482 LSS/LCC, 29050 Coral Sea Blvd, Box 50, Homestead Air Reserve Station, FL 33039-1299

38 -- TEST SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOT AND TEST UHF RADIOS & VHF RADIOS ON F-16 AND GROUND EQUIPMENT RADIOS SOL FA6648-98-T0449 DUE 112398 POC Jackie Noe, 305-224-7404 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitations; quotations are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. A sole source non-competitive award is anticipated to IFR Americas, Inc., 10200 West York Street, Wichita, KS, 67215 is anticipated unless additional sources are located. The procurement is unrestricted and all responsible sources may submit a quotation. Solicitation number FA6648-98-T00449 applies and is issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-37 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-10. The standard North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 334220 and business size standard is 500 employees. This requirement is for a firm fixed priced contract for one line item as follows. Quantity 1 Kit; Item Description: IFR Americas, Inc. Test System. SPECIFICATIONS: An/ARM-204 accessories: J-160 1A/J-4843A Generic RPM Housing, RPM-002/PL-1538 Radio Personality Module (Including software and cables for ARC-164LRU, RT-1505/RT-1505A and ARC-186 LRU RT-1300), PS-001/PP-8488 LRU Power Supply. Used on test ARC 164 UHF Radios. Troubleshoot and test UHF radio and VHF radio on F-16 and ground equipment radios. This kit shall include the manufacturer's best standard Commercial Warranty. *Note: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS AGENCY. Quotes will be accepted on a brand name or equal basis. All quotations on "equal" product must include sufficient information to evaluate offer. Delivery of all items is required within 180 days after award of contract. Shipping requirement is FOB destination to: 482 Base Supply (BS), 213 Westover Street, Homestead ARS, FL 33039-1299. Offerors are instructed to include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, "Offerors Representations and Certification -- Commercial Items" with their proposal. A copy of clause 52.212-3 will be provided upon request. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to the Request for Quotation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Aug 1998), 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Apr 1998), 52.212-5 and DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement status or Executive Orders (Jun 1998) applies to this acquisition and the following clauses cited in the clause are applicable to this acquisition: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); DFARS 204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (Mar 1998); 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, E.O. 10582); 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; 252.232-7009, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). All questions concerning this RFQ must be submitted in writing, telephonic responses cannot be processed. Questions should be faxed to Jackie Noe, FAX 305-224-7404 by November 16, 1998. Quotations are due on November 23, 1998, 3:00 p.m. to 482 LSS/LGC, ATTN: Jackie Noe, 29050 Coral Sea Blvd., Box 50, Homestead ARS, FL 33039-1299. Facsimile quotations acceptable, FAX 305-224-7055. No oral quotations will be accepted. Posted 11/04/98 (W-SN268343). (0308)

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