Department of Veterans Affairs, AFMLOV/VA Special Services, Contracting Officer, 1423 Sultan Street, Suite 200, Frederick, MD 21702-5006

59 -- ELECTRICAL CORD ASSEMBLY SET SOL VA-797-98-F2Q-0008 DUE 030598 POC Monica J. Pileggi 301-619-4070 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR sub part 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 VA-797-98-F2Q-0008 is issued as a Request for Quotation. However, interested persons are required to contact Monica J. Pileggi, Contract Specialist, 301-619-4070, for additional documents and drawings. The proposed contract action is for Electrical Cord Assembly Set (ECAS) for which the government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source (Technical Services Laboratory, Inc.) under authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 90-46. The SIC code is 3728 and the small business size standard is 1000 employees. The contractor shall provide the following equipment already tested and approved by Brooks Air Force Base for use on large-bodied United States Air Force aeromedical evacuation aircraft: C130/141 Cable Assembly First Article, part number 8564034-10, quantity 8; C130/141 Cable Assembly, part number 8564034-10, quantity 4000; C130 Cable Assembly First Article, part number 8564034-30, quantity 8; C130 Cable Assembly, part number 8564034-30, quantity 4000; KC135 Cable Assembly first article, part number 8564034-135, quantity 4; KC135 Cable Assembly, part number 8564034-135, quantity 2000. General Description: The ECAS AC Adapters are required to connect various types of medical equipment to aeromedical evacuation aircraft electrical power sources on C130, C141, and KC135 aircraft. System Components: The ECAS AC Adapters shall consist of 4 each of three different type adapters (C130, C130/141, and KC135). Interface Definition. The ECAS AC Adapters will be capable of interfacing with the C-130, C141B, and KC135 aeromedical aircraft power systems. The Government furnished drawings shall be used as a guide to construct AC adapters. The AC Adapters will interface with three types of aircraft AC outlets. To mate with these outlets, the following plugs shall be used: MS3456W18-11P, MS3456W18-10P, and MS345620-4P. All adapters will be rated for 15 amp service. Additional information on aircraft power systems can be obtained form the following Technical Orders: TO 1C-141-2-7, JG and TS Series, Technical Manual Electrical System, TO 1C-141-2-11WD-1-1, and TO 1C-141-2-11WD-1-2, Technical Manual Aircraft Wiring Diagrams, TO 1C-130B-2-7, Technical Manual Electrical System, TO 1C-130B-2-11, Technical Manual Aircraft Wiring Diagrams, and TO 1C-130B-2-13, Technical Manual Wiring Diagrams. Connectors/Receptacles: Heavy duty hospital grade connectors consistent with STO type cable specified in 1.2.1 shall be used. Tension or pull on the power cord shall be prevented from being transmitted to the connector orreceptacle terminals. The actual connectors are specified on the supplied drawings. Provisions shall be made to ensure that all MS3456W18-11P, MS3456W18-10P, and MS345620-4P connectors do not become inadvertently disconnected. AC Adapters: Each AC Adapter shall be 18 inches long including connectors. Cords will be high visibility, yellow. Material and Components: Cables and connectors shall conform to MIL-STD-3432E, and NFPA 70, National Electric Code as specified herein. Materials and components which are not covered by applicable specifications or which are not specifically described herein, shall be of the best quality, of the lightest practical weight, and approved by the procuring activity. Workmanship: The workmanship employed in the manufacture of all parts and assemblies and all integral parts shall be of the highest quality. The finished assemblies and all integral parts shall be free from oils, burrs, and sharp edges. Interchangeability: All parts and assemblies having the same part number shall beinterchangeable. Safety: The design of the AC adapters shall be evaluated in accordance with MIL-STD-882 and reflect applicable system and personnel safety factors. Hazards associated with component failure and electrical systems shall be minimized and the AC adapters shall not present an additional hazard to the aircraft or personnel using the system. Human Performance/Human Engineering: Human engineering design criteria and principles shall be applied in the design of the AC adapters to achieve safe, reliable, and effective performance. The guidelines contained in MIL-H-46855 and MIL-STD-1472 shall be incorporated in the human engineering design criteria for this system. Responsibility for Tests: Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the contractor is responsible for ensuring that the development and performance requirements specified herein have been satisfied. Except as otherwise specified in the contract, the contractor may use his own or any other facilities suitable for performance of the tests required, unless disapproved by the government. Place of delivery shall be the Air Force Medical Logistics Office/OL2 in Fort Worth, Texas. Delivery of the first article shall occur within 30 calendar days of contract award. FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this synopsis/solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to this synopsis/solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. (1) Technical capability, (2) past performance, and (3) price. Technical and past performance when combined are significantly more important than price. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification -- Commercial Items, with the offer. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by 2:00pm EST on 5 March 1998 at AFMLO/VASS to the address shown in this synopsis. Offers may be faxed to Monica J. Pileggi at 301-619-5053. (0041)

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