DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, BUILDING 6000, BOLLING AFB, WASHINGTON, DC 20340-3084

70 -- MICROCOMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE. SOL MDA908-96-R-0041 DUE 090996 POC Contract Specialist, EARNESTINE D. COOPER, (202) 231-8460 This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 as 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. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) portion of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA). The provisions and clauses in the Request For Proposal (RFP) are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-38. This notice is being issued as a RFP for Microcomputer Hardware and Software, - 4 each, International American Satellite (INMARSAT-B) terminals with 64kbps full duplex high speed data capability unit weight under 55lbs - terminal must be self contained unit (antenna, control console, terminal in one unit) no separate cases 110-220 VAC, 50-60 Hz, optional input voltage (12 VDC) required RS-422/449 DHSD interface 9.6kb interface for STU-III operation soft-sided carrying cases with wheels or wheels incorporated in the ruggedized self contained unit cordless phone for remote operation one year maintenance contract/warranty INMARSAT terminal commissioning completed by vendor, two reference manuals per system. Delivery to DIA Warehouse, Plaza 500, Suite 140, 6295 Edsall Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22312 (FOB Destination) is required 13 Sep 96. Proposals shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212.1. The offeror shall complete and submit FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 are applicable. The following additional FAR clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Items are applicable; FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; FAR 52.203-10, Price or Fee adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Commercial and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act Supplies; FAR 52.225-18, European Union Sanctions for End Products; FAR 52.225-21, Buy American Act North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Balance of Payments Program; and, FAR 52.247-64, Preference for Privately for Privately Owned U.S. Flagged Commercial Vessels. All offerors shall state in their proposal their size status for this procurement as well as whether they are minority or woman owned. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3669 and 750 respectively. The offeror shall indicate the manufacturer brand and model/part number quoted, and the offeror shall provide descriptive literature with sufficient detail to show that the product offered meets the specifications included in this notice. If an end product offered is other than a domestic end product as defined in the clause entitled Buy American Act-Supplies, the offeror shall so state and list the country of origin. The offeror shall identify place of performance in their proposal. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing. Companies shall notify this office of their intent to submit a proposal. Transmission by facsimile to (202) 231-2831. Proposals are due by 4:00 P.M. on August 23, 1996 to the address specified above to the attention of Earnestine D. Cooper, DAP-2A. Selection and award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal. Technical acceptability will be determined by information submitted by the offeror providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product offered meets the requirements of the Government. The synopsis for this procurement acts as a formal RFP.(0240)

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