Combined_Synposis_Solicitation.doc

Department of the Army

U.S. ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND

4310 BOOTHBY HILL AVENUE

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD 21005-3013

REPLY TO

ATTENTION OF

CCAP-SCD 10 March 2016 SUBJECT: Solicitation No: W91CRB-14-R-5040; Request for Quote (RFQ)

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for COMMERCIAL ITEMS prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (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. The solicitation document and incorporated provision to clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-55, effective 2 February 2012. The word Government in this document refers to the United States Government, its authorized Agencies, Departments, Representatives, Personnel and Assigns Only.

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP), Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case: LG-B-UAX, Country: Latvia.

The associated North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) Code is 334220- Antennas, transmitting and receiving manufacturing; the Federal Supply Classification (FSC) is 5820-Radio and TV Equipment, Except Airborne.

Basis for Award:

The following factors will be used to evaluate offers in accordance with 52.212-2:

1) The Government will evaluate the technical proposal to ensure that it meets the Government’s requirements.

Offerors shall provide data sheets containing the salient characteristics of the products provided if submitting an equivalent item. Salient characteristics for each item are listed below.

The Offer warranty shall be evaluated in regard to the extent it covers defects in materials and workmanship, and latent defects. The warranty shall cover a total period of 1 year.

2) The contract type will be Firm Fixed Price. The Government shall evaluate the price for price reasonableness of the proposal and a cost/price realism analysis shall not be conducted. Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer.

100% of the items being solicited under this action have been set aside for small business only. Only proposals from small businesses will be evaluated.

Other Important information/Requirements:

It is the responsibility of the Offeror to insure that their Offer is compliant with ALL provisions of the FAR and its supplements. The Government MAY, but is not obligated to, consider the offer of any Offeror that is non-compliant with any provision of the FAR and its supplements. Furthermore, the Government is NOT required to inform any Offeror that their Offer is non-compliant with the FAR or any of its supplements. Failure of an Offeror to comply with any provision of the FAR and its supplements can be deemed by the Government as unacceptable and non-responsive to the solicitation.

The parties hereto recognize that any technical data and computer software being purchased hereunder will be provided to a foreign government. The parties further recognize that the clauses in this contract dealing with rights in technical data, computer software and patent indemnity may be drafted in terms of rights flowing to the United States Government. Accordingly, the Offeror agrees to grant, and by incorporation of this clause in the contract document, does grant, that foreign government the same rights in technical data, computer software and patent indemnity as would be granted to the United States Government by operation of those clauses in the contract document dealing with rights in technical data, computer software and patent indemnity, except that no rights to computer software source code for the foreign government are provided in this contract. For purposes of contract administration, the parties agree that the clauses will be administered with the foreign government in such a manner as best approximates that set out with respect to the United States Government.

Accelerated delivery at no additional cost to the Government is accepted and encouraged. Partial shipments are Not Authorized.

Packaging requirements shall be in accordance with Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging (ISPM15) and (ASTM D 3951-98).

Inspection and Acceptance shall be at SOURCE/ORIGIN for Hardware.

Warranty

The Offeror’s offer shall include a standard 1-year warranty.

Requirements for Warranty. The contractor shall provide a warranty for this Foreign Military Sale (FMS) covering defective workmanship and material defects for all items furnished in accordance with this contract or any modification thereof. Coverage of the Warranty shall be for a minimum of one (1) year (twelve (12) months) in duration in time, and shall start at the time of pick up for shipment at point of origin. Terms of this warranty shall be amended to extend coverage to final FMS customer(s) Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS).

Warranty Manual. The contractor shall provide an operational manual and/or an instructional insert to accompany the items furnished in accordance with this contract or any modification thereof, describing the actions to be taken by the user in order to exercise the warranty to obtain repaired/replaced equipment. This warranty guidance/instruction shall be provided as a minimum in the English Language (and preferable additionally in the native language of the FMS customer if requested during negotiation). Warranty documents should include contact information (phone number(s) and/or address (es)) of warranty claim Point of Contacts (POCs) for FMS customer.

