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

16 -- AN/TSQ-198 SPARES FOR THE TACTICAL TERMINAL CONTROL SYSTEM SOL DAAB07-95-R-B270 DUE 091995 POC Marlene Klim, Contract Specialist (908)532-1728, AMSEL-ACCA-B-AJ OR Frank Elliott, Contracting Officer, (908)532-1728 AMSEL-ACCA-B-AJ. The U.S. Army intends to enter into noncompetitive negotiations with Magnavox Electronic Systems Company for acquisition of AN/TSQ-198 Spares in support of the Tactical Terminal Control System. Acquisition is for a basis performance period of one year and two one year options. A competitive technical data package to support the depot level repair spares acquisition is not currently available. For subcontracting opportunities contact the prime contractor directly. This notice is not intended as a request for proposal. The Government provides this data without assuming responsibility for its accuracy or for any conclusions or interpretations which may be drawn from this data. The data are provided solely for informational purposes and should not be relied upon as a basis for preparation of an offer. The solicitation may include more detailed information concerning preparation of an offer. Responses to be directed to CECOM, ATTN: AMSEL-ACCA-B-AJ(KLI), Fort Monmouth, N.J. 07703-5000. All responsibility sources may submit a Bid/quote/proposal which shall be considered by the agency. The US 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 01 October 1994. All SOLICITATIONS ISSUED FROM FT. MONMOUTH FOR ACQUISITIONS OVER THE SMALL PURCHASES THRESHOLD WILL BE SOLICITED VIA THE EBB. ALL interested parties wishing to do business with CECOM are invited to access, operate, send and receive data from the CECOM EBB system. AFTER 01 OCTOBER 1994, ONLY THOSE PARTIES WHO Do NOT HAVE THE EQUIPMENT NECESSRY TO ACCESS THE EBB WILL BE FORWARDED HARD COPIES UPON REQUEST, HOWEVER, As OF 01 JANUARY 1995, HARD COPIES WILL NO LONGER BE DISTRIBUTED. (Execptions 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 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 Test 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 telephone number(s). Please send your request in writing to either Mr. Thomas Newman or Mrs. Anita McGee, US 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. (0156)

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