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

A -- ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT INTERFACE COMPUTER (ECU-IC) SOL DAAH10-00-R-0007 DUE 081600 POC Gayle McClelland, Contract Specalist, (757) 878-0104 E-MAIL: Aviation Applied Technology Directorate, Ft. Eustis,, gmcclelland@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-0007, and is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-18. The Standard Industrial Classification applicable to this solicitation is 3724. The size standard is 1,000. The Government intends to acquire the following on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1: 1 each, Electronic Control Unit-Interface Computer (ECU-IC) -- model FW8000 series complete Field Workstation and 2 man-days of on-site system training. The intended source of supply is Chandler Evans Controls Systems Division, Charter Oak Boulevard, P.O. Box 330651, West Hartford, CT 06133-0651. Desired delivery is not later than 15 Dec 2000. The inspection/acceptance and FOB point is Destination (Ft. Eustis, VA). The provision at 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items", applies to this acquisition without addenda. The provision at 52.212-2, "Evaluation of 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 a 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 within52.212-5 apply: 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"; 52.247-64,"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: 252.225-7001, "Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program"; and 252.247-7024, "Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea". As previously noted the intended source of supply is Chandler Evans Controls Systems Division, West Hartford, CT. Specifications, plans or drawings relating to the procurement are not available and cannot be furnished. The ECU-IC system will be utilized on the Kiowa Warrior during flight test activities to acquire pertinent engine operational parameters, such as rotor speeds, gas temperatures, and engine torque/hp. The ECU-IC system will monitor the Full Authority Digital Electronic Control (FADEC) data bus, convert the data stream information into engineering units and record the data real time via an onboard, flight worthy, data acquisition computer. The ECU-IC system shall consist of all the necessary data wiring harnesses, flight worthy data acquisition computer with necessary data acquisition cards, documentation, and all software needed for seamless data acquisition / analysis. This effort shall also include necessary Government personnel training. There is no other known system that affords the capabilities of the Chandler Evans' ECU-IC, which meet Government requirements. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered. Proposals are due 16 August 2000, 2:00 p.m., EST. Written quotations should be sent to: Aviation Applied Technology Directorate, Attn: AMSAM-RD-AA-C (G. McClelland) Bldg. 401, Lee Blvd, Ft Eustis, VA 23604-5577. (ATTN: Solicitation DAAH10-00-R-0007). Point of Contact is Gayle McClelland, Contract Specialist at (757)878-0104, Facsimile (757)878-0008, email gmcclelland@aatd.eustis.army.mil. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: A determination has been made that performance under this contract may require access to and/or generate technical data the export of which is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec. 2751 et seq) or Executive Order 12470. Prior to award, the successful firm(s) will be required to provide an "Export-Controlled DoD Technical Data Agreement" certification number issued in accordance with DoD Directive 5230.25. This certification may be requested from the Defense Logistics Services Center, ATTN: DLSC-FBA, Federal Center, Battle Creek, MI 49017-3084, Telephone 1-800-352-3572. Foreign firms should be aware that restrictions might apply which could preclude their participation in this program. Posted 08/02/00 (W-SN481384). (0215)

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