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70 -- ANTARES NTDS INTERFACE CARDS AND HARNESSES SOL N00178-97-R-4011 POC Monica White, (540)653-7621/J. R. Travers. Antares NTDS Interface Cards and Harnesses -- The Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center intends to enter into negotiations on a sole source basis with Visicom Laboratories, Inc., San Diego, California for the following items: CLIN 0001 -- MIL-STD-1397 Type E Boards (NTDS Low-Level Serial), 4002 NTDS Type E w/1MB RAM, P/N: 530-2017-001 (15 each); CLIN 0002 -- MIL-STD-1397 Type A/B Boards (NTDS Slow/Fast), 4002 NTDS Type A/B w/1MB RAM, P/N: 530-2013-001 (17 each); CLIN 0003 -- MIL-STD-1397 Type A, B, C, and H Cables NTDS Parallel Cables, 10ft. Shielded Cable Set w/Mounting Panel for NTDS Parallel I/O Boards -- UYK-43(IDC 34/40/50 to M28840/10AG1P1 & P2 Connectors), P/N: 275-4040-001 (2 each); CLIN 0004 -- MIL-STD-1397 Type A, B, C, and H Cables NTDS Parallel Cables, 10ft. Shielded Cable Set w/Mounting Panel for NTDS Parallel I/O Boards -- UYK-7 (IDC 34/40/50 to M81511/01EF-01P1 & P2 Connectors), P/N: 275-4030-001 (14 each); and CLIN 0005 -- MIL-STD-1397 Type E Cables, 10ft. Cable Set for NTDS Type E Low Level Serial I/O Boards. "Two Lug" 50ohm Triaxial PL74C to PL74C (2 cables per set), P/N 275-1030-006 (24 sets). 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 required and a written solicitation will not be issued The Request for Proposal number is N00178-97-R-4011. The RFP and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-11. The following FAR Clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial; 52.212.3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items -- Offerors must include a completed copy of this provision, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Requiredto Implement Statutes of Executive Order -- Commercial Items. This acquisition has a Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems rating of DO-A70. Quotes may be mailed to Attn: SD149/White, Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5100 or faxed to (540) 653-6810; solicitation number must be cited in either case. The quote must: be for the items(s) described above; be FOB destination to this Center; include the proposed delivery schedule and discount/payment terms and warranty duration (if applicable); and be signed by an authorized company representative. Offerors should include their taxpayer identification number (TIN), Cage Code number, and DUNS number. Quotes are due by 2:00p.m. Eastern Standard Time on 8 January 1997. NOTICE: The Award Document shall have an effective date of 31 December 1996; therefore, all offerors should consider this when developing quotes and INDICATE YOUR CONFORMANCE OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE WITHIN YOUR QUOTE. All timely quotes received will be considered. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by this agency. Quotes must include conformance of effective date of award, adequate information and submittals to determine whether the proposed item(s) will meet the required described above. Product literature is recommended for technical information. Evaluations will be per line item and award(s) will be for price and past performance considered essentially equal. Award is anticipated within 7 days of the date quotes are due. Questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to Monica White at (540)653-7621. See Note 22. (0355)

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