71 -- LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED) MESSAGE BOARD

Notice Date

March 22, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Altus AFB Contracting Squadron, 205 S 6th St, Bldg 318, Altus AFB, OK, 73523-5147

ZIP Code

73523-5147

Solicitation Number

F34612-01-T0086

Response Due

March 30, 2001

Point of Contact

Matthew Boyd, Contract Specialist, Phone 580-481-7261, Fax 580-481-7472, Email Matthew.Boyd@altus.af.mil -- David Clonts, Contract Specialist, Phone 580-481-7261, Fax 580-481-7472, Email

E-Mail Address

Matthew Boyd (Matthew.Boyd@altus.af.mil)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/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 synopsis. A quotation is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number F34612-01-T0086 is hereby issued as a Request for Quotation. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-23. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for Small Business and is under NAICS code 421440, with a small business size standard of 500. Requirement consists of one (1) each freestanding "Light Emitting Diode (LED) Message Board," to be configured as follows: 68" -- 74" in height(including base,) approximately 18 -- 24" wide, and 3- 6 " deep. The height of the display portion shall be approximately 32" in height, (approximately 40 inches from lowest portion) and to have 8 rows with characters 1.25" -- 1.5" in height. Construct must be have a single base. Display portion must have approximately 6" above uppermost and 6" below lowermost LED row of empty space for insertion of a logo of commensurate size. The glass, covering the display portion, must be anti-glare. The LEDs used must be UL and CE approved, color: green. Minimum 8 foot power cord must be incorporated; This message board shall be configured so as to run off of standard household voltage. Message Board must be able to interface electronically with Windows NT compatible software via a Local Area Network. Said software, with license, must be included with the Message Board. Message Board must also be capable of being programmed via a hand-held keyboard, to be included with the Message Board. Message Board must be capable of storing and automatically displaying at least 99 'pages' of information. Each of the 8 rows of LEDs shall display a minimum of 20 characters each, which must be visible from at least 60'. The curvature of the Message Board must provide a viewing angle of 160 degrees. Message Board shall be housed in Aluminum, coated with a scratch resistant powder paint, color: Charcoal Grey. Circuitry must be solid state. Request color brochure or samples/swatches be sent with quotes. Please send any questions or requests to 97CONS/LGCA, ATTN: Matthew Boyd, 205 S. 6th St. Bldg. 318, Altus AFB, OK 73523-5147. You may also call P.O.C. at (580) 481-7261, send a fax to (580) 481-7472, or email at Matthew.Boyd@altus.af.mil. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and are to remain in full force in any resultant purchase order: FAR Clause 52.219-6, FAR Clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, (Nov 1999). It is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. It is amended to read: Submit signed and dated offer to 97 CONS/LGCA, 205 s. 6th St Bldg. 318, Altus AFB, OK 73523-5147 at or before 1630 (4:30 p.m.) CST, 30 March 2001. Submit signed and dated quotations on company letterhead or quotation form complete with color brochure or color samples/swatches. Quotations may be faxed to (580) 481-7472. The government reserves the right to make award without discussions. FAR clause 52.212-4 (May 1999), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition with the following addendum: DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (Mar 1998). The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Sep 1999) applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference. Paragraph (b) of the clause incorporates by reference the following FAR clauses: 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755), 52.233-3, Protest After Award (31 U.S.C. 3553), 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam era, 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.225-18, European Sanctions for End Products (E.O. 12849), 52.232-33, Payment by Electric Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332), DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program, (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, E.O 10582). A Firm-Fixed Price purchase order will be issued in writing. No telephonic responses will be processed.

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010326/71SOL001.HTM (D-081 SN50H047)