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99 -- GROUND PARAMETERS MEASUREMENT SYSTEM SOL DAAB07-97-R-0018 DUE 071897 POC Contract Specialist, Gay Moss, (520) 538-7453, Contracting Officer Ronnie Lopez (520) 533-2254 (Site Code DAAB07) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared per 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: DAAB07-97-R-0018; is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This is a DO rated order under Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS). CECOM Acquisition Center intends to acquire, on a sole source basis from SRI Information, Science & Technology Center, of Arlington, Virginia, a Ground Parameters Measurement System, as outlined below: The following Provisions and Clauses are incorporated into this RFP by reference and are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46 March 1997, effective May 16, 1997. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items FAR 52.212- 4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items. No additional FAR clauses apply. Ground Parameters Measurement System, this is a computer controlled system that will measure the relative dielectric constant and ground conductivity ((.05 mhos/m) of the soil at high frequencies ( 2-30 MHz). This information is recorded in order to determine the suitability of a proposed communication site prior to the installation of new antennas. The system must allow the output of results in the field in the form of hard copy printouts and magnetic storage of results on the computer hard drive and diskette. The system must include two levels of documentation, namely documentation for the operation of the individual components and documentation for the overall operation of the system. User level training on the operation and assembly of the components of the ground parameters measurement system should be supplied. The Government will provide a portable computer loaded with Windows 95 and a docking station with the capability to interface with HP-IB. The system will consist of modules in carrying cases capable of being transported by commercial carriers such as FEDEX, UPS or commercial airlines. The system will be supplied with all cables, tools and accessories necessary for operation. The system will be battery powered if possible with battery life of at least 8 hours between charges. If generator power is required, the generator and any necessary shielding will be provided as part of the system. The statutory authority for Other than Full and Open Competition is 10 USC 2034 (c) (1), Only One Responsible Source. Any firms desiring consideration for this requirement must fully identify their interest and capabilities in writing to the Contracting Officer within 15 days of the publication of this notice. The applicable SIC code is 3829; the size standard is 500 employees. Responses may be faxed to the attention of the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist name above at (520) 538-7471. A determination not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items shall be completed and submitted with the proposal. DFARS provision 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items is incorporated by reference (offerors must complete and return this provision with their proposal). All clauses may be downloaded from the Electronic Bulletin Board System (EBBS). The file library is 97R0018. The EBBS can be accessed by dialing, using any communications program, ANSI VT100 or RIPGRAPHIC, (520) 533-0132. The EBBS may also be accessed at TELENET 138.27.160.249, or via the Internet at http://huachuca-iscco.army.mil. A free Windows COM program is on the Internet home page and can be downloaded. Instructions are as follows: Modem parameters: Data Rate = 1200 bps to 28800 bps (Hayes optima 28.8 V.FC Modems are used); Parity = No or None; Data bits = 8; Stop bit = 1. Login as a new user. Users will create their own login ID and password and use the same login and password each time they access the EBB). There is a 24 hour wait the first time a user logs in before he is approved to download files. See Note 22. (0178)

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