Argos satellite comunication

Added: Feb 26, 2016 3:33 pm

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued.. The RFQ number is N62306-16-Q-2S01. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-86-2 and DFARS Changes Notice 20160216. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: http://farsite.hill.af.mil  and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/html/current/252201.htm.

The NAICS code is 517410 Satellite Telecommunications and the Small Business size standard is $32.5M.

The Naval Oceanographic Office, Stennis Space Center, MS, intends to issue a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to CLS America Inc., Landover, MD pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source. The requirement is for renewal of NAVOCEANO ARGOS real-time autonomous vehicles (AV) data down-linking collection, processing, distribution and archival services in support of AVs, which depend on the Argos Satellite Communications system currently include oceanographic profiling floats, gliders, drifting buoys, moored platforms, current meters, tide gauges, emergency alert and transmitters. 

Services are required for a one-year base period and two (2) one-year option periods effective as follows:

•-          Base Year:          01 March 2016 - 28 February 2017

•-          Option Year 1:    01 March 2017 - 28 February 2018

•-          Option Year 2:    01 March 2018 - 28 February 2019

This requirement for commercial services and will be processed utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR 12 and 13.5.

This announcement will close at 4:00 PM, CST on 29 February 2016. Quote is to be submitted to Karen Artis at Karen.artis@navy.mil and to NAVO_STNS_Contracts@navy.mil.

Contractor shall provide Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, Contractor Establishment code (DUNS number) and Tax Identification Number. Contractor must be registered in the SAM at www.sam.gov and Wide Area Work Flow at https://wawf.eb.mil to be considered for award. Quote shall include price(s), a point of contact, name and phone number, business size, and payment terms in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Responses must clearly indicate the capability of the offeror to meet all specifications and requirements. Any resultant contract will be DO rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). FOB: Destination, Stennis Space Center, MS 39522-5001.

 The Request for Quote will include the following attachments:

•1.    Statement of Work (SOW)

•2.     Terms and Conditions

•3.      Justification and Approval (J & A)

•4.      CLIN Structure