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 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334511. The items intended to be purchased for the Government is a Garmin GPSMAP296  quantity 18. This GPS is WAAS-ca pable GPS receiver for enhanced lateral/vertical guidance; Crisp, high-resolution display (480 x 320 pixel count), 256-color TFT display (3.8 inches diagonally); 3.8inch-diagonal display; 480 x 320 pixels; 5.7inch W x 3.2inch H x 1.9inch D unit dimensions ; 200-MHz processor for fast redraw and routing; Up to 15 hours battery life (typical use backlight conditions); 8 hours full backlight brightness; Rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack; GA 26C remote antenna; Automotive and marine modes for easy navigatio n in a vehicle or boat; Detailed basemap includes highways, major roads, borders, rivers, lakes, and tide stations; Accepts data from Garmins MapSource products (City Select for driving, BlueChart for saltwater, and Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spo ts for freshwater); 15/11 (text/voice) languages; Waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes); Weighs just 12 ounces; 50 reversible routes (300 waypoints each), 15 saved tracks (700 trackpoints each), TracB ack technology, 3000 waypoints with graphical icon identification; Adjustable quad-helix receiving antenna with remote antenna capability; Voice prompt guidance when the 12-volt / speaker cable is connected; Separate serial and USB interfaces; 2 RS-232 ser ial ports. Named brand or equal items are solicited. If /or equal/ items are proposed, vendor must provide conclusive evidence that it meets of exceeds salient characteristics of above referenced item. Item to be delivered to AASF#1, ATTN: Donnie Duke s, 365 Shop Street, Jackson, MS 39209. The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and (DFAR) provisions apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.211-6 Name Brand or Equal; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; FAR 52-212-3, Offeror Represe ntations and Certifications Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items; FAR 52.222.21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222 -35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; Far 52.222-36, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; F AR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party; Far 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards; FAR 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S. Flag Commercial vessels, DAFARS 252. 212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration, DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program. Award can only be made to those offerors that are registered through the Central Contractor Registration System. For those not registered, you may log onto the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or telephone (888) 227-2423. All offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. Quotes are due no later than 4:00 PM CST, 27 September 2004. Address quotes to USPFO-MS, Attn: NGMS-PFO-PC, Attn: LT Donna Phillips, 144 Militar y Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39232-8861. Quotes and/or questions may be emailed to [email protected] or faxed to (601) 313-1569 to the attention of LT Donna Phillips. For technical inquiries, contact Donnie Dukes at 601-313-2181.

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