Combined_Synopsis_and_Solicitation_FA5570-15-R-1003.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation FA5570-15-R-1003

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. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect for Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83. This acquisition is restricted.

//Schedule of items: This requirement is for T-Berd Test Equipment. This is a Brand Name requirement. Brand Name Justification and Approval Letter is provided as Attachment 1 to this Solicitation.

//CLIN 0001: 2 EA JDS Uniphase Corporation E8146SRL; Short Range LAN

24/24/40/38dB 850/1300/ 1310/ 1550nm OTDR

//CLIN 0002: 2 EA JDS Uniphase Corporation E81OTDRLS: Light source option:

VLR,LR,MR,VSRe, 4?-SRL(SM) &CWDM OTDRs

//CLIN 0003: 2 EA JDS Uniphase Corporation CPHSDATAV2: Datacom V2 Dual

Wide PIM

//CLIN 0004: 2 EA JDS Uniphase Corporation CPE1BNC: E1 BNC PIM

//CLIN 0005: 2 EA JDS Uniphase Corporation PIM-CASE-3 PIM-CASE-3

PIM-CASE-3;TB/MTS-6000A Physical Interface Module PIM Soft Carrying Case 3 PIMs

//CLIN 0006: 2 EA JDS Uniphase Corporation CB-21148994-002 V.24/EIA-530

DTE/DCE Emulation Cable - 6ft

//CLIN 0007: 2 EA JDS Uniphase Corporation CB-21144332-002 V.36 DTE/DCE

Emulation Ring Indicate Cable, 6 ft Y split 2ft

//CLIN 0008: 2 EA JDS Uniphase Corporation CTE1E3E4STM1E E1, E3, E4, STM1e Test Option

//CLIN 0009: 2 EA JDS Uniphase Corporation CTHSDATA- DATACOM -

Datacom SW test option

//CLIN 0010: 2 EA JDS Uniphase Corporation TB6000AV2-OC192-10GE-DPG

Government Package DS1-OC192, 1/10GE, TrueSpeed & J- Profiler

//CLIN 0011: 2 EA JDS Uniphase Corporation ESMARTLINK-6KV2

ESMARTLINK-6KV2;Smartlink OTDR Function for TBerd/

MTS6000A V2

All Items: Shipping:– 30 Days after receipt of order.

Location: 422 CS, BLDG 30, RAF Croughton, Brackley, Northampton, NN13 5NQ, United Kingdom.

FOB Destination

//Offeror must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.

Go to www.sam.gov to register and for details on how to register. Please provide your DUNS and Cage code on the quote.

//Invoicing will be through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Once SAM registration is complete, please go to https://wawf.eb.mil/ to register for WAWF. Successful offeror will only be paid once a valid invoice has been submitted through the WAWF system.

// The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation:

// FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management //FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items ADDENDA – If Offeror cannot meet delivery period, please provide the earliest date that can be expected. Offeror must provide proof of instructor certification.

//FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation _ Commercial Items. The evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of the provision are i) Price ii) Technical. Technical is approximately equal to price.

For bids in other than USD, the USAF FY 15 Budget rate will be used for evaluation comparison //Offerors shall include with the submission of their offer a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items // FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items // FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items. Additional clauses marked within 52.212-5 are: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards, FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving, FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration, // FAR 52.214-34, Submission of Offers in English Language // FAR 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products // FAR 52.225-25 Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activies Relating to Iran- Certificiation // FAR 52.247-34 -- F.o.b. – Destination // DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

// DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights // DFARS 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product // DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A, System for Award Management // DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of unclassified Controlled Technical Information // DFARS 252.225-7031 Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel // DFARS 252.225-7041 Correspondence in English // DFARS 252.229-7000 Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties // DFARS 252.229-7006 Value Added tax Exclusion (United Kingdom) // DFARS 252.229-7008 Relief from Import Duty (United Kingdom) // DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests http://www.sam.gov/ https://wawf.eb.mil/

// DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments // DFARS 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas) // DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications // DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of supplies by Sea // DFARS 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea

//52.252-1 -- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

(End of Provision)

//52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference.

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(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

(End of Clause)

//5352.201-9101 Ombudsman.

OMBUDSMAN (APR 2014)

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution.

Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Primary:

Mr. Douglas Guldan

AFICA/KU, UNIT 3103, APO, AE 09094-3103

AFICA/KU, Geb 404, Flugplatz Ramstein, 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany E-mail: douglas.guldan@us.af.mil Tel: DSN: (314)480-2209 Fax: (49)-6731-47-2025

Alternate:

Ms. Heidi Hoehn

AFICA/KU, UNIT 3103, APO, AE 09094-3103

AFICA/KU, Geb 404, Flugplatz Ramstein, 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany E-mail: heidi.hoehn.de@us.af.mil Tel: DSN: (314)480-9330 Fax: (49)-6731-47-2025

Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.

(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)

//Offers shall be submitted via email to kim.engall.gb@us.af.mil or by postal delivery and received not later than 1000 hrs EST,17 September 2015. Direct any questions or concerns to Kim Engall on +44 1480 843099, email kim.engall.gb@us.af.mil, and 501csw.rco@us.af.mil 501st Regional Contracting Office, Bldg 516, RAF Alconbury, Cambs, PE28 4DA.

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