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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2005 FBO #1389
SOLICITATION NOTICE

H -- Vehicle Inertial Properties Evaluation Rig (VIPER) computer

Notice Date

9/13/2005
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

NAICS

541330 — Engineering Services
 

Contracting Office

TACOM - Warren Acquisition Center, ATTN: AMSTA-AQ-AMB, E Eleven Mile Road, Warren, MI 48397-5000
 

ZIP Code

48397-5000
 

Solicitation Number

AMSRDT-AR-3-0505
 

Response Due

9/16/2005
 

Archive Date

11/15/2005
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

I. Introduction A. 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 in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are be ing requested, as a written solicitation will not be issued. B. The United States Army Tank and Automotive Research, Development and Engineering center (TARDEC) in Warren, Michigan intends to negotiate solely with SEA Limited at Columbus, Ohio, to upgrade the existing Vehicle Inertial Properties Evaluation Rig (VIPE R) computer to a newer higher performing laptop system. SEA is the original manufacturer of the VIPER, utilizing embedded proprietary software to post-process VIPER data. This is a continuation of licensing and support from the original source, as descri bed in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 6.302-1. C. The combined Synopsis/Request number is AMSRDT-AR-3-0505. D. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-04. E. This acquisition is not set aside for small business. The NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 541330, Engineering Services. F. Basis for Award - The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: i. Technical capability of the equipment to meet the Governments requirement and ii. Price II. General The United States Army Tank and Automotive Research, Development and Engineering center (TARDEC) in Warren, Michigan has a requirement to purchase an upgrade for the existing Vehicle Inertial Properties Evaluation Rig (VIPER) computer to a newer higher per forming laptop system, to include the following requirements: SEA, the original manufacturer of the VIPER, shall utilize embedded proprietary software to post-process VIPER data, includiing data acquisition cards, signal conditions, computer electronics, and associated software to enable the technical function and management of the VIPER on a coupled laptop system Streamless migration of the VIPER software, applicable licenses for using VIPER, related hardware, and associated boards to a Toshiba Tecra M3-S331 with MS MBL Office Pro Ent 2003 laptop software system. Software integration testing and data acquisition system testing on the laptop computer III. Submittal instructions: A. The quotation shall be submitted electronically to garrett.bagat@us.army.mil no later than 12:00 noon EST on September 16, 2005. Quotations shall all be in English (American Standard) language and denominated in U.S. dollars. Quotation shall include s hipping and delivery schedule. This will be a firm fixed price contract and quotations shall be made accordingly. In the event that we select your quotation for award, we will send out a contract incorporating the above terms and conditions, and particul ars of your quotation. US Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) reserves the right to seek clarification on any aspect of your quotation. B. This acquisition is unrated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). C. Contractors must be listed in the Central Contractor Registry prior to receiving an award. Refer to website www.ccr.gov for registration information. D. Questions are requested via email, addressed to Garrett Bagat at garrett.bagat@us.army.mil. Tel. (586) 574-7252. IV. Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses The following clauses from Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) apply to this synopsis/solicitation: 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors  Commercial Items 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications  Commercial Items 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions  Commercial Items 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders  Commercial Items The FAR and com plete text of these clauses can be addressed at: http://deskbook.dau.mil/jsp/default.jsp
 

Place of Performance

Address: TACOM - Warren Acquisition Center ATTN: AMSTA-AQ-AMB, E Eleven Mile Road Warren MI

Zip Code: 48397-5000

Country: US
 

Record

SN00894026-W 20050915/050913212502 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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