Contracts Group, Bldg 588, Mail Stop 32, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, MD 20670-5304

58 -- PORTABLE TRANSMIT ANTENNA TOWER SOL N00421-97-R-1167 DUE 050997 POC Lisa Upah, Contract Specialist 301-342-1825, x141 or Mark Drager, Contracting Officer 301-342-1825, x121 E-MAIL: Upah_ Lisa%PAX9B@MR.NAWCAD.NAVY.MIL, Upah_Lisa%PAX9B@MR.NAWCAD.NAVY.MIL. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Solicitation Number N00421-97-R-1167 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The incorporated document, provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-42 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-11. The applicable SIC Code for this action is 3829. The contract line item numbers and items are: CLIN 0001 -Source Tower, Quantity (2) each: overall height minimum 42 ft./maximum 50 ft., carriage travel from base of tower to a minimum 40 ft./maximum 50 ft., carriage lifting capacity minimum 800 lb./maximum 1,000 lb., carriage twisting moment maximum 800 (ft-lb.), DC drive winch capable of lifting a minimum 800 lb. CLIN 0002 -- Mounting Fixture, Quantity (2) each: remote control unit to allow positioner alignment in azimuth minimum range +/- 15 degrees and elevation minimum range +/- 15 degrees, manual adjustment to allow positioner alignment in azimuth minimum range +/- 15 degrees and elevation minimum range of +/- 15 degrees, weight not to exceed the load capacity of the carriage. CLIN 0003 -- Polarization Positioner, Quantity (2) each: load capacity minimum 800 lb./maximum 1,500 lb., maximum bending moment about mounting flange 1,000 (ft-lb.), inertia polar (slug-ft2) minimum 0.2/maximum 0.7, turntable diameter minimum 8 in./maximum 14 in., through-center hole diameter minimum 3.7 in./maximum 5.0 in., DC drive motor, provide tachometer, turntable operating speed providing continuous speed adjustments with a range minimum 0/maximum 60 rpm, delivered torque (ft-lb.) minimum 5/maximum 30, withstand torque (ft-lb.) minimum 150/maximum 200, position readout accuracy +/- 0.5 degrees, total drive gear backlash +/- 0.5 degrees. CLIN 0004 -- Positioner Controller, Quantity (2) each: minimum (4) selectable axes, must be functional with Windows NT software. CLIN 0005 -- Hand Held Control Unit, Quantity (2) each: allow disable control, low and high speed enable, axis select, and speed control of Positioner, control cable minimum 15 ft./maximum 25 feet. CLIN 0006 -- Mobile Cart, Quantity (2) each: all-terrain pneumatic wheels, steerable front axle, tow bar, overall dimension must allow mobility of Source Tower in upright position, manually operated adjustable leveling screw jacks positioned on each of the (4) corners. CLIN 0007 -- Outdoor Enclosure for Electronic Equipment, Quantity (2) each: form, fit, and function with the Positioner Controller, enclosure must be able to withstand outdoor environment. CLIN 0008 -- Heating/Cooling System for Outdoor Enclosure, Quantity (2) each: 115 VACm 60 Hertz, 1 Phase, maximum operating current 15 Amp, 6000 BTU/HR cooling, 1700 BTU/HR heating, operating range of 0-125 degrees Fahrenheit, rain hood fitting the Outdoor Electronic Enclosure, corrosion protection on heating/cooling system. The Contractor shall deliver CLINs 0001 through 0008 within 120 days after contract award to: Receiving Officer, Supply Department, Bldg. 665, Naval Air Station, 47179 Vaughn Road, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1614, Attn: Paul Fritz, Bldg. 2187, Code 4.5.5.5. Inspection and acceptance shall be made at destination. The items shall be delivered to NAWCAD Patuxent River, MD and the Contractor shall be required to perform on-site assembly of the items and on-site operational checks in the presence of a Government representative prior to final acceptance. The items shall be fully operational within five (5) working days after delivery. The deliverables shall include all standard commercial support documentation and manuals for all components. 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. An award shall be made to that responsible offeror submitting a technically acceptable proposal and offering the lowest evaluated price. Price shall be the deciding factor among the technically acceptable proposals. To be technically acceptable, the offeror's technical proposal must be evaluated as technically acceptable for the requirement listed above. Technical acceptability will be determined solely on the content and merit of the information submitted in response to this provision. Therefore, it is incumbent on the offeror to provide sufficient technical literature, documentation etc. in order for the Government to make an adequate technical assessment of the proposal. The price proposal shall be evaluated on the overall lowest price to the Government. 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 part. Before the offer'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. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.203-8, Requirement for Certificate of Procurement Integrity (SEPT 1995), FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial (OCT 1995) with its proposal. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (OCT 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (JAN 1996) is incorporated by reference, however, for paragraph (b) only the following clauses apply to this acquisition. 52.212-5(b): 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (OCT 1995), 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (SEP 1990), 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (OCT 1995), 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 1984), 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (APR 1994), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (APR 1994), 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (JAN 1988), 52.225-3 Buy American Act -- Supplies (JAN 1994), 52.225-9 Buy American Act -- Trade Agreements Act -- Balance of Payments Program (JAN 1996). Additionally, each offeror shall include a completed copy of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provision 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (NOV 1995). DFARS clause 52.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items (NOV 1995) is incorporated by reference, however, for paragraph (b) only the following clauses apply to this acquisition. 252.212-7001 (b): 252.205-7000 Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders (DEC 1991), 252.219-7005 Incentive for Subcontracting with Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions (NOV 1995), 252.219-7006 Notice of Evaluation Preference for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns Alternate I (MAY 1995), 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, 252.225-7014 Preference for Domestic Specialty Metals (NOV 1995), 252.225-7036 North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (JAN 1994), 252.227-7015 Technical Data -- Commercial Items (NOV 1995), 252.227-7037 Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data (NOV 1995), 252.333-7000 Certification of Claims and Requests for Adjustment or Relief (MAY 1994). WARRANTY: The equipment should have, at a minimum, a one (1) year warranty. Any repairs, service or shipment of the system, in whole or in part during the first year due to a warranty related problem will be at the Contractor's expense. The warranty will not begin until after final acceptance of the equipment. The Contractor must respond to warranty related issues within five (5) calendar days of notification. This is a DO Rated order. Offers are due to the Receptionist, CONTRACTS, CODE 25421K, BLDG 588 SUITE 2, NAWCAD, 47253 WHALEN ROAD, UNIT 588, PATUXENT RIVER, MD 20670-1463 on 09 May 1997 by 2:30 PM Eastern Standard ** *** ** . All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. For information regarding this solicitation submit questions in writing to Lisa Upah, Code 2.5.4.2.1K (301) 342-1825 et 141, FAX (301) 342-1847. (0111)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0231 19970423\58-0004.SOL)