US Army CECOM, Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence (C3IEW) Acquisition Center, ATTN: AMSEL-ACCA-B-AL(HOF), Fort Monmouth, New Jersey 07703-5008

59 -- DATA TRANSFER SYSTEM TO INCLUDE THE DATA TRANSFER CARTRIDGE MU-1004/A AND THE DATA TRANSFER RECEPTABLE MU-1005A/A SOL DAAB07-95-R-B758 DUE 053195 POC Kim Hoffman, (908)532-1735, Bruce Kueller, Contracting Officer (908)532-1257. Data Transfer Receptacle, 900 each, NSN: 5895-01-338-7064, P/N: MU-1005/A and Data Transfer Cartridge, 1800 each, NSN: 5895-01-339-5215, P/N: MU-1004A/A, delivery to New Cumberland, PA. The Data Transfer Cartridge and Data Transfer Receptacle together represent the Data Transfer System (DTS) for the AH-64 and OH-58D aircraft. The Government proposes a 5-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity type contract. A non-competitive negotiation is proposed with Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, because this procurement is confined to the contractor's part number referred to and must be compatible in form, fit and function with existing equipment. The Government does not own the drawings or necessary data to provide full and open competition and knows of no other source for these items. However, all responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. The synopsis is provided solely for informational purposes and should not be relied upon as a basis for preparation of an offer. Only written requests for this solicitation will be accepted. The U.S. ARMY COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRONICS COMMAND (CECOM) has established an Electronic Bulletin Board (EBB) to provide electronic transmittal of Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitations for Bids (IFBs) from Government to industry. ALL SOLICITATIONS ISSUED FROM FORT MONMOUTH FOR ACQUISITIONS OVER The SMALL PURCHASE THRESHOLD ARE SOLICITED VIA THE EBB. AS OF JANUARY 1, 1995, HARD COPY WILL No LONGER BE DISTRIBUTED. (Exceptions are Post, Camp and Station Acquisitions.) All interested parties wishing to do business with CECOM are invited to access, operate, send and receive data from the CECOM EBB system. To become a user of the EBB you will need an identification code and password in addition to a computer terminal equipped with the necessary hardware and software to interface with the EBB system. This hardware and software required includes a computer modem, telephone line, communication software, word processing software and a printer. If one intends to print downloaded files (after decompressing) a fast, higher resolution printer is advantageous. The EBB itself is an IBM compatible computer runing commercial bulletin board software. The EBB is equipped with Hayes Ultra 14.4 baud modems that are capable of supporting other Hayes compatible 14,400 baud or lower modems. User's computer must be equipped with a Hayes compatible 14.4 (or slower) modem. (Baud rates less than 2400 are not recommended.) The EBB runs on MS-DOS Operating System software. The majority of files will be created and stored on the EBB in Microsoft's Word for Windows format since this is the standard CECOM word processing software. If a file is not in Word for Windows format, the file will be in Rich Text Format or ASCII format - a format capable of being imported into Word for Windows. While not required, a 17'' Super VGA monitor will better accommodate on screen viewing of certain solicitation documents. Detailed information regarding system requirements is contained in the U.S. Army CECOM EBB User's Manual. A User's Manual, Identification Code and Password will be issued upon request. All requests must include 1) Company Name, 2) Point(s) of Contact Name(s) and Title(s), 3) Return Address(es), and 4) Telephone Number(s). Please send your request in writing to either Mr. Thomas Newman or Mrs. Anita McGhee, U.S. Army CECOM, AMSEL-ACSP-BC, ATTN: EBB, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey 07703-5000. Fax (908)532-6020. Commercial (908)532-3820. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0100)

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