US Army CECOM, C4IEW Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5008

58 -- DRIVE UNIT AND DISPLACER ASSEMBLY, P/O AN/FSC-78 SATELLITE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL SOL DAAB07-96-R-A254 DUE 122795 POC Maria K. Festa, (908) 532-5548, AMSEL-ACCA-A-AC Rick N. Forsberg, Contracting Officer. NSN 5895-01-037-4673, Drive Unit and Displacer Assembly, P/O AN/FSC-78 Satellite Communication Terminal, IAW Helix Technology, P/N 3970005, 13 each with 100% option, with delivery to New Cumberland Army Depot. A noncompetitive negotiation is proposed with Helix Technology, CTI Cryogenics Division, 9 Hampshire Street, Mansfield, MA 02048 because Helix is the proprietor of the detailed manufacturing specification and is the only source that can meet the Government's needs for Drive Units that are form, fit and function replaceable in the end item. The Government does not possess sufficient or accurate technical data or acceptance test procedures to procure this item from other than Helix Technology. However, all responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. Most recent, representative unit price was $13,000.00 for a quantity of 13 each, awarded on 28 September 1990. 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. See Note 22****. 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 JAN 95 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 equiped with the necessary hardware and software to interface with the EBB system. 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, Ft. Monmouth, New Jersey 07703-5000, FAX (908) 532-6020, commercial (908) 532-3820. (0311)

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