Attachment 0001 - Statement of Objectives (SOO) - 48 OSS ATC Flightline Radio Upgrade.pdf

Statement of Objective (SOO) 48th OSS Flightline Communication System Supplies

1.0 Purpose

This SOO defines the objectives for the Contractor to supply Legacy End-of-Life (EoL) 48 OSS Flightline Communication systems at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom.

2.0 Technical Requirements

The Communications Squadron will serve as the replacement focal point. The new OSS systems end equipment, including equipment, software, features/functions, shall comply with commercial practices and standards. The Contractor shall coordinate all installations modifications or changes through 48 CS/SCX and the contracting officer.

3.0 Ordering

This SOO defines the objectives for the Contractor to supply equipment to replace Legacy End-of-Life (EoL) OSS equipment at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom. Below is the equipment needed (brand new) to upgrade the following systems FLCS for the Instrument Landing System (ILS), Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) Voice lines, Dial Up Modems and Serial Modems to the RAPCON. All items are listed in Attachment 0002 of this document. The items will be of same capability as items 1-57. The items listed as item 58-71 must be the Brand Name (TC Communications) listed in the manufacturer column.

4.0 Technical Contractual Requirements

4.1 Technical Refresh

In order to ensure new design enhancements and technological updates or advances, the contractor shall offer hardware and software components available to the contractor's commercial customers. Furthermore, the contractor shall make available any ommercially available updates to the hardware and software provided. If such updates are available to other customers without charge, then they shall also be made available to the Government without additional charge. The contractor will ship these updates with acquired the hardware/software being updated. Vendor commercial product offerings shall include the most current proven level of development available in each product category.

4.2 Trade Agreement Act (TAA)

All proposed products must be compliant with the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (TAA) and related clauses in Section I of this contract. In accordance with DFARS 252.225-7021, the Trade Agreements Certificate at DFARS 252.225-7020 shall be provided for each end item defined and specified in a solicitation that exceeds the TAA threshold subject to the waivers and exceptions provided in FAR 25.4, and DFARS 225.4 offered in response to any RFQ issued under this contract. Please note that Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) paragraph 25.103(e) includes an exemption from the Buy American Act (BAA) for acquisition of information technology that is commercial items.

4.3 Authorized Resellers

The contractor may be an authorized reseller of new equipment for OEMs proposed. The contractor may also procure directly from the OEM or utilize other legitimate distribution channels to provide the required products in accordance with the OEM’s policies on reselling. If the contractor is not an OEM reseller, the contractor shall clearly identify this on the submitted proposal and list the OEM resell partner’s registered relationship with the OEM. The contractor shall ensure all products are genuine and eligible for any OEM warranties, maintenance agreements and licensing as offered.

4.4 Remanufactured/Refurbished Products

New products only.

4.5 Warranty

The contractor shall provide any OEM pass-through warranty and standard commercial warranties applicable to the products being purchased at no cost. This shall apply to all equipment proposed.

4.6 Hardware and Associated Software and Peripherals

All hardware delivered shall include associated software, documentation and associated peripherals required for operations (such as controllers, connectors, cables, drivers, adapters, etc.)

as provided by the OEM. This is true only if the applicable OEM provides such items with the product itself.

4.7 Software

For all software that is outside of hardware and purchased independently, the contractor shall provide the software license registered to the customer’s organization.

4.8 FAR Clause

FAR 52.204-23, FAR 52.204-25 and DFARS Clause 252.246-7008 compliant.

5.0 Delivery Requirements

5.1 Order Shipping Date

This requirement requires routine delivery by Air.

5.2 Shipping Information

Physical address:

United States Air Force

48 CS/SCXP

Building 1100, RAF Lakenheath Brandon, Suffolk

IP27 9PN

United Kingdom.

5.3 Inspection/Acceptance:

The following Government officials are responsible for receiving the products and performing inspection:

Primary POC: Lee Mazey

5.4 Shipping Instructions

For vendors located inside the United Kingdom:

• Shipment shall be FOB Destination.

• All shipping and transit costs must be included as part of the total purchase price submitted to the Government (vendor may either include the shipping in the costs of the items or outline it in a separate line item).

• The Government will provide the shipping address as part of the solicitation document.

Additionally, the Government will provide the vendor with the point of contact at the physical destination delivery address.

For vendors located outside of the United Kingdom.

Commercial small parcel carrier:

• Shipping shall be FOB Destination.

submitted to the Government.

• Weight of individual shipments must not exceed 300lbs.

• Dimensions of individual shipments must not exceed 119 inches in length, and/or 72 inches in width or height.

• The Contractor is responsible for arranging and performing all shipping actions from origin to final destination.

• The Government will provide the shipping address as part of the solicitation document.

Additionally, the Government will provide the vendor with the point of contact at the physical destination delivery address.

Consolidated Shipping Point:

• Shipping shall be FOB Destination.

submitted to the Government.

• Weight of individual shipments must exceed 300lbs.

• Dimensions of individual shipments must exceed 72 inches of any one dimensions

(length, width, height).

• Hazardous material may be shipped via this method.

• The Contractor must complete a DD Form 1139 “XXX” to determine if the cargo can be shipped via MILAIR.

• The Contractor shall ensure all cargo is marked “UNITED STATES AIR FORCE” in order to ensure shipments clear customs.

5.5 Contact Information

48th Logistical Readiness Squadron (48 LRS) 48 LRS/Inbound Customs; 48lrs.lgrddc.inboundcustoms@us.af.mil.

48 LRS/Inbound Cargo; 48lrs.inboundcargo@us.af.mil.

Commercial phone number; +44 01638 52620.

mailto:48lrs.lgrddc.inboundcustoms@us.af.mil mailto:48lrs.inboundcargo@us.af.mil