Department of the Navy, NAWCAD Contracts Competency Division, Villa Road, Bldg. 8110, St. Inigoes, Maryland 20684-0010

59 -- KNOX CLASS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT SOL N00421-98-R-1063 DUE 122997 POC Joseph J. Connelly, Contract Specialist 301-862-8672; Annette B. Steffen, Contracting Officer 301-862-8982 E-MAIL: CONNELLY_JOE%SI@MR.NAWCAD.NAVY.MIL, CONNELLY_JOE%SI@MR.NAWCAD.NAVY.MIL. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (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 Number N00421-98-R-1063 is issued as a Request For Proposal (RFP). The incorporated document and provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-11. The Naval Air warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), St. Inigoes, MD proposes to procure on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis, Harris AN/URT-23E Transmitter, AN/URA Coupler, and R-2368C(V)1 Receiver Spares. The proposed contract will be negotiated on a sole source basis with the Harris Corporation, RF Communications Division, 1680 University Ave. Rochester, NY 14610. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Interested parties may identify their interest and technical capability to respond to this requirement and may submit information which shall be considered by NAWCAD, Contracts Divisions. Responses to this synopsis should be sent to the attention of Joe Connelly, Code 25411G, Fax: 301-862-8670. SEE NUMBERED Note 22.The contract line item numbers and items are as follows: CLIN 0001, P/N10121-5110, Output Amp 8 Ea.; CLIN 0002, P/N 10350-3200-01, Control Module 8 Ea.; CLIN 0003, P/N 10350-3600-01, Power Supply 4 Ea..; CLIN 0004, P/N 10350-6600-01, VSWR Bridge Assy 6 Ea.; CLIN 0005, P/N 10350-6700-01, Time Delay PWB 4 Ea.; CLIN 0006, P/N F10-0001-007, Fuze 60 Ea.; CLIN 0007, P/N 10215-5410-07, IF Audio 8Ea.; CLIN 0008, P/N 10215-6300-05, ISB Module 6 Ea.; CLIN 0009 P/N 10295-3000-03, Power Supply 4 Ea.; CLIN 0010, P/N 10323-6000-02, Preselector/Filter Assy 18 Ea.; CLIN 0011, P/N 10350-2100-01, Front Panel PWB Assy 2 Ea.; CLIN 0012, P/N 10350-2200-01, Display Board 2 Ea.; CLIN 0013, P/N 10350-2400-01, Alpha Keypad Assy Ea.; CLIN 0014, P/N 10350-3100-01, Signal Distribution 2 Ea.; CLIN 0015, P/N 10350-4100-01, Filter Box Assy 2 Ea.; CLIN 0016, P/N 10350-3300-01, Mode Selector 2 Ea.; CLIN 0017, P/N10350-3500-01, Frequency Standard 2 Ea.; CLIN 0018, P/N10350-6400-01, RC Intr. PWB Assy 2 Ea.; CLIN 0019, P/N10350-6800-01, Pwr Meter SW PWB Assy 2 Ea.; CLIN 0020, P/N 10350-9110-01, Front Panel PWB Assy 2 Ea.; The contractor shall deliver all the CLIN's 0001-0020 to: Receiving Officer, NAWCAD, Bldg 8115, Villa Road, St. Inigoes, MD 20684-0010; M/F: Buck Potts, Code 4.5.8.4.4 by 01 September 1998(with an anticipated award date by 31 January 1998). Inspection and acceptance shall be made at destination. The contractor shall extend to the Government full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale. Acceptance of the warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the Inspection clause, nor does it limit the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of a conflict the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the warranty. The warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the applicable deliverable listed in the schedule. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (OCT 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (OCT 1995) does not apply to this acquisition. The offeror shall provide backup information verifying the price offered; e.g. a copy of current catalog, invoices for the same equipment, etc.. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial (OCT 1995) with its proposal. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (OCT 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (JAN 1996) is incorporated by reference, however, for paragraph (b) only the following clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402), 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (41 U.S.C. 423). 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3)), 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C.4212), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212). Additionally, each offeror shall include a completed copy of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provision 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (NOV 1995). DFARS Clause, 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (NOV 1995) is incorporated by reference, however, for paragraph (b) only the following clauses apply: 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41 U.S.C. 10, E.O. 10582), 252.225-7007, Trade Agreements (10 U.S.C. 2501-2582), 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, 252.233-7000, Certification of Claims and Requests for Adjustment or Relief (10 U.S.C. 2410). Offers are due to Joe Connelly, Contract Specialist, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Building 8110, Unit 11, Villa Rd., St. Inigoes, MD 20684-0010 by 2:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, 29 December 1997. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. For information regarding this solicitation or copies of FAR provision 52.212-3 and DFARS provision 252-212-7000, contact Joe Connelly, Code 25422G, via phone (301) 862-8672, fax (301) 862-8670, or E-Mail CONNELLY_JOE%SI@MR.NAWCAD.NAVY.MIL.....END SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION #N00421-98-R-1063. (0344)

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