Thales Vacuum Tubes

International Broadcasting Bureau

Solicitation NO. BBG50-Q-15-T007-058059-CCS

This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation was prepared by the U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), International Broadcasting Bureau, (IBB) pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.603 "Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Items" to include the following additional information:

(i) 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 the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) This Solicitation Number BBG50-Q-15-T007-058059-CCS is issued as a Request for quotes (RFO) that will result as an award. The Federal Government reserves the right to award a one year contract.  This will be an award of a firm-fixed - price contract using full and open competition to be shipped directly to Tinian and Thailand Transmitting Stations with vacuum tubes.

(iii) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation document and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-82, effective May 7, ,2015.

(iv) The Contracting Officer (CO) has found and determined that the nature of the supplies to be provided is appropriate for an "unrestricted" procurement.

(v) The Contractor shall provide pricing and delivery for 2  items as follows:

•1.       TH558 Transmitting Tube, 2 Each, to be shipped directly to Thailand Transmitting Station, American Embassy - Thailand, 120 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathymwan, Bangkok 10330

•2.      CQK650-1 Transmitting Tube, 1 each, to be shipped directly to Tinian Transmitting Station, International Broadcasting Bureau Northfield Resident Engineer, Tinian Transmitter Site, Tinian 96952

(vi) The 2  items required above are commercial items. 

(vii) The Period of performance shall be as follows:
June 5, 2015 through June 4, 2016

 
(viii) The provision at FAR Subpart 52.212-1 [Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items] applies to this acquisition.

(ix) The provision at FAR Subpart 52.212-2 [Evaluation of Commercial Items] is hereby incorporated by reference into this combined synopsis/solicitation. Tubes must be new and not rebuilt. Tubes will be evaluated on lowest price technically acceptable.

(x) Offerors shall submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR Subpart 52.212-3 [Offeror representations and certifications -- commercial items] with their proposal. This provision can be found at the following website: http://www.arnet.gov/far/; if requested by an Offeror, a copy of far subpart 52.212-3 can be obtained by contacting the contracting officer.

(xi) FAR Clause 52.212-4 [Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items] applies to this acquisition.

(xii) FAR Clause 52.212-5 [Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items] applies to this acquisition and incorporates the following clauses: FAR Clause 52.203-6 [Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402)]; FAR Clause 52.219-4 [Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (if an Offeror elects to waive the preference, the Offeror shall so indicate in his/her proposal)]; FAR Clause 52.219-8 [Utilization of Small Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3))]; FAR Clause 52.222-21 [Prohibition of Segregated Facilities]; FAR Clause 52.222-26 [Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246)]; FAR Clause 52.222-35 [Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212)]; FAR Clause 52.222-36 [Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793)]; FAR Clause 52.225-1 [Buy American Act - Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d)]; FAR Clause 52.219-23 [Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Pub. L. 103-355, Section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323) (if an Offeror elects to waive the adjustment, the Offeror shall so indicate in his/her proposal)]; Alternate I of FAR Clause 52.219-23 [Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns]; FAR Clause 52.232-18 [Availability of Funds]; FAR Clause 52.232-33 [Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332)]; FAR Clause 52.239-1 [Privacy or Security Safeguards (5 U.S.C. 552a)]; 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services; 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

(xiii) The Offeror shall note that 2  items in (v) shall be firm-fixed pricing. The Contractor's quoted prices shall include wages, overhead, general and administrative expenses, and profit.

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this acquisition.

(xv) No numbered notes apply to this acquisition.

(xvi) Offerors shall submit one (1) separate document (quote) to the BBG, namely: (1) the Offeror's proposed firm-fixed-price for the 2 items and (2) Past experience/performance information. Quotes are to be submitted by 2:00 EST on June 2, 2012 to address indicated below.

(xvii) Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), Office of Contracts (CON), 4360-0018, Cohen Building, 330 Independence Ave., (SW), Washington, DC 20237, and Attention: Ms. Cynthia C. Sugg. Quotes must be submitted in hard copy format only (i.e., in person, U.S. Mail, or Federal Express or equivalent commercial courier service). Offerors should note that quotes submitted by e-mail or facsimile will not be considered.

(xviii) Information regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation can be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer, Ms. Cynthia C. Sugg, at (202) 382-7858, or via e-mail at [email protected]. Any Offeror may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the BBG.