Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Code 1165Z8, Bldg. 64, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001

61 -- BATTERY SUPPORT SYSTEM SOL N00164-97-Q-0069 DUE 012497 POC Contact point, Ms. Brenda Bledsoe, Code 1165Z8, 812-854-3690, Contracting Officer, Mary Sheetz This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item 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 solicitation; proposals are being requested under this announcement, and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-42 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-11. This action is considered a 100% Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR 19.502-2(a). The Standard Industrial Code is 3691. The Small Business size standard is 500. This procurement is for Brand Name or equal for: Item 0001-2 ea-Christie Electric Corp P/N CASP/2000H Universal Programmable Battery Support System or equal IAW the following salient characteristics: (01) The system shall be capable of reconditioning, analyzing, charging, and maintaining rechargeable batteries. (02) Have a full range of battery support capabilities within the ranges of 0 to 78 VDC and 0 to 10 ADC as a minimum. (03) Have the capability of substantially eliminating battery memory by employing a current cycling process to rejuvenate batteries to serviceable condition. (04) Be capable of the sequential charging of six different types of batteries at the same time automatically. (05) Have a minimum of four types of charging to include current cycling, constant current, two-level constant current, and constant potential. (06) Have a minimum of three selectable amounts of charging to include optimized, fast charging, or slow "trickle". (07) Be capable of discharging batteries for shipment or storage. (08) Automatically recognize the battery it is processing by the type of cable used for interconnection. (09) Be capable of battery analysis to determine charge energy required as well as useful ampere-hours remaining. (10) Be preprogrammed to handle popular makes and types of batteries but shall have a keyboard for convenient reprogramming to accommodate other types as they are developed. (11) Have an integral LCD display unit which provides a readout for all measurement and report functions to include battery description, battery ampere-hour capacity, battery voltage, and charge and discharge currents. 12) Be capable of providing up to 350 watts on six parallel outputs, as a minimum. (13) All functions of the system shall be selectable from the instrument's front panel. (14) Be supplied with two each of the following unterminated battery interface cables: 122100-001, 122101-001, 122102-001, and 122103-001, or equal. (15) Be equipped with an accessory discharge booster, Model CDC-65 (or equal), which can be connected to an unused channel to speed the discharge phase of battery processing. (16) Each discharge booster shall be supplied with one each of the following booster cables: 122093-001, 2 amp; 122094-001, 4 amp; and 122095-001, 6 amp, or equal. (17) The following accessories shall be included with the system: Model 122116-002 (or equal) calibration cable, an operator manual, and an AC power line cord. Item 0002-3 ea, Christie Electric Corporation P/N CASP/2000H-Universal Programmable Battery Support System or equal IAW the same Salient characteristics as Item 0001 with the exception of block 14, exclude unterminated battery interface cables 122100-001. If providing other than Brand Name items the offeror must provide the Manufacturer's Name, Brand, and Model or Part Number along with a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements of this announcement. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary. This is anticipated to be a Firm Fixed Price contract. The shipping terms will be F.O.B. Destination, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane IN with the inspection/acceptance at Destination. Delivery will be required within 30 days from contract award. Partial shipments are acceptable. This item is DX rated. Provisions 52.203-3 Gratuities, 52.213-1Instructions to Offerors-Commercial 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 (incorporating FAR 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 the Vietnam Era, 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies, 52.225-16 Buy American Act-Supplies under European Community Agreement certificate, 52.225-17 Buy American Act-Supplies under European Community Agreement, 52.225-18 European Community Sanctions for End Products, 52.225-19 European Community Sanctions for Services, 52.225-21 Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program). The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warrantyis available at no additional cost to the Government. Offeror responding to this announcement must provide the information contained in 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items and must include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The offeror should also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (cage) code, Contractor Establishment code (DUNS Number) and Tax Identification Number. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors that respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. The offeror's written quote and the above required information must be received at office on or before January 24, 1997 at 4:00 PM Eastern Std Time. The individual to contact for information regarding this requirement is Brenda Bledsoe,(812-854-3690) FAX (812-854-3465) (0009)

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