Radio Frequency (RF) Instruments and Software-Defined Radio (SDR) - National Instruments

Added: May 19, 2015 5:53 pm

DESCRIPTION:
THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN FAR SUBPART 12.6-STREAMLINED PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATION AND SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS-AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED, AND A SEPARATE WRITTEN SOLICITATION DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED. THE SOLICITATION IS BEING ISSUED USING SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 13.5 TEST PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ITEMS.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is issuing a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for National Instruments brand Radio Frequency (RF) Instruments, Software-Defined Radio (SDR) and associated software.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334515 - Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-82.

This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business.

Specifications:
See enclosed document titled "Statement of Work / Specifications".

Minimum Requirements:
The acquired product(s) shall meet or exceed the technical specifications. All items must be new.

Acceptance/Inspection:
Acceptance shall take place at NIST after testing the equipment to ensure the software package meets the Federal Information Protection Standards and that it is compliant with NIST's Office of Information Systems Management (OISM) security policies.

Freight/Shipping Charges:
Shipping is FOB Destination. Shipping charge shall have its on CLIN.

Warranty and Maintenance:
A five (5) year warranty for Standard Service Program for PXI Systems is required.

Delivery:
Product Delivery shall take place 20 days ARO.

Attachments:
1. Technical Specifications
2. Proposed CLIN Structure
3. Brand Name Justification
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PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES:
The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are hereby incorporated by reference. All FAR clauses may be viewed at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. All Commerce Acquisition Regulations (CAR) clauses may be viewed at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFCARA.HTM.

Provisions:
52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items

52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items
Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law (Class Deviation) (March 2014)
(1) In accordance with Sections 536 and 537 of Division B of Public Law 113-76 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014, none of the funds made available by Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 funding may be used to enter into a contract with any corporation that-
(a) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and has made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government, or
(b) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.
(2) The Offeror represents that, as of the date of this offer-
(a) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.
(b) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability.
(End of provision)

FAR Clauses:
52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items
52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items-Commercial Items including subparagraphs:
52.203-6 Alt I Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government
52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation;
52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment;
52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside;
52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting
52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Re-representation;
52.222-3 Convict Labor;
52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies;
52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities;
52.222-26 Equal Opportunity;
52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans
52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities;
52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans
52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons
52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving;
52.225-5 Trade Agreements
52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases;
52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran;
52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management

52.203-98, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements-Representation (DEVIATION 2015-02) (FEB 2015)
(a) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), Government agencies are not permitted to use funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act for contracts with an entity that requires employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(b) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this provision does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it does not require employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.
(End of provision)

52.203-99, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (DEVIATION 2015-02) (FEB 2015)
(a) The Contractor shall not require employees or subcontractors seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(b) The contractor shall notify employees that the prohibitions and restrictions of any internal confidentiality agreements covered by this clause are no longer in effect.

(c) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(d)(1) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act may be prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause.
(2) The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the Contractor fails to comply with the provisions of this clause.
(End of clause)
 
Commerce Acquisition Regulations (CAR) Clauses:
1352.201-70, Contracting Officer's Authority
1352.201-72, Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)
1352.209-73, Compliance With the Laws
1352.209-74, Organizational Conflict of Interest

1352.215-72, Inquiries
Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to the Contracting Officer. Questions should be received no later than 12:00 pm EST, 12 days from the posting date. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Requests shall include complete company name, address, telephone and e-mail address. FAX AND OR PHONE REQUESTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

1352.233-70, Agency Protests (APR 2010)
(a) An agency protest may be filed with either: (1) The contracting officer, or (2) at a level above the contracting officer, with the appropriate agency Protest Decision Authority. See 64 FR 16,651 (April 6, 1999).

