COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION / 30 August 2005PID/PR: 0010145146 / SOLE SOURCE / SYMBIONICS INC. Solicitation Number N00421-05-T-0215 is hereby released as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Simplified procedures as described in FAR 12.3 will be used for acquisition of these commercial items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-05 , effective 29 July 2005, and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement Change Notice 20050222. Quotes are hereby requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Naval Air Warfare Center-Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Multi-Mission Data Link Systems Division, St. Inigoes, MD, intends to award a Sole Source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract for Commercial items to Symbionics Inc. 4100 Lafayette Center Drive, Chantilly VA, for the procurement of sixteen (16) BCSX System 1 Computer System. Symbionics Inc. is the sole manufacturer and distributor of the BCS-X System and is specifically designed fixed mount, single piece computer system to be used as a communication Control Switch and the only vendor that possesses the ability to interface a single piece computer with XGA resolution in a form factor that contains highly rugged specifications with an IP rating of 65. The contract line item numbers (CLIN) and descriptions for this procurement are: ** CLIN 0001 - BCS-X System 1 Computer System quantity of 16 EA). This action is set aside for small business. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334111 with a size standard of 500 employees. The Government shall have full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale. Acceptance of the warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the Inspection clause, nor does it limit the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the warranty. The warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the applicable deliverables listed in the schedule. FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2005) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) does not apply to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is considered to be most advantageous to the Government. FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2005) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2003) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The following addendum is added: YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE (MAR 1999). FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUL 2005) applies to this acquisition. (a) The Contractor agrees to comply with the following FAR clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755); and (2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (31 U.S.C 3553). (b) The Contractor agrees to comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) which the contracting officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components: (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402); (2) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3)), (3) 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 the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer), Alternate I; (4) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); (5) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); (6) 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); (7) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793); (8) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); (9) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (E.O.13126). (10) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). (e) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to include any FAR clause, other than those listed below (and as may be required by an addendum to this paragraph to establish the reasonableness of prices under Part 15), in a subcontract for commercial items or commercial components—(1) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); (2) 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); (3) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793); and (4) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flagged Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 1241). DFARS 252.212-7001 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2005) is incorporated by reference. The Contractor agrees to comply with the following list of DFARS clauses, which are included in this solicitation by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive Orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components: (1) 252.225-7007, Buy American Act—Trade Agreements--Balance of Payment Program (41 U.S.C. 10a, -10d, 19 U.S.C. 2501-2518, and 19 U.S.C 3301 note), (2) 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, and (3) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Alternate I) (10 U.S.C. 2631). (b) In addition to the clauses listed in paragraph (e) of 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items clause of this contract, the Contractor shall include the terms of the following clause, if applicable, in subcontracts for commercial items or commercial components, awarded at any tier under this contract: 252.225-7014, Preference for Domestic Specialty Metals, Alternate I (10 U.S.C. 2241 note). The provision at 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (NOV 2003) applies to this solicitation. This synopsis is for informational purposes only. Award is anticipated by 15 September 2005, with a required delivery date of 30 September 2005. Contract is to be FOB Destination to Receiving Officer, NAWCAD, Building 8115, Villa Road, St. Inigoes, MD 20684-0010, and shall be Marked For (M/F) as specified. Inspection and acceptance shall be made at destination. Parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. This procurement is being contracted on the basis of “other than full and open competition” pursuant to the authority of FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source and no other goods or services will satisfy agency requirements). THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Information is due to Sam Ansani, Contract Specialist, Code 2.5.1.2.3.4, Naval Air Warfare Center-Aircraft Division, Building 8110, Unit 11, Villa Road, St. Inigoes, MD 20684-0010, by 3:30 P.M. EST, 7 September 2005. The DPAS rating for this solicitation is N/A. The Government will not pay for any information received and reserves the right to process the procurement based upon the responses received. For information regarding this proposed procurement action, contact Sam Ansani, Code 2.5.1.2.3.4, Telephone 301-995-8894 or via e-mail
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