The submission deadline for quotes has been extended to Wednesday June 1, 2011. The submission deadline for questions has been extended to Tuesday May 31, 2011.

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 QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

2. Are you (NGA) requiring Reed Solomon and G.703 clock extension?

Answer: Yes, please include the Reed Solomon in your quote pricing as the government will require this software. However, we will not need the G.703 clock extension.

 

3. What are your (NGA) power requirements?

Answer: We require the 100-240 VAC (No BUC P/S) power option.

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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 and 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-50.

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has a requirement for ComTech Satellite Communication Modems or equivalent substitute. This requirement is being set aside for small businesses and competed solely through the Government Point of Entry (www.fbo.gov). The specific requirements and associated contract clauses are included with this synopsis/solicitation and are viewable via attachment #1. Offerors must sign in to the FBO website to view the attachment. An MPIN may also be required.

All vendors interested in submitting a quote for consideration should do so, prior to the solicitation closing date of May 26, 2011 by 12:00pm EST, via E-MAIL ONLY to the point of contact(s) listed in this solicitation. Quotes not submitted via e-mail will NOT be evaluated. All submissions should be in accordance with the stipulations set forth below:

1. This solicitation is a Request for Quotes and is set aside for small businesses. Quotes from Other than Small Business (OSB) shall not be considered.

2. Quotes shall be based upon open market pricing. Quote must include pricing for each of the items listed in the solicitation and must include shipping costs in the total price of the items.

3. Award shall be made to the offeror that submits the LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE (LPTA) quote. The technical requirements of the hardware are detailed in the solicitation. OFFERORS MUST ADDRESS EACH ITEM IN THEIR QUOTE THAT IS LISTED ADDRESSED IN THE SOLICITATION, IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE.
4. Equal Low Bids will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 19.202-3.

5. Submissions should not contain attachments greater than 3MB in size. Such submissions may be excluded.

6. All items shall be delivered to the location referenced in the solicitation in accordance with the delivery schedule cited therein.

7. All questions should be in writing, VIA E-MAIL ONLYdirected to Contracts Specialist Candace I. Johnson at [email protected]. All questions (and their answers) will be posted on the FBO website to provide equal access to information for all potential offerors. The submission deadline for questions is May 24, 2011 by 12:00pm EST.

8. All offerors should submit a completed version of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications (attached).

9. All vendors must have a current registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and propose the NAICS codes of 517410 Satellite Telecommunications and /or 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing specified in the solicitation prior to award. Those vendors who submit a quote not in accordance with the NAICS codes will be eliminated from the competition.

10. All items quoted must be new. Refurbished items will NOT be accepted.
11. The Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation without obligation.

 

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