Evaluation, Repair and Replacement of Traveling Wave Tubes (TWTs), Part Number VTX-6389G3

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Opportunity Summary

The Department of the Army, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), issued this combined synopsis/solicitation (W56JSR15R0018) for the evaluation, repair, and replacement of Traveling Wave Tubes (TWTs). The requirement involves providing minor and major repairs, testing, inspection, and replacement of up to 15 VTX-6389G3 TWTs annually. These components are essential for amplifying signals in various satellite terminals, including the AN/FSC-78C, AN/GSC-39C, and AN/GSC-52A, which support critical communication networks for the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Defense Information Systems Agency.

The Army intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to Communications and Power Industries, Inc. (CPI), the original equipment manufacturer. The anticipated period of performance consists of a three-year base period and two option years, for a total of five years, with a potential six-month extension. Performance will take place at the contractor’s facility, with final inspection and acceptance at origin. Repaired items must be shipped to the DLA Distribution New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania under military packaging standards.

This acquisition is classified under NAICS code 811213 for electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance and PSC J for maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of equipment. Although the government plans a sole source award, the notice establishes a response deadline of April 8, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time for any alternative proposals. Award evaluation will prioritize price or cost, followed by technical capability and past performance. All administrative inquiries should be directed to the contract specialist, Jermaine M. Clarke.

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Response deadline: Apr 9, 2016Expired 3721 days ago
NAICS: 811213 (opens in new tab)
PSC: J (opens in new tab)
Set aside: —
Published: Mar 25, 2016
Updated: Mar 25, 2016
Agency: DEPT OF THE ARMY (opens in new tab)
Office: W6QK ACC-APG
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Contact and place of performance

