RFQ-Wireless_Radios.pdf

Request for Quote W912MM17T0064 ‐ Wireless Radios

August 30, 2017

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 is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) and constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005‐95. This combined synopsis/solicitation is set‐aside 100% for small business. North American Industrial Classification Standard 334220 applies to this solicitation; business size standard is 1250 Employees.

The South Dakota Air National Guard Maintenance Group (MXG) has a requirement for 4 Wireless Communication Systems/Kits for use on the F‐16 aircraft during hot pit refueling operations, landing gear operational checkouts, and flight control operational checkouts. The South Dakota Air National Guard intends to issue a firm fixed priced purchase order for the following:

CLIN 0001, Qty: 4 Kits, David Clark P/N: 25201‐9900‐04 (or Equal) w/Pelican P/N: 1650 case (or Equal)

The required wireless radio kit specifications are as follows:

‐ Kits must be wireless and include gateway, interface cord, headsets with boom mic, belt stations, batteries, chargers and any other necessary components for a portable system to allow up to 4 personnel wireless communication with the cockpit while the aircraft is running.

‐ Must be compatible with all F‐16 aircraft.

‐ Any components that attach or connect to the aircraft must have red “Remove Before Flight” streamers.

The required case specifications are as follows:

‐ Each kit referenced above must fit safely and securely in one case (4 cases required, 1 per kit).

‐ Must be lightweight plastic or composite material and be watertight, crushproof, dustproof and have automatic pressure equalization.

‐ Must have wheels and an extendable handle.

‐ Case must include easily adjustable padded dividers and lid storage/organizer.

NOTE: Reference to a product of one or more manufacturers is provided for the purpose indicating an equal or equivalent product; it shall be regarded as establishing a desired standard of performance and quality only. This information shall not be construed as limiting competition. Be sure to submit/attach enough additional information to enable the Government to fully ascertain the specifications/capabilities of the products quoted. If an Equal product is being offered, the information must list the Mfg/Brand and Model of the product along with detailed specifications and a description of how the 'equal' items possess the same salient characteristics.

Preparing and Submitting your Quote:

Offerors shall provide pricing for the above items inclusive of delivery to the South Dakota Air National Guard, 1201 West Algonquin St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104‐0264. We are requesting these items be delivered within 30 days after date of contract. If you cannot meet this request, please provide your best delivery date.

To facilitate the most expeditious and equitable evaluation process possible, please use the attached quote sheet for providing requested pricing information. Your firm’s standard quote documents can also be submitted but please ensure ALL the information requested in the attached Quote Sheet is included. Please make quotes valid for a minimum of 60 days. Be sure to submit/attach enough additional information to enable the Government to fully ascertain the specifications/capabilities of the equipment quoted.

All questions and quotes must be directed to Jeremiah Minter at jeremiah.g.minter.mil@mail.mil no later than two business days prior to quote due date. All questions and answers must be in writing. Do not contact other Government

Request for Quote W912MM17T0064 ‐ Wireless Radios personnel as this will only delay receipt of answers. All questions and the answers provided will be released to all eligible offerors on a non‐attribution basis. All terms and conditions remain unchanged unless amended in writing.

Evaluation: The Government plans to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the offer conforming to the solicitation which will be most advantageous to the Government. Quotes will be evaluated using price, technical, delivery, and past performance factors considered. Technical, delivery and past performance factors, when combined, are approximately equal when compared to price.

The selected Offeror must comply with the following Provisions and Clauses, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.202‐1, Definitions; FAR 52.203‐5, Covenant Against Contingent Fees; FAR 52.203‐6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; FAR 52.203‐7, Anti‐Kickback Procedures; FAR 52.204‐7, System for Award Management; FAR 52.204‐13, System for Award Management Maintenance; FAR 52.204‐19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications; FAR 52.211‐6, Brand Name or Equal; FAR 52.212‐1, Instructions to Offerors— Commercial Items; FAR 52.212‐2, Evaluation—Commercial Items; FAR 52.212‐3 Alternate A, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items; FAR 52.212‐4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items; FAR 52.212‐5 DEV, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items; FAR 52.219‐6, Notice of Small Business Set–Aside; FAR 52.219‐28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation; FAR 52.222‐3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222‐19, Child Labor; FAR 52.222‐21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222‐22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports; FAR 52.222‐25, Affirmative Action Compliance; FAR 52.222‐26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222‐36, Equal Opportunity for Workers With Disabilities; FAR 52.222‐50, Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.223‐18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; FAR 52.225‐13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.225‐18, Place of Manufacture; FAR 52.225‐25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications; FAR 52.232‐1, Payments; FAR 52.232‐18, Availability of Funds; FAR 52.232‐33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management; FAR 52.232‐39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations; FAR 52.232‐40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors; FAR 52.233‐2, Service of Protest; FAR 52.233‐3, Protest After Award; FAR 52.233‐4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.243‐1, Changes – Fixed Price; FAR 52.244‐6, Subcontracts for Commercial Items; FAR 52.252‐1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252‐2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference; DFARS 252.203‐7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; DFARS 252.203‐7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; DFARS 252.204‐7004 Alternate A, System for Award Management; DFARS 252.204‐7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting; DFARS 252.209‐7999, Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law; DFARS 252.225‐7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program; DFARS 252.225‐7031, Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel; DFARS 252.225‐7048, Export‐ Controlled Items; 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 252.247‐7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea; Provisions and Clauses for this synopsis/solicitation can be found in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. Additional required clauses other than those listed above may be included as Addenda on the award document.