Department of the Air Force, Air Mobility Command, 375th Contracting Squadron, 201 East Winters Street, Building 50, Scott AFB, IL, 62225-5015

D -- UPDATE OF AUDIOVISUAL SYSTEM SOL F11623-99-T1368 DUE 073099 POC Helen Billhartz, Contract Specialist, Phone 618-256-9254, Fax 618-256-5237, Email helen.billhartz@scott.af.mil -- Susan Gyorkos, Contract Specialist, Phone 618-256-9253, Fax 618-256-5237, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=M&;ProjID=F11623-99-T13 68&LocID=468. E-MAIL: Helen Billhartz, helen.billhartz@scott.af.mil. Solicitation F11623-99-T1368 is modified as follows: Paragraph 3d of the Statement of work is amended to reflect a change in the Panasonic CVC Pro Model AJD640 requirement. Substitute a model that is "brand name or equal" to Panasonic DVC Pro Model AJD440. Panasonic DVCPRO AJ-D440 Salient Characteristics: It is recommended that potential bidders review the full set of product specifications for the DVCPRO AJ-D440 which can be found on the Internet at http://www.panasonic.com/PBDS/catalog/prod/specs/aj-d440.html. The following are considered the salient characteristics: 1. Component digital video source machine. 2. Utilizes DVCPRO 14_ digital Compressed recording format. 3. Digital slow motion. 4. Component/Composite/YC Outputs. 5. 184 minutes of play time (DVCPRO). 6. RS-422A/RS-232C control. 7. Shuttle search and Jog functions. 8. DV playback compatibility. 9. Utilizes Metal Particle tapes. DFARS Clause 211.270-1 is hereby included for evaluation of "or equal" product. "211.270-1 Policy. When a "brandname or equal" purchase description is used -- (a) The purchase description -- (1) Should include a complete common generic identification of the item. (2) Should reference all known acceptable brand name products, to include -- (i) Name of manufacturer, producer, or distributor of each brand name product referenced (and address if not well known); and (ii) Model, make, or catalog number for each, and identity of the commercial catalog in which it appears. (3) May, if necessary to adequately describe an item, use a commercial catalog description or an extract from the catalog. Ensure that a copy of each catalog referenced (except parts catalogs) is available at the contracting office for review by offerors. (4) Should give prospective offerors the opportunity to offer products other than those specifically referenced by brand name, as long as they meet the needs of the Government in essentially the same manner as the brand name products. (5) Must identify those salient physical, functional, or other characteristics, which are essential to the needs of the Government. (b) The solicitation -- (1) Shall be at or below the simplified acquisition threshold in FAR Part 13. (2) May require bid samples for "or equal" offers, but not for "brand name" offers. (3) Must provide for full consideration and evaluation of "or equal" offers against the salient characteristic specified in the purchase description. Do no reject offers for minor differences in design, construction, or features, which do not affect the suitability of the product for its intended use. (4) Must include the following immediately after the item description -- Offering: Manufacturer's Name____________, Brand_______________, Model or Part No.____________. c. The contract shall -- (1) Not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold in FAR Part 13. (2) Identify, or incorporate by reference an identification of the specific products the contractor is to furnish. Include any brand name, make or model number, descriptive material, and any modifications of brand name products specified in the offer." The closing date of the solicitation is hereby extended to close of business (CDT) 30 Jul 1999. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is F11623-99-T1368 and is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). Wage Determination No. 94-2309, Revision No. 15, dated 06/01/1999 is effective. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. This is one complete job. This solicitation is reserved as a small business set-aside and the associated standard industrial classification code is 5043 and the small business size standard is 100 employees. Work is to be accomplished in the Commander's Conference Room located at Building 1900, 508 Scott Drive, Scott AFB IL. The Statement of Work is attached. All products and upgrades must be year 2000 (Y2K) compliant. Existing information technology to be used with the items are Y2K compliant. If additional or replacement cabling mounting hardware, controllers, and subsystems are necessary, this determination may be made at the site visit. A site visit will be conducted on 15 Jul 1999 at 1300 hours. Contractors should meet at 201 E. Winters St., Bldg 50. Attendees will then proceed to Building 1900 to view the conference room. Coordination of site visit may be confirmed by contacting Helen Billhartz at (618)256-9254, or fax (618)256-5237. Attendance at the site visit is recommended. Failure to inspect current equipment or working conditions will not constitute justification for claims under this statement of work. The newly purchased projector, supporting subsystems or components will be delivered with the minimum standard manufacturer's warranty, covering parts and labor for a period of 1 year. Delivery dock of Bldg 1900 will be the delivery and acceptance point. Point of contact for delivery will be Mr. Oliver Tice or Mr John Kirkley. Phone number will be provided after award. All charges for transportation of materials will be broken down as a line item on the quote. Materials will be sent F.O.B. destination (paid for by the contractor). Government personnel will accept materials, but the contractor is cautioned that inspection of materials from the trucking firm by the government will only include a visual inspection of the packing carton. Provisions of 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commerical, apply to this acquisition. Provisions at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commerical Items apply to this acquisition. Paragraph (a) is supplemented to read: Award of this acquisition will be evaluated on past performance, technically acceptable, and price equally. The contractor is required to supply three (3) references to allow the government to evaluate past performance. Recommendpast performed work referenced be similar to the above request and performed with the last five years. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commerical Items, with quote. Copy of provision may be requested by fax at above listed number. Quote will not be considered without completed provision. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commerical Items, applies to this acquisition. Paragraph (o) is supplemented to include the following: Contractor shall provide the government with all standard commercial warranties. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clauses at the following subparagraphs apply: (b)(7), (b)(8), (b)(9), (c)(1), and (c)(5). The clauses at DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror representations and certifications -- Commerical Items, and DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commerical Items, apply to this acquisition. DFARS 252.225-7001 applies. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply to this acquisition. Contractors are requested to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to ensure timely award/payment. Application may be obtained by calling a fax on demand at 703-696-0504. The solicitation is posted on the Electronic Posting System (EPS). The web site is http://www,eps.gov/. See Numbered Note 1. Posted 07/23/99 (D-SN358243). (0204)

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