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36 -- HANDHELD RADIOS Sol. NOO205-96-Q-G181. Due 092796. POC: Patricia A. Tapes, Lead Purchasing Agent, (504)678-2514, Gail A. Brown, Contracting Officer, (504)678-2514. This procurement is unrestricted; all responsible sources may submit a quotation. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only written solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number NOO205-96-Q-G181 applies and is issued as a request for quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through federal acquisition circular 90-37 and defense acquisition circular 91-10. The standard industrial code is 3663 and the business size standard is 750 employees. This requirement is for fixed priced contract for the line item as follows: line item 0001: quantity 162 ea: item description: visar portable radio, 5 watt, 16 channels includes single rapid charger and nicad battery, freg. range-VHF-FM 136-178 MHZ model HO5KDD9AA4N or equal. Delivery of all items is required 30 days after awards of contract to be delivered FOB destination to: Receiving Officer, Bldg 31, Naval Air Station, New Orleans, LA 70143-5000. Acceptance shall be made at destination. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, instructions to offerors-commercial items applies. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1: paragraph (H), multiple awards - delete entire paragraph and substitute ``award the government plans to award a single contract resulting from this solicitation.'' Quoters are required to complete and include a copy of the following provisions with their proposals: FAR 52.212-3, offeror representation and certifications-commercial items. Also, DFARS 252-225-7000, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program Certificate. Clause 52.212-4, contract terms and conditions commercial items, applies. Addendum to FAR 52.212-4: paragraph (o) warranty - add: additionally, the government will accept the contractor(s) commercial warranty.'' add the following addendum clause: FAR 52-211-5, new material. The clause at 52-212-5, contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders-commercial items applies with the following applicable clauses for paragraph (b): FAR 52.203-6, restrictions on subcontractor sales to the government-alternate I; FAR 52.222-26, equal opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, affirmative action for special disabled and Vietnam Era veterans; FAR 52.222-36, affirmative action for handicapped workers; FAR 52.222-37, employment reports on special disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.237-1, site visit; FAR 52.237-2, protection of government buildings, equipment, and vegetation. DFARS 252.212-7001, contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders applicable to defense acquisitions of commercial items, applies with the following clauses applicable for paragraph (b): DEFARS 252-225-7012, preference for certain domestic commodities; and DFARS 252-225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program. The Government intends to make a single awards to the responsible contractor whose quotation is the most advantageous to the government considering price and price-related factors. This solicitation will be evaluated on the following factors: Price related, technical and past performance are equal in importance. Quotations must be received no later than 3:00 PM, local time, 27 September 1996. Quotations sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to Supply Officer, 2300 General Meyer Ave, Naval Support Activity, Bldg 2, New Orleans, LA 70142-5007. All quotations not sent through the US mail will be considered to be hand carried and direct delivered. Hand carried quotations must be delivered directly to the Purchasing Dept same address as mailing address. Direct delivery of offers is only possible during weekdays, excluding federal holidays, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM. (260)

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