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58 -- AIRBORNE TRIPLE-DECK VIDEO RECORDER SOL F04700-98Q1591 DUE 070298 POC Darlene Anderson, Contract Specialist, (805)277-3900x2269; John Lemacks, Contracting Officer (805)277-3900x2253 WEB: On-line Acquisition Solicitation Information System, http://afftc_pk.elan.af.mil/scripts/xindex.asp. E-MAIL: click e-mail link to contact the POC, andersod%pk@mhs.elan.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. The solicitation number is F04700-98Q1591. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-4. This acquisition is unrestricted; the standard industrial classification code is 3812. The acquisition is for the following items: Line Item 0001, 2 each, Airborne triple-deck video recorder, MFR: TEAC of America Inc, P/N: V-83AB-FS. The part number provided above is meant to show the Government's minimum requirements. Offerors can quote on equals. The offered units shall meet the following performance requirements: The airborne triple-deck video recorder shall consist of three (3) video recorders within one unit. This ruggedized recorder shall be capable of recording three video signals both simultaneously and separately and it shall comply with international standard for Hi-8mm tape format, 120 minutes recording using all three video recorders simultaneously and optionally 360 minutes when used separately. 525 scan rate. 28 VDC input per MIL-STD-704E. Video input 1V p-p, 75 ohms negative sync with discrete interface and optionally RS-422 Full Duplex. Storage temperature per MIL-STD-810E 501.2(I) and 502.2(I). Operating temperature per MIL-STD-810E 501.2(I) and 502.2(II). Temperature-Altitude: Sea level to 50,000 feet in an unpressuarized, unsealed case; MIL-STD-810E 507.1(I). Explosive Atmosphere: Per MIL-STD-810E 511.2(I). Vibration: MIL-STD-810E 511.2(I), Acceleration: 10G's, MIL-STD-810E 513.3(II), Shock: 15G's per MIL-STD-810E 516.3(I) and 40G's per MIL-STD-810E 516.3(V), crash safety. RFI/EMI: MIL-STD-461D. Connectors: J1 (Signal): PT02E22-55P, J2 (Control): PT02E16-26P, J3 (Power): PT02E10-6P. Dimensions (WxHxD) not to exceed 8-11/16 x 4-3/4 x 10-1/4 inches, weight not more than 8.8 lbs. Units shall be compatible electrically and electronically with: Decoder, MFR: Merlin, P/N: ME991; Encoder, MFR: Merlin, P/N: ME981; Signal Conditioning Unit, MFR: Aydin Vector, P/N: PCU 808. Offerors quoting on equals must provide descriptive literature to the extent necessary to allow the Government to determine the technical acceptability of the equal item. Required delivery at Edwards AFB CA 93524 is 125 days ARO. FOB Destination. The following provisions and clauses apply: Provision 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. (End of Provision) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial; clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (to include: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era); clause 52.232-33 Mandatory information for electronic funds transfer payment; and provision 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items, the following factor shall be used to evaluate offers: technically acceptable lowest priced offer. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with the offer. If the offeror does not have a copy of this provision, contact the contract specialist to receive a copy. The following DFARs clauses apply to this acquisition: 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (including 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program); and 252.211-7003 Brand Name or Equal. Offers are due at the Air Force Flight Test Center, Directorate of Contracting, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA, 93524, on 2 July 1998 at 4 pm. Faxed transmissions of quotes are preferred, Fax # (805) 275-7843. (0163)

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