U.S. ARMY SPACE COMMAND, ATTN: MOSC-SC, 1670 N. NEWPORT ROAD, STE 211, COLO. SPRINGS, CO 80916-2749

58 -- SECURE FACSIMILES, RICOH MDL SFX3700M SOL DASG62-96-R-0012 DUE 092596 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-0012. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-38. The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 3661, and the Business Size Standard is 1000 employees. This acquisition will be procured on an unrestricted basis. Delivery is FOB destination to US Army Space Command, 1670 N. Newport Rd, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80916. Delivery is required no later than 45 days after award. DESCRIPTION: Eleven each Secure laser plain facsimiles, Ricoh Model SFX3700M, or equal; eleven each Smart Max Toggle Boxes; twenty each toner cartridges for said model; and On-SiteTraining and Installation for ONE facsimile. The products offered shall be certified by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) as meeting MIL-STD-188-161D and NATO STANAG. Proof of current certification shall be part of the offeror's proposal. The products proposed shall meet the following minimum salient charteristics: print type - laser; print speed - 10ppm; print media - plain paper, single sheet; transmission speed - 16 kbps with high resolution, uncompressed mode, multi-page operation; memory - 40 pages; EOT signals, and use of enhanced protocols. Warranty shall be a minimum of 90 days standard commercial warranty. 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 25, 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 slightly more important then 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 offeror's capability to fulfill the requirements set forth herein. 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 subject to FAR 15.412. Proposals may be submitted by facsimile, however, it is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure receipt - see also in this respect FAR 52.215-17, Telegraphic Proposals. 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. (0255)

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