Horn Antennas: USAFA is seeking sources interested in providing 2 pairs of horn antennas. All units must have minimum side lope supression of 60db individually. One pair must operate in the 3-6. 5GHz range and the other in the 18-30 GHz frequency range.

 

This announcement serves as a Sources Sought Synopsis issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 for an upcoming acquisition at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA).  This sources sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation.  DO NOT submit a quote or proposal in response to this synopsis.  For the purpose of this acquisition, the North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 334220 and the size standard is 1,250 employees. 

 The purpose of this notice is to identify businesses capable of providing Horn antennas based on the description below.  All businesses capable of providing this product are invited to respond.  Interested small business vendors must reference their 8(a), HUB Zone, Women-owned, or Service Disabled Veteran status, if applicable.  This must be signed by a company officer with authority to bind the company.

 Synopsis:  USAFA is seeking sources interested in providing 2 pairs of horn antennas.  All units must have minimum side lope supression of 60db individually.  One pair must operate in the 3-6.5GHz range and the other in the 18-30 GHz frequency range.  Each attena must be able to operate as a transmitting or receiving antenna.  In addition, each must have a 50 ohm impedance across the entire frequency band.     

 Delivery Location:  USAF Academy, Colorado Springs, CO 80840

 The proposed contract is anticipated to be a Firm-Fixed Price contract. 

 All potential offerors are reminded, in accordance with FAR 52.212-4(t)(4), System for Award Management, lack of registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) will make an offeror ineligible for contract award.  Offerors and Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov.  Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this sources sought synopsis is voluntary.  The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this sources sought synopsis.    

 If you are a potential source interested in participating in this procurement, please submit a written response with your capability statement on letterhead to one the following: 

 Mail:  10 CONS/PKB, Attn: Suzanne Snyder or Nicole Hunyadi, 8110 Industrial Dr., Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO  80840-2315

 -or-

 E-mail:  suzanne.snyder@us.af.mil and nicole.hunyadi.1@us.af.mil

 Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this sources sought synopsis is voluntary and the Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this synopsis.  Written responses will not be returned.  If your are not interested in supplying this item, no response is necessary.

 

Responses should also include the following:

 

1.  Appropriate written information and/or data supporting your capability to provide these items.

 

2.  Company name, mailing address, cage code, DUNS number, point of contact, telephone number and email address.

 

3.  Business size status, e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business, Veteran-Owned or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, large business, etc.

 

4.  Answers to the following questions:

 a. Manufacturer:

Name/Model Number of proposed product:

 Country of Manufacturer:

  b.  What are your payment/discount terms?

  c.  What would you consider "risk" on the contractor's part for this acquisition?

    d.  What is your typical lead-time after date of purchase?

    e.  If you require different terms and conditions than those normally used by the Government, what are your commercial terms and conditions?  Please feel free to provide a copy of your terms and conditions.

 f.  What is your estimated cost for this requirement?  You will not be held to this price, it is only for market research purposes.

 This notice is designed to locate responsible sources that have an interest, and have the ability to provide the same or similar products.  If your organization is capable and qualified to provide these items, send the required response in writing to the primary point of contact indicated within this announcement.  Responses are due no later than 12 July 2017, 10:00 a.m. MDT.  Questions and responses should be addressed to the primary contact, Suzanne Snyder, Contracting Officer, 719-333-3460 or suzanne.snyder@us.af.mil or the alternate point of contact, Nicole Hunyadi, 719-333-8924 or nicole.hunyadi.1@us.af.mil.

  AFFARS 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (JUN 2016)

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition.  When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern.  The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official.  Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes.  The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern. 

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution.  Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the Center/MAJCOM/DRU or AFISRA ombudsmen,

James Anderson

8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 103

USAFA, CO 80840

Telephone number 719-333-2074

FAX 719-333-9018

email:  james.anderson@us.af.mil

 Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU or AFISRA level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2397, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.

 (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. 

 (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements.  Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. 

 

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