AMENDMENT 01: DUE DATE EXTENSION TO 28 JULY 2009, 4:00 PM CST

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subparts 12.6 and FAR Subparts 13.303, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, proposals/quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The 319th Contracting Squadron at 575 Tuskegee Airman Blvd bldg 418, Grand Forks AFB, ND 58205 intends to acquire a new Hazard Advisory Radio (HAR) AM Broadcast System at Grand Forks AFB, to include services to install, engineer and test the turnkey installation package. This acquisition shall include: AM frequency research, FCC licensing, installation of all provided electronics, an AC power supply with auto battery back-up charger, NEMA weather resistant locking enclosure, solar battery back-up system, installation of antenna and ground system, final test, tune and 1 day training.
This solicitation is 100% small business set-aside and all responsible offers will be accepted. The solicitation reference number is F2A3C29166AC01 and is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-34. The NAICS code for the acquisition is 515112 and the size standard is $7 MIL. Offeror's must show: (1) The solicitation or reference number; (2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers; (3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror; (4) Price and discount terms; (5) Remit to address, if different than the mailing address; (6) Acknowledgement of solicitation amendments, if any, for acceptance of offers. THE OFFEROR MUST AGREE TO HOLD THE PRICES SUBMITTED FOR THE SOLICITATION FOR AT LEAST 30 DAYS. Discussions may not be held with offerors; therefore, each offerors initial quote should be complete and accurate. One award will be made based on which offer is fully in compliance with the performance work statement, and provides the best value to the government in terms of price.
The contractor shall provide the following: all tools, equipment, labor and materials to provide a Hazard Advisory Radio (HAR) AM Broadcast System in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract and the statement of work. This acquisition shall include: services to install, engineer and test the turnkey installation package. AM frequency research, FCC licensing, installation of all provided electronics, an AC power supply with auto battery back-up charger, NEMA weather resistant locking enclosure, solar battery back-up system, installation of antenna and ground system, final test, tune and 1 day training.
The following provisions and clauses can be viewed through Internet access at the Air Force FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. In Accordance with FAR 52.252-1 and FAR 52.252-2, the following provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference or by full text FAR 52.202-1, Definitions; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Items. Offerors must be able to provide a copy of their annual representations and certificates electronically on the ORCA website at http://orca.bpn.gov; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items: Price and ability to meet Specifications; FAR 52.212-3 Offerors 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; FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor; FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26 Equal opportunity; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.232-1, Payments; FAR 52.233-1, Disputes; FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions; FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses
In accordance with DFARS 252.204-7004, Alternate A, prior to receiving any contract award, contractors must be registered in the Central Contract Registration (CCR). If not already registered, you should immediately register with CCR via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov/. Confirmation of CCR registration must be obtained before award can be made. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions (Deviation); DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on contract payments.
AFFARS 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (AUG 05) - 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 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, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, Mr. Michael R. Jackson, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB, IL 6225-5022, (618) 229-0267, fax (618) 256-6668, e-mail: [email protected]. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned 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 (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (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.
Offers must be sent in writing, by fax, or via e-mail to the Purchasing Agent, A1C Nathan Blackmer, no later than 4:00 P.M. (CST) on , 28 July 2009 to 319 CONS/LGCA - 575 Tuskegee Airmen Blvd, Grand Forks, ND. 58205 ATTN: A1C Nathan Blackmer. For more information email [email protected] or call at # 701-747-3904. Fax # 701-747-4215. The alternate POC for this requirement is Jeremiah Snedker, at #701-747-5299, or [email protected].