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58 -- KENWOOD RADIOS, MICORPHONES/EARPIECES AND CARRYING CASES SOL M67854-99-R-2024 DUE 102998 POC Peggy Smith, Contract Specialist: 703-784-5822 x252; FAX 703-784-5826 WEB: click here to download provisions, www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/mcscctq/Links.htm. E-MAIL: click here to contact the contract specialist via, smithp1@quantico.usmc.mil. The Marine Corps Systems is seeking qualified small businesses which may be able to provide the Marine Corps with Kenwood UHF radios, clip microphones and earpieces, and carrying cases. A combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items has been prepared in accordance with 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 M67854-99-R-2024 is being issued as a Request for Proposal. This solicitation document incorporates Provisions and Clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular #97-06. In accordance with FAR Provision 52.212-2, the Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price, ability to meet product specifications and time to delivery considered. This procurement is 100% set-aside for Small Business and the Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) is 3669. The size standard is 750 employees. Contract line items are as follows: CLIN 0001: 400/each Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Transceiver (Kenwood Free Talk/UBZ-LF-14B) (Brand Name Only) CLIN 0002: 400/each Clip Microphone and Earpiece to be used with The Kenwood Free Talk with the following specifications: boom microphone, ear-bud receiver, integrated push-to-talk switch which has an alligator clip to positively secure it to a Marine's lapel (once placed by the individual Marine, the microphone and ear bud receiver must remain in position while being worn by the Marine during combat conditions.) The ear bud should have an adjustable ear hook to keep it in contact with the ear. The connecting cord should be no longer than 18" and not encumber the normal movement of the Marine's head. CLIN 0003: 400/each Carrying Case for the Kenwood Free Talk (Kenwood USC-4B), Olive Drab in color (Brand Name or Equal) Delivery of the 400 radios, microphone and earpieces, and carrying cases shall be no later than 04 December 1998 to the following location. Partial deliveries will not be accepted. Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory Newlin Hall Suite 214 ATTN: CDR Rimmer 2055 Catlin Avenue MCB Quantico, VA 22134 The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3. Provisions 52.212-3 and 52.212-5 can be found at the following web site: www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/mcscctq/Links.htm Submit proposals to Marine Corps Systems Command, ATTN: Peggy Smith, 3041A McCawley Avenue, Quantico, VA 22134. Offerors must submit their proposals to reach destination by 2:00pm Eastern Standard Time, 29 October 1998. Fax responses may be sent to Peggy Smith at fax number 703/784-5826. Contractors are also requested to provide the following administrative information with their proposal: TIN, DUNS, CCR, Cage Code, Payment Terms, Remit to address and Email address. Telephonic responses will not be considered. See Note 1. Posted 10/15/98 (W-SN262500). (0288)

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