AFFTC/PKAD Directorate of Contracting, 5 S Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185

36 -- DCRSI DIGITAL CARTRIDGE RECORDING SYSTEM SOL F0470097T4497 DUE 071197 POC POC-Dawn Thompson, Contract Specialist, 805-277-3900 ext 2259, Contracting Officer -- John C. Lemacks, 805-277-3900 ext 2253 WEB: On-line Acquisition Solicitation Information System, http://cpf.edwards.af.mil/contract/rfp.html. E-MAIL: click e-mail link to contact the POC, thompsod%pk@mhs.elan.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation(FAR) 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 acquisition is unrestricted; the standard industrial classification code is 3679; small business size standard is 500 employees. The acquisition includes the following Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): 0001, DCRSi 107 Digital Cartridge Recording System, mfr by Ampex, P/N: 1301210-01, for technical acceptability the product offered must meet the following minimum salient requirements: (1) Data Rate: 0 to 13.38 Mbytes/sec,without restricition;15 Mbytes/sec,maximum burst rate; 221 Kbits/sec,maximum auxiliary digital rate; (2) I/O Buffer: 12 Mbyte; (3) Cartridge Type: 1" ruggedized cartridge (Ampex 733 or equivalent)10.5"W x 6.5"D x 1.65"H, 2.5 lbs.; (4) Cartridge Capacity: 48 Gbytes; (5) Addressable Block Size: 4356 bytes; (6) High Speed Data Interface: Byte-wide, ECL Differential; (7) Auxiliary Data Interface: Serial, TTL Differential; (8) Control and Status Interface: RS232 or RS422; (9) Error Rate: Better than 1 in 10(to the 9th power)under interchange; (10) Error Correction: Reed Solomon (85,81); (11) System Type: interleaved to a depth of 3.618; (12) Tape Transport Type: Rotary transverse; (13) Tape Speed: 5.3 ips (intermittent); (12) Shuttle Speed: 88 ips; (13) Internal Time Code Resolution: +/- 1 msec.; (14) Internal Time Code Accuracy: +/- 10 PPM; (15) Size: 19.0"W x 21.0"D x 12.25"H (3.25" front protrusion for cartridge and cover; (16) Weight: 87 lbs.; (17) Power: 410 watts; (18) Mounting: Slide mounting kit (optional), Standard 19" rack,24"deep; (19) Non-operating Temperature: -20 deg C to 55 deg C without tape; (20) Operating Temperature: 0 deg C to 50 deg C; (21) Cooling: Built-in cooling fans; (22) Non-operating Vibration: Curve AW, 1.5G, 5 to 200 Hz; (23) Non-operating Humidity: 20% to 90% non-condensing; (24) Operating Humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing; (25) Operating Altitude: To 15,000 feet. Desired delivery is 30 days after receipt of order. The FOB point is Destination, Edwards AFB. The following FAR provision's apply to this acquisition 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial;52,212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items,the specific evaluation criteria included in paragraph (a) is technically acceptable, lowest priced offer. Offerors must include a completed copy of the FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, and a completed copy of the DFARS provision 252.212 7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with the offer. Contact the contract specialist to receive a copy. The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, additional clauses in FAR 52.212-5 which are applicable are: 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), 52.225-18, European Community Sanctions for End Products (E.O. 12849). The DFARs clauses applicable are 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41 U.S.C. 10, E.O. 10582). Offers are due at the Air Force Flight Test Center, Directorate of Contracting, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA, 93524-1185, on July 11, 1997 by 3:00 p.m. Facsimile transmission responses are allowed. Fax number (805) 258-9645. (0174)

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