Cancellation of solicitation

Site Visit

In accordance with FAR clause 52.237-1--Site Visit, a site visit will be conducted on 21 July 2010 beginning at 10:00AM. Contractors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. No more than [2] individuals per company may attend the site visit. Prospective Quoters interested in attending must contact Mr George Span 9721-5246, (COR) via email at george.span@kuwait.swa.army.mil with courtesy copy to eric.p.williams@kuwait.swa.army.mil, at least 72 hours prior to the date and time of site visit, to arrange for installation access if necessary. Although, the site visit is not mandatory, attendance is highly encouraged. This is the only site visit, and no other site visit will be conducted.

A site will conducted tentatively on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 1000. Please contact Eric Williams for a copy of the Base Access documents. All documents must be sent to Eric Williams no later than Monday, July 19, 2010, 0900.

The Response date has been changed to July 27, 2010


Q. Who is the manufacturer of the radio (Aviat?)?

1. Yes we have a Harris Stratus Eclipse Radio on site. Harris has changed their name to Aviat.


Q. Who did the path calculations or do we need to do them?

2. The Government did the path calculations, profile on file.


Q. Is the material (radio, antennas, etc) still in crates on the sites?

3. Ninety per cent is installed.


Q. Is there adequate power in the sites?

4. Yes, there is adequate power on site.


Q. Are there already radios in the sites antennas on the tower (are we adding to an existing line-up)?

5. Yes, there are other radios and antennas on the tower at the sites.


Q. Can we have access to the sites to gather the info necessary to provide a quote?

6. A site will conducted tentatively on Wednesday, July 21, 2010.


Q. Is this procurement unrestricted or is it restricted to DASNET Inc.?

7. No, it is not restricted.


Q. What is the period of Performance. The only timeline shown is in the SOO, of 20 days and is in paragraph 5.3:

8. Effort can be completed in less than thirty days.


Q. Will Site access be an issue?

9. Site Access is no problem, and can be obtain if the Vendor have all documentation required by the ASG Installation Access Control office. I have signature authority for installation access.

The Purpose of this amendment is to extended the closing date of the solicitation.

Responses to questions submitted, will be posted within 72 hours.

If you have requested a SOO and have not received it, please send another e-mail

Send all correspondence to Eric.P.Williams@kuwait.swa.army.mil, with a courtesy copy to sandra.e.ortiz@kuwait.swa.army.mil.

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

Quotes are due by 08 July 2010 by 3:00PM Local time.

Technical Support for Long Haul Microwave DS-3 Radio Systems for 54th Theatre Signal Battalion
Solicitation# W912D1-10-T-0121
USACC-SWA-Kuwait, BLDG T-346 Redball Express, Camp Arifjan,
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and 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. Solicitation number W912D1-10-T-0121 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Quotes s are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The NAICS code for this project is 541330 and the size standard in millions of dollars is $4.5. This acquisition is full an open. This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-38.

The following Contract Line Item Numbers, apply:

CLIN :0001 Re-setup, Re- installation, re-configuration, and re-alignment (parabolic dish antennas)
CLIN 0002 Testing
CLIN 0003 Government Personnel Training
CLIN 004 Travel

Total Estimate Price $ 15,000 to 25,000.

The Contractor shall provide service F.O.B. destination. The systems are located at Camp Buehring, Camp Virginia and Khabari Crossing in Kuwait and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract. The Government intends to award one contract as a result of this solicitation; however, the Government reserves the right to award no contract at all, depending on the quality of offers submitted.


Service is required on Two systems: (Camp Buehring - Camp Virginia) and (Camp Buehring Kharbari Crossing). One end of each system is comprised of:Antenna dish- flexible waveguide ODU RF cable IDU

Camp Virginia: Equipment and cable equipment in rack and on tower.

Antenna dish 4 ft diameter
ODU (outside unit)- 2 each
Flexible waveguide 2 each
IDU (inside unit) 1 rack unit in height with two modules plus interface modules.
48VDC power unit (1 rack unit in height)


Camp Buehring: Equipment and cable equipment in rack and on tower. (two sets)

Antenna dish 4 ft diameter
ODU (outside unit)- 2 each
Flexible waveguide 2 each
IDU (inside unit) 1 rack unit in height with two modules plus interface modules.
48VDC power unit (1 rack unit in height)
Antenna dish 4 ft diameter
ODU (outside unit)- 2 each
Flexible waveguide 2 each
IDU (inside unit) 1 rack unit in height with two modules plus interface modules.
48VDC power unit (1 rack unit in height)

Kharbari Crossing: Equipment and cable equipment to go into rack available and equipment for tower is mounted on tower.

