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59 -- THEATER DEPLOYABLE COMMUNICATIONS (TDC) REDCOM SWITCH FEATURE SETS AND CARDS SOL F19628-00-R-0027 DUE 021600 POC Cathy A. Mirra, Contract Specialist, (781) 377-6317; Dale M. Pease, Contracting Officer, (781) 377-6395 WEB: ESC Business Opportunities Web Page, http://www.herbb.hanscom.af.mil. E-MAIL: Click Here to E-mail the POC, Cathy.Mirra@hanscom.af.mil. Notification of Contract Action (NOCA). This CBD announcement constitutes a Notice of Contract Action (NOCA) of a proposed purchase of accessory parts for the Theater Deployable Communications, Integrated Communications Access Packages (TDC/ICAP) Program to be accomplished under FAR Part 12, "Acquisition of Commercial Items". Theater Deployable Communications (TDC) is a state-of-the-art ground communications infrastructure designed to replace existing older communication systems. The TDC system can transmit and receive voice, data, and video communications securely to and from wireless, satellite, or hard-wired sources. TDC/ICAP is a system designed to provide a local and metropolitan area switched communications fabric for internet protocol, voice, and video data for a deployable, ground-based tactical communications infrastructure. The ICAP system is comprised of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) circuit switches, hubs, routers, multiplexers, and encryption devices. The ICAP configuration currently being fielded uses the REDCOM IGX*C [Integrated Service Digital Network (ISDN) Gateway Exchange] switch. To support international operations in USAFE, the Air Force requires the following additional cards and activation of the international featureset: 2 each International Feature Capability (EXPORT), 2 each Protocol Conversion Capability (LAW CONV), 4 each E1 Boardset (part number MA0337-002), 4 each MF [Multi-Frequency] Sender/Receiver Board (part number MA0308-101), 8 each LSRD [Loop Start RingDown] Trunk Board (part number MA0331-101), 4 each R2 Transceiver Board (part number MA0520-002), 1 each Line Board ISDN BRI [Basic Rate Interface] with S-interface (part number MA0531-322), 2 each MSU [Modular Switching Unit] Controller Board (part number MA0640-017), and 4 each SF [Single Frequency] Trunk Board (part number MA0629-114). The items and quantities are to be acquired and priced under one order (all part numbers are REDCOM Laboratories, Inc. designations). Delivery will be to ESC/DIGD, 5 Eglin Street, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-2100 no later than 15 days after contract award. ESC proposes to award an order during February 2000, to REDCOM Laboratories, Inc. to acquire these accessories. The proposed contract action is for accessories for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source under authority of FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements". Other interested firms must provide sufficient documentation to demonstrate that they can provide all required cards and feature sets, as detailed in this announcement, within the specified schedule, to ESC/DIGK, Bldg 1612, 5 Eglin Street, Hanscom AFB, 01731-2100, Attn: Cathy Mirra or by fax to (781) 377-5650. Supporting documentation may include, but is not limited to, company qualifications, equipment specification sheets, and catalogs. Responses must be received no later than close of business on 16 Feb 00. Responses must include the company name; address; DUNS number, CAGE code, TaxIdentification Number, size of business (i.e., large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8 (a) concern, or women-owned business, very small business, or HUBZone small business); whether U.S. or foreign owned entity, and a point of contact in their response. The Government anticipates award of an order to REDCOM Laboratories, Inc. on or about 23 Feb 00. This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal, it does not restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach, nor should it be construed as a commitment by the Government. An Acquisition Ombudsman, Colonel Steven H. Sheldon, Director, Commander's Staff, has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during proposal development. You should only contact the Ombudsman with issues or problems you cannot satisfactorily resolve with the program manager and/or contracting officer. The Ombudsman role is to hear concerns, issues, and recommendations and communicate these to the appropriate government personnel. The Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality if desired. The Ombudsman does not evaluate proposals or participate in source selection. You can contact the Acquisition Ombudsman at (781) 377-5106. Applicable Commerce Business Daily Note 22 applies. Call Cathy Mirra at (781) 377-6317 or Dale M. Pease at (781) 377-6395 with questions regarding this notice. Posted 01/24/00 (A-SN418096). (0024)

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