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58 -- INMARSAT EQUIPMENT SOL fa255097r0013 DUE 062597 POC Christine B. Barge, 719/596-3804 E-MAIL: Christine Barge, bargec@fafb.af.mil. 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. Solicitation number FA2550-97-R0013 applies and is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-11. The standard industrial code is 3663 and the business size standard is 750 employees. This requirement is for a fixed price contract for thirteen line items as follows: Line item 0001: Quantity 11 Each; Item Description: INMARSAT terminal, Type: Compact M; Mfg.: O'Gara Satellite Networks P/N 100000-1 or equal. Line item 0002: Quantity 7 Each: Item Description: Remote Antenna for INMARSAT terminal; Type: Compact M; Mfg.: O'Gara P/N 100000-1Ror equal. Line item 0003: Quantity 18 Each: Item Description: DTMF Telephone Handset; Mfg.: O'Gara P/N 400004-1 or equal. Line item 0004; Quantity 18 Each: Item Description: 12 VDC Line Cord w/Cigarette Lighter Adapter; Mfg.: O'Gara P/N: 400005-1 or equal. Line item 0005: Quantity 7 Each: Item Description: Remote Antenna for Compact M: Mfg.: O'Gara P/N: 400015-1 or equal. Line item 0006: Quantity 18 Each: Item Description: STU-III Interface, Mfg.: O'Gara P/N: 400007-3 or equal. Line item 0007: Quantity 18 Each: Item Description: DATA Interface: Mfg.: O'Gara P/N: 400007-2 or equal. Line item 0008: Quantity 18 Each: Item Description: FAX Interface; Mfg.: O'Gara P/N 400007-1 or equal. Line item 0009: Quantity 18 Each: Item Description Eternal TeleCard; Mfg.: O'Gara P/N 400006-2 or equal. Line item 0010: Quantity 18 Each: Item Description: System and Accessory Hard Transit Case; O'Gara P/N 400000-9 or equal. Line item 0011: Quantity 9 Each: Item Description: Universal AC/DC Converter/Battery Charger; O'Gara P/N 100002-2 or equal. Line item 0012: Quantity 18 Each: Item Description: Rechargeable Battery Pack, NI-MH/6.0 Ah; O'Gara P/N 100002-1 or equal. Line item 0013: Quantity 9 Each: Item Description: AC/DC Converter; O'Gara P/N 400019-1 or equal. Required delivery schedule is 14 days after receipt of order. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to 50 MXS, Falcon Air Force Base, Colorado, 80912. IAW FAR 13.601 a fixed price purchase order will be awarded based on Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). Under SAP, this procurement is exclusively reserved for Small Business concerns in accordance with FAR 52.219-1. Award will be made on all or none. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the Agency. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial; 52.212-4 Contract Terms & Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. Specificallythe following clauses, cited are applicable to this solicitation: 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. . The clause at DFARS 252.212-7800, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Specifically the following clauses, cited are applicable to this solicitation: 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; 252.225.7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. The clause at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, is applicable. The specific evaluation factors are a) technical capability of the items offered to meet the Government requirement and b) price. Equal items furnished must have the same form, fit and functions of the item depicted in the description above and allow for utilization without modification to the end item. If quoting on other than the exact item requested, offer must provide descriptive literature as part of your quote. Literature should show design, materials, components and performance characteristics and include manufacturer and part number. The contractor shall extend to the government, the full coverage of commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Offerors must include with their offer a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items, and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Offeror should also provide its Tax Identification number, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code and DUNS number IAW 52.212-204-6. Quotes must be sent in writing or faxed to the POC indicated above. Fax number is 719/567-3809. Quotes and required information must be received on or before 25 June 1997 at 2:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time. (0161)

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