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70 -- COMMUNICATION SUPPORT PROCESSOR (CSP) SECURE MESSAGING AND ROUTING TERMINAL (SMART) SYSTEM SOL F08650-99-T-3544 DUE 090999 POC Linda Kelly, Contract Specialist, Phone 407-494-9513, Fax 407-494-2983, Email linda.kelly@pafb.af.mil -- Jimmy McDaniel, Chief, Commodities Flight, Phone 407-494-7227, Fax 407-494-2983, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F08650-99-T-3 544&LocID=516. E-MAIL: Linda Kelly, linda.kelly@pafb.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in 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 # F08650-99-T-3544 is issued as a Request for Quotation on a sole source basis from Sterling Software, Inc. Specifications, plans and/or drawings relating to the procurement described are not available and cannot be furnished by the Government due to proprietary information. Sterling Software, Inc. possesses unique knowledge and proprietary rights that cannot be obtained from any other source. The statutory authority for Other Than Full and Open Competition is 10 USC 2034(C)(1), only one responsible source. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12 and Air Force Space Command Circular 96-4. This procurement is a sole source requirement, however, all responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the 45th Space Wing. The SIC code and business size standard are: 7373/7030. This requirement is for a fixed price contract for Communication Support Processor (CSP) Secure Messaging and Routing Terminal (SMART) System. Line Item 0001: Quantity: 2 EA: Item Description: SS-SMART-05=HW w/2 Port Commserver Option, Staging, and 1 Year Smart License and 1 Year Suppport for Smart System; MFR Part No. SS-SMART-05. Line Item 0002: Quantity: 1 EA: Item Description: SS-SMART-04=1 Year Smart Backup License and 1 Year Support for a Backup Smart System; MFR Part No. SS-SMART-04. Line Item: (3): Quantity: 1 EA: Item Description: SS-TRAIN-02=1 Week System Training at HQ AFTAC; MFR Part No: SS-TRAIN-02. LINE ITEM 004: Quantity: 1 SET: Item Description: A/B Switches and Cables. LINE ITEM 0005: QUANTITY: 1 JO: Item Description: 1 Engineer to Install Two SS-SMART-05's at HQ AFTAC (40 HRS). These items are used for a secure communication messaging system. Required delivery is 30 days after contract award. FOB point is destination. Delivery and acceptance will be at: HQ AFTAC/LSCSW, 1030 South Highway A1A, Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3002. FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998), This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ (All letters in lower case.) (End of provision). FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (JUN 1999); FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (JUN 1999); DFARS 252.225-7000 Buy American Act -- Balance of Payments Program Certificate (DEC 1991) and DFARS 252.225-7035 Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate (MAR 1998) (offerors shall provide a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, DFARS 252.225-7000 and DFARS 252.225-7035 with offer). FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998), This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ (All letters in lower case.) (End of clause). FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (MAY 1999) (without addenda); FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (MAY 1999) with the following applicable clauses for para b -- FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793), FAR 52.222-37 Employment Records on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (28 U.S.C. 4212) and 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (MAR 1998) with the following applicable clauses -- DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41 U.S.C. 10A-10D, E.O. 10582) and DFARS 252.225-7036 Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act -- Balance of Payment Program; FAR 52.225-11 Restrictions on Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements; FAR 52.247-34 FOB Destination; DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (***AS OF 01 JUNE 1998 IT IS MANDATORY FOR ALL VENDORS TO BE REGISTERED IN THIS SYSTEM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACT. TO REGISTER CALL 1-888-227-2423 or register on-line at http://www.safaq.hq.af.mil/contracting/ccr0.html (All letters in lower case.)***); and AFSPCFARS 5352.212-9500 Commercial Warranty. The Government intends to make a single award to the responsible offeror whose offer is the most advantageous to the Government considering price and price-related factors to include past performance. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, complete para (a) with the following: Award will be made to the offeror who meets the solicitation's minimum criteria for technical acceptability at the lowest price and has a satisfactory past performance record. To be determined technically acceptable, the offeror must furnish product literature that demonstrates that the products offered meet each and every requirement stated in the purchase descriptions given above for Items 0001 -- 0005. **THE FOLOWING MUST BE COMPLETED, AS APPLICABLE, & RETURNED WITH YOUR QUOTE: 1. IF YOUR QUOTE IS FOB ORIGIN, PLEASE PROVIDE THE TOTAL SHIPPING WEIGHT _________ AND/OR THE SHIPPING COST ________. 2. IF THIS/THESE ITEM(S) IS/ARE ON ANY GOVERNMENT CONTRACT, PLEASE PROVIDE COPY OF THE CONTRACT AND: CONTRACT NUMBER -- _________; EXPIRATION DATE -- ______; PROMPT PAYMENT TERMS -- _______; FOB POINT -- __________. 3. FOR WARRANTY PURPOSES, PLEASE FURNISH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR EACH LINE ITEM: THE WARRANTY EXTENDS FOR A PERIOD OF ___ DAYS OR ___ YEARS FROM ( ) DATE OF SHIPMENT, ( ) DATE OF RECEIPT OR ( ) DATE OF INSTALLATION. 4. CONTRACTOR DUNS NUMBER -- ____________. 5. CONTRACTOR CAGE CODE -- ________. 6. IS THE "REMIT TO" THE SAME AS THE ORDERING ADDRESS? __YES/__NO IF "NO", PLEASE FILL IN CORRECT "REMIT TO": NAME OF COMPANY -- ________________ NO/STREET OR PO BOX NO. -- ______________ CITY/STATE/ZIP -- ____________.** Offers are due no later than 5:00 PM EST on 9 Sep 99 at 45 CONS/LGCSA, 1201 Edward H. White II St., Bldg. 423, Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3237. For information contact Linda Kelly, Contract Specialist, at (407) 494-9513, Fax (407) 494-2983. The Internet e-mail address for this Contracting Officer is: Jimmy. McDaniel@pafb.af.mil. See Numbered Note 22. Posted 08/20/99 (D-SN370463). (0232)

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