U.S. ARMY SPACE COMMAND, ATTN: MOSC-SC, 1670 N. NEWPORT ROAD, STE 211, COLO. SPRINGS, CO 80916-2749

70 -- MODULAR MISSION SUPPORT SYSTEM SOFTWARE PROGRAMS SOL DASG62-96-R-0007 DUE 090996 POC Purchasing Agent TOMMI M. RUPE (719) 554-8821 (Site Code W81EUD) 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, proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) Number DASG62-96-R-0007. This solilcitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-38. The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 7372, and the Business Size Standard is 14.5 M. This acquisition will be procured on an unrestricted basis. Delivery is FOB destination to US Army Space Command, Attention: MOSC-SC, 1670 North Newport Rd, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80916. Delivery is required no later than 15 days after award. DESCRIPTION: Four (4) each - Modular Mission Support System (MMSS) Software Programs (Laptop Visualization Device (LVD), or equal, with the following functional and physical characteristics: Must be able to load data in standard Defense Mapping Agency (DMA) formats as well as into NITF Version 2.0; Must be able to load both panchromatic and multispectral imagery using ERDAS Imagine (.img) format; Capable of displaying imagery in 2D and 3D views; Capable of generating perspective views within a minimum of 30 seconds, or faster per view; Capable of creating routes which then generate a perspective movie of the imagery; Movie should be a ''step-through'' which does NOT need to be a continuos ''fly-through''; Movie generation should be done to a standard equal to that required for individual perspective views; Capable of annotating the imagery and displaying those annotations in the perspective views and movies; Software shall have access to standard U.S. Army symbology; The ''step-through'' generation must be accomplished on a LVD PC laptop and not require file transmission from another computer; Current LVD PC laptops are Toshiba Satellite Pros with 24MB RAM, 750MB Hard Disk, 90Mhz, Screen resolution of 800 X 600, and Windows 95, Windows NT or Windows 3.1 software. Warranty and upgrade capability must be equal to or better than a standard one year commercial warranty. FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition, with the following addenda: Per FAR 12.603(b) the SF 1449 is not used. Paragraph (c), Period of acceptance of offers - Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 days. Any interested/qualified sources who believe they can provide the required equipment must respond no later than 2:00 PM, Mountain time, September 09, 1996. All such responses will be evaluated in order to determine the ability to meet the above stated capabilities. The Government will award a contract resulting from this Request for Proposal to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government price and other factors considered. The following evaluation criteria shall be used to evaluate offers; (1) Technical Capability - ability to provide the products stated herein of the same or better functional and physical characteristics; (2) Schedule - ability to meet or exceed required delivery dates; (3) Past Performance - ability to consistently deliver and maintain, during term of warranty, quality products in a timely manner; (4) Total Proposed Price. Evaluation Criteria is listed in descending order of importance. Technical is slightly more important than schedule. Schedule is not quite twice as important as past performance. Past performance is half again as important as price. The Offeror shall clearly demonstrate how the products/service proposed meets the requirements set forth herein. The Offeror shall provide a catalog cut sheet/brochure with current pricing. The Government will only consider the information provided in the offeror's proposal. Responses may include literature, brochures, and other such information corresponding to the required items which demonstrates the capabilities of the offeror's equipment. Special attention is directed to FAR 52.212-1 (b)(4). Failure to submit technical specifications for evaluation may render the offer nonresponsive. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the FAR provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR clause 52.212.-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, along with the following additional FAR clauses: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of Vietnam Era, 52.225-3, Buy American Act - Supplies, 52.225-21, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program. DFARS clause 252.227-7013, Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software. Offers sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to US Army Space Command, ATTN: MOSC-SC, 1670 N. Newport Rd, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80916. All RFP's not sent through the US Mail will be considered hand carried and direct delivered. Hand carried RFP's must be delivered directly to US Army Space Command. Offerors are responsible for ensuring offers are received no later than the date/time set forth herein. The point of contact for all information regarding this acquisition is Tommi Rupe at (719) 554-8821. (0242)

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