : 5 to 16 mm
Fiber Splice Performance
Splice Loss
ITU-T G.652 : Avg. 0.02 dB
ITU-T G.651 : Avg. 0.01 dB
ITU-T G.653 : Avg. 0.04 dB
ITU-T G.654 : Avg. 0.04 dB
ITU-T G.655 : Avg. 0.04 dB
ITU-T G.657 : Avg. 0.02 dB
Splice Loss
SM FAST mode : Avg. 8 to 10 sec.
SM AUTO mode : Avg. 11 to 13 sec.
AUTO mode : Avg. 14 to 16 sec.
Applicable Protection Sleeve
Sleeve Type: Heat-shrinkable sleeve
Sleeve Length: Max. 66 mm
Sleeve Dia: Max. 6.0 mm before shrinking
Sleeve Heat Performance Heat Time
60 mm slim mode : Avg. 9 to 10 sec.
60 mm mode : Avg. 13 to 15 sec.
Fiber Tensile Test Force: Approx. 2.0 N
Electrode Life: Approx. 5,000 splices
Physical Description
Dimensions W: Approx.170 mm without projection
Dimensions D: Approx.173 mm without projection
Dimensions H: Approx.150 mm without projection
Weight: Approx. 2.8 kg including battery
Environmental Condition
Temperature: Operate : -10 to 50oC Storage : -40 to 80oC
Humidity: Operate : 0 to 95% RH non-condensing Storage : 0 to 95% RH non-condensing
Altitude: Max. 5,000 m
Ac Adaptor Input AC100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, Max. 1.5 A
Battery Pack
Type: Rechargeable Lithium Ion
Output: Approx. DC14.4V / 6,380 mAh
Capacity: Approx. 300 splice and heat cycles
Temperature: Recharge : 0 to 30oC Storage : -20 to 30oC
Battery Life: Approx. 500 recharge cycles
Recharge Time: Approx. 5 - 8 hours from empty
Display
LCD Monitor: TFT 5 inches with touch screen
Magnification: 200 to 320x
Illumination V-Grooves: LED lamp
Interface
PC: USB2.0 Mini B type
External Led Lamp: USB2.0 A type, Approx. DC5V, 500 mA
Ribbon Stripper: Mini DIN 6 pin, DC12V, Max. 1A
Data Storage
Splice Mode: 100 splice modes
Heat Mode: 30 heat modes
Splice: Result 20,000 splices
Splice: Image 100 images
Screw Hole For Tripod: 1/4-20 UNC
Other Features
Automatic Functions:
Splice mode select by fiber type analysis
Discharge power calibration
Wind protector : open/close
Sheath clamp : open
Heater lid : open/close
Heater clamp : open/close
Reference Guide: Video and PDF file stored in splicer
Sheath Clamp: Easy sleeve positioning clamp
Electrode: Replaceable without tool, 15, EA;LI 002: Fiber Installment Sales Power meter and light source test equip kit: PN F11835LR Optical Power Meter Wavelengths: 850/1310/1550nm Resolution: 0.1dB HH Series 0.01dB HR Series Detector: 2mm Germanium Dynamic Range: -65dBm to +5dBm -45dBm to +23dBm (CATV Version single mode) -30dBm to +23dBm (CATV Version multimode) Accuracy: ±.3dB Operating Temp: -10° to 50°C Battery: 9V Alkaline Dimensions: 6 ¼" L x 3 ¼" W x 1 ¼" D Optical Light Source: Lasers (VCSEL)850nm & 1300nm Output Power: -1 dBm min (62.5/125um Fiber) Lasers: 1310nm & 1550nm Output Power: -1.0 dBm min (9/125um Fiber) Modulation Modes: Continuous Wave Or 2 kHz Modulated Wave Operating Temp: -10° to 50°C Battery: 9V Alkaline Dimensions: 6 ¼" L x 3 ¼" W x 1 ¼" D, 9, EA;Solicitation and Buy Attachments***Question Submission: Interested Offerers must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.***For this solicitation, MICC End User intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, Unison Marketplace. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. MICC End User is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. Offerers that are not currently registered to use https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com should proceed to https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com to complete their free registration. Offerers that require special considerations or assistance may contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Offerers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process. Should Offerers require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com.Use of Unison Marketplace: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through Unison Marketplace in compliance with the Unison Marketplace Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive.This is currently an unfunded requirement with a high expectation that funds will be available. When and if funds become available a contract will be awarded at that time.The offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions: FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation. Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications; FAR 52.211-6, Brand name or Equal.The following clauses apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, apply: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management. 