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70 -- CRYPTOGRAPHIC RACK-MOUNT FRAMES SOL F4460099T0300 DUE 051999 POC Dayna Coverston, Purchasing Agent, Phone 757 764-4923, Fax 757 764-4965, Email dayna.coverston@langley.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F4460099T0300 &LocID=203. E-MAIL: Dayna Coverston, dayna.coverston@langley.af.mil. This is a sources sought for the following synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. The solicitation will be issued on the world-wide-web using Electronic Posting System (EPS) and the Commerce Business Daily (CBD). (ii) SolicitationF44600-99-T0300 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the test program for certain commercial items found at FAR 13.5. (iii) The solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-11 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. It is the contractors responsibility to be familiar with all applicable clauses and provisions. (iv) The 1st Contracting Squadron requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing Model 3033-2 Cryptographic Rack-Mount Frame for KG-81, KG-94, KG-194, Dual Crypto Frame with two Power Supplies, Update Counter, DSUB (EIA-530) Connectors, Single 19_ Rack Configuration, 7_ high Chassis, DB25 Data Connectors, Built-in Power Supplies, Holds 2 each KG-194 Crypto Units; and Model 3013-2 Cryptographic Rack-Mount Frame for KG-81, KG-94, KG-194, Single Crypto Frame with Power Supplies, Update Counter, DSUB (EIA-530) Connectors, Single 19_ Rack Configuration, 7_ high Chassis, DB25 Data Connectors, Built-in Power Supplies, Holds 1 each KG-194 Crypto Unit. Manufactured by Force 3, Inc, 2147 Priest Bridge Dr, Crofton, MD 21114. Purchase is for four (4) each Model 3033-2 Cryptographic Rack-Mount Frame for KG-81, KG-94, KG-194, Dual Crypto Frame with two Power Supplies, Update Counter, DSUB (EIA-530) Connectors, Single 19_ Rack Configuration, 7_ high Chassis, DB25 Data Connectors, Built-in Power Supplies, Holds 2 each KG-194 Crypto Units; and four (4) each Model 3013-2 Cryptographic Rack-Mount Frame for KG-81, KG-94, KG-194, Single Crypto Frame with Power Supplies, Update Counter, DSUB (EIA-530) Connectors, Single 19_ Rack Configuration, 7_ high Chassis, DB25 Data Connectors, Built-in Power Supplies, Holds 1 each KG-194 Crypto Unit. This is a commercial off-the-shelf item. These Crypotographic Housings are products of Force 3, Inc. (v) Delivery: Date of delivery will be 30 days after receipt of order, an earlier delivery date is desired. Place of Delivery and Acceptance for providing these Crypotographic Housings will be to Langley AFB, VA 23665. Responsibility and Inspection: Unless otherwise specified in the purchase order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and Quality Control. (vi) The following FAR provisions and clauses are applicable to this procurement: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (AUG 1998) is hereby incorporated by reference. (vii) Solicitation provision atFAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items (JAN 1999) is hereby incorporated by reference. (viii) Offerors are reminded to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Deviation Offeror Representations and Certificates Commercial Items (JAN 1997) and 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (NOV 1995) with its offer. Contact our point of contact for full text if necessary. (ix) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (APR 1998), is hereby incorporated by reference. (x) Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Items (JAN 1999), is hereby incorporated by reference. Clause 52.227-19, Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights (JUN 1987), Year 2000 Warranty-Commercial Supply Item applies to this acquisition. The following paragraphs apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract 52.203.6, 52.203-10, 52.203-8, 52.222-26, 52.222.35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.247-64, 52.217-5, 52.217-6, and 52-217-7. (xi) Additional Contract Terms and Conditions applicable to this procurement are: Clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (JAN 1999), is hereby incorporated by reference. The following paragraphs apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract 252.247-7023, 252.225-7001, 252.227-7015, 252.225-7035, 252-227-7037, 252.247-7024, and 252.243-7001. (xii) The Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is: unrated. (xiii) There are no applicable Commerce Business Daily numbered notes. (xiv) This announcement will close 3:00 PM (EST) 6 May 1999. (xv) Contact Dayna Coverston at 757-764-4923, fax 757-764-4965, or email dayna.coverston@langley.af.mil for information. Posted 05/12/99 (D-SN330458). (0132)

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