Deputy Chief of Staff for Contracting, US Army Space Command, Attn: MOSC-SC, 1670 N. Newport Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80916-2749

99 -- DIGITAL ELEVATION MODEL & ORTHORECTIFIED IMAGE SOL DASG62-98-R-0010 DUE 080398 POC Contract Specialist, Mark D. Pitra (719) 554-8827 E-MAIL: Click Here to e-mail Contract Specialist, pitram@arspace-emh2.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format set forth in Federal Acquisitions 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 is issued as Request for Proposal (RFP) Number DASG62-98-R-0010 and is unrestricted. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 2759, and the Business Size Standard is 500 employees. DESCRIPTION: The contractor shall provide a Digital Elevation Model (DEM) and a digital high resolution image of the Pinyon Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS). The DEM shall have a 3.0m vertical accuracy (RMS absolute) at 5m post spacing, delivered in ERDAS .img format. The contractor shall provide an orthorectified image (hard copy) of PCMS with 2.5 resolution or better delivered in ERDAS .img format. The image may be electro-optical or synthetic aperature radar (SAR). Data is to be delivered on 8mm tape in the specified format. The contractor shall also provide an option price to provide a DEM of the same area at the same post spacing, but with a 1.5m vertical accuracy (RMS absolute). LOCATION: PCMS is located in Southeastern Colorado. The Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinates for the box bounding the location are as follows: (UTM Zone 13) 586000E, 4167000N; 572000E, 4150000N; 572000E, 4132000N; 600000E, 4132000N; and 626000E, 4167000N. Prospective offerors may contact Mr. Roger Ward at (719) 554-4555 for further details regarding the location of PCMS. The contractor shall obtain the necessary authorization for collecting data from PCMS authorities. Products offered under the terms of a Federal Supply Schedule contract shall be so stated to include GSA contract number and terms. A copy of the pertinent pages of the schedule shall be provided with the offeror's proposal. Products not provided under a Federal Supply Schedule shall fully articulate and demonstrate technical capabilities set forth herein. Catalog cuts and other information required to substantiate the offeror's claims shall be provided with the offeror's proposal. The required delivery is FOB Destination no later than 15 September 1998, which presumes contract award no later than 15 August 1998. Delivery/Acceptance point is HQ US Army Space Command, 1670 N. Newport Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80916. Government workdays are between the hours of 0730 and 1630 MT. FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition, with the following addenda: Per FAR 12.603(b) the SF 1449 is not used. Period of acceptance of offers -- Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 days after Government receipt of proposals. All such responses will be evaluated IAW FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items. The following evaluation criteria shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Technical Capability -- ability to provide the products stated herein of the same or better functional and physical characteristics; (2) Schedule -- ability to meet or exceed required delivery dates; (3) Past Performance -- ability to consistently deliver quality products in a timely manner and; (4) Total Proposed Price -- most advantageous price considering all other factors. Evaluation Criteria are listed in descending order of importance. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: The Offeror shall clearly demonstrate how the products proposed meet the requirements set forth herein regardless of how offered (e.g., open market, Federal Supply Schedule). The Offeror shall provide proposal information (e.g., catalog cut sheets, etc.) that substantiates the equivalency of the product offered to the product stated and required herein. Offeror's that offer products against Federal Supply Schedules shall provide copies of the pertinent pages of the schedule to verify the offeror is an authorized agent/supplier under the FSS and relevant pages to validate prices offered. Prices shall be structured in accordance with the CLIN structure stated above. The Offeror shall provide a minimum of 3 references to which the same or similar products and services have been delivered within the last 2 years. References shall include the product/services delivered, contract number, date of contract award, date of acceptance by the receiving organization, contracting office point of contact, technical office point of contact, current telephone and fax numbers for both, and statement regarding problems with the product, contract and/or delivery. The Government will only consider the information provided in the offeror's proposal. Award is anticipated without discussion; therefore each offeror is encouraged to submit their best terms with their proposal, however, the government reserves the right to hold discussions if the Contracting Officer deems them necessary. Special attention is directed to FAR 52.212-1 (b). Failure to submit the information set forth therein for evaluation may render the offer nonresponsive. Offerors shall include a fully executed copy of the FAR provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR clause 52.212.-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, along with the following additional FAR clauses: 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 Vietnam Era, 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies, 52.225-9, Buy American Act- Trade Agreements Act-Balance of Payments Program, 52.225-21, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program. DFARs provisions 252.211-7003, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; 252.227-7015, Technical Data -- Commercial Items and 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data; 252-247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Offers sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to US Army Space Command, ATTN: SMDC-AR-CM, 1670 N. Newport Rd, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80916. All RFP's not sent through the US Mail will be considered hand carried and subject to FAR 15.412. Proposals may be submitted by facsimile, however, it is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure receipt -- see also in this respect FAR 52.215-17, Telegraphic Bids. Offerors are responsible for ensuring proposals are received no later than 12:00 PM MT, 3 August 1998. The point of contact for all information regarding this acquisition is Mark D. Pitra at (719) 554-8827, fax (719) 554-8838 or at e-mail at pitram@arspace-emh2.army.mil. Posted 07/22/98 (W-SN227099). (0203)

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