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63 -- ALARM, SIGNAL & SECURITY DETECTION EQUIPMENT SOL RFQ-NCI-90021 DUE 121798 POC Cynthia Brown, Purchasing Agent, 301-402-4509, Todd Cole, Contracting Officer.  The National Cancer Institute (NCI), Division of Clinical Sciences(DCS), Advanced Technology Center,(ATC) plans to procure a multifunctional personal computer(PC) based temperature monitoring systems in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes a combined synopsis/solicitation, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitations all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through FAR FAC 97-08. This solicitation is set-aside for Small Business and the Standard Industrial Classification Code is 5063 and the business size standard is 100. See number note #1. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) requires the ability to monitor, in a quantitative fashion, specimen freezer temperatures. A multifunctional personal computer(PC) based temperature monitoring system is required. This multifunctional temperature monitoring system shall be selfcontained, and shall meet the following salient characteristics and features: 1. Monitors up to 128 inputs, with temperatures as low as -80 degrees centrigrade, and controls up to 64 outputs. Includes standard 8 bit A/D converter, may be on-site upgraded to a 12 bit A/D converter to provide .1 degree centigrade resolution. 2. Monitoring functions are maintained without PC being on-line. System shall be installed on an existing PC that currently supports facility security. This existing PC hd WinDSX from DSX Access Systems installed upon it by Monitor Security and Control Systems, Inc. System compatibility shall be maintained. 3. Alarms, readings, alarm cancellations, and phone numbers contacted are stored continuously. 4. Data that has been stored is downloaded upon system log-on, or automatically exported to a dedicated PC. 5. Encryption of data files. 6. System inputs capable of independent programming to address various monitoring issues. 7. Network capable to provide real time access to all data. 8. Sensors programmable with alarm priority levels. 9. Alarms in parallel,or occurring nearly concurrently, shall be pioritized as a function of previously set alarm priority levels. 10. Includes installation (materials, parts, components, and labor component identification, and testing of system functionality. 11. System calibration and verification, with printed copies of testing documents and results tobe included. 12. Hands-on training including a training/technical manual. Shall include one training session for all NCI personnel necessary, to be conducted at the NIH at the installation site. This session shall include a minimum of four hours time to be available for the staff to be trained. 13. One year of service which shall include software upgrades, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week technical support, and service personnel on site within 24 hours of a service call. Includes parts and labor. The multifunctional personal computer(PC) based temperature monitoring systems shall be delivered F.O.B. Destination and installed in the Advanced Technical Center facilities. In addition, the equipment and setup shall include a minimum manufacturer's warranty of one-year,including parts and labor. Offerors must provide descriptive literature, warranties, and/or other materials in sufficient detail to demonstrate that their offer meets the foregoing requirements. The literature furnished mustalso show the item to which the requirements herein pertain. The purchase order will be awarded to the responsible offeror with the lowest-priced offer that fully meets the requirements of this solicitation. The solicitation incorporates the NCI Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors or Quoters (Simplified Acquisitions). The award document will incorporate the requirements of the clause at FAR 52.213-4, Terms and Conditions -- Simplified Acquisitions. Full text copies of these documents may be obtained from Cynthia Brown on (301) 402-4509 or by fax on (301) 402-4513. Offers must be submitted on an SF-18 that is signed by an authorized representative of the offeror and includes a completed "Schedule of Offered Supplies/Services." The offer should include a fixed price for all equipment, delivery, installation, training, and other applicable charges. In addition to the aforementioned descriptive literature, offers must also be accompanied by a completed and signed NCI Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors or Quoters (Simplified Acquisitions). Offers and related materials must be received in this office by 3:00 PM EST on December 17,1998. No collect calls will be accepted. Please cite the solicitation number, RFQ-NCI-90021, on your offer. Posted 11/30/98 (W-SN275568). (0334)

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