106' PCTel Mobile Tower and Trailer

Added: Sep 08, 2014 12:22 pm The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division, Contracting Branch (AFLCMC/HNCK) hereby gives notice of intent to award a Brand Name or Equal Firm Fixed Price contract as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.501(a) (Brand Name), soliciting from limited sources to satisfy agency requirements.

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; quotes are requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The NAICS Code for this synopsis/solicitation is 334220, No. of Employees is 750.

Solicitation/Purchase Request Number FA8307-14-Q-0258 issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-60 effective 26 July 2012. The clauses and provisions referenced in this solicitation may be obtained in full text form located at FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil.

The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract for the purchase of the following: One (1) each 106'PCTel-Lattice Series Mobile Tower and Trailer (includes Guy Kit and 3 Sector Antenna Mast), P/N: PCT-106. Only Brand Name or Equal will be accepted. Quotes must meet all the salient characteristics of the following:

Tower Requirements:
Maximum deployed height of 106 feet
Minimum deployed height no greater than 28 feet
Collapsible/expandable in both vertical and tilt axis
Lattice Tower Material - Galvanized Steel
Payload support of no less than 650 pounds
Lockable weather-proof control panel
Wash duty tilt and main motors
Operates off of 120 VAC power
Top of mast 3-sector antenna mount
Complete guying kit to include anchors
Safety limit switches

Trailer Requirements:
Dual axle suspension
Electric Brake system
Full size spare tire
2 5/6" ball hitch, safety chains & breakaway kit
7-pin electrical connector
At least two stowable/folding outriggers
At least a 4.5 cubic foot lockable storage box
Towable by a standard ¾-1 ton pickup
Maximum transportation height (tower tilted down) of 12.5 feet
Maximum transport length (tower tilted down) of 33 feet
Black powder coated finish

Required Delivery is 30 days after receipt of order. Items will be shipped to 230 Hall Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78243. The Government intends to make an award by October 2014.

Interested parties capable of providing the above must submit a written quote to include discount terms, tax identification number, cage code, and DUNS. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation, contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management database, no exceptions. You may register at URL: http://www.sam.gov/.

All offers are due no later than 11 Sep 2014, 3:00 pm (Central Time). Late quotes/offerors will not be considered. Offers may be e-mailed to warren.rosebrough.1@us.af.mil or faxed to 210-977-3628, Attn: Warren Rosebrough AFLCMC/HNCK.

The requirements for RFQ FA8307-14-Q-0258 are as follows:
Delivery: 30 Days ARO or provide your best delivery schedule.
Inspection/Acceptance: Destination.
FOB Destination: 52.247-34
Inspection: Commercial Item Inspection.
Marking of Shipments (Packing, Marking, Consignment Instructions) FAR 47.305-10
Packing/Packaging: Commercial ASTM D3951.
Payment must be processed electronically through WAWF.
Prices must be valid for 60 days.
Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) must be completed. Use of ORCA became mandatory 1 January 2005. Contractors can access ORCA through Business Partnering Network by internet URL: http://www.sam.gov/.

The following provisions and clauses apply:
FAR Provisions and Clauses:
52.204-7, System for Award Management (Jul 2013)
52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontracts Awards (Jul 2013)
52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Jul 2013)
52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999)
52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Apr 2014)
52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999)
52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (May 2014)
52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 2014)
52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Jun 2014)
52.219-01, Small Business Program Presentation (Apr 2012)
52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 2013)
52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)
52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jan 2008)
52.232-01, Payments (Apr 1984)
52.232-08, Discounts for Prompt Payment (Feb 2002)
52.232-23, Assignment of Claims (Jan 1986)
52.232-33, Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Jul 2013)
52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (Jul 2013)
52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)
52.233-01, Disputes (Jul 2002)
52.233-04, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)
52.237-11, Accepting and Dispersing of $1 Con (Sep 2008)
52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991)
52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/)

DFARS Clauses:
252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. (Sep 2011)
252.204-7004, Alternate A, System for Award Management (May 2013)
252.209-7999, Representations by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (May 2014)
252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (May 2013)
252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006)
252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991)

AFFARS Clause
5352.201-901, Ombudsman
An AFLCMC Ombudsman has been appointed to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Before consulting the Ombudsman concerned parties should first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendation to the Contracting Officer for resolution. In addition, AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman, will be included in this acquisition's solicitation and contract. The AFLCMC Ombudsman can be contacted at: AFLCMC Ombudsman, Bldg 1600, 45 Arnold Street, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731, Telephone #: 781-225-1628, Facsimile #: 781-225-2250, E-Mail: thomas.davenport@hanscom.af.mil.