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; The following DFARS clauses apply: DFARS 252.04-7004, Alternate A System for Award Management; 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation; 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance Of Payments Program; 252.225-7036, Buy American Act -- Free Trade Agreements -- Balance of Payments Program; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 252.247-7023, Primary and ALT III, Transportation of Supplies by Sea.IAW 52.204-7 System for Award Management (SAM) Registration (July 2013), the offeror must be registered in SAM and fully input their Representations and Certifications for a complete record. Information can be found at http://www.sam.gov or by calling 866-606-8220, or 334-206-7828 for international calls. 52.204-13 - System for Award Management MaintenanceShipping is FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.).New Equipment ONLY. NO USED OR REMANUFACTURED PRODUCTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.Submitted Quotes will be valid for 45 days after the auction closing.This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), not an invitation for bid (IFB).).IAW FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, for the extended description here is the website: https://www.acquisition.gov/The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code
for this procurement can be found. The small business size
standard for that NAICS code can be found at https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/files/Size_Standards_Table.pdf5152.233-4000 AMC-LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM (Feb 2014) (LOCAL CLAUSE) Prior to submitting an agency protest, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve your concerns with the responsible contracting officer (Phone: (315)772-7272 or Email: usarmy.drum.acc-micc.mbx.micc@mail.mil). However, you may also file a protest to the Headquarters (HQ), Army Materiel Command (AMC). The HQ AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. If you want to file a protest under the HQ AMC-Level Protest Program, the protest must request resolution under that program and be sent to the address below.
Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel Command
Office of Command Counsel-Deputy Command Counsel
4400 Martin Road
Rm: A6SE040.001
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000
Fax: (256) 450-8840 or email usarmy.redstone.usamc.mbx.protests@mail.mil
The AMC-Level Protest procedures are found at: https://www.amc.army.mil/Connect/Legal-Resources/.
If internet access is not available, contact the contracting officer or HQ, AMC to obtain the HQ AMC-Level Protest Procedures."52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel; 52.204-10,
Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act; 52.237-2, Protection of Government
Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation; 252.201-7000, COR Clause; 252.223-7006,
Prohibition On Storage And Disposal Of Toxic And Hazardous Materials;
252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications; 252.246-7000, Material
inspection and receiving report"Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law.Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical InformationAll deliveries shall be palletized when the material exceeds 250 lbs. (excluding the pallet), or exceeds 20 cubic feet, to comply with the requirements of Department of the Army Pamphlet 700-32 and MIL-STD-147E.IAW FAR 52.212-2; Evaluation - Commercial Items, the following factor shall be used to evaluate offers: technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement and price. Technical capability is a pass fail requirement. Evaluation is based on a lowest price technically acceptable.No multiple awards will be made. Quotes received through Unison Marketplace will be evaluated and awarded on an all-or-nothing basis.Wide Area WorkFlow Payment InstructionsPlease address your questions through the Unison Marketplace buy. If your questions are not being answered in a timely manner, please send your question to the S2P2 Contracting Officer - usarmy.drum.acc-micc.mbx.micc@army.mil or call 315-772-5582.In accordance with DFAR provision 252.225-7000 Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate, I certify that each end product, except those listed in paragraphs (c)(2) or (3) of the attached provision, is a domestic end product.
****YOU MUST FILL OUT THE ATTACHED IF OTHER THAN DOMESTIC END PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FILL IT OUT AND YOU DELIVER OTHER THAN A DOMESTIC END PRODUCT YOUR DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED********** ****READ DFARs Clause 252.225-7001 to ensure your product comes from a QUALIFYING COUNTRY******* ****IF YOU QUOTE A PRODUCT OTHER THAN DOMESTIC FROM A NON-QUALIFYING COUNTRY YOUR QUOTE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*****Reporting During Contract PerformanceEqual Opportunity
FORTGORDONITDCTE0004 Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Drum
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