Deputy Chief of Staff for Contracting, US Army Space Command, Attn: MOSC-SC, 1670 N. Newport Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80916-2749

58 -- GLOBAL SATELLITE COMMUNICATORS WITH INTEGRATED GPS SOL DASG62-97-R-0009 DUE 073197 POC Chris Romero (719) 554-8837 E-MAIL: click here to contact the buyer via e-mail, romeroc@arspace-emh2.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format set forth in Federal Acquisitions Regulation, 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. This solicitation is issued as Request for Proposal (RFP) Number DASG62-97-R-0009. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 3663, and the Business Size Standard is 750 employees. This acquisition will be procured on an unrestricted basis. DESCRIPTION: The offeror shall provide 40 each Global Satellite Communicators with Integrated GPS, Magellan GSC-100 or equal. Each communicator proposed shall meet the following minimum salient characteristics: GPS Features -- 6 graphic navigation displays; full featured track plotter; stores 200 user defined waypoints; 5 reversible routes with up to 15 legs; 5 coordinate systems including LAT/LON, UTM, OSGB, NMEA outputs (0180/0183), differential ready, sunrise/sunset and lunar calculations. GPS Performance -- Position accuracy 15 meters, RMS in 20 without SA, Velocity 0 to 825 knots; Time to first fix warm start approximately 20 seconds; Cold start approximately 55 seconds; Update rate 1 second (20) typical; Navigational modes 2D, 3D; Power source 9.6 VDC rechargeable ncad battery pack, 10.35 VDC external power; Splashproof case; Antennas GPS Internal pack, ORBCOMM telescoping. Messaging features -- menu driven interface with soft keys; stores 100 messages and 150 addresses; ability to create, forward and reply to e-mail messages; three font sizes; message status icons; ability to insert current GPS position information into message. The communicator shall meet the following maximum size and weight requirements -- 8 inches by 3.5 inches by 1.75 inches, approximately37 ounces. The communicator shall meet the following environmental specifications -- Operating temperature range 14 degrees F to 140 degrees F; Storage -40 degrees F to 167 degrees F. Delivery and acceptance will be based on functionality test of the delivered system. Warranty shall be a minimum of 1 year standard commercial warranty. The standard commercial warranty is return to depot for all hardware items. Products offered under the terms of a Federal Supply Schedule contract shall be so stated to include GSA contract number and terms. Products not provided under a Federal Supply Schedule shall fully articulate and demonstrate technical capabilities set forth herein. Products required hereby shall be delivered FOB Destination no later than 25 August 1997. Delivery/Acceptance point is HQ US Army Space Command, 1670 N. Newport Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80916. Government work days are between the hours of 0800 and 1600 MT. 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 after Government receipt of proposals. Any interested/qualified sources who believe they can provide the required equipment must respond no later than 2:00 PM, Mountain time, July 31, 1997. All such responses will be evaluated IAW FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items. 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) Total Proposed Price, inclusive of warranty price; and, (4) Past Performance -- ability to consistently deliver and maintain, during term of warranty, quality products and technical support in a timely manner. Evaluation Criteria is listed in descending order of importance. Technical capability is the most important factor. Schedule is half as important as technical. Price and past performance are of equal importance and each represent one half the importance of schedule. The Offeror shall clearly demonstrate how the products proposed meets the requirements set forth herein regardless of how offered. The Offeror shall provide a minimum of 5 references to which the same or similar products and services have been delivered within the last 2 years. References shall include the product/services delivered, contract number, date of contract award, date of acceptance by the receiving organization, contracting office point of contact, technical office point of contact (if available), current telephone and fax numbers for both, and statement regarding problems with the order and/or delivery. The Government will only consider the information provided in the offeror's proposal. Special attention is directed to FAR 52.212-1 (b). Failure to submit the information set forththerein for evaluation may render the offer nonresponsive. Offerors shall include a fully executed 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, 52.225-9, Buy American Act- Trade Agreements Act-Balance of Payments Program, 52.225-21, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program. DFARs provisions 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; 252.227-7015, Technical Data -- Commercial Items and 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data; 252-247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. 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 RFP's not sent through the US Mail will be considered hand carried and subject to FAR 15.412. Proposals may be submitted by facsimile, however, it is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure receipt -- see also in this respect FAR 52.215-17, Telegraphic Bids. Offerors are responsible for ensuring proposals are received no later than 2:00 PM MT, July 31, 1997. The point of contact for all information regarding this acquisition is Chris Romero at (719) 554-8837. (0191)

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