Office of Acquisition and Grants, 1710 GWYNN OAK AVENUE, BALTIM= ORE, MD, 21207-5279

58 -- VHF BODY WIRE TRANSMITTER PACKAGES SOL SSA-RFQ-98-3689 DUE 092398 POC CHRISTINE NAGENGAST, 410-965-9520 WEB: Download Solicitation when/if available, http://www.ssa.gov/oag. E-MAIL: Contracting Officer, SSA/OAG, CHRISTINE.NAGENGAST@ssa.gov. INTRODUCTION: The Social Security Administration (SSA) is interested in receiving quotes on the VHF body wire transmitter packages described below. This is a combined synopsis/request for quotation (RFQ) 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; quotations are being requested and a written request for quotation will not be issued. This is a simplified acquisition, 100% small business set-aside, issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), SSA-RFQ-98-3689. Quotes submitted from other than small businesses will be rejected. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code for this acquisition is 3669. The small business size standard is 750 employees. This request for quotation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-05. Quotations in response to this RFQ shall be submitted by Wednesday, September 23, 1998, 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, addressed to ATTN CHRISTINE NAGENGAST, SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS, 1710 GWYNN OAK AVENUE, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21207, or faxed to 410-966-9310. REQUIREMENT: VHF Body Wire Transmitter Packages. Each package shall contain a receiver, body transmitter and disguised pager transmitter. Total quantity required: 30 packages. The receiver shall include the following features: 1) 170-174 MHz range (frequency to be provided by SSA); 2) one crystal to be installed to SSA's specifications; 3) repeater compatible; 4) separate output for earphone; 5) built in receiver antenna and disguised external antenna; 6) scrambled voice capability, switch selected; 7) capable of being powered by internal batteries, car battery and power outlet; 8) standard size cassette recorder; and, 9) hard-shell protective case. The body transmitter shall include the following features: 1) minimum 1 watt power; 2) scrambled voice capability, switch selected; 3) one crystal installed to SSA's specifications; and, 4) powered by internal batteries. The disguised pager transmitter shall include the following features: 1) minimum 250 mW power, 500mW preferred; 2) no larger than 3" x 2" x 1 =BD"; 3) simulates actuation tones when turned on; and, 4) one crystal installed to SSA's specifications. This is an all- or-none acquisition. Price shall be quoted per package on a FOB Destination basis to Baltimore, Maryland 21235. All quotes will have an acceptance period in which the quoter agrees to hold the price of its quote firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes. There will be a zero percent permissible variation in quantity. Time of Delivery: 45 days after receipt of order. The following provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial, (tailored) apply to this acquisition: (b)(1)-(b)(9),(b)(11),(c),(g) and (j). There are no addendums to these provisions. The provisions at FAR Part 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this request for quotation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the quotation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes in descending order of importance: lowest price and technical acceptance. A written notice of award or acceptance of a quote, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful quoter within the time for acceptance specified in the quote, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the quoter's specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote (or part of a quote) whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. Quoters are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their quote. The provision at FAR Part 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Condition -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. There are no addendums to these provisions. The following provisions at FAR Part 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (tailored) apply to this acquisition: (a)(1), (a)(2), and (b)(7) through (b)(11). All responsible sources may submit a quotation that shall be considered by the Agency. Posted 09/21/98 (D-SN252224). (0264)

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