RFQ - AVL Antenna Refurbishment (SIGNED).pdf

14 September 2020

RFQ Number: FA2517-20-Q-0102 for

The Refurbishment of Two (2) AVL 2.4 Meter Antennas

(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; a quote is being requested and written solicitation will not be used.

(ii) The United States Space Force (USSF) Delta 7 72 ISRS has a sole source requirement to purchase services for the refurbishment of two (2) AVL 2.4 meter antenna systems for their Arc Storm Network which will be conducted at AVL Technologies facility in Asheville, NC. This refurbishment includes new motors and drive train components for both azimuth and elevation control, all new interior and exterior cabling, calibration of new drive systems, new sensors, replacement of the Antenna Control Unit (ACU) housing with one that provides isolation from Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI) along with replacement cable connections and shielding to reduce the EMI signature of the antenna system.

AVL Technologies is the developer and the manufacturer of the 2.4 meter antenna systems. AVL also holds proprietary/patented information for the cable drive system inside the antenna. Only AVL can provide warranty, maintenance, support, and refurbishments for these antennas. There are no other authorized maintainers or service providers to refurbish these antennas or who can work on the cable drive system.

The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order (PO) with an estimated period of performance of five (5) months from receipt of award to AVL Technologies.

(iii) This procurement is a sole source set-aside to AVL Technologies due to proprietary / patented data. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334220

- Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing with a size standard of 1,250 Employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is J099 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment- Miscellaneous.

If there is an offeror besides AVL Technologies who feels that they can meet these requirements, please submit your quote in accordance with this RFQ. In addition, provide a detailed statement as to how your product can meet the requirements identified herein. If this documentation is not received, all proposed substitutions for these items shall be deemed as not acceptable.

(iv) The RFQ document and award shall incorporate all applicable provisions and clauses for this requirement using Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-08, dated 14 July 2020. You can find this document at: https://www.acquisition.gov/content/publication-fac-2020-08.

(v) The Offeror shall utilize the below CLIN structure when preparing their quote. The quote shall include detailed specifications for the refurbishment of the two (2) AVL 2.4 Antennas. In addition, the submitted quote shall include all requested information below under “Instruction to Offeror.”

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE

21ST SPACE WING

(vi) Only a warranted Contracting Officer (CO) can obligate Government funds through a fully executed contract action. Until then, funds could become unavailable for use under this requirement. It is strongly suggested that no Offeror/Contractor incur any costs associated to this RFQ until a fully executed contract is signed by the CO and distributed to the awardee.

Sole Source Requirement:

The CLIN structure below identifies the SSG Maintenance Renewal and Training sold by Glowlink Communications Technology Inc.

CLIN

NUMBER

Description Price

0001 Refurbishment of the two (2) AVL 2.4 Antennas

Description:

- Refurbishment of 2460 Motorized Segmented 2.4M PIB Flyaway antenna. Includes: new Az/El motors, Az/El drive gear boxes, drive cables, internal/external wiring, cabling, resolvers/potentionemeters, inclinometer and related parts.

- Complete operational check out and ACU heat cycling in temperature chamber. This includes EMI filtering on drive motors, 30" extended length for both the azimuth and elevation control cables as well as the compass cable per Nasic configuration.

- Warranty reset to AvL standard 2 year Mech. 1 year Elec.

- Refurbishment of Feed related components

- Replace Limit switches, wiring & connectors for Switcheable feed 3

RCI Controller Refurbishment. This includes EMI filtering modifications to the RCI ACU enclosure:

- Filter connectors (7) EMI gaskets for the lid, UI end, and AI end Strip, magic alodyne, repaint, re-silkscreen.

- Reset warranty for 1 year

- Shipping to include Ground freight from Contractors facility to

Peterson AFB

Period of Performance: Five (5) Months after receipt of award.

