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70 -- SITE LICENSE FOR TRANSAS WORLDWIDE CHART COLLECTION SOL USZA2297R0036 DUE 022797 POC Ms. Dorothy Lewis at (813) 840-5472 or contracting Officer Gerry Moiser at (813) 840-5458 WEB: hqsocom, http://www.abc.gov. E-MAIL: hqsocom, lewisd@hqsocom.af.mil. Site license for Transas Worldwide Chart Collection from Marine Electronics Solutions, Inc. The charts must be 100% compatible with the Transas NaviSailor 2100 and 2400 Navigational Systems. The supporting chart collection must contain the full spectrum of available charts, as well as periodic updates. Charts will be uploaded from electronic media to the on-board navigational computers. A total of 30 to 40 chart collections would be required along with an annual maintenance plan. DoD Directives require electronic navigation systems be compatible with DoD source data-specifically, Defense Mapping Agency DNC format (Digital Nautical Charts). This requirement is a one time purchase. The Government will negotiate with Marine Electronics Solutions Inc., Jacksonville, FL 32225 a distributor of Transas. Transas is the only known navigation company able to digest and display DNC data sets. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), justification: supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within thirty days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responsed to this notice is solely the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government contemplates a firm fixed price contract. See Note 22. (0028)

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