US Army, CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey 07703-5008

59 -- CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY SOL DAAB07-98-B-R657 DUE 110298 POC Point of Contact -- Arlene Collard, Contract Specialist, 732-427-1591. Contracting Officer -- Rachel Bogner, 732-532-1103. WEB: CECOM Acquisition Center's Business Opportunities Page, http://acbop.monmouth.army.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to e-mail the POC, collard@doim6.monmouth.army.mil. The Government intends to solicit an Invitation for Bid (IFB) and award a Firm Fixed Price contract for thirty-nine (39) Circuit Card Assembly (s), NSN: 5998-01-146-4051 IAW Part No. B4027006, P/O and U/W the SG-1139/G Digital Data Generator, NSN: 6625-01-136-2046. The Digital Data Generator SG-1139/G tests paths including separate equipments, cables, transmitters and receivers, and complete systems. It has the following characteristics: compatible with ATACS (Army Tactical Communications System) and TRI-TAC (Tri-Service Tactical Communication System) systems; includes a transmitter and receiver with a built-in-clock; powered from standard 115 Volt AC line; accessories are supplied in the cover; and ruggedized for field use. It has the following capabilities: checks unbalanced NRZ, balanced NRZ, and diphase paths, measures total errors and bit error rate; checks station clock; and operates from internal clock, external clock, or clock derived from path under test. It has the following features: automatic, continuous evaluation of bit error rate; simple operation with minimal hazard to personnel or equipment; has built-in test equipment; and rapid access to assemblies for ease of repair. Due to the required special test equipment and Special Standards of Responsibility, a formal Pre-Award Survey will apply. There will be a First Article requirement. The Statement of Work, Product Specification and description of the item will be issued with the solicitation. A CD-ROM with associated drawings may be requested in writing once the solicitation has been posted to the CECOM Acquisition Center Business Opportunity Page. The U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command (CECOM) has established a Business Opportunities Page (BOP) website to allow electronic transmittal of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitation for Bids (IFBs) from CECOM to Industry. All parties interested in doing business with CECOM are invited to access, operate, send and receive information from the Business Opportunity Page at (http://acbop.monmouth.army.mil). Upon accessing this webpage, click on CECOM Business Opportunities. You may access potential CECOM Business Opportunities by simply typing "guest" for the login ID and password. Registration for a user ID and password will only be necessary when you are considering the submission of proposals CECOM through the BOP. For CD-ROM drawings or other data, contact the identified Contracting Officer via their e-mail. Offers and Bids shall be submitted in hard copy at the time and place specified in the solicitation. No bids shall be submitted directly to the Contracting Officer. The CECOM Acquisition Center's EBB is closed! Posted 09/17/98 (D-SN251029). (0260)

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