Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5100

58 -- TAPE RECORDER, METRUM VLDS DIGITAL AND TOUCH SCREEN CONTROLLER SOL N00178-00-R-1069 DUE 082100 POC SD11 Branch, (540)653-7478 WEB: NSWCDD Dahlgren Laboratory Procurement Division, http://www.nswc.navy.mil/supply. E-MAIL: SD11 Branch POC for N00178-00-R-1069, sd11@nswc.navy.mil. The Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center intends to enter into negotiations on a sole source basis with Metrum, Inc., Frederick, Maryland for the following brand name items: CLIN 0001-1 each Tape Recorder, Metrum Met 64 Rotary VLDS Digital Tech Data Package, CLIN 0001-4 each Tape Recorder, Metrum Buffered VLDS-BR Digital, and CLIN 0003- 1 each Metrum Touch Screen Controller Tech Data Package. Delivery 150 days after receipt of contract. C.1 (CLIN 0001) 64 Megabit/Second Recorder -- The contractor shall provide one telemetry data recorder capable of recording and reproducing a single stream of serial telemetry data from SVHS tape at data rates up to 64 Megabits/second. The recorded data format shall be fully read/write compatible with the Metrum Model 64 VLDS (Very Large Data Storage) digital recorder format. The recorder shall accept serial NRZ-L data and 0 degree clock signals as inputs and shall support recording of all data at rates between 0 and 64 Megabits/second. As a minimum, the recorder shall have the capacity to record 57 minutes of 64 Megabit/second data on a T-160 SVHS tape. The recorder shall include a touch screen controller (CLIN 0003) capable of performing all functions required to operate the recorder including tape formatting, recording of data and reproducing of data. The recorder shall support full error correction up to 1011 bits between error events. The recorder shall demonstrate a mean time between failures of 4000 hours and shall have a mean time to repair of 30 minutes. Recorder dimensions shall not exceed 8.75 inches in height by 17 inches in width by 22 inches in depth and the recorder shall be delivered in a 19 inch rackmount configuration. The recorders weight shall not exceed 75 pounds. The recorder shall operate from 90 to 250 Volts AC at frequencies from 47 to 63 Hz. The recorder shall operate from 5 degrees to 40 degrees C with no reduction in performance. C.2 (CLIN 0002) Ruggedized 32 Megabit/Second Recorders The contractor shall provide four ruggedized telemetry data recorders capable of recording and reproducing a single stream of serial telemetry data from SVHS tape at data rates up to 32 Megabits/second. The recorders shall be fully read/write compatible with the Metrum Ruggedized VLDS-BR recorder format. The recorder shall accept serial NRZ-L data and 0 degree clock signals as inputs and shall support recording of all data at rates between 0 and 32 Megabits/second. As a minimum, the recorder shall have the capacity to record 58 minutes of 32 Megabit/second data on a T-160 SVHS tape. The recorder shall include front panel controls capable of performing all functions required to operate the recorder including tape formatting, recording of data and reproducing of data. The recorder shall support full error correction up to 1011 bits between error events. The recorder shall demonstrate a mean time between failures of 6000 hours and shall have a mean time to repair of 1 hour. Recorder dimensions shall not exceed 7 inches in height by 17 inches in width by 20 inches in depth and the recorder shall be delivered in a 19 inch rackmount configuration. The recorders weight shall not exceed 45 pounds. The recorder shall include an internal shock mounted isolation chassis to protect against damage in high vibration environments. The recorder shall operate from 95 to 250 Volts AC at frequencies from 47 to 63 Hz. . The recorder shall operate from 5 degrees to 40 degrees C with no reduction in performance. 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 required and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Request for Proposal number is N00178-00-C-1069. The RFP and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-11. The following FAR Clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items -- Offerors must include a completed copy of this provision, 52.212-4,Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Order -- Commercial Items. This acquisition has a Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems rating of DO-A70. Quotes may be mailed to Contracting Officer, Attn: SD115/Bldg 183/Room 102, NAVSURFWARCEN, Dahlgren Division, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5100 or faxed to (540) 653-7088; solicitation number must be cited in either case. The quote must be for the brand items(s) described above; be FOB destination to this Center; include the proposed delivery schedule and discount/payment terms and warranty duration (if applicable); and be signed by an authorized company representative. Offerors should include their taxpayer identification number (TIN), Cage Code number, and DUNS number. Quotes are due by 2:00p.m. Eastern Standard Time on 21 August 2000. All timely quotes received will be considered. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by this agency. Quotes must include adequate information and submittals to determine whether the proposed items will meet the requirements described above. Product literature is recommended for technical information. Evaluation will consider award of all line items and award will be based on price and past performance considered essentially equal. Provide rationale to support your proposed price. Questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to Sharon Jones at (540) 653-7478. See Note 22. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Dahlgren Laboratory Procurement Division has implemented Electronic Commerce (EC) in the acquisition area, therefore synopsis and resulting solicitation with any applicable amendments will be available on the World Wide Web at http://www.nswc.navy.mil/supply. Hard copies WILL NOT be provided. Vendors should regularly access the NSWCDD Web Site to ensure they have downloaded all amendments. DoD will no longer award contracts to Contractors not registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) data base. Registration may be done by assessing the CCR Web site at http://www.ccr2000.com. A paper registration form may be obtained from the DoD Electronic Commerce Information Center at 1(800)334-3414. Posted 08/04/00 (W-SN482370). (0217)

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