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61 -- T/C PANELS, JACKS & ACCESSORIES SOL N00421-98-R-10441 DUE 012298 POC Damon K. McGill (301)342-1825 X 182 Mark Drager (301)342-1825 X 121 E-MAIL: drager@Pax9B@PAXMB1, mcgill@Pax9A@PAXMB1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), 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 N00421-98-R-1041 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The incorporated document and provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-37 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-9. This action is 100% set aside for small businesses. The applicable SIC is 3829. The contract line item number and item is: CLIN 0001 Thirty-four (34) Thermocouple, Jack Panel, and 3-Pin Type; Minimal Salient Characteristics for Item 0001. The contractor shall meet all of the specific requirements of the panels and connectors as follows: 1.) Thermocouple Pin Type "E", 2.) CONSTRUCTION: -a ) 20 3-Pin Circuits in a Single Vertical Configuration, b) Numbering 1-20 from Top to Bottom on Left Side of Circuit, c) Pins Labeled "+", "-", and "G" on Rear Sub Panel to Facilitate Wiring, d) Panel to be Made of One Quarter Inch Thick Phenolic Material, e) Solid 3-Pin Jack to Mate with Standard Round Pin Plug and Rear Exposed Screw Terminals for 20 Gage Wire, f) Overall Panel Dimensions (Normal): 4-9/16" X 16-1/4" NOTE: The Labeling is for use in a Vertical Installation. CLIN 0002 Fifty-one (51) Thermocouple, Jack Panel, and 3-Pin Type; Minimal Salient Characteristics for Item 0002. The contractor shall meet all of the specific requirements of the panels and connectors as follows: 1.) Thermocouple Pin Type "J", 2.) CONSTRUCTION: -a ) 20 3-Pin Circuits in a Single Vertical Configuration, b) Numbering 1-20 from Top to Bottom on Left Side of Circuit, c) Pins Labeled "+", "-", and "G" on Rear Sub Panel to Facilitate Wiring, d) Panel to be Made of One Quarter Inch Thick Phenolic Material, e) Solid 3-Pin Jack to Mate with Standard Round Pin Plug and Rear Exposed Screw Terminals for 20 Gage Wire, f) Overall Panel Dimensions (Normal): 4-9/16" X 16-1/4" NOTE: The Labeling is for use in a Vertical Installation. CLIN 0003 Sixty-one (61) Thermocouple, Jack Panel, and 3-Pin Type; Minimal Salient Characteristics for Item 0003. The contractor shall meet all of the specific requirements of the panels and connectors as follows: 1.) Thermocouple Pin Type "K", 2.) CONSTRUCTION: -a ) 20 3-Pin Circuits in a Single Vertical Configuration, b) Numbering 1-20 from Top to Bottom on Left Side of Circuit, c) Pins Labeled "+", "-", and "G" on Rear Sub Panel to Facilitate Wiring, d) Panel to be Made of One Quarter Inch Thick Phenolic Material, e) Solid 3-Pin Jack to Mate with Standard Round Pin Plug and Rear Exposed Screw Terminals for 20 Gage Wire, f) Overall Panel Dimensions (Normal): 4-9/16" X 16-1/4" NOTE: The Labeling is for use in a Vertical Installation. CLIN 0004 Two (2) Thermocouple, Jack Panel, and 3-Pin Type; Minimal Salient Characteristics for Item 0004. The contractor shall meet all of the specific requirements of the panels and connectors as follows: 1.) Thermocouple Pin Type "S", 2.) CONSTRUCTION: -a ) 20 3-Pin Circuits in a Single Vertical Configuration, b) Numbering 1-20 from Top to Bottom on Left Side of Circuit, c) Pins Labeled "+", "-", and "G" on Rear Sub Panel to Facilitate Wiring, d) Panel to be Made of One Quarter Inch Thick Phenolic Material, e) Solid 3-Pin Jack to Mate with Standard Round Pin Plug and Rear Exposed Screw Terminals for 20 Gage Wire, f) Overall Panel Dimensions (Normal): 4-9/16" X 16-1/4" NOTE: The Labeling is for use in a Vertical Installation. CLIN 0005 Eleven (11) Thermocouple, Jack Panel, and 3-Pin Type; Minimal Salient Characteristics for Item 0005. The contractor shall meet all of the specific requirements of the panels and connectors as follows: 1.) Thermocouple Pin Type "J", 2.) CONSTRUCTION: -a ) 4 3-Pin Circuits in a Single Panel, b) Labeling to Include Numbering and T/C Type, c) Pins Labeled "+", "-", and "G" on Rear Sub Panel to Facilitate Wiring, d) Panel to be Made of One Quarter Inch Thick Phenolic Material, e) Solid 3-Pin Jack to Mate with Standard Round Pin Plug and Rear Exposed Screw Terminals for 20 Gage Wire. CLIN 0006 Eight Hundred (800) Thermocouple, Plug Style