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58 -- COMMUNICATION EAR PLUGS USED BY MILITARY PILOTS TO BLOCK OUT NOISE TO HEAR THE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS. SOL DAHA40-00-Q-0111 DUE 062600 POC Mrs. Jane Swafford, Contract Specialist, 615-313-2656; CPT Sammy K. Beard, Contracting Officer, 615-313-2650 This is a combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued for line item 0001 for the quantity of seventy-five (75) each communication ear plugs and line item 0002, two (2) cases of 20 each size per case of the mixed sizes canal tips for the Tennessee Army National Guard, Army Aviation Support Facility #1, Smyrna, TN. The communication ear plugs will consist of the following specifications: two foam rubber ear plugs similar in size and appearance to be ones commonly used by military pilots. Within the plugs will be miniature speaker each connected by wire to a transducer which in turn connects to the communications system through the mating connector mounted on the rear of the aviators helmet. The communication ear plug short wire should be designed to fit into the right ear. The objective is to place the compressed eartip into the earcanal and allow it to expand into the volume. The purpose is to reproduce speech signals from the aircraft Intercommunications System. The CEP allows the aviator to retain dual hearing protection while greatly enhancing the intelligibility of cockpit communications. The Government finds the CEP Unit Number EX-CEP or equal to be within the specifications required. The foam tips are to be available in three sizes: standard, short and slim. Contractor will submit descriptive literature in addition to the quote by close of business 26 June 2000. FOB -- Destination. Facsimile (Faxed) or Telegraphic quotes will not be accepted. All amendments, if issued, must be acknowledged in writing, referencing the Request for Quote Number, and amendment number. Submit to USPFO for Tennessee, ATTN: Mrs. Jane Swafford, P.O. Box 40748, Nashville, TN 37204-0748. This Request for Quote is prepared IAW FAR Subpart 12.6. This announcement constitutes the only Request for Quote. A written Request for Quote, (SF 18) will not be issued. This Quote Number, DAHA40-00-Q-0111 is being issued as a Request for Quote and incorporates provisions through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. SIC code is 3661. Award shall be based on lowest priced acceptable quote. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications (OCT 1995) applies to this RFQ. A completed-signed copy of this provision shall be submitted with any quote. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (APR 1998), and clause 252-211.7003 Brand Name or Equal applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (JUN 1998) applies to this acquisition. Under paragraph b, the following clauses are incorporated: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 252.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans; 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Supplies. The clause 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment (AUG 1996) applies to this quote. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items (NOV 1995), and 52.217-0005, Evaluation of Offers, is applicable to this acquisition. You can visit the website of www.arnet.gov/far/ for the clauses needed for this proposal, Part 52. Quotes and descriptive literature are due in our office by 4:30 p.m., June 26, 2000. Mail to the Contracting Officer, USPFO for Tennessee, 3041 Sidco Drive, P. O. Box 40748, Nashville, TN 37204, ATTN: Mrs. Jane Swafford, Contract Specialist. If you have any questions you may contact Mrs. Swafford at (615) 313-2656. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be utilized.CONTRACTOR NOTICE: In accordance with Defense Federal Regulation (DFAR) 204.7302 Policy, a firm must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) System before it can be awarded this contract. Contact the DoD Electronic Commerce Information at 1-800-334-3414, open daily from 8:00 p.m. ET or, via the World Wide Web at http://www/ccr2000.com/. This project is a 100% small business set-aside. Posted 06/12/00 (W-SN463808). (0164)

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