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70 -- 16MB CMM MODULE REFURBISHED, PART NUMBER U35-ABIF08 (QTY OF 20) SOL N00421-00-Q-0409 DUE 072500 POC Rhoda Hall, Contract Specialist, (301) 862-8950 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist via, Hallrg@navair.navy.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), 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. Solicitation Number N00421-00-Q-0409 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The incorporated document and provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-18 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement Change Notice 20000627 The Government intends to purchase on a firm fixed-price basis and to solicit quotes and award the proposed purchase order for twenty (20) 16MB CMM Module Refurbished (Part Number: U35-ABIF08) on a Brand Name Mandatory Basis. The only manufacturer capable under the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1 of providing the required parts is Concurrent Computer Corporation, 2551 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Concurrent Computer Corporation is the only manufacturer of the required memory boards. These memory boards are currently used in the AN/FYK-17 (FACTS) Air Traffic Control Systems for the Navy's Fleet Area Control and Surviellance Facilities (FACSFAC). Concurrent Computer Corporation is the original manufacturer of the systems currently utilized for the control of civilian and military air traffic. In addition the required memory boards are exclusive to Concurrent Computer Corporation's S-bus processors. Therefore the Concurrent Computer Corporation's U35-ABIF08 is the only item that will meet the Government's minimum support requirements at this time. Another memory board would not function with the current configuration of the existing system. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES FOR OTHER THAN CONCURRENT COMPUTER CORPORATION BRAND NAME ITEMS. However, the Government will accept quotes from Vendors that can provide the requisite Concurrent Computer Corporation part number. The contract line item numbers and description are: ** CLIN 0001 -- Part Number: U35-ABIF08, 16MB CMM Module Refurbished (QTY OF 20). The quote along with completed representations and certifications is due by 3:30 P.M. 25 July 2000. Award is expected in July 2000 with a required delivery date within 30 days after receipt of order. Delivery will be FOB Destination to Receiving Officer, NAWCAD, Bldg 8115, Villa Road, St. Inigoes, MD 20684-0010; M/F: J. P. Caruso, Code 4.5.8.1.3. Inspection and acceptance shall be made at destination. The contractor shall extend to the Government full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale. Acceptance of the warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the Inspection clause, nor does it limit the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of a conflict the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the warranty. The warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the applicable deliverable listed in the schedule. FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 1999) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) does not apply to this acquisition. The Government will evaluate quotations for fairness and reasonableness in accordance with simplified procedures as defined in FAR Part 13 and price analysis techniques as described in FAR Part 15 prior to making award. The offeror shall provide back-up information that verifies the price offered. This could consist of a copy of the current catalog or price list; invoices from previous sales of the identical item(s); etc. Offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS ALT I -- COMMERCIAL (FEB 2000) with its quotation. FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 1999) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The following addendum is added: YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE (OCT 1998) (a) The Contractor shall ensure that all information technology, which will be required to perform date/time processing involving dates subsequent to December 31, 1999, shall: (1) be Year 2000 compliant or (2) if the Contracting Officer approves in writing, the identified information technology will be upgraded to be Year 2000 compliant prior to the earlier of: (I) the earliest date on which the information technology may be required to perform date/time processing involving dates later than December 31, 1999 or (ii) December 31, 1999; and (3) Describe existing information that will be used with the information technology to be acquired and identify whether the existing information is Year 2000 compliant. (b) "Year 2000 compliant" means, with respect to information technology, that the information technology accurately processes date/time data (including but not limited to, calculating, comparing and sequencing) from, into, and between the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, and the years 1999 and 2000 and lap year calculations, used in combination with the information technology being acquired, properly exchanges date/time data with it. FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS -- ALTERNATE I. (FEB 2000) applies to this acquisition. (a) The Contractor agrees to comply with the following FAR clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755). (2) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (E.O.'s 12722, 12724, 13059, and 13067). (3) 52.233-3, Protest after Award (31 U.S.C. 3553). (b) The Contractor agrees to comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) which the contracting officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components: (1) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). (2) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246). (2) 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212). (3) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793). (4) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212). (5) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). (c) The Contractor agrees to comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, which the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components: NOT APPLICABLE. (d) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), or (c) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to include any FAR clause, other than those listed below (and as may be required by an addenda to this paragraph to establish the reasonableness of prices under Part 15), in a subcontract for commercial items or commercial components -- (1) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); (2) 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); (3) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793); and (4) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 1241) (flow down not required for subcontracts awarded beginning May 1, 1996). (End of clause). DFARS 252.212-7001 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2000) is incorporated by reference. (a) The Contractor agrees to comply with the following list of DFARS clauses, which are included in this solicitation by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive Orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components: (1) 252.225-7036, Buy American Act, North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program (Alternate I)(41 U.S.C. 10a-10d and 19 U.S.C. 3301 note), (b) In addition to the clauses listed in paragraph (e) of 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items clause of this contract (Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.212-5), the Contractor shall include the terms of the following clause, if applicable, in subcontracts for commercial items or commercial components, awarded at any tier under this contract: 252.225-7014, Preference for Domestic Specialty Metals, Alternate I (10 U.S.C. 2241 note). 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (10 U.S.C. 2631). 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (10 U.S.C. 2631). The provision at 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (MAR 2000) applies to this solicitation. All, responsible interested parties may submit a proposal in which they identify their interest and capability. Quote is due to Rhoda Hall, Contract Specialist, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Building 8110, Unit 11, Villa Rd., St. Inigoes, MD 20684-0010 by 3:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, 25 July 2000. All proposals received by 3:30P.M. Eastern Standard Time 25 July 2000 will be considered by the Government. The Government will not pay for any information received. Facsimile proposals shall be accepted. For information regarding this solicitation or copies of FAR provision 52.212-3 contact Rhoda Hall, Code 254114, Tele#301-862-8950 or via e-mail at the following e-mail address Hallrg@navair.navy.mil. If an offeror is not able to contact the Contracting Office via e-mail, please fax correspondence/requests to the point of contact above @ facsimile (301-862-8670). **END SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION #N00421-00-R-0409. ** Posted 07/05/00 (W-SN471401). (0187)

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