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70 -- 6TSA-99-DJH-0139 SOL 6TSA-99-DJH-0139 DUE 061499 POC Delta Helm, Contract Specialist, 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-DJH-0 139&LocID=211. E-MAIL: Delta Helm, 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-DJH-0139 is being issued as a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-11. This procurement shall require the contractor to install and maintain eqiupment needed to enable diverse routing of T1 lines (2 to 4 lines, up to 6.2 megabytes) through the northern route for the Wallops Command Data Acquisition Station (WCDAS) located at Wallops Virginia to the Satellite Operations Control Center (SOCC) located at Suitland, MD. Work will include tying into the two existing T1 lines located in the WCDAS POLARcommunications room and tying into the Bell Atlantic/ATT T1 lines in Pocomoke, MD. The tower located at the WCDAS should be available for use for the WCDAS lines at no charge to the contractor in its current condition. All other tower rental would have to be negotiated and this cost must be included in the contract price. REQUIREMENTS: The link shall have an up time of 99.9 percent and will be able to withstand unfavorable weather conditions (snow, rain, fog, etc.). The link must be able to support point to point connectivity from the WCDAS to SOCC using Restricted Clear Channel capabilities (no overhead in the T1 synchronous data channel line). The current connectivity settings of the existing T1 lines must be supported. The link shall be able to accommodate at least two T1 lines (3.1 megabytes) with an option to add other lines up to a DS-3 link. The contract shall be for 1 year with 4 option years. Contractor shall include pricing (monthly rate) for all years in their proposal. The maintenance of all the equipment installed by the contractor shall have 24 hour 7 day a week coverage with 4 hour on site response time during the duration of the contract. All items used for the transmission of data installed by the contractor shall have on line backup systems for full redundancy. All cabling from the WCDAS 745 Mux located in the POLAR communications center to the WCDAS tower shall be provided and installed by the contractor. All cabling from the end tower location to the T1 lines provided by NOAA shall be provided and installed by the contractor. Documentation on all equipment and cabling installed must be provided by the contractor to the WCDAS communications manager in Word Perfect version 8 or above and AutoCAD version 13 or above formats. Documentation shall consist of all installed cabling, basic troubleshooting procedures of the installed circuits, contacts for troubleshooting the installed circuits and any procedures needed in the operation of the installed equipment. QUALITY ASSURANCE: Testing of new datalinks shall be off-line using a BERT tester provided by the contractor. The test will be a point to point test (from WCDAS to SOCC). Final testing of the data links will be continuous operational test data consisting of V.35, RS232 and voice grade circuits from the WCDAS to the SOCC facilities for a period of one week with no noticeable dropouts of data. The testing completion will be signed off by a NOAA representative assigned by the COTR. DELIVERY: The installation and final testing of the data links shall not exceed 3 months after the contract is awarded. Access to all WCDAS site areas will be granted to the Contractor pending a two business day notice of the areas needing access. Interruption of the existing T1 services must be coordinated and approved with the WCDAS and SOCC communications managers. NOTES: Location of possible tower sites in the Pocomoke, MD area: Bell Atlantic Site: latitude 38 04 30, longitude 075 32 20, AMSL C/L 14', Tower 270', Height approx. 400'. WOLC Site: latitude 38 07 06, longitude 075 40 30, AMSL C/L 15', tower 260', approx. 400'. PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE ALL REQUIREMENTS ON QUOTATIONS. No partial quotes will be considered. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation is based on best value including cost 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 June 14, 1999, and can be submitted to the address shown above Attn: Delta Helm or sent by FAX to the number shown above. Inquiries regarding the solicitation will only be accepted via FAX. Posted 06/07/99 (D-SN339724). (0158)

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