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58 -- COMMUNICATION, DETECTION, AND COHERENT RADIATION EQUIPMENT SOL RFQ70394 DUE 091797 POC Sandra Y. Carr, Contract Specialist, (202) 324-5821 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 90-46. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) #70431. This solicitation is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 3663 and the Business Size standard is 750 employees. This will be a Firm-Fixed price "Brand Name or Equal" solicitation for two hundred (200) Garmin 12XL #359000 GPS Receiver, two hundred (200) Power data Cable #146219 and two hundred (200) 8 ft. Patch Antenna. The equipment must meet or exceed the following salient characteristics: Case: sealed and ultrasonically welded; Size: 14.6 x 5.1 x 3.4cm; Weight approximately 9.5 ounces (269g) w batteries; Temperature Range: 5 to 158oF (-15oto 70"C); Receiver: Differential-ready Phase Trac 12TM Acquisition Time: Approx. 15 seconds (warm start), Approx. 45 seconds (cold start), Approx. 5 minutes (AutoLocateTM); Update Rate: 1/second, continuous; Position Accuracy: 1-5 meters (3-17ft.) With DGPS corrections, 15 meters (49 ft.) RMS; Velocity Accuracy: 0.1 knot RMS steady state; Dynamics: performs to 999 kts, 6g dynamics; Input: Four 1.5 volt AA batteries or 10-40vDC; Power Consumption: 1 watt; Battery Life: up to 12 hours (Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as temperature decreases. When using the GPS 12XL in below freezing temperatures, use lithium batteries for longer battery life. Extensive use of screen backlighting will significantly reduce battery life); Three optional cables are available to connect the GPS 12XL to an external power source or interface with another unit or PC: Cigarette lighter adapter- allows connection to a 12 volt DC cigarette lighter plug and reduces voltage to 5-8 volts DC, Data Cross-Load Cable- allows data transfer between G.P.S. 12XL units and PC Kit Data Cable- PC interface cable with 9-pin D' serial data connector; The following interface formats are supported by the G.P.S. 12XL for driving three NMEA devices: NMEA 0180, NMEA 0182, NMEA 0183 version 1.5; Approved sentences: GPRMB, GPRMC, GPWPL; Proprietary sentences: PGRMM (map datum), PGRMZ (altitude), PSLIB (beacon receiver . control), NMEA 0183 version 2.0: Approved sentences: GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPRMB, GPRMC, GPRTE, GPWP: Proprietary sentences: PGRME (estimated error), PGRMM (map datum), PSLIB (beacon receiver control) and DGPS corrections are accepted on RTCM-104v 2.1 format. The above listed characteristics are intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive . Unless clearly marked that the vendor is quoting on an "equal" the offered item shall be considered as the brand name product referenced in this announcement. If the vendor proposes to furnish an "equal" product, the brand name, if any, of the product to be furnished shallbe inserted on the proposal. The evaluation of quotations and the determination as to equality of the product shall be the responsibility of the Government and will be based on information furnished by the vendor. The purchasing activity is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the quotation and reasonably available to the purchasing activity. To insure that sufficient information is available the vendor must furnish as a part of his quotation all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, or other information) necessary for the purchasing activity to determine whether the product meets the salient characteristics of the requirement. If the vendor proposes to modify a product so as to make it conform to the requirements of this announcement he shall include a clear description of such proposed modifications and clearly mark any descriptive material to show the proposed modifications -- Warranty Period one year after acceptance -- FOB-Destination -- Quantico, VA -- All bids shall be submitted to the address listed above no later than 4:00p.m., DST, 9/17/97 and be clearly marked with RFQ #70394. The Point of Contact for all information is Ms. Sandra Y. Carr, Contract Specialist, at the address and phone number listed above. Also, all potential bidders are hereby notified that due to security requirements, Federal Express, D.H.L., UPS, ETC., Deliveries for the FBI Headquarters facility are not received at an off-site location. Therefore, the normal response time of 15 days has been extended to 20 days. The FBI has allowed (5) extra days from the release of this CBD synopsis/solicitation for receipt of a bid. Bidders are hereby notified that if your bid is not received by the date/time and at the location specified in this announcement, it will be considered late/non responsive. The award will be made to the responsive, responsible offeror submitting the lowest priced technically acceptable offer and meeting all terms and condition set forth in this solicitation. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the FAR provisions at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (October 1995); FAR provisions 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (October 1995); FAR provisions 52.212.3 Offeror Representation and Certifications- Commercial Item (January 1997); FAR provisions 52.212.4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Item (May 1997) is incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition. Fax proposals will be accepted at (202) 324-8031, proposals must state name, address and solicitation number. A technically acceptable proposal must clearly show that the offeror can meet the minimum requirement of the Government. Award to be made within one week after closing. (0239)

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