Added: May 02, 2008 11:03 am
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG) and Telecommunication and Information Systems Command (TISCOM) has a requirement for
underway connectivity with unlimited data exchange, Ku band mobile maritime satellite and service to sustain data communications capabilities. The communications suite will be installed on small class cutters to provide data capabilities from 128 Kbps to upwards of 2Mbps initially for 2 cutters. The Coast Guard s current connectivity architecture employs 3rd generation INMARSAT (on-demand services). The Coast Guard is looking for a fixed-price/flat rate paradigm capable of dynamic bandwidth speeds as cited above. DHS/USCG has concluded their requirements will best be met through a COTS SATCOM hardware/service offering from KVH Industries and distributed by Mackay Communications (the only designated US reseller). Any vendor contemplating this requirement should know that the KVH V7 satellite terminals require airtime to be provided by KVH Industries and they offer no discount for the airtime service. The requirement must contain the following: 1) Tiered service offerings of KVH Industries V7 Tracphone airtime from 128Kbps to 2Mbps, 2) Variations in uplink and downlink bandwidth provisions, 3) Fixed monthly/flat rate pricing with unlimited data capabilities. FOB Destination to USCG TISCOM, 7323 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA 22315-3940. It is anticipated that a non-competitive sole source purchase order will be issued for this service to Mackay Communications. It is the Government's belief that only Mackay Communications can furnish the required service and ensure the items proper connectivity. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to furnish the above items are invited to submit complete information discussing the same within 10 days of this announcement. This data must include sufficient information to allow the Coast Guard to evaluate the proposal relative to the above requirements. Concerns that respond to this notice must fully demonstrate the capability to accomplish the above and are to supply pertinent information in sufficient detail to demonstrate a bona fide capability to meet the requirements. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by this agency. This is a combined synopsis /solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with 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. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 2005-17. NAICS code for this solicitation is 423690 and the small business size standard is 100 employees. The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation. Offerors may obtain full text versions of these clauses electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far.
FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (SEP 2006). FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (NOV 2006) with Alt 1 included. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (FEB 2007). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, Commercial Items (NOV 2006). The following clauses listed in FAR 52.212-5 are incorporated:
The Contractor shall 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.
52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996)
52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)
The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph that 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.
52.222-3 Convict Labor (JAN 2006)
52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999)
52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002) (E.O. 11246)
52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006)
52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998)
52.225-1 Buy American Act-Supplies (Jun 2003)
52.225-3 Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2006)
52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003)
