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66 -- PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DATA RECORDERS SOL NE-12-99 DUE 030899 POC Patricia Pierce 610-975-4248 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the acquisition of 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, prices are being requested and a written solicitation will NOT be issued. Solicitation NE-12-99 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Circular 97-03. The applicable Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 3823, size standard is 500 employees. The USDA Forest Service is soliciting for the acquisiiton of 19 portable electronic data records as follows: HHP-133 Hammerhead P-133 (or equal) Walk-About Data Recorder Computers including, 3 year Warranty, 2.4 GHD Upgrade on HDD; Pen for electromagnetic digitizer; port replicator/office-stand interface connections for 1 par, 2 ser, 1 vid, 1 keyboard, 1 power connector; ACPWR Universal AC PowerSupply (120 V); CIGDC DC Power Cord w/cigarette lighter adapter; CHARGE Two-bag 2.5 amp external battery chaarger for DR-30 w/wall adapter; DR-BAT Duracell DR-30 battery pack; shock-absorbing, dockable carrying case w/shoulder strap; durable compact, 100 key compatible AT keyboard (SIIG MiniTouch); external BACKPACK 3.5" 1.44MB Floppy DD. Evaluation will be in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 based on price and other factors, Offers shall include a complete copy of Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with quotes. Clause FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies without addendum, Clause FAR 52,212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to implement Statues or EO-Commercial Items. Written quaotes are due at the USDA-Forest SErvice, Patricia Pierce at address indicated above by COB 3/8/99. Fax quotes will accepted (FAX #) 610-975-4224. PLEASE PROVIDE TIN. Posted 02/19/99 (W-SN300442). (0050)

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