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70 -- ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOL F0160098R0039 POC Mary E. Peters, 334-953-3529 E-MAIL: gladys.mcbride@max2.maxwell.af.mil, mary. peters@max2.maxwell.af.mil. 42 CONS/LGCS, Maxwell AFB AL intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with HSQ Technology, 1435 Huntington Avenue, South San Francisco CA 94080, to purchase an upgrade for an existing Energy Management System for the year 2000. This acquisition is based on availability of funds. The Government's intention is to award to HSQ Technology because of proprietary communications that will not allow the use of other than HSQ equipment for monitoring and control. This sole source is for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented, with additional information included in this notice. This notice constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number F0160098R0039 will be awarded using the simplified acquisition procedures. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-05. The Standard Industrial Classification is 7372 and the small business standard is $18M. This is an unrestricted procurement. The upgrade consists of the following items: 0001) Master Computer System, quantity is 2 each; 0002) Graphics (setup/planning), quantity is 2 each; 0003) Graphics Training, quantity is 40 hours; 0004) CPM Software, quantity is 1 each; 0005) Applications Software, quantity is 1 each; 0006) Tape Conversion, quantity is 2 each; 0007) Tapes, quantity is 4 each; 0008) Work Station Software, quantity is 7 each. All items must be Y2K compliant. FOB: Destination, 42 CES, Maxwell AFB AL 36112. Estimated delivery is 15 Nov 1998 (approx 45 days ARO). The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Aug 1998) applies to this acquisition. Provision FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Item (Oct 1997) is included and states: "The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used in evaluation: technical capability, price and delivery with technical capability being first in importance." Offeror must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commerical Items (Jan 1997). FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Apr 1998) applies to this acquisition. There are no addenda to these provisions. The provision at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Jun 1998) applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited within that provision are also applicable: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with Alternate I; 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Concerns; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. FAR Clause 52.232-18, Availability of Funds applies to this acquisition. The provision at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Feb 1997), is applicable. The following DFARS clause cited within that provision are applicable: 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (Mar 1998); 252.225-7035, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act -- Balance of Payments Program (Mar 1998); 252.227-7015, Technical Data -- Commercial Items (Nov 1995); 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data (Nov 1995); 252.232-7009, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (CCR)(Jun 1998. Defense Priorities Allocations System (DPAS) rating assigned is A70. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this requirement. The determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct future competitive procurement. The purchase will be awarded when funds become available. Proposals are due no later than 28 September 1998. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Responses should be submitted to 42 CONS/LGCS, 50 LeMay Plaza South, Building 804, Maxwell AFB AL 36112-6334, ATTN: Mary E. Peters. For information regarding this solicitation contact Mary Peters at 334-953-3529, fax: 334-953-2198. Numbered Note 22 applies. Posted 08/12/98 (W-SN236163). (0224)

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