Operational Contracts Division, Commodities Branch, AFDTC/PKOS, 205 West D Avene, Suite 541, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6862

58 -- MARS-II-L PLATFORM SOL F08651-98-T-1293 DUE 091898 POC Mary M. Farr, (850)882-8582, Contracting Officer 17. The Air Force Development Test Center (AFDTC) intends to solicit, negotiate, and award a sole source, firm fixed price contract with Metrum-Datatape, 3322 South Memorial Parkway, Huntsville AL 35801, (205) 881-2231. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for 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 SOLICITATION; a proposal is being requested, and a WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation Number F08651-98-T-1293 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-5. This procurement is being conducted under the Test Program for Commercial Items FAR Part 13.5. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 3663 and the small business size standard for this procurement is 750. Line Item 0001, Recorder, MARS II-L Platform W/DLT-700, P/N 637428-7000, quantity of 1 each. Line Item 0002, Board, PCM, 2-Channel, P/N 636294-0001, quantity of 2 each. Line Item 0003, Board, PCM, High Rate, P/N 637582-0001, a quantity of 2 each. Required delivery at Eglin AFB is 80 days after date of award. F.O.B. Destination. The following provisions and clauses shall apply: Provision FAR 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) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items to include: FAR 52.203-6 Restriction on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; the Contractor agrees to comply with the following clauses: FAR 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity, FAR 52.232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment; FAR 52.212-4 ADDENDA FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference as follows: Far 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item within 18 months after date of award. FAR 52.232-16 Progress Payments, DFAR 252.2232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment. Standard commercial packaging and warranty required. Offeror must include a completed copy of the provision FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification-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 clause applies to this acquisition: DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. Offer due at AFDTC/PKOB, 205 West D Avenue, Suite 541, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6862 on 18 September 1998 no later than 3P.M.CST. Faxed transmissions will not be honored. MARY M. FARR Contracting Officer Posted 09/08/98 (W-SN246925). (0251)

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