U.S. Army Space Command, Attn: MOSC-SC, 1670 N. Newport Road, Ste 211, Colo. Springs, CO 80916-2749

58 -- MAGNITUDE MULTIPLE CHANNEL SATELLITE ENCODER SOL DASG62-96-R-0006 DUE 091696. POC Purchasing Agent Tommi M. Rupe (719) 554-8821. (Site Code W81EUD). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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 solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP), Solicitation Number DASG62-96-R-0006. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-38. The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 3663, and the Business Size Standard is 750 employees. This acquisition will be procured on an unrestricted basis. Delivery is FOB destination to US Army Space Command, Bldg 209, Ft. Monmouth, NJ 07703, POC: Donna Alexander (908) 532-9727. Delivery is required no later than 30 days after award. DESCRIPTION: One (1) each Magnitude Multiple Channel Satellite Encoder, or equal, with the following functional and physical characteristics: Full support of MPEG-2 Video/Audio Standard, DSS compliant, NTSC and PAL video formats, Broadcast-Quality (CCIR 601) video, CD quality audio, Variable Bit-rate StatMux Capability, Flexible, modular architecture, Systemwide redundancy, Choice of resolution and aspect ratio, Automatic telecine detection and compensation, MovieMaster, Vertical Blanking Interval (VBI) support, Multiple conditional access and encryption systems supported. The following individual components/parts/elements comprise the encoder: one (1) each - Universal Chassis 110v; one (1) each - Chassis Interface Board; four (4) each - Universal Chassis Power Supply; four (4) each - Composite Video Input Decoder; four (4) each - NTSC Video Encoder, DSS transport; two (2) each - Audio Encoder, DSS transport; two (2) each - Domestic Data Interface Unit, DSS transport; one (1) each - Multiplex, no encryption, DSS transport; one (1) each - System Supervisor Software V SS401; one (1) each - QPSK Modulator, Comstream 2000, 20 Mbaud; one (1) each - Magnitude Encoder Installation Manual; and one (1) each - Magnitude Encoder User's Guide; and a one year standard commercial warranty. Warranty shall include on-site repairs/replacement maintenance. On-site, for purposes of this solicitation includes Colorado Springs, CO and Ft. Monmouth, NJ. FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition, with the following addenda: Per FAR 12.603(b) the SF 1449 is not used. Paragraph (c), Period of acceptance of offers - Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 days. Any interested/qualified sources who believe they can provide the required equipment must respond no later than 2:00 PM, Mountain time, September 16, 1996. All such responses will be evaluated in order to determine the ability to meet the above stated capabilities. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government price and other factors considered. The following evaluation criteria shall be used to evaluate offers; (1) Technical Capability - ability to provide the products stated herein of the same or better functional and physical characteristics; (2) Schedule - ability to meet or exceed required delivery dates; (3) Past Performance - ability to consistently deliver and maintain, during term of warranty, quality products in a timely manner; (4) Total Proposed Price. Evaluation Criteria is listed in descending order of importance. Technical is twice as important as schedule. Schedule is not quite twice as important as past performance. Past performance is half again as important as price. The Offeror shall clearly demonstrate how the products/service proposed meets the requirements set forth herein. The Government will only consider the information provided in the offeror's proposal. Responses may include literature, brochures, and other such information corresponding to the required items which demonstrates the capabilities of the offeror's equipment. Special attention is directed to FAR 52.212-1 (b)(4). Failure to submit technical specifications for evaluation may render the offer nonresponsive. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the FAR provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, along with the following additional FAR clauses: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of Vietnam Era, 52.225-3, Buy American Act - Supplies, 52.225-9, Buy American Act-Trade Agreements Act-Balance of Payments Program, 52.225-21, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program. Offers sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to US Army Space Command, Attn: MOSC-SC, 1670 N. Newport Rd, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80916. All RFP's not sent through the US Mail will be considered hand carried and direct delivered. Hand carried RFP's must be delivered directly to US Army Space Command. Offerors are responsible for ensuring proposals are received no later than the date/time set forth herein. The point of contact for all information regarding this acquisition is Tommi Rupe at (719) 554-8821. (248)

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