Contracting Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Administration Building, Room 212A, Cape May, New Jersey 08204-5095

59 -- HIGH VOLTAGE, VACUUM RELAY/CONTRACTOR SOL DTCG42-98-Q-TFA019 DUE 022398 POC Ms. Shirley Green (609) 898-6342. 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. The request for quotation number is DTCG42-98-Q-TFA019. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-02. The Coast Guard intends to redesign the switching mechanism for the AN/FPN-64 LORAN Transmitter. The new design will utilize high voltage, vacuum relay/contactors similar to existing contactors in the AN/FPN-44 LORAN Transmitter. Available space is limited and fixed, so maximum physical size of the contactors is critical. Provide quotes for High Voltage, Vacuum Relay/Contactor. The device must meet the following general specifications: (a) Normally open contactor, (b) Actuating voltage: 120VAC, (c) Rated contactor voltage: 40KV, (d) ~Rated current: 440 Amps RMS, (e) Single cycle sinusoid current (10 microsecond at 300 PPS): 11,000 Amps Peak, (f) Capacitor discharge (decay to zero in 200 microseconds): 8800 Amps Peak, (g) Auxiliary Contacts: 1 set DPDT, (h) Auxiliary contact rating: 15 Amps at 120 VAC, (i) Maximum overall dimensions: 6"W. x 8"D. x 19.5"H., (j) Maximum operational altitude: 10,000 feet. The contactors must meet all of the general specifications. The requirement is for 20 each. The required delivery date is 30 June 1998. The award will be a firm fixed-price contract and will be awarded utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Shipping terms will be FOB destination and will be delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard Loran Support Unit, Wildwood, New Jersey, 08260-3232 with inspection/acceptance at destination. FAR Clauses/Provisions 52.203-3 Gratuities, 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes 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 complete 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 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 Government intends to award to the responsible contractor whose quotation is the most advantageous to the Government considering technical capability, price, and past performance. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the agency. The written proposals and the above required information must be received at this office on or before 23 February 1998 at 4:00 p.m. eastern time. Send written proposal to: Contracting Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Administration Bldg. Room 212A, Cape May, NJ 08204-5095, Attn: Shirley Green. Please direct any technical questions regarding this procurement to Mr. Mike Cambell at (609) 523-7251. This is NOT a sealed bid advertisement, and proposals will NOT be publicly opened.~ (0015)

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