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70 -- MULTIFUNCTIONAL SECURE GATEWAY & COMM COPROCESSOR LITE SOL F08602-98-T1225 DUE 030998 POC Michael Worthington, Contracting Specialist (813)828-3815 ext 315 Multifunctional Secure Gateway (MSG) Lite Store-and-Forward Message Switch., part number: MSG-Lite (QTY) 2ea, and Comm Coprocessor Lite (Spare), part number CCP-Lite, (QTY) 1 each., to include System Integration & Software Installation. MFR: Cavalier Communications. Second part of request: MSG-LITE Tech Support/updates per system, per year (QTY)2 each. Comprehensive on-site training course for up to 5 Students. SIC: 3669, NEC 750. Sole Source. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation per FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations that are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Request for Quotations. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-3. This requested MSG from Cavalier Communications, Inc., is the only known Windows NT-COMPATIBLE Category 3 certified device for directly connecting the Window NT based workstations to the Message Host and to the AUTODIN receiving source. The requesting organization requires certification to permit automated, unmanned message traffic processing by a MSG. These functions will allow connection to the requesting activity's Local Area network (LAN). This requirement is to be delivered 30 days ARO, although earlier delivery is requested. Delivery Address: USSOCOM/SOIO-C41-PR 2705 Zemke/B.536 MacDill AFB, FL 33621. FOB: Destination, Acceptance: Destination. FAR provision 52.212-1, 52.212-2 applies to this acquisition, offer shall be evaluated for fair and reasonable price, technical acceptability, best value, adherence to applicable clauses, provisions, delivery schedule, and satisfactory past performance record. Additional applicable FAR clauses: 52.212-4, 52.212-5, 52.203-3, 52.215-11, 52.233-2, 52.247-34, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certification-Commercial Items, with the offer. Offer due 9 Mar 98, 4:00pm Eastern Standard Time, FAX NOT ACCEPTED. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered. (0062)

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