US Army CECOM, Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence (C4IEW) Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey 07703-5008

J -- OVERHAUL/REPAIR AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE CP-1516/ASQ AND CP-1516A/ ASQ, AIRBORNE TARGET HANDOVER SYSTEM (ATHS) SOL DAAB07-95-R-B010 DUE 051995 POC Vicki Coughlin, Contr Spec, AMSEL-ACCA-B-AH(COU), (908)532-5415, Torry Pedersen, Contr Ofcr. This is an acquisition for Overhaul/Repair and Support Services for the CP-1516/ASQ and CP-1516A/ASQ Airborne Target Handover System (ATHS). The basic contract period of coverage is one year. Three one-year options are required thereafter. A Non Competitive negotiation with Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, IA is proposed IAW FAR 6.302-1(b)(1) only one responsible source. Negotiations will be accomplished pursuant to the authority of 10 USC 2304(C)(1). Specifications, plans, drawings, or other technical data are not available to permit full and open competition. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Agency. Price history is not included in synopsis. No telephone or other requests for procurement history shall 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. EFFECTIVE 1 OCTOBER 1994, ALL SOLICITATIONS ISSUED FROM Ft. MONMOUTH FOR ACQUISITIONS OVER THE SMALL PURCHASE THRESHOLD WILL Be SOLICITED VIA THE EBB. AFTER 1 OCTOBER 1994, ONLY THOSE PARTIES WHO Do NOT HAVE THE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO ACCESS THE EBB WILL BE FORWARDED HARD COPIES UPON REQUEST. HOWEVER, As OF 1 JANUARY 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 running commercial bulletin board software. The EBB is equipped with Hayes Ultra 14.4 band 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 ASC11 format - a format capable of being imported into Word for Windows. WLhile not required, a 17'' Super VGA monitor will better accomodate on screen viewing of certain solicitation documents. Detailed information reqarding 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 request must include 1) Company name, 2) point(s) of contact names(s) and title(s), 3) return address(es), and 4) telephone numbers(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, Ft. Monmouth, New Jersey 07703-5000. FAX (908)532-6020, commercial (908)532-3820. Only written requests for this solicitation will be accepted. (0107)

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