Warranty Procedures. Upon arrival at the contractor’s repair facility, the contractor will apply the warranty’s terms and conditions to assess whether the failed item is covered. The FMS customer shall be responsible for the established contractual cost for items tested and found to be a "False Pull" or "No Evidence of Failure (NEOF)", to include all incurred associated transportation costs. The contractor shall meet a 30 day turn-around time for repair. This time shall be from the date of receipt by the contractor, to shipment of repaired/ replaced equipment from the contractor's facility. The contractor shall be responsible for transportation cost from the FMS customer to the contractor’s facility and return to the FMS customer. Due to the nature of FMS, if notification of defective item(s) was provided to the contractor before the expiration date of the warranty, the contractor shall not dismiss a warranty claim regardless if items to be repaired/replaced arrive to the contractor’s facilities after the expatriation date of the warranty.

Warranty Markings. Warranty markings shall be applied to Item/Equipment. Warranty markings should be applied to unit, intermediate and shipping containers, if possible. The markings shall be in a conspicuous location to give notice that the item(s) are subject to warranty coverage. These markings shall indicate the time period or condition of the warranty (e.g., days/months, hours of operation, etc.). The warranty markings shall be applied by labeling, tagging, or printing and shall be prefaced by the words “WARRANTY ITEM” in letters approximately two times larger than the letters for the remainder of the required information.

The U.S. Government reserves the unilateral right to make no award. Offeror shall provide, as part of its proposal package, a technical proposal that is sufficiently detailed to prove that the commercial product(s) it is offering meets all the salient characteristics in accordance with this solicitation. Offeror shall include adequate sales history for the product(s) it is offering.

CLIN Description

Quantity Delivery 0001: Omni-directional broadband Antenna AV460

5(EA)

60 Days ARO

Or equivalent item

Hardware shall be supplied IAW SOW paragraph 3.1.1 Inspection and Acceptance

INSPECTION: Origin

ACCEPTANCE: Origin

0002: AV201-9 FM/UHF/VHF Voice Data Blade Ant

4 (EA)

60 Days ARO or Equivalent Item

Hardware shall be supplied IAW SOW paragraph 3.1.2

Inspection and Acceptance

INSPECTION: Origin

ACCEPTANCE: Origin

0003: Multi-Band BAT wing NSN 5985-01-429-009

2 (EA)

60 Days ARO Or Equivalent Item

Hardware shall be supplied IAW SOW paragraph 3.1.2

Inspection and Acceptance

INSPECTION: Origin

ACCEPTANCE: Origin

0004: SATCOM on the move antenna AV-2086-2

2 (EA)

NSN 5985-01-570-3141 Or Equivalent Item

Hardware shall be supplied IAW SOW paragraph 3.1.3

INSPECTION: Origin

ACCEPTANCE: Origin

0005: SATCOM on the move antenna self-steering marine antenna 1 (EA)

AV2094-4 Or Equivalent Item

Hardware shall be supplied IAW SOW paragraph 3.1.4

INSPECTION: Origin

ACCEPTANCE: Origin

0006: COMRAD antenna VHF302000DB Or Equivalent Item 8 (EA) 60 Days ARO Hardware shall be supplied IAW SOW paragraph 3.1.5 Inspection and Acceptance

INSPECTION: Origin

ACCEPTANCE: Origin

0007: FORAX-LS2 over Fiber (ex-FORAX SC2) PN LS2

1 (EA)

Or Equivalent Item

Hardware shall be supplied IAW SOW paragraph 3.1.6

INSPECTION: Origin

ACCEPTANCE: Origin

To be an equivalent item, the characteristics below should be met. If proposing equivalent items, offeror must submit data sheets demonstrating the salient characteristics of the products.

Salient Characteristics for Omni-directional broadband Antenna AV460:

Spring-base vertical vehicular or shelter mounted, compatible with all high-band VHF and tactical UHF radios.