Connector, and 3-Pin Type; Minimal Salient Characteristics for Item 0006. The contractor shall meet all of the specific requirements of the panels and connectors as follows: 1.) Thermocouple Pin Type "E", 2. CONSTRUCTION: -a) 3-Pin Plug Made of Thermosetting Plastic, b) Solid Non-Collapsing Pins, c) Polarized to Prevent Reversal, d) Labeling for "+","-", and "G" Pins, and Thermocouple Type, e) Mates with Item 0001. CLIN 0007 One Thousand One Hundred Fifty (1,150) Thermocouple, Plug Style Connector, and 3-Pin Type; Minimal Salient Characteristics for Item 0007. The contractor shall meet all of the specific requirements of the panels and connectors as follows: 1.) Thermocouple Pin Type "J", 2. CONSTRUCTION: -a) 3-Pin Plug Made of Thermosetting Plastic, b) Solid Non-Collapsing Pins, c) Polarized to Prevent Reversal, d) Labeling for "+","-", and "G" Pins, and Thermocouple Type, e) Mates with Item 0001. CLIN 0008 One Thousand Three Hundred Fifty (1,350) Thermocouple, Plug Style Connector, and 3-Pin Type; Minimal Salient Characteristics for Item 0008. The contractor shall meet all of the specific requirements of the panels and connectors as follows: 1.) Thermocouple Pin Type "K", 2. CONSTRUCTION: -a) 3-Pin Plug Made of Thermosetting Plastic, b) Solid Non-Collapsing Pins, c) Polarized to Prevent Reversal, d) Labeling for "+","-", and "G" Pins, and Thermocouple Type, e) Mates with Item 0001. CLIN 0009 Forty-five (45) Thermocouple, Plug Style Connector, and 3-Pin Type; Minimal Salient Characteristics for Item 0009. The contractor shall meet all of the specific requirements of the panels and connectors as follows: 1.) Thermocouple Pin Type "S", 2. CONSTRUCTION: -a) 3-Pin Plug Made of Thermosetting Plastic, b) Solid Non-Collapsing Pins, c) Polarized to Prevent Reversal, d) Labeling for "+","-", and "G" Pins, and Thermocouple Type, e) Mates with Item 0001. CLIN 0010 Four Hundred (400) Thermocouple, Jack Style Connector, 2-Pin Type; Minimum Salient Requirements For Item 0010. The contractor shall meet all of the specific requirements of the panels and connectors as follows: 1.) Thermocouple Pin Type "E", 2. CONSTRUCTION: -a) 2-Pin Jack made of Phenolic Material, b) Solid Jack, c) Spring Loaded for a Firm Grip of Mating Pins, d) Accommodates Polarized Plug Mate, e) Labeled for Polarity and Thermocouple Type. CLIN 0011 Five Hundred Fifty (550) Thermocouple, Jack Style Connector, 2-Pin Type; Minimum Salient Requirements For Item 0011. The contractor shall meet all of the specific requirements of the panels and connectors as follows: 1.) Thermocouple Pin Type "J", 2. CONSTRUCTION: -a) 2-Pin Jack made of Phenolic Material, b) Solid Jack, c) Spring Loaded for a Firm Grip of Mating Pins, d) Accommodates Polarized Plug Mate, e) Labeled for Polarity and Thermocouple Type. CLIN 0012 Six Hundred (600) Thermocouple, Jack Style Connector, 2-Pin Type; Minimum Salient Requirements For Item 0012. The contractor shall meet all of the specific requirements of the panels and connectors as follows: 1.) Thermocouple Pin Type "K", 2. CONSTRUCTION: -a) 2-Pin Jack made of Phenolic Material, b) Solid Jack, c) Spring Loaded for a Firm Grip of Mating Pins, d) Accommodates Polarized Plug Mate, e) Labeled for Polarity and Thermocouple Type. CLIN 0013 Forty-Five (45) Thermocouple, Jack Style Connector, 2-Pin Type; Minimum Salient Requirements For Item 0013. The contractor shall meet all of the specific requirements of the panels and connectors as follows: 1.) Thermocouple Pin Type "S", 2. CONSTRUCTION: -a) 2-Pin Jack made of Phenolic Material, b) Solid Jack, c) Spring Loaded for a Firm Grip of Mating Pins, d) Accommodates Polarized Plug Mate, e) Labeled for Polarity and Thermocouple Type. CLIN 0014 Eleven (11) Electrical Box, Aluminum, Minimal Salient Characteristics for Item 0014. The contractor shall meet all of the specific requirements of the panels and connectors as follows: 1.) MATERIAL: Cast Aluminum, 2.) TYPE: Similar to Standard FS Electrical Box, 3.) OPENING: Three- Quarter Inch NPT, 4.) MUST ACCOMMODATE IEM 0005 Thermocouple Panel. CLIN 0015 Three Thousand Four Hundred (3,400) Wire Clamp Bracket; The contractor shall meet all of the specific requirements of the panels and connectors as follows: 1.) MATERIAL: -a) Stainless Steel, b) Holds Wire 3/16 O.D. and UP, c) Compatible with Item 0006, 0007, 0008, and 0009. The contractor shall deliver CLIN 0001 through CLIN 0015 within 30 days after contract award to: PSEF; 22229 Elmer Road, Bldg. 2360, Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, MD 20670-5304. 