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99 -- NAVDATA UPDATES: AIRWAY DATABASE UPDATES TO SUPPORT WORLDWIDE, OV COMMERCIAL AIRWAY INFORMATION SOL N00421-96-Q-1123 DUE 091396 POC Janis Brizzi, Contract Specialist, (301) 862-8899. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the 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. A written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number N00421-96-Q-1123 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The incorporated document, provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-37 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-10. The applicable SIC Code is 7375. The requirement for Contract Line Item Number 0001 - Airway database updates to support the AutoID system aboard eight navy ships is from 1 October 1996 through 30 September 1997 with 4 Option Periods ranging to 30 September 2001. The minimum features for the NavData Update must be: (1) Navigational data conforming to the ARINC Specification 424; (2) Information to include: VHF and NDB NAVAIDS; En route Way Points; and En route Airways worldwide over water and coastal areas; (3) Data shall be updated on a twenty-eight day (28) cycle as defined by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). If medium is via tape, the tape shall be shipped overnight express no later than fourteen (14) days prior to the effective date of a given cycle; (4) The data is to be provided via electronic transfer (FTP) over the internet. If the contractor has internet access, the FTP site account and password will be provided after award. Otherwise, the data should be provided on a Quarter Inch Cartridge (QIC) tape (QIC-150), UNIX tar format, and the American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII). FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation--Commercial Items (Oct 1995) does not apply to this acquisition. Instead, the following information will be used for evaluation of offerors: an award shall be made to that responsible offeror submitting an offer for Navigational data conforming to the ARINC Specification 424 and offering the lowest evaluated price. The offeror shall provide backup information verifying the price offered; e.g. a copy of current catalog, three invoices for the same equipment, etc. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished 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 time, the Government may accept an offer, or part of an offer, whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4), CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1996) are as follows: The Contractor agrees to comply with the following FAR clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: 52.212-3, Offeror Representatives and Certifications-- Commercial (Oct 1995) with its proposal; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Oct 1995); 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (JAN 1996); 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755); 52.233-3, Protest After Award (31 U.S.C 3553 and 40 U.S.C. 759); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C.4212); 52.225-3, Buy American Act - Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10); 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S.-Flagged Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 1241)(flow down not required for subcontracts awarded beginning May 1, 1996); 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. All responsible sources may submit a proposal that will be considered by the agency. Proposals are due to Contracts Group, Villa Road, ATTN: Ms. Janis Brizzi, Building 110, St. Inigoes, MD 20684-0010, by 2:30p.m. EST 16 September 1996. 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 Ms Brizzi (Code 261JB) at (301) 862-8899. (0241)

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