FISC Norfolk Detachment Washington, 901 M St., S.E., Bldg. 200, 4th Fl., Washington, DC 20374-5014

S -- COMMERCIAL SATELLITE USAGE SOL N00600-96-R-3314 DUE 083096 POC For additional information, contact DARIEN DICAMILLO at (202) 433-2051. I. 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. II. This solicitation number N00600-96-R-3314 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). III. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 37. IV. A list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure are: Lot I base year 10/1/96-09/30/97, CLIN 0001, Satellite usage for two-way time transfer in accordance with section V. Lot II option I 10/1/97-09/30/98, CLIN 0002. Lot III option II 10/1/98-09/30/99 CLIN 0003. Lot IV option III 10/1/99-09/30/00, CLIN 0004. Lot V option IV 10/1/00-09/30/01, CLIN 0005. V. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk Detachment Washington (FISC, Wash) has a requirement in support of the U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO) for Satellite Usage For Two-Way Time Transfer. The acquisition shall be for a firm fixed price contract with a base period of performance from 1 October 1996 through 30 September 1997 with 4 option years. The two-way time transfer is a method of comparing time and frequency of a remote clock to the USNO Master clock via geostationary satellites. The USNO earth station is a 4.5 meter dish antenna that transmits in the Ku-band from 14.0 to 14.5 GHz and receives 11.7 to 12.5 GHz. The transmitted signal is a 3.0 MHz bandwidth spread spectrum signal. The transmit power is less than 2 watts. A nominal level o C\No of 55 dB/Hz or an Eb\No of -8.9 is required. The spread spectrum modem has a data rate of 2.48 Mbits/s. The modem provides no forward error correction and none is required. The satellite shall provide complete Conus and Hawaii coverage with a minimum elevation look angle of 32 degrees from Washington D.C. The satellite service shall be 3.0 MHz of bandwidth at Ku-band and shall be available 24 hours per day seven days per week. Satellite service shall be non-preemptible. VI. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers-Commercial Items, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. VII. FAR 52-212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. ADDENDUM. 52.212-2, Para. (a) The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: technical capability and price. Technical capability is approximately equal to price. VIII. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at DFAR 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, AND FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its written proposal. IX. FAR 52.212-4, ''Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Item'' is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition and resulting contract. The following terms and conditions are added as an addendum to this clause: Type of Contract: The resulting contract will be firm fixed price. FAR 52.232-18 Electronic Funds Transfer Payment (APR 1984) FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Aug 1989) Contract note:The option may be exercised any time prior to the end of the contract or any lot. FAR 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity - Separately Priced Line Item (MAR 1989) FAR 52.217-9 FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 1989) Contract note: The option may be exercised by giving written notice prior to the expiration of the current period of performance. XII. FAR 52-212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, is incorporated by reference, however for paragraphs (b) and (c) only the following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity 52.219-8 Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business Concerns 52.219-9 Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans 52.222-36 Affirmative Action or Handicapped Workers 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era 52.225-17 Buy American Act - Supplies under European Community Sanctions for End Products 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment DFAR 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, is incorporated by reference, however only the clauses listed apply under paragraph b 252.205-7000, Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders (10 usc 2416) 252.219-7006 Notice of Evaluation Preference for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (15 USC 644) 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities 252.225-7027 Limitation on Sales Commissions and Fees (12 USC 2779) 252.233-7000 Certification of Claims and Requests for Adjustment or Relief (10 USC 2410)z 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (10 USC 2631) X. Proposals are due 30 August 1996 at FISCNORVADETWASH Customer Service Center, 901 M Street SE, Washington Navy Yard, Bldg. 200, 4th floor, Washington, DC 20374. Written proposals must contain the information required by FAR 52.212-3, DFAR 252.212-7000, FAR 52.212-1. XI. The following individual should be contacted for information regarding the solicitation, Darien DiCamillo (202) 433-2051. (0220)

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