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59 -- FLIGHT TERMINATION COMMAND RECEIVER/DECODER SOL RFQ4-P82900061-MLV DUE 120197 POC Michelle L. Vial, Contracting Officer, Phone (805) 258-3513, Fax (805) 258-2904, Email michelle_vial@qmgate.dfrc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/DFRC/date.html#RFQ4-P82900061-MLV. E-MAIL: Michelle L. Vial, michelle_vial@qmgate.dfrc.nasa.gov. This notice 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. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT(S) TO BE ACQUIRED: FLIGHT TERMINATION COMMAND RECEIVER/DECODER (6 EACH): THESE UNITS SHALL MEET THE RCC 319-92, FLIGHT TERMINATION SYSTEMS COMMONALITY STANDARD, SEE BELOW FOR SPECIFICATIONS. FREQUENCY: 421 Mhz; TONES: 1,2,7 AND 1,2,8 (3 EACH). SEE ATTACHED SPECIFICATIONS SHEET FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-01. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3663 and 750 employees, respectively. The quoter shall state in their quotation their size status for this procurement. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to NASA DFRC is required within 30 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-A7. Quotations for the items(s) described above may be mailed or faxed to the identified point of contact [or bid distribution office, by the date/time specified and include, solicitation number, FOB Destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Quoters are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/ Standard_Forms/Index.html to submit a quotation. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. If the end product(s) quoted is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the quoter shall so state and shall list the country of origin. The Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: ftp://procure.msfc.nasa.gov/pub/reps_certs/sats FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. FAR 52.212-5(b): [X](3) 52.219-8: Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (15 USC 637(d)(2) and (3)); [X](4) 52.219-9: Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan (15 USC 637(d)(4); [X](6) 52.222-26: Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); [X](7) 52.222-35: Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 USC 4212); [X](8) 52.222-36: Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 USC 793); [X](10) 52.225-3: Buy American Act -- Supplies (41 USC 10); [X](11) 52.225-9: Buy American Act -- Trade Agreement Act -- Balance of Payments Program (41 USC 10, 19 USC 2501-2582); [X](16) 52.232-33: Electronic Funds Transfer Payment Methods (Aug 1996). Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than 11/24/97. Quotations are due by 12/01/97 to the address specified above and to the attention of the Bid Depository. Selection and award will be made (on an aggregate basis) to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quoter. Technical acceptability will be determined by information submitted by the quoter providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the Government's requirement. Quoters must provide copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their quote. See above for where to obtain copies of the form via the Internet. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Internet Note "B". (Prospective quoters shall notify this office of their intent to submit a quotation). It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). See Note(s) 1, B. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. (0318)

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