Department of the Navy, NAWCAD Contracts Competency Division,MS32, 22541 Millstone Road, Patuxent River, MD 20670-5304

70 -- COLOR DISPLAY UNITS SOL N00421-96-R-1145 DUE 070896 POC Chris Hampel,Contract Specialist, (301) 342-1825, extension 186,Code 2625CH and Annette Steffen,Contracting Officer,(301) 342-1825, extension 147. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number N00421-96-R-1145 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The incorporated document and provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-37 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-9. This action is not set-aside for small business. The SIC is 3577; small business size standard is 1000 employees. The contract line item number is CLIN-0001, Color Display Units (15 each). The government requires the Operation/Maintenance Manual to accompany delivery at no extra charge. The units shall be the BRAND NAME OR EQUAL to BARCO MIL-tailored color display MPRD 9874. The term ''brand name or equal'' is intended to be descriptive not restrictive and is used to portray the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the government's needs. To be considered for award,''equal'' products, including products of the brand name manufacturer, must: (1) meet all the technical specifications of the BARCO MIL-tailored Color,high resolution raster display MPRD 9874; (2) not exceed the physical size, weight and dimensions of BARCO MPRD 9874 and (3) be of the identical bezel design as BARCO MPRD 9874 to allow for mounting of the monitor to an existing shipboard cabinet. To be considered for award, offeror's must clearly identify the commercial off the shelf equivalent by brand name and make or model number and include descriptive literature to include firm-fixed price, electro-optical specifications, connections, operational and environmental data and drawings that illustrate and label the exact physical dimensions (mm) and mounting design including exact location of shock pin holes and screw mounting holes. The contractor shall deliver entire quantity: (1) with original equipment operators/maintenance manuals;(2) F.O.B. destination;(3) within 90 days of award;(4) to Receiving Office, NAWCAD Patuxent River, Villa Rd, Bldg#115, St.Inigoes,MD 20684-0010. The contracting officer will evaluate ''equal'' products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror. The contracting officer is not responsible for locating any information not identified in the offer and reasonably available. Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (Oct 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Inspection and acceptance shall be made at destination FAR52.212-1. The provision 52.212-2 Evaluation--Commercial Items (Oct 1995) does not apply to this acquisition. In lieu, the following information will be used for evaluation of offerors: an award shall be made to that responsible offeror submitting descriptive literature (See FAR 52.214-21, i.e. brochures) and offering the lowest evaluated price (Low Cost/Technically Acceptable). Price shall be the deciding factor. To be considered technically acceptable, the offeror's descriptive material must be evaluated as technically acceptable in form, fit and function to BARCO MIL-tailored color monitor MPRD 9874. Technically acceptable will be determined solely on the content and merit of the descriptive literature submitted in response to this provision. Therefore, it is incumbent on the offeror to provide sufficient technical literature, documentation, and et cetera in order for the Government to evaluate the technical acceptability of the offeror's product. The offeror shall provide information confirming the price quoted (e.g. current catalog prices or price list). A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed, faxed, or electronically mailed to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offeror's specified expiration date, the Government may accept an offer whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision FAR52.212-3,Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial (OCT 1995) with its proposal. FAR 52.212-4 Contract terms and conditions--commercial Items (OCT 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Executive Orders---Commercial Items(JAN 1996) is incorporated by reference, however, for paragraph (b),only the following clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to Government,with Alternate I(OCT 1995); 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (SEP 1990); 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantage Business Concerns (OCT 1995); 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 1984); 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (APR 1994); 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (APR 1994); 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans of the Vietnam Era (JAN 1988); 52.225-9 Buy American Act-Trade Agreements Act-Balance of Payments Program -Supplies (JAN 1996). Additionally, each offeror shall include a completed copy of DFAR Supplement (DFARS) provision 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (NOV 1995). DFAR 252.212.7001(a),Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (NOV 1995), is incorporated by reference. WARRANTY-- The contractor shall extend to the Government full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similiar commercial sale. This is a DO rated contract. PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY-201-39.5202-3 (OCT FIRMR)-- This acquisition is being conducted under the regulatory delegation of GSA's exclusive procurement authority for FIP resources. The specific GSA DPA case number is not applicable. Proposals are due to Chris Hampel, Contract Specialist, Contract Competency, Bldg 588, MS#32, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, MD 20670-5304, by 2:30p.m. EST 8 August 1996. All questions in regard to this proposal are due by 2:30P.M. EST 23 July 1996. Questions submitted after the established time and date shall not be answered. All questions submitted at or before established time shall be addressed in a future amendment to be published in the CBD. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. The Government anticipates an award date of 30 September 1996. For copies of FAR provision 52.212-3 and for information regarding this solicitation, contact Chris Hampel (Code 2625CH) at (301) 342-1825 extension 186/Fax (301) 342-1864. (0185)

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