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 this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this request is 70181-A-Q013 and is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC 05-37) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This procurement is a small business set-aside. The applicable NAICS classification code is 334515 with size standard of 750 employees and PSC code is 5835. SPECIFICATIONSThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting quotes for Winterized/Outdoors Sound Meters purpose of modeling soundscapes over 2 million acres. Salient characteristicsA Weatherized/Outdoors Package Deal Systems which can incorporate digital recordings of the actual sound event are required so that that source can be identified.Kenai National Wildlife Refuge is seeking to establish a sound monitoring program for the purpose of modeling soundscapes over 2 million acres. Significant sources of anthropogenic noise include snowmachines, aircraft, vehicles, and motorized boats. Sound monitoring systems will need to be able to operate for extended periods in remote backcountry situations in harsh Alaskan weather, adjust for wind-generated noise, and have the capability to record and integrate the actual sound with noise measures. More specifically, salient characteristics for long-term monitoring of ambient noise in backcountry situations include: - sound measuring devices that can operate as a stand-alone station (not hand-held) in a remote situation; - meets ANSI/IEC Type 1 integrating SLM standards; - user-defined interval datalogging (1-sec to 24 hours); - user-defined exceedance triggers (based on level and time duration);- noise statistics (including user-defined values); - battery life > 24 hours; and - noise floor < 20 dB (A) with " 50 mV/Pa condenser microphone. Systems which can incorporate digital recordings of the actual sound event are required so that that source can be identified. In addition, USFWS seeks systems that can are complementary with the software and hardware improvements. These include housing to protect these measurement devices from bears, gather electrical power from solar panels for operation in remote backcountry, and accommodate a wind anemometer to adjust ambient sound measurements for wind-generated noise. LINE ITEMSPlease provide a detailed price schedule for the following items:Line Item 001: Sound Level Meters Datalogger- Larson-Davis Model 831 or Brand Name or Equal and Associated accessories necessary for operationQuantity: 3Price per item: $______________Total extend price for line item 001: $______________Salient characteristics See Above-Delivery Date: December 15, 2009 Line Item 002: Sound Level MetersDatalogger - Larson-Davis Model 820 or Brand Name or Equal and Associated accessories necessary for operationQuantity: 10Price per item: $______________Total extend price for line item 002: $______________Salient characteristics See Above: -Delivery Date: December 15, 2009 Line Item 003: Training On Site - for 2 -10 EmployeesQuantity: 2-10 Employees Price per item: $______________Total extend price for line item 04: $______________-Delivery Date: 02/30/2010 DELIVERY: Shipment FBO Destination to U.S. Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Attn: John Morton (MS 519), Ski Hill Road, P.O. Box 2139, Soldotna, Alaska 99669. CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS:The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition:52.212-01, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial52.212-02, Evaluation-Commercial Items. The specific criteria to be used for evaluation, listed in declining importance, shall be as follows:1) Best value to the Government2) Any warranties and price discounts3) PriceAll other evaluation factors other than price, when combined, are significantly less important than price. 52.212-03, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial ItemsOfferors must supply a completed copy of this provision when responding to this solicitation.52.212-04, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items52.219-06, 52.219-28, 52.222-3; 52.222-19; 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-36; 52.225-1; 52.225-3; 52.225-13; 52.232-33, 52.233-3, 52.233-4, 1452.215-71, 1452.233-2 POINT OF CONTACT:This combined synopsis/solicitation is a request for competitive quotes. Offerors interested in submitting a quote, or requiring additional information on this solicitation should contact: Margie Rhodes, Contracting Specialist, US Fish and Wildlife Service (907) 786-3413 phone, (907) 786-3923 fax, email: [email protected] PROPOSAL SUBMISSION:Quotes must be received at the following address, via fax or mail, prior to the closing date of this solicitation. Closing date of this solicitation is November 18, 2009 at 10:00am: US Fish and Wildlife ServiceContracting and General Services1011 East Tudor Rd, MS 171Anchorage, AK 99503Ph: (907) 786-3413Fax: (907) 786-3923

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