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16 -- UNS 1 C FLIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND INSTALLATION SOL RFQ 80091 DUE 031198 POC Nancy J Hill, Contract Specialist (202) 324-2205 This is an intent to award a sole source order for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the Government's requirement. This requirement is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) #80091. This order will be issued under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) under the Test program. This is not a small business set aside. The Standard Industrial Classification Code 3812 and the Small Business Size Standard is 750 employees. This will be a Firm-Fixed price contract. The government intends to solicit and negotiate on a sole source basis with Field Aviation East LTD, 2450 Derry Road, East, Hgr 2, Mississauga, Ontario, L5S1B2, Canada. The objective of this contract is to have a deHavilland Dash 8 aircraft, serial number 30, upgraded to incorporate a fully integrated UNS 1 C flight management system, replacing the present King 660system. When complete, this conversion shall be fully IFR/VFR certified, in accordance with (IAW) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulation 8110.47, and any other applicable regulations. The vender must provide the UNS 1 C, remove the existing King 660 system and install the new system in the space vacated. Experience with this installation must be demonstrated by having completed and returned to service at least three like aircraft with this system. Proof of FAA certification must be provided with quote. A list of equipment currently in the aircraft is available by fax request to Nancy J. Hill at (202) 324-3767. This purchase is being done on a sole source basis because only Field Aviation East LTD has the required FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval to perform this installation. United States Department of Labor wage determination will apply, if applicable. The following FAR Provisions and Clauses are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition: FAR Provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (June 1997), FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 1997), and FAR Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Item (August 1996). Each offeror shall include a completed copy of FAR Provision 52-212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Item (Jan 1997). Representation and Certifications can be obtained via the Internet at http://www.far.npr.gov. All proposals shall be submitted to the address listed on line number seven no later than 1:30 P.M. EST, 3/11/98. All proposals shall be clearly marked with RFQ #80091. Bidders are hereby notified that if your bid is not received by the day/time and at the location specified in this announcement, that it will be considered late/nonresponsive. The Point of Contact for all information regarding this acquisition is Ms. Nancy J. Hill, Contracting Officer, at the address and phone number listed above. Bids can also be faxed to (202) 324-3767. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within fifteen days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Award to be made within one (1) week after closing.***** (0055)

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