ID01160082_Combined_Synopis-Soliciation_T5_Terminals.doc

Request for Quote (RFQ) ID01160082 T5 Terminals

1. 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; quote is requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is ID01160082 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC Number 2005-88. This solicitation is Sole Source, see paragraph 2 of this combined synopsis/solicitation. The associated NAICS code is 517410, Satellite Telecommunications. Contractor will deliver fourteen (14) Overhorizon T5 Terminals as specified in chart below. Prices to be filled in by contractor on its quote.

60 days from date of award

Total Price: ____________

2. Sole Source Justification is done under Subpart 13.501 (a) and FAR 6.302-1. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Based on the technical criteria set forth by Government technical experts and associated accrediting organizations the OverHorizon LLC T5 Manpack Satellite Terminal is the only system which will operate on the Government’s unique High Bandwidth Data Communications System (HBDCS). No other COTS terminal has the required interoperability to operate on this unique network and integrate with legacy hardware already in the Government’s inventory. The T5 terminals were solely developed by OverHorizon, as the world’s smallest broadband terminals for use is desert, tropical or arctic environments and are only available from the original source. Only OverHorizon LLC has the necessary proprietary knowledge to configure the terminals for the correct network architecture to allow for integration with the HBDCS. This hardware will enable the Government to meet its capability gap of providing high data throuput satellite on the move (SOTM) communications. The reconfiguration of HBDCS and SOTM to integrate other satellite terminals would result in substantial duplication of costs that are not expected to be recovered through competition. Also, maintenance and integration has already been performed on the existing system and a change to the existing system will also result in increased cost for maintenance and integration for a new system. OverHorizon has no authorized resellers or partners for the required hardware.

The approved justification will be posted in FedBizOpps within fourteen days after award.

3. Delivery is to be made to the following address:

Attn: Ms. Kathy Branham

Bldg. 221, Door # 7 P.O. Box 14065, Blue Grass Station, Lexington, KY 40512-4065

Phone 859-566-5535

4. Award will be made if contractor’s quote meets the technical requirements and the price is determined to be fair and reasonable.

5. Any questions shall be directed to the Contracting Officer, Kristine Levine (617-680-9829), at kristine.levine@gsa.gov.

6. The following FAR provisions are incorporated by reference:

52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items (Oct 2015) 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (April 2016), with its offer and/or verify by the ORCA website.

7. The following FAR clauses are incorporated by reference:

52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 2015) 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (March 2016) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (Aug 2011)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Oct 2004)

8. Contractor must be registered on GSA IT-Solution Shop web site at https://portal.fas.gsa.gov/web/guest in order to receive award. The following clause applies to the order:

Electronic Invoicing Process (December 2014)

GSA employs Electronic Commerce in Contracting to the maximum extent practicable. Contractors will use the GSA Assisted Acquisition Service Business System (ASSIST), also known as IT Solutions Shop (ITSS) at https://portal.fas.gsa.gov to submit invoices. All invoice information, to include attached documents, will be submitted to ASSIST via the Central Invoice Service (CIS).

(1) For each invoice, the contractor will complete the required fields provided in ASSIST CIS and must attach a copy of the invoice. Assistance in using the GSA ASSIST CIS application and answers to related questions may be obtained via email at aasbs.helpdesk@gsa.gov or by calling (877) 472-4877.

(2) The Invoice Form will include all active Task Items on the contract. The contractor will enter the invoice amount in dollars and cents for each Task Item.

(3) Additional instructions may be provided by the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative or the Customer Account Manager, immediately following the award of the contract or during contract administration to further enhance the use of Electronic Commerce in Contracting or to ensure compliance with GSA or GSA Customer Agency requirements or policies.

9. The due date for receipt of quotations is Jun 17, 2016, 4:00 p.m. EDT. Quotation shall be provided by email to kristine.levine@gsa.gov. Faxed quotations will not be accepted.