Federal Aviation Administration, Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, Office of Acquisition, P.O. Box 25082, 6500 S. MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73125-4929

61 -- BATTERY KCT660 SOL DTFA-02-98-R-90082 DUE 111798 POC Cecilia Maguire, (405) 954-7895 WEB: Click here to download a copy of the announcment and, http://www.mmac.jccbi.gov/amq/opportun.htm. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer via, Cecilia_V_Maguire@mmacmail.jccbi.gov. This notice is to change previously published announcement for a requirement for batteries dated 7/20/98, as follows, FROM: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a requirement for a estimated 362 each, Battery KCT660, NSN: 6140-01-112-7652, P/N: C405075706, Mfg: American Telephone & Telegraph; P/N: KCT660, Mfg: Amega Corp, The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 3692. FOB point is destination. A Indefinite Quantity/Requirements Type contract will be awarded with three 1-year options. All interested sources must submit requests for the RFP in writing (FAX number 405-954-9219) or via the Internet by Monday August 3, 1998. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the agency. TO: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, contemplates the acquisition of C and D Charter Power Systems (C&D), wet charged battery, Part number KCT660, NSN: 6140-01-112-7652, or Equal, on a competitive basis. The Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) is 3692. Batteries are required to support the Second Generation Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Tactical Air Navigation (2GVORTAC) systems. Estimated quantities over a 5-year period (basic contract year with four 1-year options are as follows: C&D Batteries or Equal, NSN 6140-01-112-7652 1st Year (Base Year) -- 362 2nd Year (Option I) -- 362 3rd Year (Option II) -- 362 4th Year (Option III) -- 362 5th Year (Option IV) -- 362 If offering other than C&D battery, proposed battery must meet the following salient characteristics: Single Cell 2V Lead-Calcium battery. Minimum discharge rates at 1.75V shall be, 1hr 250 AH, 8hr 650 AH. The container shall be transparent to facilitate checking of electrolyte level. The cell cover shall be flame retardant meeting UL-94VO, ASTM-D636, self extinguishing with removable flame arrester type vent cap. Cover must have at least 1 withdraw tube to facilitate hydrometer readings. Due to existing rackconfigurations, this battery must meet certain size requirements, and battery post locations. Maximum dimensions, Length = 9", Width = 10.5", Height = 18.5". The battery terminals shall be at most 1" square posts located along the width centerline, with the post face approximately 1.5" inward of battery length. Battery posts must have no smaller than 3/8" mounting holes parallel to battery width to promote the use of existing batteries, battery bars, and racks, already installed at FAA field facilities. The FAA has adopted a three-phase approach in accommodating this acquisition. The first phase (identified as SIR No. 1) involves offeror submission of technical documentation for evaluation by the FAA against established salient characteristics identified above. Only those offerors submitting required technical documentation that are found to conform to the FAA's salient characteristics will be permitted to participate in the second phase of the acquisition process. The second phase (identified as SIR No. 2)will involve submission of one battery (bid sample). Battery will be evaluated for form and fit in a 2GVORTAC standby power battery rack. Functional characteristics will be tested by operation of a complete 2GVORTAC standby power system. The third phase (identified as SIR No. 3) will involve the issuance of a request for offers (RFO) with submission of price proposals based on each successful offeror's submission under the first and second phase. If proposing on the brand name, C&D Battery, no technical or descriptive literature will be required; however, you must notify the FAA of your intent. The FAA reserves the right to add incumbent contractors and/or other sources which meet the criteria and have performed satisfactorily on previous procurements. No prices/pricing information or bid samples are to be submitted at this time. Technical documentation/descriptive literature must be received by the FAA, Customer Service Desk (AMQ-140), 6500 South MacArthur Boulevard, P. O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73125, no later than 3:30 p.m. local time, November 17, 1998. Hand-carried proposals (or proposals sent by overnight means) shall be delivered to Room 321 of the Multi-Purpose building located at 6500 South MacArthur Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73169. Required technical documentation (proposal) must be sealed and labeled as follows: Technical Documentation; (SIR1) DTFA-02-98-R-90082; due 3:30 p.m. (local time), November 17, 1998. Potential offerors should note that the FAA reserves the right to communicate with one or more offerors at any time during the SIR process. This SIR1 is not to be construed as a contract or a commitment of any kind. The Government shall not be liable for payment of any costs attributed to the preparation and submission of requested technical documentation. All interested sources must submit requests for the RFP in writing (FAX number 405-954-9219) or via the Internet by Monday August 3, 1998. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by theagency. Inquiries regarding this SIR1 should be directed to the Contracting Officer at at (405) 954-7895. This Notice is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, has a program to assist small businesses, small businesses owned and controlled by a socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and women-owned concerns to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STEP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STEP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. Posted 10/30/98 (W-SN267135). (0303)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0174 19981103\61-0003.SOL)