Federal Bid

Last Updated on 22 Nov 2011 at 2 PM
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Center Kentucky

Iridium Modems

Solicitation ID QA133W-12-RQ-0076
Posted Date 25 Oct 2011 at 8 PM
Archive Date 22 Nov 2011 at 5 AM
NAICS Category
Product Service Code
Set Aside Total Small Business (SBA) Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Contracting Office Department Of Commerce Noaa
Agency Department Of Commerce
Location Center Kentucky United states
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 and 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation number QA133W-12-RQ-0076 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53.

This procurement is a TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334519 with a small business size standard of 500 employees or less.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Data Buoy Center (NDBC)requires the following items:

Item 0001: Quantity of 25 each P/N LBT0801 9522B LBT Iridium Modem. Iridium modems to be configured to work on the DOD gateway.

Item 0002: Quantity of 25 each P/N: BLKT0801 9522 Accessories include adapter brakcet and cables to make a direct replacement to 9522A modems.

Item 0003: Shipping

Item 0004:  Option to buy 15 each P/N: BLBT0801, 9522B LBT Iridium Modems

Item 0005:  Option to buy 15 each P/N BLKT0801 9522B LBT accesories including bracket and cables to make a direct replacement to 9522A modems.

The required delivery date for the first 5 units by November 18, 2011 and the remaining 20 units by January 20, 2012. Partial deliveries and earlier delivery dates are acceptable. All quotes shall be FOB Destination to: Bldg 3203, National Data Buoy Center, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529.

The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: see FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998) and FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electrically at the/these addresses: http://www.arnet.gov/far/ and http://oam.ocs.doc.gov/CAPPS_car.html.

See RFQ for required clauses.

In order to comply with the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, ALL CONTRACTORS must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be considered for an award of a Federal contract. For information regarding registration in CCR, contact the CCR website at www.ccr.gov/index.cfm. Additionally, each offeror must obtain, and provide with the quote, their nine-digit Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) number.

All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Offers must be submitted in writing to the National Data Buoy Center (NDBC), Bldg 3205, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi 39529 at 4:00 p.m. (Central Time) on Monday, November 7, 2011. Offers may be faxed to 228-688-3153 or sent electronically to [email protected]. Anticipated award date is on or about Wednesday, November 9, 2011. Quotes are to remain effective for 30 days after close of solicitation. Contractors are encouraged to register with the FedBizOpps Vendor Notification Service. Potential offerors may direct all inquiries pertaining to the solicitation in writing to Kurt Weilbaecher at [email protected] or faxed to 228-688-3153. Telephonic requests will not be honored.

Name Brand Justification for Iridium Modems

Description:
Iridium Communications Incorporated 9522B satellite transceiver for data communications via RUDICS and short-bust data through the Department of Defense gateway.

Specifications:

Mechanical
• Length: 6.38 in. (162 mm)
• Width: 3.16 in. (81 mm)
• Depth: 1.10 in. (28 mm)
• Weight (approximate): 0.93 lb (420 g)
• Adapter mounting and connector kit that makes the unit a drop in replacement for the Iridium Communications Incorporated 9522A modem (CLIN 2)
Environmental
• Operating temperature range: -30°C to +70°C
• Operating humidity range: 25 to 75% RH
• Storage temperature range: -40°C to +85°C
• Storage humidity range: = 93% RH

RF Interface
• Frequency range: 1616 MHz to 1626.5 MHz
• Duplexing method: TDD (Time Domain Duplex)
• Oscillator stability: ± 1.5 ppm
• Input/output impedance: 50 ohms
• Multiplexing method: TDMA/FDMA

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