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58 -- FORWARD COMMAND POST AUDIO SYSTEM SOL M00681-99-T-0737 DUE 092799 POC CAPT MARC BEGIN (760) 725-3210 Fax: (760) 725-8445 E-MAIL: beginma@mail.cpp.usmc.mil, beginma@mail.cpp.usmc.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Solicitation Number is M00681-99-T-0737 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This is a small business set aside. The Standard Industrial Code is 3651 and the business size standard is NTE 750 employees. This requirement is for a fixed price contract for one (1) line item as follows: Procurement of Forward Command Post Audio System. The audio system is for a deployable command post consisting of 9 shelters configured in a 25-meter by 40-meter arrangement. The system shall be usable in any configuration of the shelters or useable in a building or warehouse when the command can move into a more permanent structure. The system shall work indoors, outdoors, or a combination of both, over an area of 500-meters by 500-meters in variable terrain. Each shelter shall have one (1) interior speaker with volume and on/off control. The interior speaker shall have a rated output of 97 dB at 1 meter and be able to withstand heat of 130 degrees Fahrenheit. The audio system must have a multi-paging capability. From a central control module, the system shall be able to selectively page any single shelter, any group of shelters, all-page outdoors, all-page indoors and all-page zones and have the ability to preset groups or zones. The audio control module shall be of design to support use in any shelter, or in a remote location. The audio control module shall contain a mixer, hard wire microphone, wireless microphone, distribution amplifier, audio playback equipment and an amplifier module that contains power amplifiers. The hardwire microphone is to be a backup microphone, hard wired with no batteries. The wireless microphone shall have 100 user selectable UHF frequencies. A remote dipole antenna is required for extended use. The system shall include eight (8) high power, outdoor speakers with stands and cables for the outdoor configuration. The exterior speakers shall be weather resistant with weather resistant and locking terminals. The speakers shall be able to be put on a stand or attach to a shelter or wall by use of a clamp. The cabling shall provide maximum protection and be suitable for operation in temperatures from sub zero arctic to extreme high temperatures of the desert. Heavy duty, shock resistant, waterproof transportation cases for all speakers, mixer, microphones, and controller shall be provided. A minimum of eight (8) hours of on-site training on the setup and storage of all equipment shall be provided. Delivery will be to Supply Officer, MEF Headquarters Group, BLDG 1663, Camp Pendleton, CA. AWARD WILL BE BASED UPON BEST VALUE TO THE GOVERNMENT, CONSIDERING TECHINCAL, PRICE, AND PAST PERFORMANCE. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items applies. Offerors 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; DFARS Clause 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and addendum clause DFARS 252.225-7035, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies with the following applicable clauses for paragraph (b): 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; and FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disable Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. 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 to paragraph (b): DFARS 252.225-7007, Trade Agreements; DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; DFARS 252.225-7036, North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act; and DFARS 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation will be a DO rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. Offers must be received no later than 3:00 PM, local time, 27 September 1999. Desired delivery date is 23 November 1999 after award, FOB Camp Pendleton, CA 92055. Fax quotes to (760) 725-8445, ATTN: Capt Begin. This acquisition is being conducted under the guidelines set forth in the simplified acquisition procedures by written quotation. ******* Posted 09/23/99 (W-SN384026). (0266)

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