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70 -- GENERAL-PURPOSE AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING FIRMWARE), SOFTWARE, SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT SOL 6TSA-98-DJH-0055 DUE 010998 POC Point of Contact -- Contact Delta Helm by fax (816)823-3322 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations document (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 6TSA-98-DJH-0055 is being issued as a request for proposals (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-02. CLIN 1. Lightweight 2.4 meter segmented SATCOM reflector for operation in the c/KU band, with LNAs, Qty. 1; CLIN 2. Dual c/KU band transceiver, Qty. 1; CLIN 3. 50 watt dual band traveling wave tube amplifier (TWTA), air-cooled, Qty. 1; CLIN 4. L-Band spectrum analyzer, Qty. 1; CLIN 5. Pico meter, Qty. 1; CLIN 6. EF Data SDM-300 Satellite modem with reed-solmon coding, Qty. 1; CLIN 7. Antenna control and beacon receiver unit (ACRU) and Diplexer, Qty. 1; CLIN 8. Notebook computer with ACRU and monitor software as follows: 166MMX CPU, 16Mb RAM, 20X CD-ROM, 2.1Gb HDD, PCMCIA Ethernet 10BaseT card and 12.1" SVGA Active Matrix screen, Qty. 1; CLIN 9. Tools/mounting hardware and cables (two each cable reels -- 500 feet); CLIN 10. Power Cord, 50 feet; CLIN 11. Technical manuals/documentation; CLIN 12. Transit cases; CLIN 13. Training (please indicate number of days and include all applicable costs to include number of days, location, travel, etc.) Please indicate delivery time ARO. FOB Fort Monmouth, NJ. No partial quotes will be considered. No substitutions will be allowed. Please acknowledge all requirements on quotations. Please indicate FOB destination on quote. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, instructions to offerors, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation is based on best value, cost and ability to meet service requirements. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, offeror representation and certification -- commercial items, with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, contract terms and conditions -- commercial items, applies to this acquisition. In addition to the guidance contained in FAR 52.212-4, contractors shall submit proof of delivery with their invoices. Proof of delivery may be in the form of a bill of lading or other shipping document signed by the receiving office. Invoices received without proof of delivery will not be accepted. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders -- commercial items applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by close of business January 9, 1998, and can be submitted to the address shown above Attn: Delta Helm or sent by FAX to the number shown above. Inquiries regarding the solicitation will only be accepted via FAX. (AC1230053-06) (0364)

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