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58 -- UPGRADE OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED DICES II SYSTEM TO DICES III SOL RFQ3-103159 DUE 062298 POC Timothy C. Pierce, Contract Specialist, Phone (216) 433-2147, Fax (216) 433-5185, Email Timothy.C.Pierce@lerc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LeRC/date.html#RFQ3-103159. E-MAIL: Timothy C. Pierce, Timothy.C.Pierce@lerc.nasa.gov. NASA/LeRC intends to purchase the DICES III UPGRADE from Qunitron Systems, Inc. The authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1). NASA/LeRC's existing DICES II audio system requires increased performance capability to support upcoming Space Station simulations and mission support, and interface with the MSFC audio system for voice communications. Quintron Systems, Inc. is the only company who can perform the upgrade because the DICES system's architectural design is proprietary to Quintron. Furthermore, the Quintron upgrade is compatible with the existing Government-owned DICES II system hardware resulting in both time and cost savings for the Government versus purchasing a new audio system from another vendor. This notice 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 this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being conducted under the Test Program for Commercials Items (FAR Part 13.5). The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-5. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3669 and 750, respectively. The quoter shall state in their quotation their size status for this procurement. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to LeRC is required within 60 calendar days after date of contract award. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items described above may be mailed or faxed to the identified point of contact, by the date/time specified and include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Quoters are encouraged to use the attached Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form to submit a quotation. Further, quotations shall include executed copies of the attached porvisions: FAR 52.212-3, "Offerors Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items" and LERC 52.232-107, "Debt Collection Imprrovement Act of 1996 -- Certification." The representations and certifications will be incorporated into any resultant contract. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. Addenda to FAR `52.212-1 are as follows: 52.219-6 (JUL 1996) NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE; 52.233-2 (AUG 1996) SERVICE OF PROTEST -- insert in paragraph (a) "Karin Huth, MS 500-313"; 1852.2155-75 (DEC 1988) EXPENSES RELATED TO OFFEROR SUBMISSIONS; 1852.233-70 (MAR 1997) PROTEST TO NASA. FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. Quotations are due by 6/22/98, 4:30 p.m. to the address specified above. Award will be based upon overall best value to the Government, with consideration given to the factors of technical merits, price, past performance, delivery, and acceptance of the terms and conditions of the RFQ as exactly set forth herein. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer (see FAR 52.212-1(b). An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Internet Note "B". Prior to contacting an Ombudsman, quoters are expected to attempt to resolve any questions/concerns through the Contracting Officer. Prospective quoters shall notify this office of their intent to submit a quotation. It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm (0163)

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