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58 -- HIGH SPEED MOBILE VOICE AND DATA SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM ONBOARD THE MOTOR VESSEL MISSISSIPPI AND BANK PROTECTION PARTY NUMBER 11 SOL DACW66-98-T-0186 DUE 073098 POC Contract Specialist DEBORAH N. YATES (901) 544-0778 (Site Code DACW66) This is a sole source, combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, and the test program outlined in FAR 13.6 as well as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. This non-competitive action will be processed in accordance with FAR 6.301.1. (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements) JFL Communications, Missouri City, Texas is the only known source that can provide parts, software, and installation support for a high speed mobile voice and data satellite communications system onboard the Motor Vessel (MV) Mississippi and the bank protection party (BPP) Number 11. No other known system will be compatible with the existing Mississippi Valley Division satellite system. A sole source quote is being requested pursuant to this announcement and shall reference Requisition Number W38XGR-8154-6428. Summary of requirements for MV Mississippi are as follows. Provide up to 256,000 bit per second data throughput. Provide up to 12 simultaneous voice grade telephone circuits without disruption of data service. Provide the capability to expand or reduce total throughput as required for the various missions of the MV Mississippi. Routine work season communications requirements for the MV Mississippi require only 64,000 bit per second data throughput; however this requirement rises at least 192,000 bits per second during semiannual MRC inspection trips. The system must operate when the MV Mississippi is underway or when it is moored. The system must be compatible with existing MVD satellite equipment located in Vicksburg, MS. Summary of requirements for BPP Number 11 are as follows. Provide up to 64,000 bit per second data throughput. Provide up to two simultaneous voice grade telephone circuits without disruption of data service. The system must be compatible with existing MVD satellite equipment located in Vicksburg, MS. Both systems must provide the following. Provide one 9,600 bit per second FAX telephone circuit without disruption of data service or other telephone service. Provide the capability to expand or reduce total throughput as required for seasonal mission operations. The system must provide service over the entire navigable length of the Mississippi River and its tributaries. This solicitation incorporates all of the applicable provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 97-04, as if stated in full text, as well as the terms and conditions of FAR 52.212-1. Offerors should include a copy of the provision 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with the offer. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212.5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. To obtain a copy of the above clauses and provisions call the Point of Contact listed above.A Firm Fixed Priced Commercial Items Purchase Order, utilizing simplified acquisition procedures, will be used. A quote should be delivered to the address above no later than 7-30-98, 2:30 p.m. (CST). Point of contact is Deborah Yates at 901-544-0778. See Note 22 Posted 07/17/98 (I-SN225019). (0198)

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