Description
This is a combined solicitation/synopsis for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations 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 is HSTS07-08-Q-00099, which is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This requirement is a total small business set aside acquisition. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 517210 Wireless Telecommunications Carriers, the small business size standard 1,500 employees. The requirement is to provide subscription services for data communication between Aircell equipped aircraft and the ground. This subscription will provide the ability to use personal electronic device to communicate between the aircraft in flight and the ground. Aircell is the only provider that provides this type of communication capability on American and Delta airline aircraft, thus the Government’s minimum need can only be met by this provider. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers Commercial Items (June 2008) and the clause at FAR.52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Feb 2007) apply to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 1999) applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (June 2008) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses listed in 52.212-5 (b) and (c) are included by reference: 52.225-1 Buy American Act – Supplies (June 2003), 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases,, 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003); 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999), FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007); 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans (Sep 2006); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUNE 1998); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006), FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer, Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003), FAR 52.232-38, Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer with offer (May 1999). To be eligible for award, offerors must provide a completed copy of the provision FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certification - Commercial Item (June 2008).