Satellite Fly-away Portable Terminal

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) DRAFT SOLICITATION FOR END OF YEAR PLANNING PURPOSES. IF FUNDS BECOME AVAILABLE, WE WILL CONSIDER USING RECEIVED INFORMATION FOR ORDERING PURPOSES. PLEASE STATE HOW LONG YOUR INFORMATION IS VALID IN THE EVENT FUNDING BECOMES AVAILABLE. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE RESPOND TO RFI BECAUSE SEPARATE REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) MAY NOT BE ISSUED.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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 #: FA4830-16-Q-Z024 This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a Request For Quotes
This RFQ document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-89, Defense Acquisition Circular (DPN) 20160630 and Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 2016-0630. The North American Industry Classification System is 334290 The size standard is 750 employees.

SCHEDULE FOR BID:

Item Description Quantity
0001 GLOBETrekker 1.2 Meter Auto-Acquire Portable Terminal - Military Grade,
Base System RADE; Part#5212-00-RADE 1
0002 40 Watt Ku Band RF kit for GLOBETrekker 1.2 Meter; Part#5212-RF40-E 1
0003 Integrated iDirect E800 serier Modem for GLOBETrekker; Part# e800-Gtintegrated 1
0004 External Comtech 2050e Modem in Shock Protected Transit Rack Case
for GLOBETrekker 1.2m; Part#2050e-extmodem 1
0005 Additional 1 Year Extended Maintenance and Support (per system) ;
Part#Ext-Warranty 1
0006 On-Site System Operator Training North America, Part#OT-NA 1
0007 Norsat VLink Unlimited Plan Basic Level Access for 1 Year;
Part#VLINK1122 1
0008 Activation Fee; Part#VLINK-1325 1
0009 1 Public IP Address for 1 Year; Part#VLINK1320 1
0010 Elite Support Option (per terminal per year); Part#Elite-Sup 1

THIS IS A BRAND NAME OR EQUAL REQUEST. All vendors proposing alternate items shall provide with their quote adequate descriptions and specifications of alternate items to substantiate the "or equal" designation. Items proposing equal must be compatible to a fly-away satellite system that already in placed.
WARRANY INFORMATION IS REQUIRED WITH INFORMATION

All quotes shall be FOB destination.
Include all discounts that may apply.
Include CAGE code with quoting information.

Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Request for Quotation (RFQ) should be submitted and shall contain the following information: RFQ NUMBER; TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS; NAME, ADDRESS; TELEPHONE NUMBER OF OFFEROR; TERMS OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY; ANY DISCOUNT TERMS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ALL SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS (if applicable). Quotes must indicate quantity, unit price and total amount for each item. Quoters shall include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in the solicitation. Quotes shall also contain all other documentation specified herein.

BASIS FOR ANY RESULTING AWARD: The Government will award a purchase order to the quoter whose price is judged to represent the best value to the government. Quotes will be evaluated on lowest price technically acceptable.
All quoters must be System for Award Management (SAM) registered, www.sam.gov.

QUOTERS MAY INCLUDE A COMPLETE COPY OF THE PROVISION AT FAR 52.212-3 QUOTER REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS WITH THEIR QUOTE, which can be downloaded from the internet or requested in writing via facsimile at 229-257-3547. Quoters that fail to furnish the required representation information via submission or ORCA registration, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation, may be excluded from consideration.

The listed Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference. All FAR Clauses may be viewed in full text via the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ ; Federal Acquisition Regulation Table of Contents.

FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarred;
FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items;
FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items;
FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Deviation).

Pursuant to FAR Clause 52.212-5 the following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference:
FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755);
FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award (31 U.S.C. 3553 and 40 U.S.C.759);
FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim;
FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246);
FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793);
FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disable Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212);
FAR 52.223-4; Recovered Material Certification
FAR 52.225-13 Restriction on certain foreign Purchase;
FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit;
FAR 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 1241);
FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer;
DFAR 252.204-7004, Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternative A;
DFAR 252.225-7001, Buy American Act And Balance of Payments Program;
DFAR 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests;
DFAR 252.246-7000, Material Inspection and Receiving Report;
DFAR 252.247-7024, Notification Of Transportation Of Supplies By Sea;
AFFAR 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman.
FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor
FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities

The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is C9E.

RESPONSE TIME: RESPONSE TO RFQ WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE 23RD CONTRACTING SQUADRON (LGCA) LOCATED AT 4380-B ALABAMA ROAD, MOODY AFB GA 31699. ALL INFORMATION SHALL BE MARKED WITH REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) NUMBER AND TITLE. EMAIL QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The point of contact for this solicitation is Lil Belin, Email: eulalia.belin@us.af.mil.