Purchase Services Branch, Attn: Code 535.3, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, NH 03801-2590

66 -- VERTEX SERVO RETROFIT SOL N00102-99-Q-1053 DUE 012699 POC V.I.Ross, (207)438-1931, Fax: (207)438-1251 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This announcement/solicitation is issued as N00102-99-Q-1053 and incorporates provisions and clauses effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-09. This acquisition is NOT reserved for Small Business. However, the quoter's size status may affect entitlement to award in the case of a tie. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code is 3829 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. Item 0001, Vertex Servo Retrofit of SATEC 120 WHVL/tensile tester. Place of delivery is Porsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, NH. The following clauses/provisions from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) apply: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial; 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (paragraph [a] includes evaluation under the Navy's Red/Yellow/Green Program); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items; 52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals (207/438-1251). In addition, anyone responding to this notice must provide a completed copy of the FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their response (Note: FAR text is available through the world wide web at: http://www.arnet.gov/far/). Note #22 Applies. Negotiations are being conducted with SATEC, Grove City, PA 16127-9005. This is an upgrade to original equipment and requires proprietary parts which must be installed by a SATEC service engineer. The closing date for receipt of quotations is 26 JAN 1999 at 3:00PM local time. Point of contact for additional information is: V.I.Ross, (207)438-1931. Posted 01/07/99 (W-SN286039). (0007)

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