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70 -- GENERAL PURPOSE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT SOL 6TSA-99-CSC-0110 DUE 050499 POC Sue Cumpton, Contracting Officer, Fax (816) 823-3322, Email xxxx WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=6TSA-99-CSC-0 110&LocID=211. E-MAIL: Sue Cumpton, xxxx. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations document (FAR) 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 number 6TSA-99-CSC-0110 is being issued as a request for proposals (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-08. This procurement is for the following items: CLIN 1. 2.4 Meter fly-away Ku-Band earth terminal, part # GST-2400-KU, Qty. 12 -- each consisting of one each of the following: 1. 2.4 meter manual pointing antenna assy, part # GTS-2400-ANT-M, 2. Ku-Band feed assy. W/LNA and RF filter, part # GST-KU-FD/LNA. 3. Outdoor mount Ku-Band freq. Transceiver w/ built in 16W SSPA, part # GST-Ku-XCVR-16. 4. Rack mountable variable rate digital modem (4.5 MB), part # GST-LR-MODEM. 5. Portable 70 MHz spectrum analyzer w/carrying case, part # GST-70-SPAN. 6. Set of RF cables, AC cables plus spool of IF cables, part # GST-CABLE. 7. 4 Aluminum transit cases, part # GST-AL-Cases. 8. Set of COTS O&M manual in CD-ROM, part # GST-CD-ROM. CLIN 2. Spare variable rate digital modem (4.5 MB) Qty. 12. FOB Destination, St. Inigoes, MD. Delivery staged -- 1st system 5 months ARO, 10th system 7 months ARO. No partial quotes will be considered. Please acknowledge all requirements on quotations. Please indicate FOB destination on quote. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation is based on best value including price, past performance and ability to meet service requirements. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. In addition to the guidance contained in FAR 52.212-4, contractors shall submit proof of delivery with their invoices. Proof of delivery may be in the form of a bill of lading or other shipping document signed by the receiving office. Invoices received without proof of delivery will not be accepted. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by close of business May 4, 1999, and can be submitted by fax to 816-823-3322 Attn: Sue Cumpton. Inquiries regarding the solicitation will only be accepted via FAX. Posted 04/27/99 (D-SN324726). (0117)

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