National Imagery And Mapping Agency, PCE Mail Stop D-88, 4600 Sangamore Road, Bethesda, MD 20816-5003

70 -- PURCHASE OF 3 PLASMA MONITORS SOL NMA201-00-RFQ01 DUE 040500 POC Karen Palmer 301 227 7827/Robyn Mortensen 301 227 7824 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting specialist via, palmerki@nima.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this acquisition is NMA201-00-RFQ01. Method of payment will be by the IMPAC Government credit card. This acquisition is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. The associated Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) is 3663 with a small business standard of 750 employees. This solicitation is a 100% set-aside for small businesses. The following is a list of contract line item numbers and items, quantities and units of measure: CLIN No: 0001 DESCRIPTION: Plasma Monitor QTY 3 UNIT Ea. CLIN No: 0002 DESCRIPTION: Plasma Display Cart QTY 3 UNIT Ea. CLIN No: 0003 DESCRIPTION: Plasma Shipping Case QTY 3 UNIT Ea. CLIN No: 0004 DESCRIPTION: Shipping and Handling The National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) intends to procure three(3) Plasma Monitors to display various high technology items available from NIMA. The minimum specifications and functions for the Plasma monitor are: XGA Plasma Display; Screen size maximum -- 50" diagonal; Aspect Ratio -- 16:9 and 4:3; Pixels -- 1280 Horizontal/768 Vertical; Colors -- 16.8 Million (24 bit); View Angle -- 160 (Horizontal) 160 (Vertical); maximum size 48(W) X 29(H) X 4(D) inches; Weight -- less than or equal to 90 lbs; Power -- 470W (120V 50/60Hz); Inputs -- NTSC Composite, RGB, XGA; High Definition -- 720p or 1080I; Safety Standard -- UL/FCC Class A; Displayable TV Color System -- NTSC/PAL/SECAM; Maximum Vertical Frequency -- 85Hz SXGA (1280 X 1024 resolution); UXGA (1600 X 1200 resolution for 4:3 only); Precise adjustment in integrator mode for color temperature; Remote controller; On screen menu; Input 1 -- Composite Video (BNC); Input 2 -- Y/C (BNC) & S-Video (DIN)Input 3 -- RGBHV (BNC); Input 4 -- D-sub 15 pin; Loop through Output 1 -- Composite Video (BNC); Loop Through Output 4 -- analog RGB (D-sub 15 pin); RS232 Control -- Full function (D-sub 9 pin)External RS-232 control interface; Audio Input -- RCA & Mini Plug Speaker Output; Combination In and Out; Acrylic Protection Panel; Body Color -- Gray and/or Black; User and integrator adjustment modes; Precise white balance adjustment; Discrete input and function control; White balance switching function; Tools for managing image shadowing; Input terminals -- 4 sets of inputs plus 2 sets of outputs; Audio amplifier (2W x 2W); Key lock function; Operating status monitor; Four mode display orientation (Up/Down and Left/Right Reverse mode); Power management function; An OSD (On-Screen Display) ON/OFF function. The minimum specifications and functions for the display cart are: Mobile floor cart with lockable wheels for Plasma Display Screens; Must be able to hold a 50 inch plasma display screen; Top of plasma display at maximum height adjustment must be at least 72" and must be height adjustable; Pitch adjustment: 5 degrees up, 15 degrees down; Four 4" swivel casters, two with total lock brakes; Two 2" diameter chrome posts; Shelf (maximum 18" deep x 22" wide) which attaches to both posts and is height adjustable; Screen can be installed in a horizontal or vertical position; Alignment hooks support screen in position while mounting hardware is secured; PDB Mounting Bracket to attach the screen to the cart; Must allow 2 degree roll adjustment right and left for screen leveling. The minimum specifications and functions for the shipping case are: Must securely hold one 50 inch plasma display monitor; Hard-body construction with sufficient internal padding to protect monitor from damage during shipping; Case must have rolling casters on bottom. All items must be delivered to National Imagery and Mapping Agency 4600 Sangamore Road, Bethesda, MD 20816 Mailstop D-65 ATTN Sally Schultz (301) 227-7499 or Ralph Lake (301) 227-3492 NLT 1200 EST 13 April 2000. A minimum 12 hour prior delivery notification is required. The provision at 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference is incorporated into this acquisition. 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/these address(es):http://fedlaw.gsa.gov/legal25aa.htm http://tram.rice.edu/TRAM/regulations/far.html. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. Contract award will be based on delivery schedule and lowest cost-technically acceptable of the items. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer. Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items and Clause 52.212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items apply to this acquisition, including the following additional clauses cited in this clause: 52.222-3 Convict Labor; 52.233-3 Protest after Award; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards. The following DFARS clauses are also incorporated into this solicitation: 252.204-7004 Required Contractor Registration (Registration can be completed by contacting: http://ccr.edi.disa.mil/ccragent/plsql/ccr.welcome); 252.212-7001 Contract Termsand Conditions required to Implement statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial items; 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; 252.227-7015 Technical Data-Commercial Items. Offerors must be able to accept the Government IMPAC credit card as payment method. See number 01 of the Commerce Business Daily. Quotes are due on 5 April 2000, 1200 EST, at the National Imagery and Mapping Agency, 4600 Sangamore Road, Bethesda MD 20816 Mailstop D-88 ATTN: K. Palmer or R. Mortensen. Faxes will be accepted: (301)227-2306. The anticipated award date by the Government IMPAC credit card will be no later then 7 April 2000. For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Karen Palmer 301 227 7827 or Robyn Mortensen 301 227 7824. Posted 03/21/00 (W-SN436472). (0081)

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