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; quotes are requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is set-aside for small businesses. The NAICS Code for this synopsis/solicitation is 334220, Size Standard 750 Employees. Solicitation/Purchase Requisition Number F2KBAD0223A004 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-43 effective 2 August 2010. The Government intends to award one contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government price and other factors considered. The Government intends to award one contract with 4 contract line item numbers: CLIN 0001 - Dual Polarization Horn Antennas QUANTITY - 2 Each CLIN 0002 - Waveguide Horn Antennas Dielectric Lens-305mm QUANTITY - 2 Each CLIN 0003 - Waveguide Horn Antennas Dielectric Lens-610mm QUANTITY - 2 Each CLIN 0004 - Shipping QUANTITY -1 Each Specifications: The primary spec of interest is dual linear polarization at X-band (8.2-12.4 GHz, 10 GHz center). We must have a switch for control over the polarization magnitudes, so that we can control the polarization angle. Other specs of interest, but negotiable, are: • VSWR: 12 dB threshold, >20 dB objective • Bandwidth: large area for trade-offs. Does not need to cover all of X-band, but must be at least 9-12 GHz. Furthermore, broader bandwidth is preferred over narrower bandwidth with same or lesser specs. • Connector: N or SMA-whichever provides superior low-loss • Size/weight: no size/weight restrictions • 3 dB Beamwidth, isolation, power handling: no particular specification • Lenses: low-loss, low-reflection preferred Shipping included, FOB: Destination Inspection and Acceptance: Destination The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. Addenda to FAR 52.212-1, 52.211-6. In accordance with the FAR 13.106-1(a)(2) offerors are notified that award will be made on the basis of price and technical suitability. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items, An offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (m) 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, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.222-41; 52.222-42. Addendum to FAR 52.212-5; FAR 52.252-2, Clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. [in paragraph (b) the following clause applies 252.225-7001; Addendum to DFAR 252.203-7000, 252.212-7001, 252.225-7002. DFAR 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman. 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. All offers are due no later than 31 August 2010 at 12:00 pm (Mountain Daylight Time). Offers may be E-mailed (preferred) to
[email protected] or mailed to AFNWC/PKOA, ATTN: Mark Johnson, 2000 Wyoming Blvd., SE, Bldg 20604, Rm B-18, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117, or, faxed to (505) 846-4262 ATTN: Mark Johnson or call (505)-853-2931 for additional information. Be advised that all interested parties must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) Databases in order to receive an award. You can registered with CCR at (888) 227-2423 or through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov , and ORCA at https://orca.bpn.gov/ .