Frequency 30 - 512 MHz

VSWR 2.5:1 max @ 30-88 MHZ, 118-174 MHZ

2.25:1 max @ 225-512 MHZ

Polarization Vertical

Gain -14 to -6 dBi min @ 30-88 MHz

-4 dBi avg @ 118-174 MHz

0 dBi avg @ 225-512 MHz

Power

50W CW

Impedance 50 ohms

Pattern Omnidirectional

Height 39 inches

Weight 4.0 lbs

Connector BNC Female

Environmental Mil-Std 810F Salient Characteristics for AV201-9 FM/UHF/VHF Voice Data Blade Ant:

FM/UHF/VHF Voice-Data Communications, Blade, 30-512 MHz.

Frequency 30-512 MHZ

VSWR 2.5:1 or less

Polarization Vertical

30-88 MHz -22.5 dBi to -10 dBi

108-174 MHz -5.0 dBi to +3 dBi

225-512 MHz +3.5 dBi to 4 dBi

Power up to 100 W CW

Impedance 50 ohms

Pattern Omnnidirectional

Height

14.37 inches

Weight 3.5 pounds

Connector TNC

Environmental Mil-Std MIL-E-5400 and Mil-Std 8TD-810C Salient Characteristics for Multi-Band BAT wing NSN 5985-01-429-009:

Frequency – high angle 240-400 MHz, Low angle: 30-400MHz, VSWR 1.5:1 high angle, 2.5:1 low angle. Polarization high RHV, low vertical, linear.

Salient Characteristics for SATCOM on the move antenna AV-2086-2 NSN 5985-01-570-3141:

Low profile passive SATCOM OTM antenna.

Frequency High Angle: 240-400 MHz

Low Angle: 30-400 MHz

VSWR 1.5:1 High Angle

2.5:1 Low Angle

Polarization High Angle: Right Hand Circular

Low Angle: Vertical, Linear

High Angle: +9.0 dBic @ 240 MHz, +12.0 dBic @ 300 and 400 MHz

Low Angle: -24 dBi@ 30 MHz, -18 dBi @ 40 MHz, -6.5 dBi @ 88 MHz, -2.5 dBi @ 118 MHz, -2.0 dBi @ 136 MHz, -3.0 dBi @ 152 MHz, +3 dBi @ 300 MHz

Power Handling 200 Watts CW

Axial Ratio 3 dB at half power points

Weight 6.5 pounds

Connector N Female, High Angle

TNC Female Low Angle VHF/AM/FM

Finish Protective Finish Black, Polyurethane

Drag

3.4 lbs Max at Mach 0.78 @ 45,000 FT mounted at centerline

Temperature Operating: -54 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit, Storage: -54 to 250 degrees Fahrenheit

Weight 6.5 pounds

Isolation 24 dB Min

Qualification Mil-E-5400 Class 2 Salient Characteristics SATCOM on the move antenna self-steering marine antenna

AV2094-4:

Suitable for small marine platforms operating in difficult RF environments; automatic pointing and self-steering feature optimizing signal-to-noise ratio. Frequency 240-320MHz, DC power 18-32VDC, 2A. Gain: 5 dBic at beam max. VSWR 1:5:1 max Polarization RHC RF power 200 Watts

Salient Characteristics for COMRAD antenna VHF302000DB:

Vertically polarized, omni-directional antenna specifically designed for quick deployment and ease of operation.

30-512MHz & 1200-2000MHz (useable up to 2700MHz)

• 2-ports VHF/UHF and L-band

• Designed for operation on all kinds of vehicles including armored vehicles

• Suitable for operation on shelters and to be mounted on masts or in other permanent installations.

• NATO flange base with spring.

• L-band antenna elements located at the top of the whip for maximum range

• VHF requires a ground plane

Electrical specifications:

Frequency range VHF/UHF: 30-512MHz L-band: 1200-2700MHz

VSWR

VHF/UHF: < 3.0:1

L-band: < 3.0:1

Port-to-port isolation > 20dB

Nominal impedance 50Ω

Power rating VHF/UHF: 75W L-band: 50W

Gain VHF/UHF: -7.5 to 1.5 dB rel. ¼-whip

Radiation pattern omni-directional within ±2dB

Polarization Vertical

Connector VHF/UHF: BNC female L-band: SMA female

Length 1.56m

Weight Whip: 1.1kg Base: 2.6kg

-55degC to +71degC operational

Salient Characteristics FORAX-LS2 over Fiber (ex-FORAX SC2) PN LS2:

Connects two radios, two power amplifiers and two antennas and operates across the 30-512 MHz frequency range. Will support UHF DAMA SATCOM operations, and can be used to support any VHF and UHF frequencies from 30-512 MHz. FORAX-LS provides a long fiber optic connection between almost any communications radio and its antenna. FORAX-LS supports all current VHF, UHF, and L-Band waveforms from 30 to 512MHz, including UHF DAMA MILSATCOM. FORAX-LS's fiber optic connection affords tremendous flexibility in antenna location plus electrical isolation for the user's radios. The antenna can be located up to 10 km away while the radio remains conveniently nearby, enhancing the physical security of both the radio and its user. A FORAX-LS system consists of a Radio Interface Unit (RIU) connected by a single User-supplied optical fiber to a distant Antenna Interface Unit (AIU). Each AIU link provides 2W transmit power across the full 30-512 MHz band to drive a user-supplied RF power amplifier, if necessary. FORAX-LS operates with both 24 Vdc, for convenience in the field, and "universal" AC power.

PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES applicable to this acquisition are as follows:

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors –Commercial Items

FAR.52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items

FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications

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, for Paragraph (b) the following clauses apply:

FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards;

FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment;

FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside

FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns;

FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting

FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (MAR 2009)

FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor;

FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor;

FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of segregated facilities;

FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity;

FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans;

FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities;

FAR 52.223-18- Encouraging contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving;

FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons

FAR 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases

FAR 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent

FAR 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement

FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations

FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award

FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim

FAR 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies-Fixed-Price

FAR 52.247-29 F.O.B. Origin

FAR 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service)

FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans

FAR 52.215-6 Place of Performance

FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equivalents

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management

The following DFARS clauses apply:

DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials

DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

DFARS 252.204-7007 Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications

DFARS 252.204-7011 Alternative Line-item Structure

DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information

DFARS 252.204-7015 Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors

DFARS 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation

DFARS 252.211-7006 Passive Radio Frequency Identification

DFARS 252.215-7007 Notice of Intent to Re-solicit

DFARS 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent

DFARS 252.225-7027 Restriction on Contingent Fees for Foreign Military Sales;

DFARS 252.225-7028 Exclusionary Policies and Practices of Foreign Governments;

DFARS 252.227-7015 Technical Data- Commercial Items;

DFARS 252.227-7037 Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data;

DFARS 252.232.7010 Levies on Contract Payments

DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions

DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications

DFARS 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items

DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea DFARS 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product

DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirements to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A, System for Award Management

DFARS 252.225-7048 Export Controlled Items

DFARS 252.203-7999 Prohibition On Contracting With Entities That Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements

DFARS 252.209-7993 Representation By Corporations Regarding An Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability Or A Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law

DFARS 252.209-7992 Representation By Corporations Regarding An Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability Or A Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law

DFARS 252.203-7998 -Prohibition On Contracting With Entities That Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements—Representation

Full text of these provisions and clauses, with noted exceptions regarding local clauses, may be obtained by accessing the following internet website: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/sitemap.html PROPOSAL SHALL INCLUDE: (1) Solicitation Number and date on cover page with numbered pages; (2) Original letter signed by an individual authorized to bind the organization (include Federal Tax Identification Number, Cage Code and DUNS); (3) Business Size, if Small Business list subcategory, if applicable; (4) Schedule of offered items to include quantity, unit, unit price, total price and grand total columns; (5) Representation and Certifications compliant with FARS Clause 52.212-3; (6) Acknowledgement and agreement with amendments, if applicable. Offerors must have a current registration in the System For Award Management (SAM) prior to award. The Offeror may register in (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov. (7) Warranty terms and conditions in accordance with the Warranty provision, submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Requirements for Offerors

Offeror shall have a current registration in the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) prior to award. The Offeror may register in WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil.

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL: Quotes and any applicable attachments shall be submitted NLT Noon (12:00PM) Eastern Standard Time on 28 March 2016, to Contract Specialist, Kevin Dunne by email at kevin.j.dunne4.civ@mail.mil.