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29 -- DOWNLOAD COMPUTERS FOR THE T55-L-714 ENGINE DIGITAL ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT SOL USZA95-98-R-0046 DUE 091898 POC POC Sherrie H. Carmona @ 757-878-5223 X-242/Contracting Officer, Richard J. Cooney @ 757-878-5223 X-251 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 USZA95-98-R-0046 and is issued as a request for proposal(RFP). This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-6. The acquisition is unrestricted. The Standard Industrial Classification code applicable to this solicitation is 3829. The size standard is 500. The Government intends to acquire four (4) each, Download Computers for the T55-L-714 Engine Digital Electronic Control Unit (DECU) on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR Part 13. The intended source of supply is AlliedSignal Support Equipment, 717 North Bendix Drive, South Bend, Indiana 46620. Desired delivery is sixty (60) days after contract award. The inspection shall be at origin, acceptance and FOB Point are Destination (Ft. Campbell, Kentucky). The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition without addenda. The provision at 52.212-2 "Evaluation -- Commercial Items" does not apply to this solicitation. Evaluation will consist of price analysis to determine price reasonableness and award will be made to the responsible Offeror with the lowest evaluated price. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition without addenda. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following optional clauses cited within 52.212-5 apply: FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, Alternate I; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following optional clauses cited within 252.212-7001 apply: 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; and 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. This is a DO A-1 rated order. As previously noted, the intended source of supply is AlliedSignal Support Equipment, South Bend, Indiana. Specifications, plans or drawings relating to the procurement described are not available and cannot be furnished by the government. CBD Numbered Notes are not applicable to this RFP. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered. Proposals are due 18 SEP 98, 2:00 p.m. local time. Written quotations should be sent to: Technology Applications Contracting Office, ATTN: AMSAM-AR-Z-A-K (Sherrie H. Carmona), Lee Blvd., Building 401, Ft. Eustis VA. Point of Contract is Mrs. Carmona at (757) 878-5223, Extension 242 or Facsimile (757) 878-4199. Posted 09/10/98 (W-SN248178). (0253)

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