Antenna dish 6 ft diameter
ODU (outside unit)- 2 each
Flexible waveguide 2 each
IDU (inside unit) 1 rack unit in height with two modules plus interface modules.
48VDC power unit (1 rack unit in height)

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Please request a copy of the Statement of Objectives (SOO) via e-mailing to marilyn.euseary@kuwait.swa.army.mil and Eric.P.Williams@kuwait.swa.army.mil with a courtesy copy to sandra.e.ortiz@kuwait.swa.army.mil

Submit quotes to via email, marilyn.euseary@kuwait.swa.army.mil and Eric.P.Williams@kuwait.swa.army.mil with a courtesy copy to sandra.e.ortiz@kuwait.swa.army.mil Quotes are due by 08 July 2010 by 3:00PM Local time . Submission of hand carried quotes or quotes via fax will not be accepted.



To assure timely and equitable evaluation of quotes, contractors must follow the instructions contained herein. The quote must be complete, self sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation. Quoters are encouraged to ask any questions regarding this solicitation. Technical related questions will be accepted up to 72 hours prior to the close of the solicitation. This requirement is for the acquisition of commercial requirements.

Point of Contacts

The contracting officer for this solicitation is: Sandra E. Ortiz Phone # 965-2389-3724
The contract specialist for this solicitation is: Marilyn Euseary phone # 965-2389-3726

Quote Preparation Instructions

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; Quotes submitted shall contain the following information: Reference number, offerors name and contact information, terms of the expressed warranty, price, any discount terms and acknowledgement of all solicitation amendments (if applicable). Quotes shall also contain all other documentation specified herein: Period of Acceptance for Offerors - The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is stated in an addendum to the solicitation.

Please note that partial quotes will not be accepted.

1. Quoters shall complete the fill-ins and certifications in the provisions as necessary. Specifically, the provision FAR 52.212-3 shall be returned with the proposal or the quoter shall acknowledge that Annual Representation and Certification at Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) are complete. Submission of the first page of ORCA is also acceptable.

2. Quoters shall provide all technical submittals and information as requested in these specific instructions.

3. Provide detailed warranty information in accordance with Addendum to 52.212-1(b)(5) in these specific instructions.

Evaluation of Quotes

Quotations will be evaluated using simplified acquisition procedures of FAR 13.106-2. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible contractor whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable quote.

The following factors will be used to evaluate quotes:

(i) Technical capability of the items [and service, if applicable] quoted to meet the
Government's requirement; and

(ii) Price

In order for the quote to be considered technically acceptable, the Government will make a determination of technical acceptability by evaluating the following:

(i)The technical submittals: The following technical submittals are required for the Governments evaluation of quotes:

Provide a PWS or SOW in accordance with the Statement of Objective: Performance Work Statement (PWS) shall be submitted in sufficient detail to identify methods, and personnel, including specific skill sets ( to include previous experience on with DS-3 Radios and technical certification, if any ), and the overall approach to satisfying the objectives identified in the specific instructions and SOO. The PWS shall be a standalone document providing all required information necessary to explain the technical solution for the Technical Support require from the Offeror.

The quoter shall not simply rephrase or restate the Governments requirements, but shall provide convincing rationale to address how the Quoter intends to meet these requirements.

Performance Schedule (or time line)

Price Evaluation - The total price of service CLIN will be the evaluated price.

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Please request a copy of the SOO via e-mailing to marilyn.euseary@kuwait.swa.army.mil and Eric.P.Williams@kuwait.swa.army.mil with a courtesy copy to sandra.e.ortiz@kuwait.swa.army.mil
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Quote Format

All quote information shall be provided on, or formatted to standard size (8 x 11.5 or 8.5 x 11) paper to the maximum extent possible.

Electronic proposals provided via e-mail shall be submitted in Microsoft Word, Excel format, Adobe Acrobat (.pdf), or as indicated elsewhere. WINZIP (.zip) files cannot be accepted as they are routinely blocked by the domain firewall. It may be necessary to send multiple emails to keep the e-mail within the firewall size of 8MB. Quotes sent in multiple e-mails shall be numbered to include the total sent, for example E-mail 2 of 6.


For any questions regarding this solicitation, e-mail is the preferred method. E-mail questions to, marilyn.euseary@kuwait.swa.army.mil and Eric.P.Williams@kuwait.swa.army.mil with a courtesy copy to sandra.e.ortiz@kuwait.swa.army.mil

Installation Access and Procedures to Obtain Badging

In order to obtain entry to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait Contractors must contact the Badging Office at 965-2389-1525 for forms, procedures and instructions.

New passes are obtained at ECP 1 (TCN Gate) on Camp Arifjan. Renewals and upgrades are handled at the Provost Marshal Office Bldg 159 located on Camp Arifjan. The ECP 1 Badging Office provides support from 0700 to 1600 and 1900 to 0400 daily.

Contractors are advised that badging for citizens / residents of certain countries is restricted or unavailable. Contractors must contact the Badging Office to obtain a list of restricted countries and any applicable waiver processes.


