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59 -- HELMET MOUNTING BRACKETS SOL N00421-97-Q-1165 DUE 073197 POC Arlene Berts, Contract Specialist, Code 25422N, (301)342-1825 ext151, Nancy Kuzmick, Contracting Officer E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contract specialist via e-mail, Berts_Arlene%PAX9B@MR.NAWCAD.NAVY.MIL. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This is a notice of intent to request a quote and negotiate with ITT Night Vision, 7835 Plantation Road, Roanoke, VA 24019 on an other than full and open competitive basis. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; REQUESTS FOR QUOTES ARE SOLICITED WITH THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Solicitation number N00421-97-Q-1165 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The incorporated document and provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-11. The applicable SIC is 3671 and the small business size is 750 employees. The contract line item number and item is: CLIN 0001 (3500 ea) Helmet Mounting Bracket Kits, Part Number 265030-3. The Helmet Mounting Bracket Kits are a component of the AN/AVS-9 Night Vision Goggle system which was procured from ITT. The kits are necessary to complete the initial outfit of fleet night attack squadron helmets in order to enable goggles to be "shared" between aircrew. ITT Night Vision has been identified as the only responsible source capable of meeting the Government's requirement. The manufacturing drawings and design of the AN/AVS-9 NVGs and all components including the mounting hardware are proprietary to ITT. This will be a firm-fixed price contract. This acquisition will be processed in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Due to the URGENCY of the Government's fielding associated with these items, the contractor shall make delivery within 60 days after contract award to: Commander, Code 8053B (B. Hughes) Bldg 64 NE NAVSURFWARCENDIV, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001. Inspection and 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 provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (OCT 1995) does not apply to this acquisition. Instead, this requirement is for the specified brand/part item only, as such the low cost/technically acceptable criteria is the basis for this evaluation of quotes. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed, faxed, or electronically mailed to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. 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 receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial (JAN 1997) with its quote. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (AUG 1996) 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 (Alternate I) (OCT 1995), 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN 1997), 52.219-14 Limitation on Subcontracting (DEC 1996), 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 252-212-7001, 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 (b) on the following clauses apply, 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program, 252.225-7036 North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, and 252.225-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. This is a DO rated contract. Offers are due to Ms. Arlene Berts, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, MD 20670 by 2:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, 31 JUL 1997. For copies of FAR provision 52.212-3 and DFARS provision 242.212.7001and any other information regarding this solicitation contact Arlene Berts at (301) 342-1825 ext. 151. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. (0195)

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