NASA/Ames Research Center, JA:M/S 241-1, Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000

66 -- SIMULATED B777 MODE CONTROL PANEL (MCP) SOL RFQ2-36877-LAS DUE 042198 POC Lela A. Stawicki, Contract Specialist, Phone (650)604-3005, Fax (650)604-4646, Email lstawicki@mail.arc.nasa.gov -- Lupe M. Velasquez, Contracting Officer, Phone (650) 604-4522, Fax (650) 604-4646, Email lvelasquez@mail.arc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/ARC/date.html#RFQ2-36877-LAS. E-MAIL: Lela A. Stawicki, lstawicki@mail.arc.nasa.gov. This notice 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.This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA Ames Research Center has a requirement for one (1) simulated hardware version of a B777 aircraft Mode Control Panel that can be used with a part-task research aircraft simulator.The required salient characteristics are: (1) should have the look and feel of the actual aircraft equipment; (2)flight qualified components not necessary; (3)the device should be suitable for use in a Flight Training Device (FTD);(4)all displays and functions on the MCP should be active as in the aircraft unit with the exception of the switch and lightplate lighting; backlighting of switches is not necessary; (5) should replicate the functionality and operation of a Boeing 777 MCP;(6) physical dimensions of the device should be compatible with the aircraft unit;(7)device should provide computer communication to connect to part-task aircraft simulator through ethernet interface using TCP protocol; (8) Flight Training Device B777 Mode Control Panel device must be in production and able to be demonstrated. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-04.This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3825 and 750 employees, respectively. The quoter shall state in their quotation their size status for this procurement. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.Delivery to Ames Research Center is required within 150 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items(s) described above may be mailed or faxed to the identified point of contact by the date/time specified and include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if pplicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Quoters are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Standard_Forms/Index.html to submit a quotation.Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1.If the end product(s) quoted is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the quoter shall so state and shall list the country of origin.The Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://nais.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/sats/ FAR 52.212-4 is applicable.FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36,Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37,Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.225-3, Buy American Act,- Supplies(41 U.S.C. 10). Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than April 13,1998. Quotations are due by April 21,1998,2:00 PM to the address specified above. Selection and award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quoter. Technical acceptability will be determined by information submitted by the quoter providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the Government's requirement. Unless otherwise stated in the solicitation, for selection purposes, technical, price and past performance are essentially equal in importance. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer (see FAR 52.212-1(b). Quoters must provide copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their quote. See above for where to obtain copies of the form via the Internet.An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Internet Note "B". It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. (0096)

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