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70 -- SPARES FOR MULTI-SENSOR TORPEDO RECOGNITION AND ALERTMENT PROCESSOR (MSTRAP). SOL N66604-98-R-4953 DUE 070698 POC G. Shenberger, Contract Negotiator at (401) 832-1834; FAX (401) 832-4820. WEB: Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, http://www.npt.nuwc.navy.mil/contract/. E-MAIL: Geraldine Shenberger, Contract Negotiator, shenbergergr@npt.nuwc.navy.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport, Rhode Island requires spares for the Multi-Sensor Torpedo Recognition and Alertment Processor (MSTRAP) for OPEVAL. These spares must be exact duplicates of those in the MSTRAP because compatibility is essential in order to preserve the integrity of the system. NUWCDIVNPT intends to purchase the following items: (1) a quantity of 12 each DEC Alpha AxPvmpe 166 Single Board Computer with 166MHZ Alpha 21066A CPU that includes a 2 Slot Paddle Board (PN: EBV12-XC) with VxWorks Run-time license; (2) a quantity of 6 each 16MB Memory Option for DEC Alpha CCA (PN: EBVXM-BA); and (3) a quantity of 6 each 64MB Memory Option for DEC Alpha CCA (PN: EBVXM-DA). Any company other than the original manufacturer shall submit evidence that it is authorized by the manufacturer to distribute these products and that the products are covered by the same warranty as the original manufacturer provides. Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination to NUWCDIVNPT, Newport, Rhode Island by 31 July 1998. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition with the following addenda: (a) The Standard Industrial Code (SIC) is 3577; the size standard is 1000 employees. (b) We will close the solicitation on 6 July 1998 at 2:00 p.m. local time, and intend to award on 8 July 1998. Inquires may be addressed to Commercial Acquisition Department, Building 11, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, Attn: Ms. Geraldine Shenberger, Code 5912, Simonpietri Drive, Newport, RI 02841-1708; or faxed to Fax No. (401) 832-4519. All other instructions in this provision apply. Offers will be evaluated per FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items. Offers from other than the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) shall provide data to support the fact that the items are equal to those offered by the OEM, warranted by the OEM or equal to that warrant, and that it is an authorized dealer. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 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 as well as the following additional clauses: 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 onSpecial Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212). Clause 252.212-7001 of the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial items (JAN 1997, applies including DFARS Clause 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41 U.S.C. 10, E.O. 10582). The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is DO-C9. Commerce Business Daily Note 22 applies. Estimated RFP release date: 6/26/98. (0174)

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