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58 -- COMMUNICATION, DETECTION, & COHERENT RADIATION EQUIPMENT SOL USZA9498Q0080 DUE 080398 POC Connie McCarroll 619-437-2417 or FAX 619-437-3547 E-MAIL: Contracting Officer, cmccarroll@nswg1.navy.mil. Commander, Naval Special Warfare Group ONE intends to issue a sole source purchase order to Television Equipment Associates for 86 Occasional Swimmers Kits. These occasional swimmers kits will be used by operators to communicate while in water. The reason justifying the lack of competition is that Television Equipment Associates swimmers kits are the only swimmers kits that meet the Government's minimum needs of an ensemble consisting of a waterproof microphone headset, carrying pouch unit and "push to talk function box" features without inhibiting the range of motion of an underwater operator. The ensemble shall be worn on a not to interfere basis with free fall parachute operations with parachute attached to the operator and/or SCUBA operations with a 3000 PSI tank attached to the operator. The headset and microphone must be able to be securely fastened to the head of an operator wearing a seven millimeter neoprene wetsuit hood and scuba mask. The headset shall also include a flanged earpiece to reduce ambient noise levels by 10-20 decibels. The housing unit must consist of a vertical waterproof zipper which runs the length of the unit to allow easy insertion and extraction of communications equipment. There must exist a quick disconnect fitting between the headset and housing unit to prevent entangle- ment of an operator in an underwater environment. The pouch will be capable of securing a radio whose dimensions do not exceed an 18" length by 14" width and where the weght of the entire ensemble does noat exceed 5 pounds. The combined weight capacity of the carrying pouch with the radio inserted is to be rated not less than 15 pounds. The carrying pouch must be capable of maintaining sustained watertight integrity to three atmospheres (66 feet) with zero condensation interior to the carrying pouch. The carrying pouch must be capable of maintaining full operational cabability to an altitude of not less that 32,000 feet. The unit must be structured to securely hold equipment within the carrying pouch and securely fasten to the operator's body via a lightweight and secure mechanism of velcro straps which conform to an operator's body shape. The carrying pouch must be able to sustain a minimum impact of 20 PSI without damage to the housed equipment. The enclosed unit must be able to withstand harsh environmental operating conditions based upon assigned mission objectives. The entire unit must be capable of withstanding extreme temperature variations between 0 degrees Fahrenheit and 120 degrees Fahrenheit and a maximum humidity rate of 100 percent. For a complete description of the specifications, you may request a copy of the request for quote.Facsimile requests are acceptable. Please submit your request to 619-437-3547. The point of contact is Ms. Connie McCarroll who can be reached at 619-437-2417. Telephonic requests for the RFQ will not be accepted. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Standard Industrial Classification applicable to this contract action is 3663. The size standard is 750. The occasional swimmers kits are commercial items. Commercial procedures as outlined in FAR Part 12 and in conjunction with FAR 13 are applicable. The Request for Quotation will be issued on 07/17/98. The closing date is 08/03/98. The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit quotes. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all quotations received by the closing date of the Request for Quotation set forth above will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon response 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. Posted 07/15/98 (W-SN223723). (0196)

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