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, the following information will be used for evaluation of offerors: an award shall be made to that responsible offeror submitting a technically acceptable proposal and offering the lowest evaluated price. Price shall be the deciding factor among technically acceptable proposals. To be technically acceptable, the offeror's technical proposal must be evaluated as technically acceptable for each of the requirements listed above. Technical acceptability will be determined solely on the content and merit of the information submitted in response to this provision. Therefore, it is incumbent on the offeror to provide sufficient technical literature, documentation, item spec sheets, or brochures, etc., which will provide a complete description of the offerer's cable(s).If the offerer's cable(s) product specification for any of the evaluation parameters is different than what is different than what is requested, the offerer must provide a rational as to why and/or how this change will not compromise the overall performance of the cable(s), in order for the Government to make an adequate technical assessment of the proposal. The price proposal shall be evaluated on the overall lowest price to the Government. The offeror shall provide backup information verifying the price offered; e.g. a copy of current catalog, three invoices for the same equipment, etc.. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished 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 its 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 (OCT 1995) with its proposal. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items(OCT 1995) 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, with Alternate I (OCT 1995), 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (SEP 1990), 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (OCT 1995), 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 1984), 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (APR 1994), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (APR 1994), 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (JAN 1988), 52.225-3 Buy American Act -- Supplies (JAN 1994). Additionally, each offeror shall include a completed copy of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provision 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (NOV 1995). DFARS clause 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 paragraph (b) only The following clauses apply; 252.219-7006 Notice of Evaluation Preference for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns, 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program, 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities., 252.225-7036 North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, 252.227-7037 Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data, 252.233 -- 7000 Certification of Claims and Requests for Adjustment of Relief, 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. WARRANTY -- The contractor shall extend to the Government full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale. Acceptance of the warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the Inspection clause, nor does it limit the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of a conflict the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the warranty. The warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the applicable deliverable listed in the schedule. This is a DO rated contract. Offers are due to Damon K. McGill, Contract Specialist, Contracts Competency Bldg. 588, M/S 22, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, MD 20670-5304, by 3:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time 22 January 1998. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. For information regarding this solicitation contract Damon K. McGill Code 25522P (301) 342-1825 ext. 182. For copies of FAR provision 52.212-3, fax your request to Damon K. McGill, 301/342-1531. (0357)

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