SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- 300 KHz Lowered Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (LADCP)
- Notice Date
- 8/26/2009
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334290
— Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Region Acquisition Division-KC, 601 East 12th Street, Room 1756, Kansas City, Missouri, 64106, United States
- ZIP Code
- 64106
- Solicitation Number
- NRMAD000916764KLC
- Archive Date
- 9/7/2009
- Point of Contact
- Karen L Christian, Phone: (816)426-7286
- E-Mail Address
-
karen.l.christian@noaa.gov
(karen.l.christian@noaa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies prepared and processed in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this announcement. The U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA, Atmospheric Turbulence & Diffusion Division, located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee intend to solicit for purchase of the following items: 1) 40 ea P/N ES-A-95-FA, Evergreen 195W PV Module, MC 4 Latching Connector, Poly; 2) 40 ea P/N 550-0047, Multi-Contract MC4 Connector, 30 Ft, 10 AWG Cable, for Evergreen 195W PV Module, with MC 4 Latching Connector, Poly; 3) 4) 40 ea P/N DPW-40216, Direct Power and Water-brand, DP-TPM1-ES195, Series 15-2, Top-of-Pole mount for one (1) Module Evergreen ES-A-195-FA, 195 Watt Module; and 2 ea P/N 550-0056, Multi-Contact MC4 Latching Connector Dis-Assembly Tool Set, Red, PV-MS. This is being purchased as a brand name sole source item. The Historical Climatological Network - Modernization (USHCN-M) pilot program is a joint NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) program network is an integrated surface-observing network whose data provide climate, weather, and water information to measure and monitor at a minimum atmospheric essential climate variables (surface air temperature and precipitation) contributing to multiple uses; protect life and property; preserve and extend the climate record of the United States; monitor climate variability and change at a regional level; and provide quality data to the Nations's hydrometerological forecast, warning, and numerical modeling. It is planned to 1,000 USHCN-M stations deployed in the next several years. The scientific equipment used for USHCN-M climate monitoring stations was chosen, after thorough market evaluation and comparison, by an expert scientific panel as outlined in the HCN-M Program Directives. All of the equipment uses 12 volt DC power. A solar module is needed that has an output of approximately 12 volts. Any other size output would have to be converted to 12 volts, and to convert from anything greater than 24 volts would add expense and significant complication to the system. Therefore, any module over 24 volts can immediately be discounted. A UHCN-M station's design requires an approximately 200 watts of solar panels. The Evergreen meets this criterion with a single panel, keeping expense and complications to a minimum. This scientific equipment is very sensitive and fluctuations in voltage can do serious and irreparable harm. Evergreen has a very tight tolerance on power output, and the tightest I have seen from any manufacturer. These stations are intended to run at least for 50 years. The Evergreen module has a warranty period of 25 years on power output, and 5 years on craftsmanship. The Evergreen ES-195 solar modules are required to power new installations of HCN-M stations located in remote locations without electrical power. The HCN-M Scientific panel has chosen the instrumentation and system design for the entire network based on extensive market research and comparisons; standardization throughout the network is a programmatic requirement. It is necessary to maintain the same configuration throughout the USHCN-M network. Both the Evergreen panels and DPW mounts are currently in use in existing USHCN-M stations. This constitutes the only Request for Quote (RFQ), written offers are being requested; a written RFQ will not be issued. The NAICS code for this action is 334515. This requirement shall be considered a 100% small business set-aside. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered by the Agency. All contractors doing business with the Eastern Region Acquisition Division-Kansas City, MO (ERAD-KC) must be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) or certification with the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). This is a Government initiative that was designed by the Integrated Acquisition Environment (IAE) to replace the paper Representations and Certifications (Reps & Certs) process. For more information and to register, please access the following website: http://www.bpn.gov. In order to register with the CCR offerors must have a Dun & Bradstreet number. For information and to register, please access the following website: http://www.ccr.gov/.A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on-line at http://www.dnb.com/product/eupdate/requestOptions.html or by phone at (800) 333-0505. This notice is hereby issued as RFQ NRMAC100917786KLC. This RFQ and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-36. The line item(s) will be provided in accordance with the specifications listed herein. The prices shall be all inclusive of costs. The FAR clauses incorporated into this acquisition shall be: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jun 2008), 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Jul 2009), 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items (Mar 2009), 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jun 2009) Sections 8(i), 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 31, 34, & 39), 52.247. FAR clauses are available on the Internet Website http://www.arnet.gov/far. The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this request to the responsible firm whose quotation conforming to the request results from this request to the responsible firm whose quotation conforming to the request results in the best value to the Government price and other technical factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: Ability to provide the equipment as described herein, Past performance (customer satisfaction, quality, and timeliness); Delivery schedule; and Price. CAR 1352.246-70 Inspection and Acceptance (Mar 2000). Inspection and acceptance will be performed by the Atmospheric Turbulence & Diffusion Division, Oak Ridge, TN. http://oamweb.osec.doc.gov/docs/DOC_Local_VClauses_PM2000-03A2.pdf. Signed and dated offers must be submitted to the U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA, ERAD-KC, Attn: Karen Christian, 601 E. 12th St., Room 1756, Kansas City, MO 64106. Offers must be received on or before 3:00 PM CDST, Friday September 4, 2009. Offers may be faxed to 816-274-6952 or submitted via email to karen.l.christian@noaa.gov. Quotes submitted in response to this notice should include the following: 1) A completed price schedule for all line items identified in this notice; 2) A proposed delivery schedule; 3) FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (completed), or a statement verifying that this has been completed through ORCA; and 4) Certification of registration in CCR. This is a firm-fixed price request for quote. Item #0001) P/N ES-A-95-FA, Evergreen 195W PV Module, MC 4 Latching Connector, Poly. Qty: 40 ea Unit Price: ____________ Total Amount: ____________ Item #0002) P/N 550-0047, Multi-Contract MC4 Connector, 30 Ft, 10 AWG Cable, for Evergreen 195W PV Module, with MC 4 Latching Connector, Poly. Qty: 40 ea Unit Price: ____________ Total Amount: ___________ Item #0004) P/N DPW-40216, Direct Power and Water-brand, DP-TPM1-ES195, Series 15-2, Top-of-Pole Mount for one (1) Module Evergreen ES-A-195-FA, 195 Watt Module. QTY: 40 ea Unit Price: ________ Total Amount: _________ P/N 550-0056, Multi-Contact MC4 Latching Connector Dis-Assembly Tool Set, Red, PV-MS; Qty: 2 ea Unit Price: __________ (if applicable) Total Amount: __________ (if applicable) Freight Charges for Solar Modules: ____________ Freight Charges for Top-of Pole Mounts/Racks for Solar Modules: ___________ Proposed Delivery Schedule: ___________ARO. End of Notice
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- Place of Performance
- Address: U.S. Department of Commerce/NOAA, Atlantic Oceanographic & Meterological Laboratory, Miami, Florida, 33149, United States
- Zip Code: 33149
- Zip Code: 33149
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