70 -- 40 GB Console Systems

• Modification 01 - Posted on Feb 26, 2008

Document Type:	Presolicitation Notice
Solicitation Number:	FA8751-08-R-0016
Posted Date:	Feb 25, 2008
Original Response Date:	Mar 11, 2008
Current Response Date:	Mar 11, 2008
Original Archive Date:	Mar 26, 2008
Current Archive Date:	Mar 26, 2008
Classification Code:	70 -- General purpose information technology equipment
Set Aside:	Total Small Business
Naics Code:	334119 -- Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing

Contracting Office Address

Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFRL - Rome Research Site, AFRL/Information Directorate 26 Electronic Parkway, Rome, NY, 13441-4514, UNITED STATES

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation (paper copy) will not be issued. Further, offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of amendments (if any) or other information pertaining to this solicitation.    

Solicitation FA8751-08-R-0016 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-23 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Change Notice (DCN) 20080124. See http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ for the full text of all provisions and clauses incorporated by reference herein.

This procurement is being issued as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334419 and small business size standard of 1000 employees.

The contractor shall provide the following items on a firm fixed price basis:    

Item 1: Sony PlayStation 3 Game Console - 40 GB Hard Drive
Qty: 300
Sony Part Number 98006
Specifications:
Processor: CPU: Cell Broadband Engine. GPU: RSX.
Main Memory: 256MB XDR Main RAM. 256MB GDDR3 VRAM.
Hard Drive: 2.5" Serial ATA Drive- 40GB.
I/O Ports: (4) USB 2.0 ports. Slots for Memory Stick/SD/CompactFlash.
Communication: Ethernet (10BaseT/100BaseTX/1000BaseT). IEEE 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi. Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR). Wireless Controller Bluetooth (up to 7).
A/V Output: Screen Size: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p. HDMI: HDMI Out x 1. Analog: AV Multi-Out x 1. Digital Audio: Optical Digital Out x 1. Blu-ray/DVD/CD Drive "read only".
Accessories: 98040: PS3 Wireless Controller. 98042: PS3 Memory Card Adaptor.
Dimensions: 13.0"w x 3.92"h x 11.0"d.

The Air Force Research Laboratory is conducting a technology assessment of certain cell processors. The processors in the Sony PlayStation 3 are the only brand on the market that utilizes the specific cell processor characteristics needed for this program at an acceptable cost.

Offerors shall provide at least the same warranty terms, including offers of extended warranties, offered to the general public in customary commercial practice.

The estimated delivery date is 30 days after receipt of award. The place of delivery, acceptance, and FOB destination point is F4HBL1/Transportation Depot 2, 148 Electronic Parkway, Rome, NY 13441-4516.

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Nov 2007), applies to this acquisition. Addenda to the following paragraphs of 52.212-1 are:

(b) Written proposals are due at or before 3 PM EST Tuesday 11 March 2008. Submit to:     AFRL/RIKO, Attn: Robert Gigliotti, 26 Electronic Parkway, Rome NY 13441-4514 or by facsimile to:     315-330-2555 or by email to Robert.Gigliotti@rl.af.mil. Offerors are encouraged to submit their proposals using the SF 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items.

(k) Central Contractor Registration. Offerors must be registered in the CCR database to receive a contract award. If the offeror does not become registered in the CCR database within four (4) days after receiving notification from the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer may proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered offeror.    

The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999) applies. Paragraph (a) - the following evaluation factors shall be used: Price and Past Performance; both are of equal importance. Past performance may be obtained by the Government from sources inside or outside the Government in order to determine responsibility. Offerors are not required to submit past performance information.

The representations and certifications found in the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Nov 2007) and ALT I (Apr 2002) must be completed electronically on the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website at http://orca.bpn.gov. Therefore, offerors are required to complete only paragraph (L) of this provision and submit it with their proposal. In addition, offerors shall complete and submit the representations and certifications at 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (Jun 2005). For your convenience, paragraph (L) of 52.212-3 and 252.212-7000 are attached to this solicitation.
    
The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Feb 2007), applies to this acquisition.      

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Dec 2007), applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to this acquisition:

52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sep 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995)
52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Jun 2003)
52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004)
52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996)
52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Jun 2007)
52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003)
52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Aug 2007)
52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).
52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)
52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006)    
52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998)
52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006)
52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004)
52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007)
52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2006)
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003)

The clause at 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Apr 2007), applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR and DFARS clauses cited in the clause are applicable to this acquisition:

52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984)
252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (JUN 2005)
252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (JAN 2007)
252.225-7014, Preference for Domestic Specialty Metals (JUN 2005) Deviation
252.227-7015, Technical Data--Commercial Items (NOV 1995)
252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data (SEP 1999)
252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (MAR 2007)
252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment (MAR 1998)
252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002)
252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAR 2000)    

The following additional DFARS provisions and clauses also apply:

252.209-7001, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country (OCT 2006)
252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation (JUN 2005)
252.225-7000, Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate (JUN 2005)
252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (APR 2003)
252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006)

5352.201-9101, OMBUDSMAN (AUG 2005) is hereby incorporated into this solicitation. The Ombudsman for this acquisition is     Susan Hunter, Building 15, Room 225, 1864 4th Street, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7130 FAX: 937-255-5036 COM: 937-255-7754.

Note that the clause at 252.232-7003 is included in this solicitation. DoD requires all payment requests to be submitted and processed electronically. Contractors must familiarize themselves with this clause and DFARS 232.7003 for specific procedures. The DoD preferred electronic form for transmission is Wide Area Workflow ? Receipt and Acceptance (see website ? https://wawf.eb.mil). Wide Area Workflow Training may be accessed online at http://www.wawftraining.com. Please confirm in your proposal that your company is able to submit electronic invoices as set forth in the clause.

The following Numbered Notes apply: 1

Point of Contact
Robert Gigliotti, Contract Specialist, Phone 315-330-2205, FAX, 315-330-2555, Email Robert.Gigliotti@rl.af.mil.

Point of Contact

Robert Gigliotti, Contract Specialist, Phone 315-330-2205, Fax 315-330-2555, Email Robert.Gigliotti@rl.af.mil

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