Special Note:
Quoters must give special attention to the provisions/clauses in this solicitation. These provisions/clauses include:

FAR 52.228-3 - Defense Base Act (DBA) Upon award, this clause shall require the contractor to provide proof of DBA insurance prior to performance. DBA information and authorized insurance carriers are listed at the US Department of Labor website http://www.dol.gov/esa/owcp/dlhwc/. Listed carriers with the designation of DB in the Acts Covered column are the only carriers authorized to provide DBA insurance. FAR 52.228-3 requires that all subcontractors also comply with the Defense Base Act. For additional information or a Fact Sheet regarding DBA, please contact the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist. The policy shall show the words Defense Base Act or DBA and list the contract covered. Failure to provide proof of coverage may result in termination of the contract.

DFARS 252.225-7040 - Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States (SPOT) Upon award, this clause shall require contractor to register personnel on the Government website or manually as provided in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Prevention of Sexual Harassment Training As described in the PWS, upon award, the contractor is required to provide training to all workers that will perform on the US camp. Certification of this training must be provided to the Government prior to performance and be updated annually.

DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. The Government will utilize Wide Area Work-Flow (WAWF) as the electronic method to receive payment requests. Prior to contract award, the successful quoter shall be registered in CCR and therefore be able to utilize WAWF for invoicing. If an quoter is unable to be CCR registered or utilize WAWF, the quoter shall provide an explanation in the quote. See additional information on WAWF in the solicitation.

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition:
52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration;
52.212-1 Instructions to Offers-Commercial Items;
ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1(b)(5) Instructions to Offerors
52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (filled in as follows: Technical specifications, Schedule , and price);
52.225-14 Inconsistency between English Version and Translation of Contract;
52.237-1 Site Visit;
52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings;
252.201-7000 Contracting officer's representative;
252.203-7002 Display of DoD hotline poster,
252.222-7002 Compliance with Local Labor Laws (Overseas).
252.225-7041 Correspondence in English. ;
252.225-7042, Authorization to Perform;
252.229-7000 Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties;
252.232-7008 Assignment of claims (overseas).;
252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments;
252.233-7001 Choice of law (overseas).
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items;
52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases;
52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer
52.217-8 Option to Extend Services ;
52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons;
52.228-3 Workers' Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act).;
52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 5
2.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 2
52.225-7043 Antiterrorism/force protection policy for defense contractors outside the United States.
FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination;;
DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; 2
52.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials;
252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications.
252.204-7008 Requirements for Contracts Involving Export-Controlled Items
252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.
Quoters shall provide completed copies of FAR 52.212-3 or their Online Representations and Certification Application (ORCA) record.
The quoters shall provide completed copies of DFARS 252.225-7000 with their quote. ORCA is located at http://orca.bpn.gov.

The provisions and clauses can be found at FAR website: http://www.arnet.gov/far/ and DFARS website: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/index.htm.
Quoters are required to provide their Contractors DUNS Number and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code with their quote. The CAGE code entered shall be for that name and address provided by the Contractor. Offerors are required to be registered and current in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF-RA) databases. For WAWF-RA assistance, visit their website at: https://wawf.eb.mil or contact 910-451-2142. For assistance with CCR registration, contact the CCR Regional Assistance Center at 888-227-2423 or visit their website at: http://www.ccr.gov.

Submit quotes to via email, marilyn.euseary@kuwait.swa.army.mil and Eric.P.Williams@kuwait.swa.army.mil with a courtesy copy to sandra.e.ortiz@kuwait.swa.army.mil Quotes are due by 08 July 2010 by 3:00PM Local time . Submission of hand carried quotes or quotes via fax will not be accepted.

*ATTENTION* formal communication related to this acquisition should be directed to: Marilyn Euseary, Contract Specialist, by phone 011-965-2389-3723 or email: Marilyn.euseary@kuwait.swa.army.mil

The United States Contracting Command Kuwait ( ACC-KU), intends to award a sole source purchase order to DASNET Corporation, cage code: 1D4Z9 to acquire for technical support required for the setup, installation, configuration, alignment (parabolic dish antennas) testing and training of Government personnel on the DASNET Long Haul Microwave DS-3 radios. The systems are located at Camp Buehring, Camp Virginia and Khabari Crossing.

In accordance with our market resech DASNet design and manufactures the DS3 Radio under the Harris Corporation Brand. The DASNet Company has the sole license, special configuration data, and DS3 Radio system engineering expertise for the DASNet DS3 Radios in a special selected environment. DASNet special system configuration data is Company proprietary information and is non-releasable, and the DASNet Company engineered, furnished, and installed the 54th TSB DASNet DS3 Radios

All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. The time required for approval of new vendor is such that award and delivery cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source. Firms are encouraged to seek source approval in order to compete for future solicitations