59 -- RT-1828 UHF DAMA SATCOM TERMINAL AND SPIRIT RIVER ANTENNA SYSTEM

Notice Date

November 28, 2000

Contracting Office

Commercial Acquisition Department, Bldg 11, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, Code 59, Simonpietri Dr., Newport, RI 02841-1708

ZIP Code

02841-1708

Solicitation Number

N66604-01-Q-0842

Response Due

December 11, 2000

Point of Contact

G. Nickerson, Contract Negotiator, at 401-832-1638 or N. Palmisciano, Contracting Officer, at 401-832-1708, FAX #401-832-4820

E-Mail Address

Geraldine Nickerson, Contract Negotiator (nickersonga@npt.nuwc.navy.mil)

Description

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. Request For Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-01-Q-0842. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-17. This is 100% set-aside for small business. NAICS Code is 334290; size standard is 750. NUWC Division Newport intends to purchase the following items: item 0001: Single channel RT-1828 (P)/G (including 200 Watt HPA), identical to the VT-320, Qty (1). Item 0002:Spirit River Antenna System with 120 Deg Wide Beam Ground Plane Antenna, Heavy Duty Support Pedestal, LNA/Diplexer, IP-66 Pre-wired Stainless Enclosure for LNA/Diplexer, Qty (1).Required delivery is three months after award, F.O.B. Destination Naval Station Newport; Newport, RI. It is expected to place a purchase order with ViaSat Inc. 6155 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009. They are the only known source for these items because they are the only known vendor who manufactures general purpose UHF SATCOM equipment for the U.S. Navy. The ViaSat RT-1828 is the only DAMA transceiver which provides all required capabilities,(plus future expansion options) is compatible with TTWCS hardware/software, and does not require upgrade modification of current CCSL V equipment. The equipment must be fully compatible with currently installed systems and with exacting communication specifications which include MIL-STD-188-114, MIL-STD-188-182A, and MIL-STD-183. The UHF terminal must be capable of full-duplex operation over both 5 and 25kHz DAMA channels with multiple data rates, modulation, and coding. Required interfaces include COMSEC equipment (e.g. KG-84) and a remote terminal controller. The SATCOM terminal must also be capable of easy reconfiguration for future upgrades to additional functionality. Finally, integration of the UHF Satcom terminal must not require upgrade modifications to current NUWC lab equipment. All other timely offers will be considered. Offers for other products must contain complete product information and prices. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items applies. Evaluation will be in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items. Evaluation factors are technical capability, delivery time, price and past performance. Each is equally important. A completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items must be submitted with quote. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, and DFARS 52.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items apply. The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: none. Offers should include price and delivery terms and the following additional information: none required. Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating of DO-C9 applies. Offers must be submitted to Commercial Acquisition Department, Building 11, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, Code 5913, Simonpietri Drive, Newport, Rhode Island 02841-1708 or may be faxed to 401-832-4820. Offers must be received by 2:00 p.m. on 12/11/00. For information on this acquisition contact Mrs. Geraldine Nickerson at 401-832-1638. For further information about all NUWC Division Newport acquisitions visit our web site at http://www.npt.nuwc.navy.mil/contract/. NAICS Code: 334290.

Web Link

NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER DIVISION, NEWPORT (http://www.npt.nuwc.navy.mil/contract/)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001130/59SOL006.HTM (W-333 SN507556)