Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Code 220000E, 521 N. 9th Street, Point Mugu, CA 93042-5001

70 -- CARDSET WITH SOFTWARE SOL N68936-98-Q-0596 DUE 022398 POC Ann Bennett-Purchasing Agent (805) 989-7029; V. Morris-Contracting Officer (805) 989-8112. 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Solicitation Number is [N68936-98-Q-0596] and is issued as a Request for Quotation [RFQ]. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-41 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-10. The standard industrial classification Code [SIC] is 3577 and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees. Under FAR 6.301, The Naval Air Warfare Center, Point Mugu, CA intends to procure this requirement under Other than Full and Open Competition and negotiations will be conducted on a Sole Source basis with General Atronics Corporation, Wyndmoor, PA. Description of Requirements: 1 set MX-512PV Card Set with Software shall be a commercial item as defined by FAR 2.101. Each cardset consists of NTDS Data Converter and Link Data Processor. [NTDS DATA CONVERTER] Power: +5v @ 1.0A, +12V @ 30mA, -12V @ 200ma; MTBF IAW MIL-HDBK-217E at 25 degree fixed: 148,000 hrs; MTTR DEPOT Level: 1 hr; Temperature Operating: 0-50 degrees C; [LINK DATA PROCESSOR] Height: 22 cm (8.7 in), Width: 48 cm (19 in), Depth: 30 cm (11.7 in), Weight: 25 lbs., Power: 30 Watts, 115V, 47-440Hz, Single Phase; MTBF IAW MIL-HDBK-217E at 25 degree fixed: 11,600 hrs; MTTR ORG Level: 5 min, MTTR DEPOT Level: 1 hr, Temperature Operating: 0-50 degrees C, Vibration: MTD-STD-167-1; Type 1, Shock: MIL-S-901; Grade A, Class I, Type A, Humidity: MIL-STD-810; Method 507.3; Procedure III. The required delivery schedule is within 130 days After-Receipt-of-Order. The successful contractor shall provide delivery FOB Destination to Naval Air Warfare Center, Point Mugu, CA. The offeror shall include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items and DFARS provision 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations Commercial Items. The offeror is advised that FAR provisions 52.212-5, Contracts Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Status or Executive Orders Commercial Items and DFARS provision 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Status or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items is amended to read: Submit signed and dated offers in one original copy to Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, Code 220000E, Bldg 65, 521 9th Street, Point Mugu, CA 93042-5001 Attn: A. Bennett, no later than February 23, 1998, 2:30pm local time. An initial FAX copy submittal is acceptable: FAX (805) 989-0561, with an original hard copy following via US Mail or overnight delivery service. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered, on letterhead stationery and at a minimum must show: (1) the solicitation number [N68936-98-Q-0596]; (2) the time specific for receipt of offers (23 Feb 1998); (3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror; (4) a technical description of the item(s) being offered in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, drawing(s), or other documents if necessary; (5) terms of any express warranty; (6) price and discount terms; (7) Remit address, if different from mailing address; (8) a complete copy of the representation and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 and DFARS 252.212-7000; (9) acknowledgement of solicitation amendments, if any; (10) past performance information to include any relevant contracts for the same or similar acquisition(s) and other references (including contract numbers, point of contacts with telephone numbers and other relevant information; and (11) if the offer is not submitted on Standard Form 1149, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms and conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. The proposal must be signed by an official authorized to bind your organization. Offers that fail to furnish require representations and certifications, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation, may be excluded from consideration. This is a rated order under DPAS (15 CFR 700) and is rated DO C9. See Note(s): 1. (0040)

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