Commercial Acquisition Department, Bldg 11, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, Code 59, Simonpietri Dr., Newport, RI 02841-1708

70 -- FORCE SPARC VME BOARDS SOL N66604-00-Q-2069 DUE 040400 POC G. Shenberger, Contract Negotiator at (401) 832-1854; C. Boehler, Contracting Officer at (401) 832-1489; FAX (401) 832-4820 WEB: Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, http://www.npt.nuwc.navy.mil/contract/. E-MAIL: Geraldine Shenberger, Contract Negotiator, shenbergergr@npt.nuwc.navy.mil. This is a combined synopsis and 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. Request For Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-00-Q-2069. Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to purchase fifteen (15) units of Force Sparc CCA VME boards, Model CPU-5V-64/100/2 (PN: 105326), fifteen (15) units of Force Sparc/Memory-5/64, 64 Mbytes DRAM Module (PN: 101773), and fifteen (15) units of Force Sparc/Sol 2.5.1/DT/RTU Solaris User License (PN: 105314). These units must be exact duplicates of those in the Multi-Sensor Torpedo Recognition and Alertment Program (MSTRAP) of the AN/SQQ-89 TRAFS System because compatibility is essential in order to preserve the integrity of the system. Any company other than the original manufacturer shall submit evidence that it is authorized by the manufacturer to distribute these products and that the products are covered by the same warranty as the original manufacturer provides. Required delivery is 90 days after award, F.O.B. Destination NUWCDIVNPT, Newport, RI. This is 100% set-aside for small business. SIC Code is 3577; size standard is 1000 employees. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items applies. Evaluation will be in accordance with FAR 52.212-2-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items. Evaluation factors are technical capability, price and past performance. Each is equally important. Technical Capability: companies other than the original manufacturer shall submit evidence that it is an authorized dealer and that it provides the same warranty as the manufacturer. Past Performance: companies other than the original manufacturer shall provide references. Award will be made to that responsible offeror whose proposal, conforming to the solicitation, is determined to offer the best value to the Government. A completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items must be submitted with quote. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, and DFARS 52.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items apply. Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating of DO-C9 applies. Offers must be submitted to Ms. Geraldine Shenberger, Commercial Acquisition Department, Building 11, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, Code 5912, Simonpietri Drive, Newport, Rhode Island 02841-1708. Facsimile proposals are not authorized. Offers must be received by 2:00 p.m. on 4/04/00. For information on this acquisition contact Ms. Geraldine Shenberger at 401-832-1854. For further information about all NUWC Division Newport acquisitions visit our web site at http://www.npt.nuwc.navy.mil/contract/. Estimated RFP release date: 3/20/00. Posted 03/14/00 (W-SN434327). (0074)

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