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70 -- GENERAL-PURPOSE AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING FIRMWARE), SOFTWARE, SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT SOL 6TSA-98-DJH-0210 DUE 091598 POC Point of Contact -- Contact Delta Helm by fax (816)823-3322 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations document (FAR) 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. Solicitation number 6TSA-98-DJH-0210 is being issued as a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-06. This acquisition shall be for boarding pass and baggage tag printers for the Department of the Air Force. Procurement of up to 150 of each printer may be made over a 6 -- 9 month period. Quantities are subject to change based on final pricing received from vendors. Pricing should be made on a per unit basis for an initial quantity of 65 units of each printer. CLIN 1. Boarding Pass Printer; characteristics to include: Daisychainable with baggage tag printer, Print head easily accessible for cleaning and replacement/integrated lift mechanism, Motorized paper loading, Power supply voltage autoswitching, Software upgradeable with Flash EPROMS, Burster forms separation, Print Technology: Direct Thermal, ATB/Pectab compliant, Mimimum 2 rear feed stocks input paths standard, Resolution 8 x 8 dpmm, Minimum 128Kb data RAM user memory, Approximate dimensions: 9 x 11 x 22 inches, LCD on front panel, Minimum 1 RS-232 interface, Option to turn magnetic encoding/decoding on or off, via software modification; CLIN 2: Baggage Tag Printer; characteristics to include: Daisy chainable with boarding pass printer, Print head easily accessible for cleaning and replacement/integrated lift mechanism, Motorized paper loading, Power supply voltage autoswitching, Software upgradeable with Flash EPROMS, Burster forms separation, Print Technology: Direct Thermal, ATB/Pectab compliant, Minimum print speed: 8 inches/sec, Resolution: 8 x 8 dpmm, Self Centering paper path, Approximate dimensions: 8 x 9 x 18 inches, LCD on front panel, Minimum 1 RS-232 interface, Printer must provide both roll and fan fold stock option in the same printer. The same vendor will be selected for both printers for optimum logistical integration. FOB Scott AFB, IL. No partial quotes will be considered. No substitutions will be allowed. Please acknowledge all requirements on quotations. Please indicate FOB destination on quote. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation is based on best value including cost and ability to meet service requirements. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. In addition to the guidance contained in FAR 52.212-4, contractors shall submit proof of delivery with their invoices. Proof of delivery may be in the form of a bill of lading or other shipping document signed by the receiving office. Invoices received without proof of delivery will not be accepted. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by close of business September 15, 1998, and can be submitted to the address shown above Attn: Delta Helm or sent by FAX to the number shown above. Inquiries regarding the solicitation will only be accepted via FAX. (AC0908009-04) Posted 09/08/98 (I-SN247098). (0251)

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