DODEA Education Supplies Procurement Office, 101 Buford Road, Richmond, VA 23235-5292

U -- SOLE SOURCE ACQUISITION FOR SATELLITE TRANSMISSION AND LICENSE FEE SOL MDA41499-T-1503 DUE 022399 POC Janet Rivera, 804-327-0547 (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. (ii) This solicitation number, MDA414-99-T-1503 is issued as a Request for Quotation. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular #90-45 Final Rule effective 1/1/97. (iv) The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for this acquisition is 8999. The small business size standard is 500. (v) List of Contract Line Item Numbers: CLINs 0001 -- 002, Transmission Subscription, 1 ea., with broadcast links to all DoDDS Europe sites, inspection and acceptance at destination, FOB point is destination. (vi) Description of Requirements: LI 1: Jason X satellite transmission for the United Kingdom for PANAM SAT Atlanta uplink PAS 3KU via PAS 3 satellite to DoDEA/RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk, United Kingdom. This service to be provided by local UK PAMAM SAT Agent. +Supply Digictpher MCPC Receiver with NTS Output to location for reception of test transmissions 24 FEB -- 27 Feb 1999 GMT and broadcasts 1 March -- 12 March 1999, daily from 2:00 P.M. -- 10:30 P.M., except March 7, 1999. LI 2: The License authorizes DoDEA and the United Kingdom District to exhibit the Jason X Program during the period of 1 March -- 12 March 1999. The license also authorizes use of all Jason Project Curriculum, videos, educational materials and products as part of the project. (vii) Delivery period of subscription is 1 March through 12 March 1999, with acceptance FOB destination. (viii) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial (Oct 95) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. (x) Offers shall include a complete copy of the provision. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its quotation. (xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition and resulting contract. The following terms and conditions are added as an addendum to this clause: Type of Contract: The resulting contract shall be firm fixed price. The proposed procurement will be conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for other than maximum competition. (cii) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Status of Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995) is incorporated in this contract by reference. (xiii) Additional Contract Requirements: FAR 52.213-2 Invoices (Apr 84) is incorporated by reference in this RFQ. (xiv) DPAS rating is C9E. (xv) CBD Numbered Note: N/A. (xvi & xvii) One quotation is due 2:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, 23 February 1999, Attention: Janet Rivera, DESPO, 101 Buford Rd., Richmond, VA 23235-5292. All offers must be in writing and fax copies will be accepted at 804/327-0672. Offerors must acquaint themselves with the new regulations concerning commercial item acquisitions contained in FAR Subpart 12 and must insure that all representations and certifications are executed and returned as called for in this quotation. This synopsis incorporates one or more clauses by reference. Upon request the Contract Specialist will make their full text available. For questions regarding this specific acquisition, contact Janet Rivera, 804/327-0547. Posted 02/19/99 (W-SN300176). (0050)

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