CECOM ACQUISITION CENTER, ATTN: ASQH-A, BUILDING 61801 ROOM 2435, FORT HUACHUCA AZ 85613-5000

70 -- RUGGEDIZED TACTICAL PRINTER SOL DAAB07-97-R-0001 DUE 111596 POC Contract Specialist Gay Moss, (520) 533-0361, E-mail: mossg@huachuca-emh12.army.mil; Contracting Officer Hildegard Choate, (520) 538-7456, E-mail choateh@huachuca-emh12.army.mil (Site Code DAAB07) (Site Code DAEA32) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format at 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. Solicitation DAAB07-97-R-0001 is issue as a request for proposals; the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 90-37. This is an unrestricted acquisition; proposals from all responsible sources will be considered. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for this acquisition is 5045; the small business size standard is 100 employees. Contract line items are as follows: 0001 Tactical Line Printer 12 ea. 0001AA Rack Mount Adapter 8 ea. 0001AB Static Paper Take-ups 8 ea. 0001AC Spare Modules Kit 2 ea. The following are requirements that must be met for the requested printers: The line printer will go in the AN/TYC-39A Message Switching Center (NSN 5805-01-363-5118). The switching system process can not be modified for cable or interface. Data output rate can not be less than 300 lines per minute and have an 80 column per line capability. Printer must be compatible for either Bubble Jet, Laser, Impact or Thermal printing due to security. The printer must be able to operate on +28 volts DC input power and 115/230 VAC. Printer must operate seven character ASCII code. Printer enclosure assembly must provide a sealed, shocked insulated environment for the mechanical print assembly. Printer should fit in a 19 inch relay rack for transport equipped with slides for drawer mount. The printer should have data and power connectors that are directly connectable to existing cables in the AN/TYC-39A. Printer must be able to be carried by one man or weight less than 50 lbs. Printer must by capable of operating in a rugged tactical environment. Printer must be shock and vibration resistant due to transportation in off road conditions. Printer must be able to operate in cold climate (-10C) and in a hot climate (50C). All items delivered under any resulting contract shall be shipped, FOB Destination, no later than 180 days after receipt of order to: Commander, 11th Signal Brigade, ATTN: ASQG-RM, Bldg 52120, Fort Huachuca, Arizona 85613-5600. The point of contact for delivery is CW3 L. Christensen, at (520) 533-1581/1582. Deliveries will be accepted 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Oct 1995), applies to this acquisition. The addendum to this provision may be downloaded from the Electronic Bulletin Board System (EBBS). The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Oct 1995), applies to this acquisition; offers will be evaluated on (1) Technical capability of the items offered to meet the Governments requirements; (2) The offerors past performance in the areas of reliability, delivery schedule, and warranty; and (3) Price. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Oct 1995), and the provision at DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Nov 1995), with each offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Oct 1995), applies to this acquisition. The clause FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Jan 1996), applies to this acquisition, as does the clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Nov 1995). The full text of applicable provisions and clauses, as well as any addenda thereto, may be downloaded from the EBBS; the file library is PRINTERS, file name CLAUSES.EXE. The EBBS can be accessed by dialing, using any communications program, ANSI VT100 or RIPGRAPHIC, (520) 533-0132. The EBBS may also be accessed at TELENET 138.27.160.159, or via the Internet at http://huachuca- issco.army.mil. A free Windows COM program is on the Internet home page and can be downloaded. Instructions are as follows: Modem parameters: Data Rate = 1200 bps to 28800 bps (Hayes optima 28.8 V.FC Modems are used); Parity = No or None; Data bits = 8; Stop bit = 1. Login as a new user. Users will create their own login ID and password and use the same login and password each time they access the EBB). There is a 24 hour wait the first time a user logs in before he is approved to download files. Offers are due at the CECOM Acquisition Center (address above) no later than 3:00 p.m. November 25, 1996. For additional information concerning this solicitation, contact Hildegard Choate, Contracting Officer, or Gay Moss, Contract Specialist, at the telephone numbers or e-mail addresses given above. For technical information concerning the EBBS, contact Joseph Cardin at (520) 538-7751, e-mail cardinj@huachuca-emh12.army.mil. (0304)

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