59 -- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS

Notice Date

August 27, 2001

Contracting Office

Commander, Attn: Contracts 2.5.1, Bldg 588, Suite 2, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, 47253 Whalen Road, Unit 9, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1463

ZIP Code

20670-1463

Solicitation Number

N00421-01-Q-0312

Response Due

September 5, 2001

Point of Contact

Lynn Carol Reinbird, Contract Specialist, 301-757-9726

E-Mail Address

reinbirdlc@navair.navy.mil (reinbirdlc@navair.navy.mil)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. Quote Number N00421-01-Q-1298 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-27 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. This action is not set aside for small businesses. The applicable NAICS is 421690 and the small business size standard is 100 employees. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate on a SOLE SOURCE BASIS with L-3 COMMUNICATIONS, AYDIN CORP under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. L-3 COMMUNICATIONS, AYDIN CORP is the sole qualified supplier of this equipment at the present time. The procured Encryption Units will be used as direct replacements for any failed units currently installed in aircraft instrumentation packages, and must be identical in form, fit, and function to the failed parts. In addition, the technical information required to manufacture these units is proprietary to L-3 COMMUNICATION, AYDIN CORP. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may submit a proposal in which they identify their interest and capability. All proposals received by 2:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, 05 September 2001 will be considered by the Government solely for the purpose of determining whether to initiate a competitive procurement. Technical capability will be determined solely on the content and merit of the information submitted in response to this provision. Therefore, it is incumbent on the interested party to provide sufficient technical literature, documentation, etc. in order for the Government to make an adequate technical assessment of the proposal. The Government reserves the right to process the procurement on a sole source basis based upon the responses received. The Government will not pay for any information received. The contract line item number and item is: CLIN 0001- Encryption Unit with KGV-68 Encryption Device (Quantity: 2 EA). The contractor shall deliver CLIN 0001 to: Receiving Officer, attn: Doris Chase, Supply Dept Bldg 665 Ste2, Naval Air Station, 47179 Vaughn Rd Unit NASSU, Patuxent River MD 20670-1614, by 1 April, 2002. (with an anticipated award date by 30 September 2001). Mark for: Chris Paust, 5.1.2.1, Bldg. 3176, (301) 757-7000. Inspection and acceptance shall be made at destination, FOB destination. The contractor shall extend to the Government full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale. Acceptance of the warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the Inspection clause, nor does it limit the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of a conflict the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the warranty. The warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the applicable deliverable listed in the schedule. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Oct 2000) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The Government intends to award this contract to L-3 COMMUNICATIONS, AYDIN CORP. Therefore, the provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (Jan 1999) does not apply to this acquisition. The Government will evaluate L-3 COMMUNICATIONS, AYDIN CORP's proposal to determine the price fair and reasonable in accordance with FAR Part 15, before making award. The offeror shall provide backup information verifying the price offered; e.g. a copy of current catalog, invoices for the same equipment, etc. The offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (May 2001) with its proposal. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (May 2001) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-commercial Items (May 2001) is incorporated by reference, however, for paragraph (b) only the following clauses apply to this acquisition: Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (E.O. 13126), 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (E.O. 12722, 12724, 13059, 13067, 13121, and 13129), 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). DFARS Clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Dec 2000) is incorporated by reference, however, for paragraph (a) only the following clauses apply 252.225-7036 Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act -- Balance of Payments Program (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d and 19 U.S.C. 3301 note), 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment (10 U.S.C. 2410), 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (10 U.S.C. 2631). The DFARS clause at 252.204.7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (Mar 2000) is incorporated by reference. FAR 52.252-2, clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) also applies to this acquisition. The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es); http://farsite.hil..af.mil/ or http://www.arnet.gov.far. Quotations are due to Contracts, L. Carol Reinbird 251717 Bldg 588 S2, NAWCAD, 47253 Whalen Rd Unit 9, Patuxent River MD 20670-1463 by 2:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, 5 September 2001. All responsible sources may submit a proposal that shall be considered by the agency. For information regarding this solicitation contact L. Carol Reinbird via phone (301) 757-9726, fax (301) 757-0200, or e-mail reinbirdlc@navair.navy.mil.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010829/59SOL001.HTM (W-239 SN50W0C0)