VACUUM TUBES
Vacuum Tubes
Shortwave Broadcasting
BBG50-Q-14-12-47-CCS
This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation was prepared by the U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), International Broadcasting Bureau, (IBB) pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.603 "Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Items" to include the following additional information:
(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii) This Solicitation Number BBG50-Q-14-12-47-CCS is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) that will result as in an award. Federal Government reserves the right to award a one year contract. This will be an award of a firm-fixed-price contract using full and open competition to supply the entire broadcasting network with vacuum tubes.
(iii) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation document and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-74, effective July 1, 2014.
(iv)The Contracting Officer (CO) has found and determined that the nature of the supplies to be provided is appropriate for an "unrestricted" procurement.
(v) The Contractor shall provide pricing and delivery for 17 items. The complete listing of the tubes is listed below in (vii). Contractor will provide warranty standards for each of tube types.
(vi) The 17 items required above are described below by commercial part numbers and quantities.
(vii) Commercial Part Numbers shall be as follows:
3CW20,000A7 TUBE 2 EACH SHIPPED DIRECTLY TO JCM LOGISTICS, INC., CHANTILLY, VA 20151
4CV100,000C TUBE 4 EACH SHIPPED DIRECTLY TO PHILIPPINES TRANSMITTING STATION
3CW20,000A7 TUBE 2 EACH SHIPPED DIRECTLY TO KUWAIT TRANSMITTING STATION
4CX5000A TUBE 3 EACH SHIPPED DIRECTLY TO JCM LOGISTICS, INC., CHANTILLY, VA 20151
3CW20000A7 TUBE 1 EACH SHIPPED DIRECTLY TO SRI LANKA TRANSMITTING STATION
4CV250,000B TUBE 1 EACH SHIPPED DIRECTLY TO SRI LANKA TRANSMITTING STATION
4CW25000A TUBE 1 EACH SHIPPED DIRECTLY TO SRI LANKA TRANSMITTING STATION
GL-7703 TUBE 1 EACH SHIPPED DIRECTLY TO KUWAIT TRANSMITTING STATION
4CX35000C TUBE 2 EACH SHIPPED DIRECTLY TO KUWAIT TRANSMITTING STATION
(viii) The provision at FAR Subpart 52.212-1 [Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items] applies to this acquisition.
(ix) The provision at FAR Subpart 52.212-2 [Evaluation of Commercial Items] is hereby incorporated by reference into this combined synopsis/solicitation. The below-stated technical evaluation subfactors, when combined, are more important than price in the BBG's overall evaluation of an Offeror's proposal. Past performance will also be considered [see FAR Subpart 15.304 (Evaluation Factors and Significant Subfactors)]. The technical evaluation subfactors in descending order of importance are compliance with the technical requirements in the attached Statement of Work, and past performance.
(x) Offerors shall submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR Subpart 52.212-3 [Offeror representations and certifications -- commercial items] with their proposal. This provision can be found at the following website: http://www.arnet.gov/far/; if requested by an Offeror, a copy of far subpart 52.212-3 can be obtained by contacting the contracting officer.
(xi) FAR Clause 52.212-4 [Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items] applies to this acquisition.
(xii) FAR Clause 52.212-5 [Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items] applies to this acquisition and incorporates the following clauses: FAR Clause 52.203-6 [Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402)]; FAR Clause 52.219-4 [Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (if an Offeror elects to waive the preference, the Offeror shall so indicate in his/her proposal)]; FAR Clause 52.219-8 [Utilization of Small Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3))]; FAR Clause 52.222-21 [Prohibition of Segregated Facilities]; FAR Clause 52.222-26 [Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246)]; FAR Clause 52.222-35 [Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212)]; FAR Clause 52.222-36 [Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793)]; FAR Clause 52.225-1 [Buy American Act - Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d)]; FAR Clause 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 an Offeror elects to waive the adjustment, the Offeror shall so indicate in his/her proposal)]; Alternate I of FAR Clause 52.219-23 [Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns]; FAR Clause 52.232-18 [Availability of Funds]; FAR Clause 52.232-33 [Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332)]; FAR Clause 52.239-1 [Privacy or Security Safeguards (5 U.S.C. 552a)]. All other clauses are in the attached Standard Form 1449.
(xiii) The Offeror shall note that 17 items in (v) shall be firm-fixed pricing. The Contractor's proposed prices shall include wages; overhead, general and administrative expenses, and profit.
(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this acquisition.
(xv) No numbered notes apply to this acquisition.
(xvi) Offerors shall submit one (1) document(s) (proposals) to the BBG, namely: (1) a Price Proposal that states: (a) the Offeror's proposed firm-fixed-price for the 17 items. Proposals are to be submitted by 2:00 pm EST on July 22, 2014 to address indicated below.
(xvii) Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), Office of Contracts (M/CON), Room 4007B, Switzer Building, 330 "C" Street (SW), Washington, DC 20237, Attention: Ms. Cynthia C. Sugg. Proposals must be submitted in hard copy format only (i.e., in person, U.S. Mail, or Federal Express or equivalent commercial courier service). Offerors should note that proposals submitted by e-mail or facsimile will not be considered.
(xviii) Information regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation can be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer, Ms. Cynthia C. Sugg, at (202) 382-7858, or via e-mail at [email protected]. Any Offeror may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the BBG.
Cynthia C. Sugg, Contract Speacilist, Phone 2023827858, Email [email protected] - Diane Sturgis, Contract Specialist, Phone 202-382-7849, Fax 202-382-7854, Email [email protected]
