Synopsis: This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format at FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number W913E5-15-T-0012 is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334220 which has a size standard of 750 employees. This is not a small business set a-side. The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) has a requirement to procure two (2) GPS disciplined rubidium time-frequency standards for a radiofrequency channel sounding system, which shall be operated in the field under harsh climate and rough terrain conditions. The award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA), responsible quote. To be technically acceptable the product quoted shall be BRAND NAME OR EQUAL to the FEI-Zyfer Model 424, Nano Sync IV System (part # 424-122-01 aka 424012201) and shall be comparable to what is offered with the FEI-Zyer Nano Sync IV System. CLIN 0001 - NanoSync IV with C/A GPS, Rubidium, standard 24 VDC power input; 2/ea; (part # 424012201), see FAR clause 52.211-6 (Brand Name or Equal); firm fixed price. CLIN 0002 - L1 Antenna Kit; 2/ea; (part # 0810408), see FAR clause 52.211-6 (Brand Name or Equal); ruggedized 33 dB white antenna with pipe adapter, 50' RG-59 cable; firm fixed price. CLIN 0003 - L1/L2 Screw-On Amplifier; 2/ea; (part # 0810403), see FAR clause 52.211-6 (Brand Name or Equal); 20 dB TNC Male Antenna Side/TNC Female Receiver Side; firm fixed price. CLIN 0004 - 50 ft RG-59 cable; 2/ea; (part # 0420166), see FAR clause 52.211-6 (Brand Name or Equal); 5dB loss at 1.575 GHz - 15 meters; firm fixed price. CLIN 0005 - Coaxial Surge Suppres./Lightning Arrestor; 2/ea; (part # 0810416), see FAR clause 52.211-6 (Brand Name or Equal); 5dB loss at 1.575 GHz - 15 meters; firm fixed price. Technical: The following are salient characteristics required to determine technical acceptability: A. Portability: less than 2.2 kg, less than 1950 cm volume B. Power: consumes less than 20 W steady state after warm up, 24 +/- 4 VDC input voltage range C. GPS-disciplined Rubidium oscillator, frequency stability over 24h of 1E-12 D. GPS antenna, cabling, amplifier, lightning arrestor, and 12 channel receiver E. RS232 and Ethernet status and control ports F. Simultaneous 10 MHz and 1PPS output ports, SMA connectors G. Temperature: operable between -20C and +50C, storage between -40C and +100C All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest price if an offer is found technically acceptable and the proposed performance delivery schedule is more favorable than that of other offers. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The delivery date shall be within forty-five (45) days of receipt of contract. Please reference the attached written RFQ for all applicable provisions and clauses. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS NEEDED with Quote: If offering a product other than the Brand Name specified herein, the vendors are required to provide descriptive literature in sufficient detail to determine if the items quoted are technically acceptable, as compared to the salient characteristics delineated. Please provide responses to this notice, no later than 20 August 2015, at 12:00 pm, Central Standard Time (CST) to:
[email protected] Telephone responses will not be accepted. *Note: In order to be eligible for award of a Government contract, vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), have no active exclusions, and complete representations and certifications. This system combines data that was formerly contained in the Central Contractors Registration (CCR), Online Representation and Certifications (ORCA), and the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). For more information, review the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov.