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70 -- RF POWER AMPLIFIER SOL N00421-98-R-1307 DUE 082598 POC Contact Kelly Williams, Contract Specialist (301) 342-1825,x113 E-MAIL: Williams_Kelly%PAX9@MR.NAWCAD.NAVY.MIL, Williams_Kelly%PAX9@MR.NAWCAD.NAVY.MIL. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with Subpart 12.6, and 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, # N00421-98-R-1307, is issued as a request for proposal. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-7 and Defense Acquisition Circular 1-13. This action is 100% set aside for small businesses. The applicable SIC Code for this action is 3663. The resultant contract shall consist of five (5) RF Power Amplifiers, with an option to purchase eight (8) additional RF Power Amplifiers. The contract line item numbers and items are as follows: Base Award CLIN 0001 -- Five (5) Radio Frequency (RF) Power Amplifiers (class "A" linear type). The contractor shall meet all of the specific requirements as follows:1.) Capable of providing up to 50 Watts signal boost to a transmitted frequency of between 2.0 GHz to 4.0 GHz 2.) It must be rack mountable (19" standard equipment rack) and use 115 Vac, 60 Hz, single phase AC power. 3.) Each unit's weight shall not exceed 55 Lbs. 4.) Each unit should contain its own cooling system. 4.) Low noise and distortion figures on the output (amplified) signal. 5.) Input/Output VSWR of less than 2:1. 6.) Input/Output impedance of 50 Ohms. 7.) Shall be capable of handling five RF signal formats: CV, AM, FM, PM, and Pulse. 8.) Minimum operating temperature of 0 degrees C to +50 degrees C. 9.) Maximum operating altitude of 10,000 feet. 10.) Loaded VSWR circuit protection. 11.) Thermal Overload protection. 12.) RF Input Overdrive protection. 13.) Front panel displays to provide forward and reverse power readings. 14.) Front panel gain adjustment. 15.) ALC (Automatic Level Control) front panel switch. 16.) Front panel fault indicators. 17.) Front panel power switch with "stand by" mode. 18.) Front panel type "N" coaxial connectors. 19.) Rear panel IEEE 488 HPIB interface connectors. 20.) Slide mounts to mate with the standard 19" equipment rack. 21.) Dimensions: 19" wide by 20" long by 7" high. Option: CLIN 0002 -- Eight (8) RF Power Amplifiers in accordance with the specifications listed under CLIN 0001. The contractor shall deliver the CLIN 0001 items and the associated Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) items within 30 days after award of contract to: Receiving Officer (8.2.6.2), NAS Patuxent River, Code 8262, Bldg 665, Vaughn Road, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1614, m/f: Anthony Spadarella, 4.11.8.1, Bldg 606, Patuxent River, MD 20670. Inspection shall be made at destination. Pricing associated with the CLIN 0002: OPTION shall remain effective for 120 days after acceptance of the items in CLIN 0001. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (AUG 1998) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (OCT 1997) does not apply to this acquisition. An award shall be made to that responsible offeror submitting a technically acceptable proposal and offering the lowest evaluated price. Price shall be the deciding factor among the technically acceptable proposals. To be technically acceptable, the offeror's technical proposal must be evaluated as technically acceptable for the requirements listed above. Technical acceptability will be determined solely on the content and merit of the information submitted in response to this provision. Therefore, it is incumbent upon the offeror to provide sufficient technical support (e.g., technical literature, brochures, documentation etc ) which shows a clear understanding of the twenty one (21) requirements specified above and data requirements in order for the Government to make an adequate technical assessment of the proposal. The price proposal shall be evaluated on the overall lowest price to the Government. The offeror shall provide backup information, verifying theprice offered, e.g., a copy of current catalog. A written notice of award or acceptance of an 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 complete copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (JAN 1997) with its proposal. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (APR 1998) 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 (JUN 1998) is incorporated by reference, however, for paragraph (b) only the following clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-5(b): 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (JUL 1995), 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (JUN 1997), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 1984), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (APR 1998), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (APR 1998), 52.225-3, Buy American Act Supplies (JAN 1994), 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996). Additionally, each offeror shall include a completed copy of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provision clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (MAR 1998) is incorporated by reference, however, for paragraph (b) only the following clauses apply, 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (MAR 1998), 252.225-7007, Buy American Act Trade Agreements Balance ofPayments Program (MAR 1998), 252.225-7021, Trade Agreements (MAR 1998), 252.225-7036, Buy American Act North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Balance of Payment Program (MAR 1998), 252.227-7015, Technical Data Commercial Items (NOV 1995), 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data (NOV 1995). CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST (CDRL) The Government requires that three data items be provided. The data items shall be titled "Operating Manual", "Maintenance Manual", and "Installation Manual" and may be submitted in contractor format. This CDRL requires one copy of each said manual. This is a DO-A70 rated contract. Note 1 applies. Offers are due to CONTRACTS, Code 254347, Bldg. 588, Suite 2, NAWCAD 47253 Whalen Road, Unit 588, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1463, by 2:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time 25 August 1998. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Kelly Williams, Code 254347 (301) 342-1825 ext. 113. For copies of FAR provision 52.212-3 or DFARS provision 252.212-7001, fax your request to Kelly Williams, (301) 342-1847. ***** Posted 08/10/98 (W-SN234903). (0222)

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