436 CONTRACTING SQUADRON
BLDG 639, ROOM 242
DOVER AFB, DE 19902-5639
TELEPHONE NO. (302) 677-5104 FAX NO (302) 677-5217

Total Number of Pages: 5
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Number F13CABLE

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. FIRM FIXED PRICING IS REQUESTED. THIS SOLICITATION DOCUMENT AND INCORPORATED PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES ARE THOSE IN EFFECT THROUGH FEDERAL ACQUISITION CIRCULAR 2005-029. All quotes must be sent to Pamela Alston VIA email at pamela.alston@dover.af.mil, or VIA FAX TO: 436 CONTRACTING SQ/LGCB, ATTN: Pamela Alston, Bldg 639, Room 242, Dover Air Force Base, DELAWARE 19902-5639. FAX (302) 677-5217. VOICE PHONE (302) 677-5104. Please contact Rose Jordan at (302)677-5042 or email: rose.jordan@dover.af.mil if unable to reach Pamela Alston.

PLEASE RETURN QUOTE NOT LATER THAN (NLT): 4:00 p.m. EST 23 February 2009.

SUPPLIES/SERVICES CONTAINED IN THIS QUOTATION ARE FOR DELIVERY FOB DESTINATION TO DOVER AFB, DE 19902

NAICS 517110 the Small Business Size Standard is 1500 employees to be considered as a small business. This is NOT a small business set-aside.

SUPPLIES FURNISHED UNDER THIS REQUEST FOR QUOTATION ARE OF DOMESTIC ORIGIN UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED BY QUOTER. QUOTATIONS FURNISHED ARE NOT OFFERS. THIS REQUEST DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY ANY COSTS INCURRED IN THE PREPARATION OF THE SUBMISSION OF THIS QUOTATION OR TO CONTRACT FOR SUPPLIES OR SERVICES.

NOTE 1: The On-Line Representations and Certifications (ORCA) the Dept. of the Air Force mandatory system for offeror representations and certifications (See FAR Clause 52.212-3 following). More information can be found at https://orca.bpn.gov/. If selected for award the vendor tax identification number (TIN) will be required.

AWARD WILL BE MADE BASED ON PRICE

ITEM(S) REQUIRED:

Install cable television service for Dover AFB, Delaware, in base facilities and dormitories to satisfy customer requirements, repair and maintain existing cable and equipment infrastructure, and provide appropriate programming content to include, at a minimum, local and national news, local and national weather, current events, and historical documentaries. Also, a local commander's access channel and equipment will be provided to facilitate programming of local organization. Period of service shall be from 1 March 2009 through 30 April 2012.

NOTE: Cable service is currently being provided by Comcast Cablevision.

 

TO BE COMPLETED BY THE QUOTER:

DISCOUNT TERMS:
DELIVERY DATE:

NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER ________________

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TELEPHONE NO (INCLUDE AREA CODE) ________

FAX NUMBER: ___________________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS: ___________________________________

ENROLLED IN CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION? Yes____ No____
DUNS NUMBER: _______________
CAGE CODE NUMBER: ______________
GSA CONTRACT NUMBER, if applicable __________________

SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN _____________________________________

NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER: ___________________________________

DATE OF QUOTATION:________________________

SCHEDULE OF PRICES
(DAFB OPERATION FACILITIES)

MONTHLY PRICES

Monthly Services Required Price

Standard Service per outlet

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(Limited Service plus Expanded Service if the total
contracted outlets is less than 350 outlets)

Standard Service per outlet

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(Limited Service plus Expanded Service if the total
contracted outlets exceeds 349 outlets. Once the total
outlets exceed 349 this rate becomes effective the following
billing period.)

HBO per outlet

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Music Choice

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EQUIPMENT PRICES

Rate
Converter Box (All Others Excluding HD, DVR & HDDVR)

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Converter Box (HD, DVR & HDDVR)

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Non -addressable Converter

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Remote Control

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INSTALLATION & SERVICE PRICES

Rate
Hourly Service Charge

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Install-Unwired Home (Aerial within 125 feet)

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Install-Prewired Home (Aerial within 125 feet)

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Install Additional Outlet- Connect Initial

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Install Additional Outlet-Connect Separate

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Other Install-Relocate Outlet

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Other Install-Upgrade (non-addressable)

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Other Install-Downgrade (non-addressable)

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Other Install-Upgrade/Downgrade (addressable)

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Connect VCR-Connect Initial

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Connect VCR-Connect Separate

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CableCARD - First

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- Second

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Customer Trouble Call & Field Collection Fee

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Clauses following may be viewed at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar1.htm

The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items. Quotes will be evaluated and awarded to the offeror with the lowest price technically acceptable. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation With Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 222.21, Prohibition on Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration. The clause at DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders; FARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate; DFARS 252.225- 7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Invoices; The clause at AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman. The Government reserves the right to award on a multiple award or an all or none basis.

