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70 -- SOLE SOURCE SERVICES FROM ARINC, INC. SOL 9R00115GSA1 DUE 070700 POC Mike Martin (303) 236-7363 E-MAIL: click here to contact the customer service representative, michaeld.martin@gsa.gov. The General Services Administration, Federal Technology Service, Region 8, Denver and its Client, Department of the Air Force, intend to procure on a Sole Source basis from ARINC, Inc., 2551 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401-7465, (937) 429-6124, Charles Flowers, the following equipment: 11 each -- Micron Transport ZX Laptop: 700 MHz Pentium 3, 128MB RAM, 12 GB Hard Drive, 15" SVGA Screen, 8MB AGP Video, 6X DVD, 1.4MB Floppy, 56K Internal Modem, 3COM 10/100 Network Card, Windows 98, MS Office 2000 Pro, Leather Case, Port Replicator, Extra Battery, Norton Antivirus 2000, Micron University Library, 5-year Warranty, Dual PCMCIA Slots, Dual USB Jacks; 17 each -- Microsoft Intellimouse; 2 each -- USB External CD-RW, HP CD-Writer Plus 8200e; 1 each -- TDK CD-RW54 Rewritable Media, 50-pack; Iomega 250MB USB External Zip Drive; Iomega Zip Media 3-pack 100MB; Kodak DC 280 Digital Camera 1760X1168 resolution, 2.0 MP 8MB Memory Card, 2X/3X Zoom, USB connector; Kodak 8MB Picture Card for Digital Camera; Canon BJC-80 portable color inkjet printer; Toshiba G-7 LCD Projector; Case for Toshiba G-7 projector, Toshiba ATA Hard Case (or similar); 15 each -- Microsoft Project 2000 CD Full Version; 4 each -- IBM ThinkPad T20 Laptop: 700 MHz pentium 3, 128MB RAM, 12 GM Hard Drive, 14.1" SVGA Screen, 8MB AGP Video, 6X DVD, 1.4MB Floppy, 56K Internal Modem, 3COM 10/100 Network Card, Windows 2000, Leather Case, Extra Battery, 3-year Warranty, Dual PCMCIA Slots, USB Slot; Microsoft Office 2000 Pro; 3 each -- Sony CPD-G400 FD 19" Trinitron Monitor; and 1 each -- Miscellaneous Ancillary Items. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is 3577 (1,000 employees). PURPOSE: The US Air Force's F-16 Logistics Operations Division at Hill AFB, Utah requires the above equipment to be purchased under the task order currently under contract. The contractor shall acquire any ancillary equipment required for the operation, maintenance, and support of the F-16 IAIS Program. In addition, when directed by the government, the contractor shall perform all travel and labor necessary for installation of F-16 IAIS computer display units (CDUs) at various Air Force locations. The purpose of this requirement is to provide contractor software logistics support for the F-16 Avionics Intermediate Shop (AIS), Improved Avionics Intermediate Shop (IAIS) and Associated Support Equipment Systems Control & Support/Self-Test and/or Operating System Software. This assistance is necessary to ensure system integrity, mission readiness, sustainability, reliability and maintainability required for acceptable performance of F-16 AIS/IAIS and Associated Support Equipment operating software. IMPACT: The extension of the F-16 weapon system's services to the year 2020 has driven the requirement for numerous modifications to the airframe and avionics systems. These modifications have increased the requirement for new and modified avionics support equipment operating system software. Without the above equipment, work will stop, deliverables will not be met, and the entire work effort/order will not be completed. JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION: In the effort to complete a working system, it is recommended that ARINC, Inc., provide the equipment for the following considerations and reasons: ARINC has hands-on experience with the systems and work effort at the base and knows the structure, inputs and outputs, and contents associated with the systems support work due to not only their past presence on the base and with the task order effort, but also for their continued support for the mission of the effort at the Air Force. ARINC has worked with the Air Force computer support center on engineering control issues. The working relationship will ensure that accurate work is produced for the Air force customers in a timely manner to meet timeframes, milestones, and schedules; and the equipment is needed to complete a successful effort. Concerns having the ability to furnish the above equipment are requested to give written notification (includingthe telephone number for a point of contact) to the acquiring office listed in this notice within 15-calendar days from the date of this synopsis. This notification should clearly show their ability to do so without compromising the quality, accuracy and reliability of the requirement. This is not a formal solicitation. However, concerns that respond should furnish detailed data concerning their capabilities and may request a copy of the solicitation when it becomes available. All information is to be furnished at no cost or obligation to the government. Along with the above requested product information, please include Company name, mailing and e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers. Posted 06/22/00 (W-SN467686). (0174)

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