Aviation Applied Technology Directorate, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Attn: AMSAM-RD-AA-C, Building 401, Lee Blvd, Room 117, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577

17 -- MOBILE LASER VISUAL LANDING AIRFIELD SYSTEM (MEANPALS) SOL DAAH10-00-R-0001 DUE 050400 POC Rhonda M. Chase (757) 878-3766 E-MAIL: AATD, RChase@AATD.Eustis.Army.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 announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is DAAH10-00-R-0001 and is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-16. The Standard Industrial Classification applicable to this solicitation is 3812. The size standard is 750. The Government intends to acquire the following on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1: 1 each, Mobile Laser Visual Landing Airfield System MPAL-10KCA (MEANPALS) and a laser Visual Landing System miniPALS-3000, Man Portable Product (miniPALS). Technical support is required for training and test setup for two (2) days and no more than two (2) technical personnel at Fort Eustis, Virginia. The intended source of supply is USAerospace Group, 9817 Godwin Drive, Manassas, Virginia 20110. Desired delivery is three (3) months after contract award. The inspection/acceptance and FOB Point are Destination (Ft. Eustis, Virginia). The provision at 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items", applies to this acquisition without addenda. The provision at 52.212-2, "Evaluation -- Commercial Items", applies to this solicitation. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers: technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement and price. Technical capability is paramount. Offerors shall include completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, "Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items", with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition without addenda. The clause at 52.212-5, "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items", applies to this acquisition. The following optional clauses cited within 52.212-5 apply: FAR 52.203-6, "Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, Alternate I"; 52.219-8, "Utilization of Small Business Concerns"; 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 Handicapped Workers"; 52.222-37, "Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era"; 52.232-33, "Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration"; 52.247-64, "Preference for Privately Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels". The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items", applies to this acquisition. The following optional clauses cited within 252.212-7001 apply: 252.205-7000" Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holder"; 252.225-7001, "Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities"; 252.225-7014, "Preference for Domestic Specialty Metals"; 252.243-7002, "Requests for Equitable Adjustment"; and 252.247-7024, "Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea". As previously noted, the intended source of supply is USAerospace Group, 9817 Godwin Drive, Manassas, Virginia 20110. Specifications, plans or drawings relating to the procurement described are not available and cannot be furnished by the government. MEANPALS provides precision visual guidance (course and glidepath) cues which should allow Army aircraft to safely complete landings in night and reduced visibility conditions. The system not only provides the pilot with on-course and on-glidepath cues but can also provide information from which the pilot can detect how far off course the pilot is and which direction they must go to correct their course and glidepath. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered. Proposals are due 04 May 2000, 2:00 p.m. local time. Written quotations should be sent to: Aviation Applied Technology Directorate, ATTN: AMSAM-RD-AA-C (R. Chase), Lee Blvd., Building 401, Ft. Eustis VA 23604-5577. Point of Contact is Ms. Chase at (757) 878-3766, Facsimile (757) 878-0008, e-mail rchase@aatd.eustis.army.mil. Posted 04/03/00 (W-SN440707). (0094)

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