(b) Agency protests filed with the Contracting Officer shall be sent to the following address:
NIST/ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION
ATTN: KEITH BUBAR, CONTRACTING OFFICER
100 Bureau Drive, MS 1640
Gaithersburg, MD 20899

(c) Agency protests filed with the agency Protest Decision Authority shall be sent to the following address:
NIST/ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION
ATTN: HEAD OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICE (HCO)
100 Bureau Drive, MS 1640
Gaithersburg, MD 20899

(d) A complete copy of all agency protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel within one day of filing a protest with either the Contracting Officer or the Protest Decision Authority.

(e) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows:
U.S. Department of Commerce
Office of the General Counsel
Chief, Contract Law Division
Room 5893
Herbert C. Hoover Building
14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW.
Washington, DC 20230
FAX: (202) 482-5858.
(End of clause)

1352.233-71, GAO and Court of Federal Claims Protests (APR 2010)
(a) A protest may be filed with either the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or the Court of Federal Claims unless an agency protest has been filed.

(b) A complete copy of all GAO or Court of Federal Claims protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon (i) the Contracting Officer, and (ii) the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel, within one day of filing a protest with either GAO or the Court of Federal Claims.

(c) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows:
U.S. Department of Commerce
Office of the General Counsel
Chief, Contract Law Division
Room 5893
Herbert C. Hoover Building
14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW.
Washington, DC 20230
FAX: (202) 482-5858.
(End of clause)

NIST Local Clause_04 Billing Instruction
NIST prefers electronic Invoice/Voucher submissions and they should be emailed to INVOICE@NIST.GOV. (b) Each Invoice or Voucher submitted shall include the following: (1) Contract Number. (2) Contractor Name and Address. (3) Date of Invoice. (4) Invoice Number. (5) Amount of Invoice and Cumulative Amount Invoiced to-date. (6) Contract Line Item Number (CLIN). (7) Description, Quantity, Unit of Measure, Unit Price, and Extended Price of Supplies/Services Delivered. (8) Prompt Payment Discount Terms, if Offered. (9) Any other information or documentation required by the contract. (c) In the event electronic submissions are not used, The Contractor shall submit an original invoice or voucher in accordance with the payment provisions of this contract to: NIST: Accounts Payable Office 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1621 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1621. (End of clause)

Addendum to Far 52.212-1, Quotation Preparation Instructions:
1. Technical Quotation
The technical quotation shall address Technical Capability: The Offeror shall submit a technical description or product literature for the equipment it is proposing, which clearly identifies the manufacturer, make and model. The Offeror must demonstrate that the proposed products match the Part Numbers, Product Description and Quantities in the Technical Specifications attached. If applicable, evidence that the Offeror is authorized by the original product manufacturer to provide the item(s) in the quotation should be included.

2. Price Quotation
Offerors shall propose a firm-fixed-price for items in CLIN 0001 through CLIN 0015 in accordance with the Proposed CLIN structure attached. Price quotations shall remain valid for a period of 90 days from
the date quotations are due.

Quotation Evaluation:
Basis for Award shall be technically acceptable, lowest price. The Government will evaluate quotations based on the following evaluation criteria: 1) Technical Capability and 2) Price.

1. Technical Capability
Offeror's technical quotation will be evaluated to determine if the Offeror provides a sound, compliant product that meets the requirements of the Government's technical specifications (attached).

An evaluation of Technically Acceptable / Non-Acceptable will be assigned upon completion of the technical quotation evaluation. Offerors who fail to provide sufficient information (e.g. data sheets, specifications, etc.) that clearly demonstrates an ability to meet the Government's technical specifications shall be considered non-acceptable. If an evaluation of Non-Acceptable is received, the Offeror will not be considered for Award.  

2. Price
Price will be evaluated for reasonableness. Your company is encouraged to discount its rates. If price discounts are offered, identify the percentage of price discount and/or price reduction offered.

Due Date and Response Information:
Offerors capable of furnishing the specified equipment in this combined synopsis/solicitation should submit their quote in writing to Chantel Adams electronically at chantel.adams@nist.gov and Keith Bubar electronically at keith.bubar@nist.gov. FAX quotations shall not be accepted. Offerors shall submit their quotations so that NIST receives them not later than 1:00 pm EST, June 10, 2015.