Headquarters Electronic Systems Center, Global Grid Product Area Directorate, Contracting Office (ESC/DIGK), 5 Eglin Street, Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts 01731-2100

59 -- THEATER DEPLOYABLE COMMUNICATIONS (TDC) LIGHTWEIGHT MULTIBAND SATELLITE TERMINAL (LMST) ADAPTIVE BROADBAND REED SOLOMON CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLIES SOL F19628-00-Q-0005 DUE 030600 POC Ms. Cathy Mirra, Contract Specialist, (781) 377-6317; Mr. Dale M. Pease, Contracting Officer, (781) 377-6395 WEB: N/A,. E-MAIL: Click Here to E-mail the POC, cathy.mirra@hanscom.af.mil. Notification of Contract Action (NOCA). This Commerce Business Daily (CBD) announcement constitutes a Notice of Contract Action (NOCA) of a proposed purchase of accessory parts for the Theater Deployable Communications, Lightweight Multiband Satellite Terminal (TDC/LMST) Program to be accomplished under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, "Acquisition of Commercial Items". Theater Deployable Communications (TDC) is a state-of-the-art communications infrastructure designed to replace existing older communication systems. The TDC system can transmit and receive voice, data, and video communications securely to and from wireless, satellite, or hard-wired sources. TDC/LMST is a system designed to provide satellite communications for a point to point connection. The LMST system is a commercial off-the-shelf, Non Developmental Item (COTS/NDI) triband satellite communications terminal. The LMST configuration currently being fielded uses the Adaptive Broadband SLM-8650 modem. To support operations through Defense Information Services Agency (DISA) entry points, the Air Force requires the following additional cards: 151 each Reed Solomon, (SDM-8000) part number PL/3708-1 circuit card assemblies. The items and quantities are to be acquired and priced under one order (part number is Adaptive Broadband designation). Delivery will be to ESC/DIGD, 5 Eglin Street, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-2100 no later than 45 days after contract award. ESC proposes to award an order during March 2000, to Adaptive Broadband to acquire these circuit card assemblies. The proposed contract action is for circuit card assemblies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source under authority of FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements". Other interested firms must provide sufficient documentation to demonstrate that they can provide all required cards, as detailed in this announcement, within the specified schedule, to ESC/DIGK, Bldg 1612, 5 Eglin Street, Hanscom AFB, 01731-2100, Attn: Cathy Mirra or by fax to (781) 377-5650. Supporting documentation may include, but is not limited to, company qualifications, equipment specification sheets, and catalogs. Responses must be received no later than close of business on 6 Mar 00. Responses must include the company name; address; DUNS number, CAGE code, Tax Identification Number, size of business (i.e., large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8 (a) concern, or women-owned business, very small business, or HUBZone small business); whether U.S. or foreign owned entity, and a point of contact in their response. The Government anticipates award of an order to Adaptive Broadband on or about 20 Mar 00. This notice does not constitute a Request for Quote, it does not restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach, nor should it be construed as a commitment by the Government. An Acquisition Ombudsman, Colonel Steven H. Sheldon, Director, Commander's Staff, has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during proposal development. You should only contact the Ombudsman with issues or problems you cannot satisfactorily resolve with the program manager and/or contracting officer. The Ombudsman role is to hear concerns, issues, and recommendations and communicate these to the appropriate government personnel. The Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality if desired. The Ombudsman does not evaluate proposals or participate in source selection. You can contact the Acquisition Ombudsman at (781) 377-5106. Applicable CBD Note 22 applies. Call Cathy Mirra at (781) 377-6317 with questions regarding this notice. Posted 02/09/00 (D-SN423895). (0040)

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