Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Admin. (FAA), Contracts and Acquisition Management Branch, AWP-55, P.O., BOX 92007, WWPC., Los Angeles, CA. 90009-2007

60 -- MULTIPLEXING/TRANSCEIVER SYSTEM COMPONENTS SOL DTFA08-95-R-03271 POC Barbara J. Fisher, Contracting Officer, (310)297-1202 or Bruce Melcer, Contract Administrator, (310)297-1031 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Western-Pacific Region has a requirement for additional components of a multiplexing/transceiver system at the Los Angeles Airport. The FAA intends to solicit and negotiate on a sole source basis with Racal-Datacom, Inc., 15910 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1802, Encino, CA. 91316, under the authority of 41 USC 253 (c) (1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, unless additional sources are located. The FAA intends to purchase the following items. A. Chassis Standard, Racal-Datacom Part No. 950001, Quantity - 4. B. AC Power Supply, Racal-Datacom Part No. 850014, Quantity - 8. C. 1300NM/15 DBM, Racal-Datacom Part No. 850005, Quantity - 8. D. Switch Module, Racal-Datacom Part No. 850015, Quantity - 8. E. Network Mgm. Module, Racal-Datacom Part No. 850001, Quantity - 4. F. 4 Wire VF Module, Racal- Datacom Part No. 850026, Quantity - 6. G. Rack Mounting Kit, Racal-Datacom Part No. 850031, Quantity - 4. This equipment is required on a brand name basis as it must be completely and totally compatible with existing Racal-Datacom equipment and interface directly with other FAA equipment. A market survey was conducted on the original system and previous contracts for additional components and the results support the Government's determination to solicit and negotiate with only one source. Items/equipment proposed other than or different from that listed above WILL NOT be considered. Those contractors capable of providing the above equipment shall submit, in writing, to the above named individuals, complete technical and pricing information within fifteen (15) calendar days after the date of first publication of this notice. Any responses to this notice must provide technical and pricing data and any other information necessary to substantiate capability to meet the entire requirement. The final determination regarding issuance of a solicitation will be based solely upon the technical data submitted demonstrating capability to meet the requirements. As a result of analyzing responses to this synopsis of intent, the Contracting Officer may determine that a solicitation will be issued. If a solicitation is issued, no additional synopsis will be published. Any such solicitation will be issued to the intended vendor and all capable firms that respond to this synopsis of intent or otherwise request a copy of the solicitation. Point of contact: Bruce Melcer, (310)297-1031. NO TELEPHONIC REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. This notice BELOW is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. This is applicable to any eligible prime or subcontract at any tier. The DOT Bonding Assistance Program enables firms to apply for bid, payment, and performance bonds up to 1.0 million per contract. The DOT provides an 80 percent guaranty on the bond amount to a surety against losses. Loans are also available under the DOT Short Term Lending Programs (STLP), at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximun line of credit is $500,000. For further information regarding the bonding and lending programs, please call the DOT Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. (0109)

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