Naval Research Laboratory, Attn: Code 3230, 4555 Overlook Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20375-5326

66 -- INSTRUMENTS & LABORATORY EQUIPMENT SOL N00173-98-R-MP02 POC Mary Pardo, Contract Specialist Code 3230.MP, Contracting Officer, Carol Parnell, Code 3230.CP, (202) 767-0666 WEB: http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/home.htm, http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/home.htm. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation 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. This solicitation, N00173-98-R-MP02, is a request for proposal (RFP). The incorporated provisions and clauses of this acquisition are those in effect for Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04 and for Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Circular 91-13. The small business size standard for this acquisition is 750 employees and the SIC code is 5985. This acquisition is 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The Naval Research Laboratory has a requirement for CLIN 0001:(3)Three each-4.6 meter non-motorized C-band Intelsat type approved F1 antenna. The antenna shall meet or exceed the following specifications: (2) two port circular feed lightening rod kit anchor bolt kit; (10) ten watt radio frequency transceiver with hub mounted package; 45 degree LNC; 50 ohm 70 Mhz IF transmit and received ports with N type connectors; 10 watt transmission power capability operational in the Intelsay C-band frequencies. The government will furnish the following: an antenna pad at the sites; power to the antennas; conduits for cable installation and signal coaxial cable. Installation for the (3) three antennas will be at: 1) Cape Canaveral, Florida; 2) Jupiter Florida at the Johnathon Dickenson Missile Tracking Annex; 3) Antigua, US installation. There shall be an option to buy the following CLIN 0002:(1)one each-4.6 meter non-motorized C-band Intelsat Type approved F1 antenna with installation at Ascension Island, US facility. The option can be exercised within (1) year of contract award. The required delivery is 30 days from date of contract award. The date for delivery of the option, if exercised, is 30 days after exercise of option. The contractor shall deliver the antenna (all shipping charges paid) and the Government shall accept at FOB destination, NRL, Washington, DC. The FAR and DFARS clauses cited herein are incorporated by reference into this solicitation. Offerors are advised to propose in accordance with the provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. The proposal must demonstrate an understanding of all requirements covered in the RFP's terms and conditions. Offerors will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items. The specific evaluation criteria under paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-2 is: (1) technical capability of the item offered to meet NRL's need (2) price (3) past performance. Technical and past performance when combined, are of equal importance compared to price. Offerors are advised to include with their offer a completed copy of the following provisions: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, DFARS 252-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate. The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-commercial Items. The additional clauses cited under FAR 52.212-5, that are applicable to this acquisition are FAR 52.203-6, FAR 52.203-10, FAR 52.219-8, FAR 52.219-14, FAR 52.222-26, FAR 52.222-35, FAR 52.222-36, FAR 52.222-37 and FAR 52.247-64. The clauses at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The additional clauses cited under DFARS 252.212-7001, that are applicable to this acquisition are: DFARS 252.225-7001, DFARS 252.225-7007 DFARS 252.225-7012, DFARS 252.225-7014, and DFARS 252.247-7024. Any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation will be a DO ratedcertified for national use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) (15 CFR 700). Any questions generated as a result of this solicitation must be received no later than 10 days before the closing date. (2) two copies must be delivered to Contracting Officer, Code 3230.MP, Bldg. 222, Rm 115A, Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Ave, SW, Washington, DC 20375-5326 and received no later than 4:00 PM EST, 6May98. The package should be marked RFP N00173-98-R-MP02. The closing date: 6May98. For information regarding this solicitation contact Mary L. Pardo, Contract Specialist at (202)767-0666.The Contracting Officer is Carol Parnell. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. All questions must be presented in writing and may be faxed to (202)767-6197.Note 1 applies. (0106)

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