USDA, Forest Service, Region 1, Procurement and Property, P.O. Box 7669, Missoula, MT 59807

70 -- FIELD DATA RECORDERS SOL RFP R1-99-20 DUE 090399 POC Selena E. Bartels, 406-329-3229 E-MAIL: USDA Forest Service, Region 1, Northern Region, Missoula,, lband/r1@fs.fed.us. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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 No. RFP R1-99-20 is issued as a Request for Proposals. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-12. This solicitation is not restricted to small businesses. The standard industrial code (SIC) for this procurement is 3823. This contract will be a firm fixed-price contract. The cost range of this procurement is between $250,000 and $500,000. Description of the project is as follows: The USDA Forest Service, Northern Region, intends to acquire portable field data recorders. All equipment shall be delivered to USDA -- Forest Service, Northern Region, Attn: George Lightner, 200 East Broadway, Missoula, Montana 59807. This solicitation will identify items with "brand name or equal" descriptions. Such identification is intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive, and is to indicate the minimum quality and characteristics of products that will be acceptable to the Government. ITEM 1 -- Field Data Recorder, Pro 4000 Field Computer manufactured by Juniper Systems or equal that meets the following salient characteristics: Processor -- 486 Processor; Operating System -- MS-DOS 6.22; upgradeable to new versions of MSDOS or Windows CE; Clock Speed -- 33/66 MHz, 16 bit AT bus; Disk Storage -- 8 M solid state disk for internal program and data storage (fully read/write compatible); PC card slot accepts standard PC 2.0 Type I or Type II memory cards and Type II input/output cards (user accessible); Internal Memory -- 2 M low power RAM for program execution; Software Included -- DOS Shell, Text Editor and Communication Program; GPS real-time differentially corrected mapping and navigation software, to use in conjunction with GPS receivers; Physical Specifications -- Weight less than 3 lbs.; Operating temperature: -20 to +125 F (-29 to +50C); Storage temperature: -20 to +140 F (-29 to +60 C); Rugged, sealed case (waterproof design, submersible in water & shockproof, can withstand a drop onto concrete); Serial Ports -- Two 9 pin RS-232C ports, 50 to 115.2 Kbaud transfer rate (selectable); standard 16550 UART; Display -- High contrast EL black and white LCD with extended temperature range; CGA graphics, Virtual window for full screen panning, 25 lines by 80 characters; Backlight and heater standard; Power -- Rechargable NiCad packs (field replaceable); optional alkaline battery pack; Features battery voltage indicators and warnings; Clock -- Internal battery-backed clock/calendar, Y2K compliant; and Certifications -- FCC Class B, CE Mark approved. Quantity of Units is 120. The Government may or 10 more or 10 less than the stated quantity, depending upon the price per unit. ITEM 2 -- Field Data Recorder; HP200 Field Computer (Handheld System) or equal that meets the following salient characteristics: Processor -- Intel 80C186 CPU, running at 7.9 Mhz. DOS version 5.0 or equivalent: Memory -- 4 M RAM base system (part number 'F1216A'); 3 M ROM; PCMCIA version 2.0 card slot; read and write to flash disk cards; Display -- LCD CGA 640 by 200 display with 25 lines by 80 characters; Keyboard -- QWERTY layout; separate numeric keypad; function keys; software application keys; Input/Output -- 9 pin RS-232C interface for connection to devices; PCMCIA version 2.0 plug in card slot; HP F1021 B Connectivity pack for file transfers between an HP 200 LX and a DOS compatible PC; Software Applications -- MS-DOS 5.0; lotus 1-2-3 release 2.4; data communications; datebase; filer; application manager; system macros; setup utility; Power -- two 1.5 volt AA main batteries; one 3 volt CR2032 coin cell backup battery; optional 1.5 volt AA rechargable batteries; optional adapter (HP 1011 A available for powering unit and recharging NiCd batteries); and Physical Specifications -- Rugged, sealed environmental case (waterproof & shockproof); operating temperature 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F); storage temperature 0 to 60 C (32 to 140 F); humidity 90% relative at 40 C maximum. Quantity of Units is 45. The Government may or 10 more or 10 less than the stated quantity, depending upon the price per unit. Agriculture Acquisition Circular 452.211-71, Equal Products Offered, include the following in any proposal if other than brand name or equal is proposed, "Item No.; Brand-new or equal product identified by the Government in this solicitation; Offered product name; Catalog description or part number; Manufacturer's Name; Manufacturer's address. The Offeror shall include all commercial warranties that it would offer to the general public in customary commercial practice for the intended use of the item(s). The Government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is most advantageous to the Government; price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers: (1) Past Performance (quality, customer satisfaction, cost control, business relations and timeliness of performance); and (2) Price. Price is of less importance than past performance, however, the importance of price may become greater as the difference between past performance decreases. Where past performance is determined to be substantially equal, cost will determine award. Award may not be made to the lowest price. Offerors should provide a listing of related major contracts completed in the last three (3) years (include project name, project amount, contact person and telephone number). The following clauses/provisions apply to this acquisition and are hereby incorporated by reference: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Offeror shall include a completed copy of this provision with their proposal; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. Offers, including all technical data required, signed Standard Form 1449 -- Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items, and completed certifications should be sent to Contracting Officer, Selena Bartels, USDA Forest Service, Regional Office, P.O. Box 7669 (340 North Pattee), Missoula, MT 59807. Offers shall be due by close of business September 3, 1999. Posted 08/18/99 (W-SN369517). (0230)

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