This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for two (2) Arbitrary Waveform Generators that will work with a third Arbitrary Waveform Generator already in-house, was prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Requirements (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.

The solicitation number for this requirement is FA8601-12-T-0216 using FAR Subpart 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-58, 18 May 2012.

This solicitation document is Full and Open Competition under North American Industry Classification System Code 334515. Size standard is 500 employees.

The ASC/PKO Operational Contracting Division, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for the following requirements:

Requirements:

Quantity of two (2) Arbitrary Waveform Generators
• 4 channels per unit
• Each channel having 1.2 x 10^9 (1.2 billion) samples per second
• 14 bits of resolution per channel
• 32 x 10^6 sample points per channel
• Delay between channels is < 100 picoseconds
• 2 digital markers per channel with corresponding BNC Connectors for each marker.
• 0-4.5Vpp for single ended output / 9Vpp for differential output
• 2 BNC Connectors per channel for single/differential output (One BNC for single ended) (Two BNC for differential output)
• Capability to read data captures from Tektronics Spectrum/Oscilliscope and playback data. Also capable of reading Agilent VDF files
• Full compatibility with Tektronics RFX100 RDR Radar Signal Generation Software
• Same coding syntax as Tektronics 4 Channel AWG
• Software which allows for automation of switching between signals being played back based on external stimulus. For example triggers or other types of stimulus
• Less than 6 weeks delivery time from receipt of order

Quotations need to adhere to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial; and include a completed FAR 52.212-3, Representations and Certifications. The Government's preferred method is Online Representations and Certifications. In addition the reps and cert in FAR 52.212-3 fill-in must be completed and returned with quote. This can be accomplished by registering in ORCA at https://orca.bpn.gov and completing the on-line Representations and Certifications.

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical Capability and Price.

The quotations may be in any format but MUST include:

1) Proposing company's name, address, Tax ID Number, Cage Code and phone
2) Point of contact's name, phone, and email
3) Quotation number & date
4) Item price
5) Total price (Net 30)
6) Shipping (FOB Destination)
7) Applicable discounts
8) Timeframe that the quote is valid
9) Delivery Schedule
10) Warranty Information (if applicable).
11) Completed FAR 52.212-3, Representations and Certifications
12) Completed DFARS 252.209-7998, Representation Regarding Conviction of a Felony Criminal Violation (See Attachment 1)
13) Completed DFARS 252.209-7999, Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under Federal Law (See Attachment 2)

Quotations MUST also contain a complete description of item offered to clearly show item meets or exceeds the requirements listed above. The Contracting Officer will review quotations based on the factors listed in this solicitation and the information furnished by the offeror. Before price is considered, the proposal must meet the technical capabilities.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: All prospective awardees are required to register at the Central Contractor's Register (CCR) and to maintain active registration during the life of the contract. CCR can be accessed at https://www.bpn.gov. Any award resulting from this solicitation will include DFARS Clause 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. Section 1008 of the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2001 requires any claims for payment (invoices) under DoD contract to be submitted in electronic form. Wide area Workflow- Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA) is the DoD system of choice for implementing this statutory requirement. Use of the basic system is at no cost to the contractor. Contractors must complete vendor training, which is also available at no cost at http://www.wawftraining.com. Prior to submitting invoices in the production system, contractors must register for an account at http://wawf.eb.mil/.

It is the offeror's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions in full text may be accessed via the Internet at website http://farsite.hill.af.mil.

The following provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial
FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Factors [the fill in portion of this clause is: technical and price]
FAR 52.212-3, Representations and Certifications

The following clauses are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards
FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment
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.
FAR 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns
FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation
FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor
FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity
FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans
FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities
FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans
FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons
FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving
FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration
FAR 52.233-3, Protest after Award
FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim

DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. The clauses that are check marked as being applicable to this purchase are:
DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
DFARS 252.225-7036, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements
DFARs 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests

ASC/PKO G-001, Wide Area Work Flow Electronic Invoicing Instructions

All Quotations and responses must be received no later than 2:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time on 22 June 2012. Submittal of quotes in response to this RFQ constitutes agreement by the offeror of all terms & conditions contained herein, which will also be the terms & conditions of resulting contract. Please email to [email protected] via a PDF compatible attachment

Any questions should be directed to Matthew Strange at [email protected].

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