Deputy Chief of Staff for Contracting, US Army Space Command, Attn: MOSC-SC, 1670 N. Newport Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80916-2749

70 -- RUGGED PALMTOP COMPUTER SOL DASG62-00-R-0002 DUE 112499 POC Yasmin Brown (719) 554-8702 or Daryll Nottingham (719) 554-8820 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist via, yasmin.brown@arspace.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation, 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. This solicitation is issued as Request for Proposal (RFP) Number DASG62-00-R-0002 and is 100% set aside for small business. This solicitation document and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 3571, and the Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees. DESCRIPTION: The following specifications are issued as Brand Name or equal specifications, and set forth the Government's minimum requirements. With that, the term "or equal" is not added to each item/component description, but is instead stated here and applied to all items and componentsdiscussed hereafter. The offeror shall provide equipment, which shall consist of Paravant Computer Systems, Inc. or equivalent RPT-JEDI Basic System. All part numbers (P/N) set forth below are Paravant part numbers. Paravant's' website and address is: http://www.paravant.com; 1615A West Nasa Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901, (V) 407-727-3672/(F) 407-725-0496. The following specifications and salient characteristics represent the Government's minimum requirements for the RPT-JEDI Basic System. Offerors shall structure their proposal to include pricing at the CLIN level: CONTRACT LINE ITEM (CLIN) 0001: Quantity of five (5) each, RPT-JEDI Rugged-waterproof Palmtop Computer, ELAN 66 MHz Processor, Ruggedized case capable of surviving a 3 foot drop. Runs Windows CE 2.X, 5.7" or greater LCD high visibility display capable of displaying a resolution of 480x320 pixels sunlight readable color with backlight, and a Touchscreen. Minimum of 3 serial ports, 1 PCMCIA card slot, 1 Compact Flash (CF) slot, Internal RAM minimum of 40 Megabytes w/2 external switches. Small form factor no greater than 8" x 5.5" x 1.5"; able to fit in BDU cargo pocket. Weight no greater than 2 lbs. with batteries. Storage temperature -30 to 80 degrees C; operating temperature -20 to 70 degrees C. One year return-to-factory warranty as a minimum. Note: Delivery shall be FOB Destination. All items included under CLIN 0001 shall be factory installed and fully integrated. Products offered under the terms of a Federal Supply Schedule contract shall be so stated, to include GSA contract number and terms. A copy of the pertinent pages of the schedule shall be provided with the offeror's proposal. Products not provided under a Federal Supply Schedule shall fully articulate and demonstrate technical capabilities set forth herein, and shall clearly articulate how all requirements, to include warranty, will be met. Catalog cuts and other information required to substantiate the offeror's claims shall be provided with the offeror's proposal. See in this respectFAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal. All items are required to be delivered FOB Destination no later than December 29, 1999, which presumes contract award no later than November 30, 1999. Delivery/Acceptance point is HQ US Army Space Command, 1670 N. Newport Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80916. Government workdays are Monday through Friday between the hours of 0730 and 1630 MT. FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, with the following addenda: Per FAR 12.603(b) the SF 1449 is not used. Period of acceptance of offers -- Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 days after Government receipt of proposals. Award is anticipated no later than November 30, 1999. All such responses will be evaluated IAW FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items. The following evaluation criteria shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Technical Capability -- ability to provide the products stated herein of the same or better functional and physicalcharacteristics; (2) Schedule -- ability to meet or exceed required delivery dates; (3) Past Performance -- ability to consistently deliver and maintain, during term of warranty, quality products and technical support in a timely manner and (4) Total Proposed Price, inclusive of warranty price most advantageous price considering all other factors. Evaluation Criteria are listed in descending order of importance. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: The Offeror shall clearly demonstrate how the products proposed meet the requirements set forth herein regardless of how offered (e.g., open market, Federal Supply Schedule). The Offeror shall provide proposal information (e.g., catalog cut sheets, etc.) that substantiates the equivalency of the product offered to the product stated and required herein. The Offeror shall clearly state how he proposes to meet all of the terms set forth herein, to include warranty, technical support and delivery. Offerors that offer products against Federal Supply Schedules shall provide copies of the pertinent pages of the schedule to verify the offeror is an authorized agent/supplier under the FSS and relevant pages to validate prices offered. Prices shall be structured in accordance with the CLIN structure stated above. The Offeror shall provide a minimum of 3 references to which the same or similar products and services have been delivered within the last 2 years. References shall include the product/services delivered, contract number, date of contract award, date of acceptance by the receiving organization, contracting office point of contact, technical office point of contact, current telephone and fax numbers for both, and statement regarding problems with the product, contract and/or delivery. The Government will only consider the information provided in the offeror's proposal. Award will be made without discussion; therefore each offeror is encouraged to submit their best terms with their proposal. Special attention is directed to FAR 52.212-1 (b) and FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. Failure to submit the information set forth herein for evaluation may render the offer nonresponsive. Offerors shall include a fully executed copy of the FAR provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer. See www.arnet.gov/far for access to FAR clauses. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR clause 52.212.-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, along with the following additional FAR clauses: 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of Vietnam Era, 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies, 52.225-9, Buy American Act- Trade Agreements Act-Balance of Payments Program, 52.225-21, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program. DFARs provisions 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; 252.227-7015, Technical Data -- Commercial Items and 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data; 252-247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Offers sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to US Army Space Command, ATTN: SMDC-AR-CM, 1670 N. Newport Rd, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80916. All proposals not sent through the US Mail will be considered hand carried and subject to FAR 15.208. Proposals may be submitted by facsimile, however, it is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure receipt -- see also in this respect FAR 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals. Offerors are responsible for ensuring proposals are received no later than 2:00 PM MT, November 24, 1999. The point of contact for all information regarding this acquisition is Ms. Yasmin Brown at (719) 554-8702, fax (719) 554-8838 or e-mail at yasmin.brown@arspace.army.mil. Alternate contact is Daryll Nottingham at (719) 554-8820, fax (719) 554-8838 or e-mail at daryll.nottingham@arspace.army.mil. Posted 11/16/99 (W-SN401023). (0320)

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