Crane Division, Code 1165, Naval Surface Warfare Center, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001

59 -- IMAGE INTENSIFIER TUBE SOL N00164-97-Q-0455 DUE 092697 POC Jerry Parsons, Code 1165Z4, 812-854-5898, e-mail parsons_ j@crane.navy.mil, by facsimile 812-854-3465/Mary Sheetz, Code 1165ZA, Contracting Officer E-MAIL: Click here to reach POC, parsons_j@crane.navy.mil. This modification is issued to change this requirement from Sole Source to competitive. 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. MIL-I-49453(CR) SPECIFICATION INFORMATION IS REQUIRED and may be obtained by contacting the poc in paragraph 11. Solicitation Number N00164-97-Q-0455 is issued as a Request for Quotation on a full and open competition basis. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-12. The Standard Industrial Classification Code for this procurement is 3827. The requirement is for 40 each Image Intensifier Tubes for the PVS-7C Night Vision Goggle. The required delivery date is 01, December1997. The award will be a firm fixed price contract and will be awarded utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. There are 2 known manufactures and part numbers: Litton Systems,Inc,Electro-Optical -Systems Division,12155 52nd St Tempe AZ 85281 with part number 0240940-002, ITT Night Vision,7635 Plantation Rd, Roanoke VA 24019-part number 266857-2. Shipping terms will be negotiated as FOB destination. FAR Clauses/Provisions 52.203-3 Gratuities, 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (incorporating FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies, 52.225-21 Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program, -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition). Offerors responding to this announcement must provide the information contained in 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial items and must include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial items. The Contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. The offeror should also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, Contractor Establishment code (DUNS Number) and Tax Identification Number. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors that respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/ amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. The written quotes and the above required information must be received at this office on or before 26 September 1997 at 1:00 PM central time. Proposals may be sent to: Contracting Officer, Bldg. 64 (ATTN: Jerry Parsons, Code 1165Z4) NAVSURFWARCENDIV, 300 Hwy 361, Crane, IN 47522-5011. Facsimile quotes are acceptable (812-854-3465). All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the agency. (0262)

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