NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Code 211, Greenbelt, MD 20771

70 -- BIT ERROR ANALYSIS SOL RFQ5-32033-917 DUE 092299 POC Marion Jones, Contract Specialist, Phone (301) 286-2996, Fax (301) 286-1654, Email Marion.M.Jones.1@gsfc.nasa.gov -- Karen M. Smith, Contracting Officer, Phone (301)286-8162, Fax (301)286-1654, Email Karen.M.Smith.1@gsfc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/GSFC/date.html#RFQ5-32033-917. E-MAIL: Marion Jones, Marion.M.Jones.1@gsfc.nasa.gov. This notice 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). 1. Bit error analysis up to 622 MBITS per second; outputs 16 bits over a parallel, llL-Level D-Subconnector interface, to include: BA6 clock; an internal 670HZ to 625 MHZ internal clock sythesizer and an IEEE-488 control interface. Model number: BITALYZER 622 (BA622). 1 UNIT. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-10. All quaified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Quotations for the items described above are due by 5:00 p.m. on 09/22/1999 and may be mailed or faxed to Marion M. Jones, Code 211, Greenbelt, MD 20771, Fax (301) 286-1654 and include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Quoters are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Forms/Index.html to submit a quotation. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. If the end product(s) quoted is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the quoter shall so state and shall list the country of origin. The Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/sats/ FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.0. 11246); 52.222.35, Affirmative Action for Disable Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222.36, Affiremative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37, Employement Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); AND 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies (41 U.S.C.10) are incorporated by reference. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than 09/17/1999. Selection and award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quoter. Technical acceptability will be determined by information submitted by the quoter providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the Government's requirement. Quoters must provide copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their quote. See above for where to obtain copies of the form via the Internet. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Internet Note "B". (Prospective quoters shall notify this office of their intent to submit a quotation. It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor the following Internet site for the release of amendments (if any): http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/GSFC/class.html. Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Posted 09/01/99 (D-SN375299). (0244)

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