Point of contact: Jermaine M Clarke

Place of performance: USA

Original Description

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR NON-COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE-BASED SERVICES prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 5.204 to publicize the planned sole source procurement for an award of a proposed contract action to provide minor repairs, major repairs, test/inspect, and replacement of up to 15 Traveling Wave Tubes (TWTs), Part Number VTX-6389G3 (National Stock Number (NSN) 5960-01-416-0474), on a yearly basis. Communications and Power Industries, Inc. (CPI), CAGE 0MH33, located at 811 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, California is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the end item. The stated minimum order quantity is 1 each, and the stated maximum order quantity is 15 each. The United States Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), 6001 Combat Drive, APG, Maryland 21005, intends to award a sole source contract, in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(1)(1) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. All proposals shall be received NLT 1:00pm Eastern Daylight Time, Friday, 08 April 2016. The proposed acquisition is for the award of a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) follow-on contract with an anticipated Period of Performance of a Five (5) Years with a Three (3) Base Period and two (2) Option Years, and a provision for extension of services up to six months, if needed. The TWT is a critical component of satellite terminals that amplify incoming signals to enable transmission of video, voice, and text data to satellites. These tubes are used in the AN/FSC-78C Heavy Satellite Communication Terminal, the AN/GSC-39C Medium Satellite Communication Terminal, and the AN/GSC-52A State-of-the-Art Medium Satellite Communication Terminal. These satellite terminals provide critical communications and network connectivity to Department of Defense users to include the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Defense Information Systems Agency. Place of Performance shall be at the Contractor Facility. Inspection and Acceptance shall be at Origin. FOB Destination applies. The repaired items shall be shipped to: W1BG DLA DISTRIBUTION DDSP NEW CUMBERLAND FACILITY 2001 NORMANDY DRIVE DOOR 113 TO 134 NEW CUMBERLAND PA 17070-5002 Preservation, packaging and marking for shipment shall be in accordance with Section D' of the contract. Military Packaging in accordance with MIL-DTL-75K shall be used for the Traveling Wave Tubes (TWT), Level of Protection (LOP): Military, Level of Pack (LPK): Minimal, and Quantity Unit Pack (QUP): 001. Marking shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129P. RFID Requirements shall be in accordance with the Section 'F' clause, DFARS 252.211-7006, of the contract. MIL-STD 129P with Change 4 is applicable. Provisions and Clauses applicable to this acquisition are as follows: FAR 52.202-1, Definitions; FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities; FAR 52.203-5, Covenant Against Contingent Fees; FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; FAR 52.203-7, Anti-Kickback Procedures; FAR 52.203-8, Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity; FAR 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; FAR 52.203-12, Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions; DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials; DFARS 252.203-7001, Prohibition on Persons Convicted of Fraud or other Defense Contract Related Felonies; DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; DFARS 252.203-7004, Display of Fraud Hotline Posters; FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements; FAR 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper; FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management; FAR 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications; DFARS 252.204-7007, Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications; DFARS 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls; FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance; FAR 52.204-19, Incorporation By Reference of Representations and Certifications; FAR 52.209-7, Information Regarding Responsibility Matters; DFARS 252.209-7991, Representation By Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felon Conviction under an Federal Law-Fiscal Year 2016 Appropriations (Deviation 2016-O0002); FAR 52.211-14, Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense, Emergency, Preparedness, and Energy Program Use; FAR 52.215-20, Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Cost or Pricing Data; FAR 52.216-1, Type of Contract; FAR 52.222-24, Preaward On-site Equal Opportunity Compliance Evaluation; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.227-2, Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and copyright infringement; FAR 52.227-3, Patent Indemnity; DFARS 252.227-7013, Rights in Technical Data-Noncommercial Items; DFARS 252.227-7014, Rights in Noncommercial Computer Software and Noncommercial Computer Software Documentation; DFARS 252.227-7015, Technical Data-Commercial Items; DFARS 252.227-7018, Validation of Asserted Restrictions-Computer Software DFARS 252.227-7028, Technical Data or Computer Software Previously Delivered to the Government; DFARS 252.227-7030, Technical Data-Withholding of Payment; DFARS 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data; FAR 52.229-3, Federal, State, and Local Taxes; FARS 52.232-17, Interest; FAR 52.232-23, Assignment of Claims; DFARS 252.237-7010, Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees By Contractor Personnel; FAR 52.242-13, Bankruptcy; FAR 52.243-1, Changes-Fixed Price Alternate I; DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications; DFARS 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items; DFARS 252.226-7001, Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns; FAR 52.227-1, Authorization and Consent; FAR 52.233-2, Service of Protest; FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference; FAR 52.227-06, Royalty Information; FAR 52.227-09, Refund of Royalties; FAR 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.233-1, Disputes; FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.242-15, Stop-Work Order; FAR 52.244-2, Subcontracts; DFARS 252.244-7001, Contractor Purchasing System Administration-Basic; FAR 52.245-1, Government Property; FAR 52.245-9, Use and Changes; DFARS 252.245-7001, Tagging, Labeling, and Marking of Government-Furnished Property; DFARS 252.245-7002, Reporting Loss of Government Property; DFARS 252.245-7003, Contractor Property Management System Administration; DFARS 252.245-7004, Reporting, Reutilization, and Disposal; FAR 52.246-25, Limitation of Liability-Services; FAR 52.249-2, Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price); FAR 52.249-8, Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service); FAR 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms; FAR 52.246-4, Inspection of Services-Fixed Price; FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination FAR 52.252-02, Clauses Incorporated by Reference; DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation; DFARS 252.211-7006, Radio Frequency Identification; DFARS 252.217-7026, Identification of Source of Supply; DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions; DFAR 252.232-7007, Limitation of Government's Obligation; Evaluation Criteria For Award: For the purposes of Award, offers will be evaluated on the following factors, listed in descending Order of Importance: Price or Cost - 01 (order of importance) Technical - 02 (order of importance) Past Performance - 03 (order of importance) All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are Significantly Less Important than Cost or Price. Please be advised that ACC-APG use Federal Business Opportunities Website (FEDBIZOPS) to allow electronic posting of Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQs), and Invitations for Bids (IFBs) from ACC-APG to Industry. All parties interested in doing business with ACC-APG are invited to access, operate, send, and receive information from the FedBizOpps at https://www.fbo.gov The Point Of Contact for this action is Jermaine Clarke, Contract Specialist, 443-861-4889 or [email protected]

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