Repair and Calibration for EMI Test Receiver

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, 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 W31P4Q-16-Q-0030 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-80.

The requirement is not a set aside. The associated NAICS code is 811219. The small business size standard is $20.5 Million.

Description of the requirement is as follows: Solicitation Number W31P4Q-16-Q-0030 is issued as a request for a Firm Fixed Price quote to repair and calibrate one(1)EMI Test Receiver, Model ESIB40, Serial Number 100008, manufactured by Rohde & Schwarz USA, Columbia, MD. The US Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, intends to issue a sole source contract to the original equipment manufacturer, Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc. The statutory authority allowing for solicitation to a single source for this requirement is 10 U.S.C. 2304 (g)(1)(A), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1) titled - Soliciting from a single source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement. The Government intends to use the policies and procedures of FAR Part 12 in conjunction with those at FAR Part 13 for this effort.

The place of inspection and acceptance is Destination. FOB is at Destination.

Shipping Address is as follows:
(Standard commercial packaging and shipping is sufficient for this requirement)

W804EM
U.S. Army TMDE Support-Redstone
Attention: Mr. Kurt Taylor
Building 5437, Metrology Drive
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000

The requiring activity requests the contract have a period of performance not to exceed 60 days after receipt of the order (ARO) for the repair. Earlier return delivery is desired if at no additional cost to the government.

Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and any addenda to the provision also apply.

Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, is applicable. The lowest price technically acceptable is the sole evaluation factor. Non cost factors are of equal importance to price.

Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items.

Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and any addenda to the provision also apply.

Clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions - Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, also applies to this acquisition and additional FAR clauses may be cited as needed.

Terms and conditions for this requirement are consistent with customary commercial practices. Contract financing is not authorized. Payment shall be made through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), in Accordance with DFARS 252.232-7006.

DFARS 252.232-7003 - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports and Instructions.
Payment method shall be through Wide Area Work Flow.

DFARS 252.232-7006 - Wide Area Work Flow Payment Instructions.

This a DPAS DO rated order.

Oral Communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the Agency. Quotes are due no later than 12 February 2016 @ 4pm CST.

The Contractor's proposal must be determined acceptable in terms of price reasonableness, compliance with ISO 17025 calibration requirements, and turn-around-time (60 days ARO)

Quotes shall be submitted by email only to keith.b.gregory5.civ@mail.mil. Other electronic or hard copy submissions are not authorized. QUOTES/OFFERS RECEIVED AFTER THE SPECIFIED DUE DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. For further information regarding this solicitation, contact Keith Gregory, 256-313-4650, or email at keith.b.gregory5.civ@mail.mil.