U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Acquisition Center (AMSTA-AQ-DE), Warren, MI 48397-5000

D -- RPC MULTI STATION UPGRADE SOL DAAE07-99-Q-Q017 DUE 031299 POC Elaine Chutorash (810) 574-7252 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the buyer via e-mail, chutorae@cc.tacom.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for 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 solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The combined Synopsis/Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is DAAE07-99-Q-Q017. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46, dated 17 Mar 97. The associated standard industrial classification code is 7373, with a size standard of $18.0 million. The requirement is for a 498 Automated Site Controller Multi-Station Upgrade for an existing 498 Automated Site Controller. This is a hardware and software upgrade to the government's MTS Corp. Remote Parameter Control System . The multi-station 498M ASC option expands the base 498.22 and 498.23 systems with additional hardware and software capabilities for independent control of up to 4 test stations from one box. Each independent station is configured using a fixed number of DSPAD devices (increments of 4x8 channels). A service engineer provides complete installation, calibration, and operational checkout of the system at customer site. No options will be included. Services are for TACOM/AMSTA-TR-VP, Warren, MI, and the performance period will begin 30 days ARO. FOB Destination will apply. Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: i) technical capability of the equipment/service offered to meet the Government requirement and ii) price. Offerors are advised to include a complete copy of the Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. This acquisition is rated D04. The US Army Tank Automotive and Armaments Command intends to negotiate solely with MTS Systems Corporation, 800 East Whitcomb Ave., Madison Heights, MI 48071. See numbered Note 22. Offers are due no later than 12:00 noon, 12 Mar 99. Proposals should be addressed to: USA TACOM, Acquisition Center, AMSTA-AQ-LRD, ATTN: Elaine Chutorash, Warren, MI 48397-5000. Requests for information concerning this solicitation should be made to Elaine Chutorash, 810 574-7252. E-mail address for Elaine Chutorash is: chutorae@cc.tacom.army.mil. Posted 02/26/99 (W-SN302754). (0057)

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