Department of State, Office of Acquisition, P. O. Box 9115, Rosslyn Station, Arlington, VA 22219-0244

58 -- FLY-AWAY COMMUNICATIONS KITS SOL 1050-00602 DUE 042800 POC Kathleen Mejia, Contract Specialist, 703/875-6689 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist., MejiaKJ@state.gov. This is a combined synopis/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 requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. This procurement is solicited as a 100% small business set-aside, SIC Code 5065, Size Standard 500. The Department of State seeks to purchase ten fly-away communications packages/kits. A firm, fixed-price contract is anticipated. At a minimum, kits must conform to the following specifications: (1) Rugged, hard plastic case, foam-padded to provide protection to the equipment inside; (2) Power panel which allows connection to any AC or DC power source. The power panel should have battery power that will allow 45 minutes to 1 hour of operation time in case of power failure; (3) Communications connection panel that allows connection to city or PBX phone lines and to satellite terminal; (4) Compact M Satellite terminal, with world-wide capability of transmitting and receiving voice (telephone) and data (computer) information. An unlimited account card must accompany each terminal. Airtime will be purchased for the terminals by the Department of State by separate purchase order; (5) Storage space in the kit for a Secure Telephone Equipment (STE) device to provide unclassified and secure voice capabilities and to provide secure data (FAX and E-mail) capabilities. Kit must have power, phone and data connections for the device. The STE device will be provided by the Department of State; (6) Laptop computer for creation and processing of FAX and E-mail traffic. The computer should have the following minimum characteristics: Pentium III 500 MHZ, 128 MB RAM, 8.1GB Hard drive, 24X CD-ROM Drive, 14.1" Active Matrix Display, 56 KB/s internal modem, Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Office Suite, WINFAX or similar FAX software, Microsoft Outlook E-mail software, Internet software for connection to an Internet provider; (7) On-screen, "user-friendly" operator interface to control both secure and non-secure devices from the laptop computer. By selecting the appropriate on-screen icon, the interface must be able to set up proper connectivity to enable transmission or receipt of faxes, data or voice calls in either secure or non-secure modes, by landline, cellular or satellite communications links. The on-screen operator actions should link via internal controls to provide required system configuration. The program should also include a detailed help file with information and diagrams to aid connection, operation and troubleshooting of the system; (8) Printer/scanner for introduction of paper information into laptop computer and paper output of received electronic FAXes or e-mail messages; (9) Training for 5-10 operators and technicians in use and maintenance of the systems; (10) Users/Maintenance Manuals; and (11) one year extended warranty. The requested delivery time is 60 days after receipt of order. The delivery location is Washington, D.C. Offerors should provide pricing for F.O.B. destination deliveries. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, 52.212-5 (The following FAR clauses to 52.212-5: 52.203-6, 52.219-8, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, 52.232-34) and 52.219-6. In reference to FAR 52.212-2, offers will be evaluated based on technical capability to meet the requirement, price, delivery time, and past performance. Offerors are requested to provide at least three references, with complete point of contact information, for past performance evaluation purposes. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with their offer. This clause may be accessed at http://www.statebuy.gov. Under the heading "Policy", select "FAR", then select "Parts 52 & 53". Offers are due by 4:00 p.m. EST, April 28, 2000 to the Contract Specialist, Kathleen Mejia, at U.S. Department of State, Office of Acquisition Management, Room 528, P. O. Box 9115, Rosslyn Station, Arlington, VA 22219. Direct questions to K. Mejia, 703/875-6689. Posted 04/14/00 (W-SN445032). (0105)

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