Commander, USCG Integrated Support Command, P.O. Box 190023, Kodiak, AK 96619-5023

70 -- INMARSAT SATELLITE TELEPHONES SOL DTCG45-99-Q65k043 DUE 020499 POC Shelley McCollum, 907 487-5180 ext 126 <DESC>This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. The standard industrial classification code is 3661. This procurement is set-aside for small business. Contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure are: 001: Inmarsat Satellite Telephone, eight each; 002: Satellite Batteries for Inmarsat Phone Units, eight each; 003: Warranty Period, two years parts and labor; 004: Cable connection for antenna connection to fit inch, 50 OHM, Superflex; 005: Cable connections to unit connection to fit inch, 50 OHM, Superflex; 006: Antenna with mounting brackets, eight each; 007: Recharging unit for batteries. 008: Transportation, lump sum amount. Indicate which items are included in the cost of the unit. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: The Inmarsat Phones must: withstand environmental conditions: Antenna; temperature down to minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit, and winds up to 120 miles per hour. The size maximum of 2 feet by 2 feet, with a weight maximum of 15 pounds. Pole mount bracket from 1 to 2 inches. Unit; temperature down to minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit, and must be water-resistant. Size maximum 22 inch by 18 inch by 3 inch, and a weight maximum 10 pounds. Unit needs to be wall mountable. Transmission; Voice not less than 4.8 KB per second, data/fax not less than 2.4 KB per second. Interface; Interface with a Norstar, Meridian Analog phone switch via RJ-11 type output jack on Inmarsat unit, and can be used as a trunk line on the phone switch. Have a 9-PIN (RS232) Data connection. Power: AC/DC, rechargeable batter with a minimum of 6 hours talk time and 48 hours standby time. No less than 12 watts transmit power and no less than 0.5 watts receiving power. Features: Access code (password), call log (traffic log), can print call log (traffic log) from a personal computer printer, keys lockable, LCD display displays signal strength and battery status. Offerors shall submit product literature, technical features, warranty provisions, and other information for evaluation. Delivery is requested no later than 45 days after contract award. Delivery and acceptance is f.o.b. destination: Commanding Officer, USCG Integrated Support Command Kodiak, Bldg N-26 Shipping & Receiving, M/F ESU Kodiak, AK. 99619. Award will be made to the offeror whose offer is considered to be the best value to the Government based on the item(s) technical capability to meet the stated needs of the government with consideration to technical/cost and price tradeoffs and past performance, consistent with FAR 13.106-2(b). Offerors are required to complete a copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (JAN 1997) with its offer. The provisions at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial (OCT 1995) and 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (AUG 1996) apply to this acquisition, and incorporated by reference. The clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (AUG 1996) applies to this acquisition with the FAR clauses incorporated by reference as follows: 52.233-3 Protest After Award, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and 52.225-5 Buy American Act Supplies. All responsible sources may submit a quote for consideration. Quotations and other information are to be received no later than February 4, 1999. Facsimile quotations are acceptable and received at (907) 487-5891. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Shelley McCollum at (907) 487-5180 ext 126. Smccollum@CG.Alaska.USCG.mil Posted 12/28/98 (W-SN283623). (0362)

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