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58 -- TCS-3000 TRI-BAND SHF SATELLITE TERMINAL SOL N00421-97-R-1333 DUE 052097 POC Jeff McDermott (25422H), Contract Specialist (301) 862-8928; FAX (301) 862-8670: Mike Leary (301) 862-8957 E-MAIL: MCDERMOTT_ JEFF%SI@MR.NAWCAD.NAVY.MIL, MCDERMOTT_JEFF%SI@MR.NAWCAD.NAVY.MIL. 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 and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number N00421-97-R-1333 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The incorporated document and provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-11. This action is not set aside for small businesses. The applicable SIC is 3669 and the small business size standard is 750 employees. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate on a SOLE SOURCE BASIS with GLOBAL SATCOM TECHNOLOGY, INC. under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. GLOBAL SATCOM TECHNOLOGY, INC. is the sole qualified supplier of this equipment at the present time. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may submit a proposal in which they identify their interest and capability. All proposals received by 2:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, 20 May 1997 will be considered by the Government solely for the purpose of determining whether to initiate a competitive procurement. The Government reserves the right to process the procurement on a sole source basis based upon the responses received. The Government will not pay for any information received. The contract line item number and item is: CLIN 0001 -- TCS-3000 Tri-Band SHF Satellite Terminal: Quantity (1). The terminal shall include the following: Tri-Band Test Translator. Tri-Band Modem. Indoor Diplexer. Laptop Computer System. 10 Segmented Panel. 2.4 Meter Antenna System. Single Thread SATCOM Terminal Equipment Packaged in (7) Aluminum Transit Cases: [Case 1 (Antenna Panel and Pedestal Legs)]. [Case 2 (Reflector and Feed Support Frames)]. [Case 3 (Tracking Positioner and Motorized Actuators)]. [Case 4 (Tri-BandFeeds and LNA's)]. [Case 5 (300 Watt Tri-Band Amplifier)]. [Case 6 (Tri-Band Electronics)]. [Case 7 (Tri-Band Waveguides and RF Filter Assemblies)]. The contractor shall deliver CLIN 0001 to: Receiving Officer, NAWCAD, Bldg 8115, Villa Road, St. Inigoes, MD 20684-0010; M/F: M. Hanson/MARFORPAC; by 01 September 1997. Acceptance shall be made at destination. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (OCT 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The Government intends to award this contract to GLOBAL SATCOM TECHNOLOGY, INC. Therefore, the provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (OCT 1995) does not apply to this acquisition. The Government will evaluate GLOBAL SATCOM TECHNOLOGY, INC's proposal to determine the price fair and reasonable in accordance with FAR Part 15, before making award. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at 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: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402), 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (41 U.S.C. 423). 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged BusinessConcerns (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3)), 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)), 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). 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, 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (NOV 1995) is incorporated by reference, however, for paragraph (b) only the following clauses apply: 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41 U.S.C. 10, E.O. 10582), 252.225-7007, Trade Agreements (10 U.S.C. 2501-2582), 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, 252.233-7000, Certification of Claims and Requests for Adjustment or Relief (10 U.S.C. 2410). Offers are due to Jeff McDermott, Contract Specialist, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Building 8110, Unit 11, Villa Rd., St. Inigoes, MD 20684-0010 by 2:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, 20 May 1997.All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. For information regarding this solicitation or copies of FAR provision 52.212-3 and DFARS provision 252-212-7000, contact Jeff McDermott, Code 25422H, via phone (301) 862-8928, fax (301) 862-8670, or e-mail MCDERMOTT_ JEFF%SI@MR.NAWCAD.NAVY.MIL.....END SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION #N00421-97-R-1333. (0121)

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