Instructions to Offeror:

The Offeror/Contractor shall submit their FFP quote on or before Friday, 20 Septembe 2020, 03:00PM Mountain Time via email to:

John P. McLaughlin 21CONS PKB Team Lead & Contracting Officer john.mclaughlin.35@us.af.mil

If there are any questions in regards to this RFQ, please submit them to the Contract Specialist shown above on or before Wednesday 16 September 2020, 03:00PM Mountain Time. Questions will not be accepted after this time and date.

IAW FAR 52.212-1, all quotes should include:

1. The solicitation number

2. Quote number

3. Name, address, DUNS, Cage Code and telephone number of the offeror

4. A technical description of the items being offered

5. Quantity, Unit Price, Total Price and any discount terms

6. Please provide a 30 day acceptance period for your quote

7. Acknowledgement of all solicitation amendments (if applicable)

8. Terms of any express warranty

Provisions and Clauses Incorporated by Reference:

Provisions and/or clauses apply to this acquisition (found in full text at https://acquisition.gov):

FAR 52.204-4, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting FAR 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment FAR 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment FAR 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation FAR 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations FAR 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under and Federal Law FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-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 FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition On Contracting With Entities Engaging In Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certification FAR 52.323-39, Uneforceability of Unauthorized Obligations FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law For Breach of Contract Claim DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DFARS 252.203-7005, Representations Relating to Compensation of Former Government Officials DFARS 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support DFARS 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services— Representation DFARS 252.204-7017, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation DFARS 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation DFARS 252.211-7008, Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers

DFARS 252.213-7000, Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past Performance Evaluations DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program—Basic DFARS 252.225-7007, Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Items from Communist Chinese Military Companies DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities DFARS 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items DFARS 252.227-7015, Technical Data--Commercial Items DFARS 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications DFARS 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items DFARS 252.246-7008, Sources of Electronic Parts DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea—Basic AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman AFFARS 5352.209-9001, Potential Organizational Conflict of Interest AFFARS 5352.223-9000, Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) AFFARS 5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installations

Implementation of the Section 889(a)(1)(B) Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Using Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment shall comply with interim FAR rule 2019-009, published July 14, 2020, and effective on August 13, 2020. This interim rule requires offeror(s) to provide a representation regarding use of covered telecommunications equipment or services when submitting an offer.

The contractor shall complete the following provisions and clauses with the submittal of their quote:

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

As prescribed in 4.2105(a), insert the following provision:

REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR

EQUIPMENT (AUG 2020)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it “does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument” in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services.”

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It [] will, [] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds “will” in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—

It [] does, [] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds “does” in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “will” in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “does” in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR

EQUIPMENT (AUG 2020)

(a) * * *

Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network).

Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).

Interconnection arrangements means arrangements governing the physical connection of two or more networks to allow the use of another's network to hand off traffic where it is ultimately delivered (e.g., connection of a customer of telephone provider A to a customer of telephone company B) or sharing data and other information resources.

Reasonable inquiry means an inquiry designed to uncover any information in the entity's possession about the identity of the producer or provider of covered telecommunications equipment or services used by the entity that excludes the need to include an internal or third-party audit.

Roaming means cellular communications services (e.g., voice, video, data) received from a visited network when unable to connect to the facilities of the home network either because signal coverage is too weak or because traffic is too high.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. The Contractor is prohibited from providing to the Government any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract, or extending or renewing a contract, with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract.

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation.

As prescribed in 4.2105(c), insert the following provision:

COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(End of provision)

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions.

As prescribed in 52.107(e), insert the following provision in solicitations that include any FAR or supplemental provision with an authorized deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental provision is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the provision when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental provision, except that the contracting officer shall insert “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the provision.

AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any ______________ [insert regulation name] (48 CFR Chapter______) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses.

As prescribed in 52.107(f), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts that include any FAR or supplemental clause with an authorized deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental clause is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the clause when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental clause, except that the contracting officer shall insert “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the clause.

AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any _____ [insert regulation name] (48 CFR _____) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

JOHN P. McLAUGHLIH 21CONS PKB Team Lead & Contracting Officer

List of Attachments:

Attachment One (1): Sole Source Justification (redacted)