Federal Bid

Last Updated on 27 Aug 2013 at 8 AM
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Kirtland air force base New mexico

Wavelength Division Multiplexer

Solicitation ID F2KBAD3186A004
Posted Date 07 Aug 2013 at 10 PM
Archive Date 27 Aug 2013 at 5 AM
NAICS Category
Product Service Code
Set Aside Total Small Business (SBA) Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Contracting Office Fa9401 377 Msg Pk
Agency Department Of Defense
Location Kirtland air force base New mexico United states
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. This requirement is set aside 100% for Small businesses only. The NAICS Code for this synopsis/solicitation is NAICS, 335921, Fiber Optics Manufacturing , Size Standard 500 employees.
Solicitation/Purchase Request Number F2KBAD3186A004 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-68, Effective 22 July 2013.
NOTE: Please provide a BRAND NAME OR EQUAL quote for the item(s) below. If an "or equal" quote is submitted, the proposal will be sent to the technical advisor for compatibility and verification. ANY OFFEROR PROVIDING AN OR EQUAL PRODUCT SHALL THOROUGHLY DESCRIBE HOW THEIR PRODUCT MEETS ALL THE REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS LISTED. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL MAKE THAT OFFEROR NON-RESPONSIVE AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.
The Government intends to award one contract with four (4) Contract Line Items (CLINs) for the Wavelength Division Multiplexer and tap couplers requirement identified below:
CLIN 0001: Wavelength Division Multiplexer
QTY (6)

SPECIFICATIONS:
Polarization maintaining 10655 nm / 1178 nm Wavelength Division Multiplexer (WDM)
GOOCH AND HOUSEGO SFO2352_FPW-065178110 Or Equal

Characteristics Value
Polarization Linear along slow axis
Packaging Regular high power housing
Wavelengths of operation 10655 nm / 1178 nm

(Note that wavelengths from 1060 to 1070 nm will enter one input leg of the WDM
and a wavelength of 1178 nm will enter the other input leg of the WDM. Both wavelengths
will exit the output leg)

Format 1 (output leg) x 2 (input legs)
Power tolerance 20 W
Insertion loss < 1 dB
Excess loss < 0.7 dB
Polarization extinction ratio >= 15 dB
Fiber type Nufern FUD-3460
Fiber dimension 10/125; 1 m fiber tails
Connectors None

CLIN 0002: Polarization maintaining 10/125 .01% tap coupler OR EQUAL QTY (6)

SPECIFICATIONS:
GOOCH & HOUSEGO NUF011_FPU-064N32X10 Or Equal

Characteristics Value
Polarization Linear along slow axis
Technology Fused fibre LRT
Wavelength range of operation 1060-1200 nm
Tap characteristic 0.01%
Format 2 X 2
Fiber type Nufern FUD-3460
Tap fiber HI1060
Fiber dimension 10/125; 1 m fiber pigtails
Connectors None

CLIN 0003: Polarization maintaining 10/125 .01% tap coupler
QTY (8)


SPECIFICATIONS:
Gooch & Housego NUF011_FPU-064N32X10 OR EQUAL

Polarization Linear along slow axis
WDM 1069&1178/1121 nm
Format 2 X 2
Fiber dimension 10/125; 1 m fiber pigtails
Fiber type FUD 3460 PM 085 LNA 10 micron fiber
P1-P2 1121 nm I/L and 1069+1178 nn isolated
P1-P3 1121 nm isolated and 1069+1178 nm I/L
Insertion loss 1 dB maximum
Isolation 15 dB minimum
PER 15 dB minimum

CLIN 0004: Shipping

DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: 30 days ARO
FOB: Destination INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: Destination
FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items In accordance with the FAR 13.106-1(a)(2) offerors are notified that award will be made based on lowest priced technically acceptable (LPTA).
All payments are to be paid via the Internet through the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system. WAWF may be accessed at https://wawf.eb.mil. WAWF training may be accessed online at http://www.wawftraining.com. Payment information may be accessed using the DFAS website at https:www.dfas.mil. Your purchase order/contract number or invoice will be required to inquire status of your payment. Partial Payments are not authorized. Invoicing through WAWF shall occur after all items have been received by the organization.
Quotes may be E-mailed (preferred) to [email protected] or mailed to AFNWC/PZIA, ATTN: Jarrett Sainz, 8500 Gibson Blvd SE, Bldg 20202, Room 137, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117, or faxed to (505) 846-8925 ATTN: Jarrett Sainz. Quotes are due no later than 11:00am MST, 12 August 2013. Electronic documents shall be submitted in .pdf, .doc, or .xls. Communication containing documents in any other format, including .zip, may be blocked or stripped by the Government's server and may not be received by this office.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Be advised that all interested parties must be registered in the System for Acquisition Management (SAM) Database in order to receive an award. If you are not registered you may request an application through the SAM website at http://www.sam.gov.
The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement:
FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management
FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance
FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal
FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items. Offeror will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2, Evaluation of Quotations or Offers;


FAR 52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items;
An offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically via https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the System for Award Management website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (o) of this provision;
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 [in paragraphs (b) and (c) the following clauses apply: 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3; 52.222-19; 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, 52.232-33;
FAR 52.219-1 Alt I, Small Business Program Representations;
FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran - Certification;

FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation provisions incorporated by reference This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address http://farsite.hill.af.mil/
FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference 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 electronically at this/these address http://farsite.hill.af.mil/;
DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011)
DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights;
DAFRS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials;
DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product;
DFARS 252.204-7004, Alt A, System for Award Management (May 2013)
DFARS 252.204-7011, Alternative Line Item Structure (Sep 2011)
DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation
DFARS 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium;
DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program (Jun 2012)
DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors;
DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area Work Flow Payment Instructions (June 2012)
DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments;
DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications;
DFARS 252.247-7023 Alt III, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002)
DFARS 252.247-7022, Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea. In addition, it is required for all offerors to complete and submit

NOTE--DFARS 252.209-7997 Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (see attachment 1)

5352.201-9101 Ombudsman

OMBUDSMAN (Nov 2012)

(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, AFISRA ombudsmen, or
AFNWC Ombudsmen:

Ms Jeannine Kinder AFNWC/PK E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: (505) 846-1924 Fax: (505) 846-0122

Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU, AFISRA level, or AFNWC 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 (571) 256-2397, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.
(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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deviation 2013-O0006
Class Deviation-Prohibition Against Using Fiscal year 2013 Funds to Contract with Corporations that have an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under Federal Law

DFARS 252.209-7997 Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law-DoD Appropriations.

RERESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UNPAID DELINQUENT TAX LIABILTIY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW-DoD APPROPRIATIONS (DEVIATION 2013-O0006)

(a) In accordance with section 101(a)(3) of the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013, (Pub. L. 112-175) none of the funds made available by that Act for general appropriations for DoD may be used to enter into a contract with any corporation that-
(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.
(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.
(b) The Offeror represents that-
(1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability,
(2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of provision)

 

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