Naval Surface Warfare Center, Code 1161, 300 Highway 361, Crane IN 47522-5001

70 -- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT SOL N00164-00-Q-0068 DUE 010300 POC Gay Catt, Code 1161SL, telephone 812-854-3861, FAX 812-854-3465, Rex Williams, Contracting Officer WEB: click here to download a copy of the RFQ, http://www.crane.navy.mil/supply/announce.htm. E-MAIL: click here for point of contact, catt_gd@crane.navy.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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 N00164-00-Q-0068 is issued as a Request for Quote. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. This action is reserved for Small Business. Requirements are as follows: Line Item 0001 1 each, Colorspan Displaymaker Model X11 72" (includes installation and operational training) or equal. Line Item 0002 1 each, Postershop Pro Server Software (interface software) and Colorspan Driver (driver for colorspan from with postershop) or equal. Line Item 0003 2 each, Ink Sets 6 Inks per set. Brand Name or Equal Specifications: Printer must have 12 color print heads and ability to automatically align all 12 print cartridges, must print up to 72 inches wide X 100 ft. long, must print up to 240 sq.ft. per hour, must print resolution up to an apparent 1800-dpi, support media options of indoor, outdoor, textiles, and other specialty media, support ICC workflow, Forced-Air heated dryer to dry ink, Automatic humidity sensor to pace ink dry-time to meet varying humidity conditions, built in system to detect and replace missing, clogged or deflected jets, motorized take-up spool to roll up printed media, capability to handle a multiple roll feeder, one year warranty on parts and labor, come with Postershop Server Pro Software. Seller must install printer and insure it will work independently and collectively with existing systems, provide full use and operational training on each piece of equipment purchased and on the Postership Pro Software, provide toll-free technical support for both printer and software, provide back-up imaging services at a reduced rate in the event of equipment downtime, must be authorized dealer in good standing with printer and software manufacturer. Must ship twelve ink packs with system. Shipping terms are f.o.b. destination, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, IN, with final inspection/acceptance at destination. Quote Best Possible Delivery. The associated Standard Classification (SIC) code is 5045 and the small business size standard is 100. The following FAR clauses/provisions are applicable to this acquisition. FAR Clause/Provisions 52.203-3 Gratuities, 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, 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 (incorporating FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies, 52.225-21 Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program), 52.219-14 Limitation on Subcontracting, DFARS Clause 252-227-7015 Technical Data Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Offerors responding to this announcement must provide the information contained in 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items and must include a completed copy of provisions 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. The offeror should also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, Contractor Establishment code (DUNS Number) and Tax Identification Number (TIN). If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors that responded to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. The written proposals and the above required information must be received at this office on or before 03 January 2000 by 3:00PM Eastern Std. Time. Point of contract for information regarding this requirement is Ms. Gay D. Catt, 812-854-3861, FAX 812-854-3465 or e-mail catt_gd@crane.navy.mil. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the agency. Posted 12/15/99 (W-SN408714). (0349)

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