Commercial Acquisition Department, Bldg 11, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, Code 59, Simonpietri Dr., Newport, RI 02841-1708

59 -- TAPE DRIVES SOL N66604-00-Q-2362 DUE 021800 POC G. Nickerson, Purchasing Agent at (401) 832-1638; N. Palmisciano, Contracting Officer at (401) 832-1708; FAX (401) 832-4820. WEB: Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, http://www.npt.nuwc.navy.mil/contract/. E-MAIL: Geraldine Nickerson, Purchasing Agent, nickersonga@npt.nuwc.navy.mil. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division NEWPORT.RI intends to purchase the following items: Item 0001, Sony SDX-S500C SCSI External Tape Drive, Qty. (4)ea, Item 0002, External Cables #HDU2TOU2-6, Qty. (4) ea, Item 0003, DPT Raid Controllers, #PM1554U22U2, Qty (4) ea, Item 0004: SCSI External Raid Solutions #ARR90-7EX, Qty: (4) ea. This is a combined synopsis and 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. Request For Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-00-Q-2362. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-4. This is 100% set-aside for small business. SIC Code is 3679; size standard is 500 employees. Required delivery is 60 days after award, F.O.B. Destination Naval Station Newport; Newport, RI. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items applies. Evaluation will be in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items. Evaluation factors are price and past performance. Each is equally important. A completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items must be submitted with quote. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, and DFARS 52.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items apply. The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: none. Offers should include price and delivery terms and the following additional information: none required. Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating of DO-C9 applies. Offers must be submitted to Commercial Acquisition Department,Attn: G.Nickerson,Building 11, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, Code 591, Simonpietri Drive, Newport, Rhode Island 02841-1708 or may be faxed to 401-832-4820. Offers must be received by 2:00 p.m. on Feb 18. For information on this acquisition contact Geraldine Nickerson at 401-832-1638. For further information about all NUWC Division Newport acquisitions visit our web site at http://www.npt.nuwc.navy.mil/contract/. Estimated RFP release date: 000209; SIC Code:3579 Posted 02/09/00 (W-SN423651). (0040)

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