6th Contracting Squadron, Attn: LGCX, 2606 Brown Pelican Ave., Macdill AFB, FL 33621-5000

58 -- DIGITAL SATELLITE TELEPHONE SOL F0860298T3220 DUE 090998 POC DELORIS CUSICK, Contract Specialist, 813 828-3815 ext 368 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation of commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY REQUEST FOR QUOTATION THAT WILL BE ISSUED. No additional specifications are available. This is a small business-small purchase set-aside acquisition for two (2) Explorer II INMARSAT B Satellite Communications Systems (with options) manufactured by GlobeComm Systems, Inc. The INMARSAT-B terminal is a digital satellite telephone, providing secure, wireless communication of voice, fax, and data on a global scale. Each (2) unit shall come in a self-contained, lightweight, portable suitcase. Suitcases shall be either metal or hard plastics. These units cannot exceed 35 pounds each with standard cables. Each (2) antenna base shall be reliable with the 3-legged tripod design that is suitable for use in harsh outdoor, climatic conditions. Harsh conditions include: temperature range of 20-140 degrees Fahrenheit, direct intense sunlight, near salt water, high humidity (up to 100%), 20 mile per hour winds. Antennas shall come with a mount kits and extendible cable to 100 meters. Antennas must include a standard corrosion protection. Systems must support multiple data interfaces. Interfaces must include RS232, RS449, and V.35 as a minimum. The systems must be fully interoperable and compatible with STU-III and other encrypters. Units shall be a "B" server or multiple protocol servers. Units must operate on auto-ranging AC power supply or DC inverter. Systems must have a remotable antenna subsystem (supported up to 100 meters away). The systems must support two-wire telephone systems and full duplex high-speed data (56/64 Kbps) operation and interfaces. The units must be compatible with Secure Telephone Equipment (STE) either directly or with STE converter. Offer shall include the terms and conditions of the warranty. This synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-5 and will be awarded under FAR Part 12. All offers will be considered. The Standard Industrial Classification code required is 3669. The resultant purchase order will be firm-fixed price. FAR provision 52.212-1, 52.212-2 applies to this acquisition. Offers shall be evaluated for fair and reasonable price, technical acceptability, adherence to applicable clauses, provisions, delivery schedule, and satisfactory past performance record. Additional applicable FAR clauses: 52.212-4, 52.212-5, 52.232.33, 52.233-2, 52.247-34, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 252.212-7001, 252.225-7001. Offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with the offer. Contact Deloris Cusick at (813) 828-3815 ext. 368 for a copy of the reps/certs or download from the Internet (http://farsite.hill.af.mil). Quote shall include offeror's name, address, POC, phone number, business size, CAGE code, DUNS number, TaxID number, and solicitation number. Offers are due Sep 9, 1998, 09:00 a.m. eastern time and should be sent to 6 CONS/LGCX, ATTN: Deloris Cusick, MacDill AFB, FL 33621 or faxed to 813 828-7792/3667. Posted 08/27/98 (W-SN242880). (0239)

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