Commander, Marine Corps System Command, Code CTQ, 2033 Barnett Avenue, Ste 315, Quantico, VA 22134-5010

58 -- KENWOOD RADIOS, MICROPHONES AND EARPIECES, AND CARRYING CASES SOL M67854-99-R-2065 DUE 012699 POC Peggy Smith, Contract Specialist, 703/784-5822 x252 or FAX 703/784-5826 WEB: Click here to locate provisions 52.212-3 and 52.212-5, www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/mcscctq/Links.htm. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contract specialist via, smithp1@quantico.usmc.mil. The Marine Corps Systems is seeking qualified small businesses which may be able to provide the Marine Corps with Kenwood UHF radios, headset/microphones, and carrying cases. A combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items has been prepared in accordance with Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation M67854-99-R-2065 is being issued as a Request for Proposal. This solicitation document incorporates Provisions and Clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular #97-08. In accordance with FAR Provision 52.212-2, the Government will award an Indefinite Delivery -- Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, for the period from date of award through 30 September 2000, resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price, ability to meet product specifications and time to delivery considered. Multiple contracts for the different CLINs shown below may be awarded if the Government determines it to be its best interest to do so, price, ability to meet product specifications and time to delivery considered. This procurement is 100% set-aside for Small Business and the Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) is 3669. The size standard is 750 employees. Contract line items for the IDIQ contract are as follows: CLIN 0001: 450/each MIN Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Transceiver 850/each MAX (Kenwood Free Talk/UBZ-LF-14B) (Brand Name Only) CLIN 0002: 350/each MIN Headset/Microphone to be used with 750/each MAX The Kenwood Free Talk with the following specifications: boom microphone, ear-bud receiver, integrated push-to-talk switch which has an alligator clip to positively secure it to a Marine's lapel (once placed by the individual Marine, the microphone and ear bud receiver must remain in position while being worn by the Marine during combat conditions.) The ear bud should have an adjustable ear hook to keep it in contact with the ear. The connecting cord should be no longer than 18" and not encumber the normal movement of the Marine's head. CLIN 0003: 450/each Carrying Case for the Kenwood Free Talk, 850/each MAX Olive Drab in color (Brand Name or Equal) Upon award of the IDIQ contract, a delivery order shall be issued for the minimum quantities stated above. Delivery of the 350 radios, headset/microphones, and carrying cases shall be no later than 05 February 1999 to the following location. Partial deliveries will not be accepted. Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory Newlin Hall Suite 214 ATTN: Maj. Rutherford (703) 784-5174 2055 Catlin Avenue MCB Quantico, VA 22134 The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3. Provisions 52.212-3 and 52.212-5 can be found at the following web site: www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/mcscctq/Links.htm Proposals shall detail unit prices for the minimum quantities shown above, in addition to the unit price for the minimum and maximum quantity difference, for each CLIN. Offerors shall also include the period for which their pricing is effective. Submit proposals to Marine Corps Systems Command, ATTN: Peggy Smith, 3041A McCawley Avenue, Quantico, VA 22134. Offerors must submit their proposals to reach destination by 2:00pm Eastern Standard Time, 26 January 1999. Fax responses may be sent to Peggy Smith at fax number 703/784-5826. Contractors are also requested to provide the following information with their proposal: TIN, DUNS, CCR, Cage Code, Payment Terms, Remit to address and Email address. Telephonic responses will not be considered. See Note 1. Posted 01/13/99 (W-SN287622). (0013)

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