6th Contracting Squadron, Attn: LGCS, 2606 Brown Pelican Avenue, Macdill, AFB, FL 33621-5000

U -- TRAINING FOR USE OF COMMUNICATION ANALYZERS SOL 98T3200 DUE 091198 POC Doris J. Karekos (813) 828-3815 x316 E-MAIL: Contracting Officer, KAREKOSD@MACDILL.AF.MIL. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation of 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 REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. No additional specifications are available. This is a sole source/brand named acquisition with Telecommunication Techniques Corporation to provide 21 days of on-site training with 10 students each day on communication analyzers (e.g., Fireberd products: Fireberd 6000, 500 and technical information related to these products). Performance Period: Award date through 31 Dec 98. Training will consist of in-depth theory, operation, fault isolation, and hands-on exercises. The Project Officer will provide curriculum for each day of training to the course instructors 14 days prior to class start dates. Course curriculum will be based on 13 product courses and ten technology courses that would normally require 28 days to complete. By compressing some areas and eliminating others, all critical training requirements can be met in the 21 days allotted. Classes will address Fiber Optic Theory, Optical Time Domain Reflectometry (OTDR) performance Characteristics, optical system components, optical transmission techniques, optical modulation and multiplexing schemes, network performance and fault isolation principals and sectionalization procedures. Hands on application and training exercises with the Fiberscan 1000 Optical Fiber Analyzer/OTDR. Contractor must provide one Fiberscan 1000 and associated test/fault simulation cables and optical variable atinuators. Protocol analysis and packet switched network theory to include X.25, Data Link LAP-B, Error Recovery, Virtual Calls on a packet network, OSI model, synchronous vs. asynchronous protocols, LAN/WAN topologies and devices, Frame types, Frame structure, Ethernet/802.3 and Tolken Ring/IEEE802.5 network operation and analysis, and CSMA/CD fundamentals. Hands on application and training exercises with the Netlens 3000 Protocol and Network Analyzer. Contractor must provide two Netlens 3000's with RS 232, RS-422, Ethernet and Tolkin Ring modules and associated cables and fault simulation software. DS3/Sonet fundamentals and network theory to include channelized M13, channelized C-Bit, DS3 frame structure, network topology, network fault isolation and sectionalization procedures, intrusive and non-intrusive network performance monitoring techniques, SONET rates, SONET layers, SONET frame structure and SONET network analysis procedures. Hands on application and training exercises with the T-BERD 310 DS3/SONET Transmission System Analyzer. Contractor shall provide 2 (two) T-BERD 310's with SONET Modules and associated cables and fault simulation devices. High speed data network fundamentals and interface testing to include DS0, DS1, FT1, DS2, Diphase (conditioned and Manchester code conversion to NRZ), RS-232, RS-422, RS 423, RS-449, RS-530, V.35, X.21, ISDN (Q. 921 & Q.931), transmission methods and modes, Timing methods, DDSformat origin & implementation, building DSOA/DSOB, DDS Secondary Channel, Point-to-point vs. multi-point, CEPT 2M theory, CEPT High Order theory, and fault isolation procedures. Hands on application and training exercises with the FIREBERD 6000 and associated interface modules. The Patch and Test Facility will provide modules and test equipment. Contractor must provide fault simulation cables and devices. All labor, transportation, and other costs associated with this course shall be included in the price of the class. This synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-5 and will be awarded under FAR Part 12. All offers will be considered. The Standard Industrial Classification code required is 7389. The resultant purchase order will be firm-fixed price. FAR provision 52.212-1, 52.212-2 applies to this acquisition. Offers shall be evaluated for fair and reasonable price, technical acceptability, adherence to applicable clauses, provisions, delivery schedule, and satisfactory past performance record. Additional applicable FAR clauses: 52.212-4, 52.212-5, 52.232.33, 52.233-2, 52.247-34, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-41, 52.222-42, 52.222-43, 252.212-7001, 252.225-7001. Offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with the offer. Contact Doris J. Karekos at (813) 828-3815 ext. 316. Quote shall include offeror's name, address, POC, phone number, business size, CAGE code, DUNS number, Tax ID number, and solicitation number. Offers are due Sep 11, 1998 and should be sent to 6 CONS/LGCV, ATTN: Doris J. Karekos, Contracting Officer, 2606 Brown Pelican Ave, MacDill AFB, FL 33621 or faxed to 813 828-5111. Posted 08/27/98 (W-SN242742). (0239)

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