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67 -- NITEVISION VIDEO EQUIPMENT SOL w23bfk82197003 DUE 092898 POC charles peterson at (703) 706-2772 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This request for quotation is issued under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR Part 13. IMPORTANT -- Only offerors who are registered in the Central Contractor Database are eligible for award (reference DFARS Clause 52.204-7004 or see web site http://ccr.edi.disa.mil). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued This requirement is 100% set aside for small business, (SIC #3861, 500 persons). The government intends to make a single award of a firm-fixed-price purchase order to the most responsible offeror whose quote provides the best price to the government. After test and review of several make and models a determination has been made that Raytheon Systems inc. products/models are required to meet the specific government requirements. The offered items shall be the specific make/model products as listed below. No substitutions will be accepted. The required items and quantities are: ITEM 0001, 1 each Model # PalmIR250/150EF Thermal Imaging Camera with 150MM motorized lens; camera includes Twist lock lens mount for 25 and 50 MM lenses. ITEM 0002, 1 each Model # 50 Mfi 50 MM lens F/1 manual Focus for the PalmIR250. Delivery is required no later than 16 weeks after receipt of order. Inspection and acceptance of all items shall be at destination (government facility). The ship to address is IMA, AMC ACCT W23BFK, Bldg T2501, Fort Meade, MD 20755-5315. The quotation shall include the following: (1) firm fixed pricing for each line item (unit price and extended price) listed in this announcement; (2) delivery date; (3) payment terms; (4) CAGE code, DUNS & /Bradstreet number, and taxpayer's ID number; (5) Shipping Charges; (6) executed provisions FAR 52.212-3 and DFARS 252.212-7000. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses that are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-03. The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this request for quotations: FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1989); FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1989); FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jan 1997); FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Jan 1997) (NOTE: For provision FAR 52.212-3, the written representations and certifications are required); FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 1997); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Aug 1996); FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to The Government, with Alternate I (51 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402 ); FAR 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (41 U.S. C. 423); FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); and FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212). The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to the solicitation: DFARS 252.212-7000, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Mar 1988) (NOTE: submission of written representations and certifications is required); DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Applicable to Defense Acquisitions or Commercial Items (Nov 1995); DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41 U.S.C. 10, E.O. 10582; and DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (Mar 1998). Full FAR/DFARS text may be obtained at website http://www.arnet.gov/far. All responsible sources should submit a quote to fax number (703) 806-1156 or by e-mail to http://www.clpeter@vulcan.belvoir.army.mil. Do not mail in your quotation. Quote shall be received by 1:00PM EDST, 28 September 1998. Posted 09/22/98 (W-SN252836). (0265)

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