Regional Contracting Department (Code 201), Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, 1942 Gaffney Street, Ste 100, Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-4549

70 -- MATRIX SWITCHER SOL N00604-00-T-A167 DUE 042100 POC Mary McFeely (808) 473-7538, Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer Extron Matrix Switcher or equal. This solicitation is unrestricted; all responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, Streamline Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Request for Quotation number N00604-00-T-A167 applies. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-16 and Defense Change Notice 2000413. The standard industrial code is 3577 and the business size standard is 1000 employees. This requirement is for a fixed priced contract for one (1) line items. Line item 0001: Quantity- 1 Each; Item description: Extron 3200 Series 230 MHz Matrix Switcher or equal, 32 input X 32 output, RGBS (4-wire), front panel controller, no audio. This switcher occupies 20 vertical rack units (35"), consisting of four mainframes, each 8-3/4" high (one for Red, one for Green, one for blue, one for sync). Offered products shall be fully functional when used with the following Extron equipment: Extron Crosspoint matrix switcher, #60-241-02; Extron SW 6 AR Hvxi BGBHV switcher, #60-266-01 (including rack shelf #60-032-01); Distribution Amplifier, ADA 2 300, Extron #60-209-02; and BNC Crimp Connectors, Extron #100-704-51. CLIN is to be quoted on a fixed price basis. Offerors quoting on equivalent products shall address each of the above requirements. Failure to do so may result in rejection of quote. Delivery is required within 14 days after award of contract to be delivered FOB Destination to: Receiving Officer, Code 7040, Pacific Missile Range Facility, Bldg 374, Kekaha, Kauai, Hawaii 96752-0128. Inspection and Acceptance shall be made at Destination by the receiving activity. In the event the unit price and extended price are ambiguous, the Government shall use the indicated unit price for evaluation and award purposes. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1: Paragraph (b) (4), Technical Description-Substitute "Descriptive literature" for "technical description."; Paragraph (h), Multiple awards-Delete entire paragraph. Substitute "Single Award. The Government plans to award a single contract resulting from this solicitation. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered unless the offeror specified otherwise in the offer." The provision at FAR 52.214-21, Descriptive Literature applies. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items applies. The Government intends to make a single award to the responsible contractor whose proposal is technically acceptable, in full compliance to all other requirements set forth in the solicitation and the lowest cost or price. Technical acceptability is more important than price. The Government reserves the right to judge which quotes show the required capability and the right to eliminate from further consideration those quotes which are considered unacceptable and not capable of being made acceptable without major rewrite or revision. Offerors are required to complete and include a copy of the following provisions with their proposals (copies may be obtained from http://farsite.hill.af.mil or by request from this office): FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items; DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Also, DFARS 252-225-7000, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program Certificate; DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contract Registration. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies. Add the following provisions: FAR 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals; FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies with the following applicable clauses for paragraph (b): FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by EFT CCR. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies with the following clauses applicable to paragraph (b): DFARS 252.227-7036 Buy American North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Balance of Payment Program. Quotes must be received by the Contracting Officer no later than 1:00 p.m. HST, 21 April 2000. Quotes may be mailed, faxed or e-mailed. Quotes should be mailed to Department of Navy, Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Regional Contracting Department (Code 201A.MM), 1942 Gaffney Street, Suite 100, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii 96860-4549. Facsimile proposals will be accepted at 808/471-5750. E-mail quotes may be addressed to Mary_K_McFeely@pearl.fisc.navy.mil. Posted 04/17/00 (W-SN445890). (0108)

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