1. PRE-PRICED BLANKET AGREEMENT/DESCRIPTION OF AGREEMENT: This will be a Pre-priced Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) between the United States Government and the contractor to provide cable television service for Dover AFB as required by the Contracting Officer or his/her designated representative during the period 1 Mar 2009 through 30 April 2012. The rates charged the Government for any supply or service provided as a result of this BPA shall be as indicated on the APPROVED PRICE LIST. This agreement may be terminated unilaterally at anytime by either party and may be rewritten or revised at the option of the Contracting Officer. Any such revision shall be accomplished by modification to this BPA.

2. EXTENT OF OBLIGATION: The U.S. Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized calls actually placed against this BPA by the Contracting Officer or his/her designated representatives. The U.S. Government shall not be liable in any manner in the event no calls are made.

3. PRICING: The prices offered by the Contractor to the Government under this BPA shall be as low as or lower than those charged to the Contractor's most favored customer, in addition to any discounts for prompt payment. The Contractor will furnish the Contracting Officer a price list in two copies for supplies or services it proposes to furnish under this Agreement. The listing must be identified with the BPA number and must not be for a specific period. No price changes may be made unless approved by the Contracting Officer. If prices are expected to change frequently, the Contractor must provide monthly price lists to arrive in the Contracting Squadron prior to the effective date of the change. Calls will be made for only the supplies or services that appear on the APPROVED PRICE LIST.

4. PRICE LISTS:

a. Price lists will be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval.
b. Changes to approved price lists will be provided within thirty (30) days to permit review and distribution to ordering activities before the effective date of the price change.

5. METHOD OF PAYMENT: All payments made against this Blanket Purchase Agreement will be made by the Government Purchase Card (GPC). The contractor shall waive any and all surcharges associated with processing the Government Commercial Credit Card through the U.S. Bank Card System.

6. PURCHASE (CALL) LIMITATION: Authorized individuals placing calls against this BPA shall not exceed $25,000.00.

7. NOTICE OF INDIVIDUALS AUTHORIZED TO PURCHASE UNDER THIS BPA AND DOLLAR LIMITATIONS BY TITLE OF POSITION OR NAME: The Contracting Officer shall furnish to the contractor, by separate letter, a list of individuals authorized to place calls against this BPA, identified either by title of position or by name of individual, organizational component, and the dollar limitation per purchase for each position title or individual. Calls received by the Contractor from personnel not so listed shall not be honored.
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9. DELIVERY TICKETS: All deliveries and/or shipments under this BPA shall be accompanied by delivery tickets or sales slips, which shall contain the following minimum information:

a. Name of Contractor
b. BPA Number and Call Number
c. Date of Call
d. List of supplies or services provided under the call.
e. Unit price and Extended Amount less applicable discount
f. Name and telephone number of the authorized person who placed the call
g. Date of Delivery

10. CALLS: Calls may be placed via telephone, fax, or the Contractor's Secure World Wide Web page, if applicable. All faxed orders must bear the signature of an authorized person.

11. RESPONSIBILITIES:

a. Government: The person authorized to place a call must provide the following information when placing calls via telephone or facsimile:

(1) BPA Number and Call Number
(2) Name, address, and phone number of Point of contact including ordering unit.
(3) Credit card number, expiration date, and name that appears on the credit card
(4) Mark for Information
(5) Ship to address
(6) Contract Line Item Number, item description and part number, if applicable
(7) Unit price and extended price

b. Contractor: Contractor personnel receiving such calls shall assure themselves that sufficient information is obtained to prepare the delivery ticket as required by paragraph 8 of this Agreement. If a cardholder's credit card is not authorized or rejected by the financial institution, the contractor shall notify the cardholder immediately.

12. DELIVERY: All prices shall be FOB Dover AFB, Delaware

13. INVOICES: A summary invoice shall be submitted at least monthly or upon expiration of this BPA, whichever occurs first, for all deliveries made during a billing period, identifying the delivery tickets covered therein, stating their total dollar value, and supported by receipt copies of the delivery tickets.

Also an ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern.

Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMBC A-76 competition performance decisions). If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, Mr. Michael R. Jackson, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB IL 62225-5022, (618) 229-0267, fax (618) 256-6668, email: Michael.jackson@scott.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.