U.S. ARMY SPACE COMMAND, ATTN: MOSC-SC, 1670 N. NEWPORT ROAD, STE 211, COLO. SPRINGS, CO 80916-2749

58 -- MODULATOR, COMSTREAM (QPSK), PART NO. BSS-QPSKMOD SOL DASG62-96-Q-1140 DUE 091896 POC Purchasing Agent TOMMI M. RUPE (719) 554-8821 (Site Code W81EUD) This is a combined synopsis/quotation 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 quotation, offerors are being requested and a written quotation will not be issued. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number DASG62-96-Q-1140. This quotation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-38. The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 3661, and the Business Size Standard is 1000 employees. This acquisition will be procured on an unrestricted basis. Delivery is FOB destination to US Army Space Command, Attention: MOSC-SC, 1670 North Newport Rd, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80916. Delivery is required no later than 15 days after award. DESCRIPTION: One (1) each Modulator, Comstream QPSK, P/N BSS-QPSKMOD or equal. Warranty must be equal to or better than a standard one year commercial warranty. FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition, with the following addenda: Per FAR 12.603(b) the SF 1449 is not used. Paragraph (c), Period of acceptance of offers - Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 days. Any interested/qualified sources who believe they can provide the required equipment must respond no later than 2:00 PM, Mountain time, September 18, 1996. All such responses will be evaluated in order to determine the ability to meet the above stated capabilities. The Government will award a contract resulting from this Request for Quotation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the quotation will be most advantageous to the Government price and other factors considered. The following evaluation criteria shall be used to evaluate offers; (1) Technical Capability - ability to provide the products stated herein of the same or better functional and physical characteristics; (2) Schedule - ability to meet or exceed required delivery dates; (3) Past Performance - ability to consistently deliver and maintain, during term of warranty, quality products in a timely manner; (4) Total Proposed Price. Evaluation Criteria is listed in descending order of importance. Technical is slightly more important than schedule. Schedule is not quite twice as important as past performance. Past performance is half again as important as price. The Offeror shall clearly demonstrate how the products/service proposed meets the requirements set forth herein. The Offeror shall provide a catalog cut sheet/brochure with current pricing. The Government will only consider the information provided in the offeror's proposal. Responses may include literature, brochures, and other such information corresponding to the required items which demonstrates the capabilities of the offeror's equipment. Special attention is directed to FAR 52.212-1 (b)(4). Failure to submit technical specifications for evaluation may render the offer nonresponsive. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the FAR provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR clause 52.212.-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, along with the following additional FAR clauses: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of Vietnam Era, 52.225-3, Buy American Act - Supplies, 52.225-21, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program. Offers sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to US Army Space Command, ATTN: MOSC-SC, 1670 N. Newport Rd, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80916. All RFQ's not sent through the US Mail will be considered hand carried and direct delivered. Hand carried RFQ's must be delivered directly to US Army Space Command. Offerors are responsible for ensuring offers are received no later than the date/time set forth herein. The point of contact for all information regarding this acquisition is Tommi Rupe at (719) 554-8821.(0242)

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