This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item is prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement, Rover 4 Antenna, is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular. The NAICS code applicable to this solicitation is 334220. The requested item/description is attached below. Quotes should be in the following format; price for each line item independently. Award Basis: Best Value. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this solicitation - Submit quotation on company letterhead utilizing the quotation format structure above, also provide documents verifying your company's ability to meet the qualification standards stated. FAR provision 52.212-2. The following factors will be used to evaluate the offer: price, technical quality & capability, features and warranty. In addition to the price list, offerors shall submit with their offer a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with Alternate I, or have a current ORCA registration. The following clauses apply to this solicitation and resulting award: FAR 52.202-1 Definitions; FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities, FAR 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures, 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 (Deviation), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items [Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Deviation]; FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-13, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 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; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans on the Vietnam Era, FAR 52.222-39 Notification Of Employee Rights Concerning Payment Of Union Dues Or Fees (Dec 2004), FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (Jul 2005), FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rate of Federal Hires, FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds, FAR 52.232-19 Availability of Fund for the Next Fiscal Year, FAR 52.225-13, Restriction on Foreign Purchase; FAR 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment; FAR 52.233-1, Disputes; FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim;, FAR 52.247-34, FOB Destination; FAR 52.252-1, Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions; FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses; DFARS 252.203-7001, Prohibition on Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense-Contract Felonies; DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product; DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A, Required Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.212-7001 Dev, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; DFARS 252.223-7001, Hazard Warning Labels; DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Cert; DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act; DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; DFARS 252.232-7003; Electronic Submission of Payment Request; DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications; DFARS 252.247-7023 Alt III, Transportation of Supplies by Sea, AFFARS 5353.201-9101 Ombudsman, AFFAR 5352.242-9000 Contract access to Air Force Installations. All contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database to receive a DOD award or payment. Lack of registration in CCR will make an offeror ineligible for award. Information concerning clauses and provision incorporated by reference may be obtained at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Quotes are due on or before 4:00 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time, on 24 September 2008.

Requirement is as follows:

Please provide a quote on the ROVER 4 ANTENNA or equal.

qty 1 ea rover 4 antenna:
needs to have an omni-directional antenna that supports C/L/S band with mounting bracket attached
integral LNA with DC power via RF cable
Multi-band reception
- Ku-band Digital
- C-band Digital
- C-band Analog
- S-band Analog
- L-band Analog
Included antennas
- Ku-band omni - Integral LNA with DC
power via RF cable
- C/L/S-band omni - Integral LNA with
DC power via RF cable
Triple DES Decryption
Software
- Control GUI
Pre-mission configuration
Automatic frequency acquisition
Software Configurable
- Waveform
- Band and Frequency
- Video Protocol
- Video display software
MPEG-2
MPEG-4
H.261
Analog
Integrated MPEG-4/MPEG-2/
H.261 decoder
Digital Video Recorder with standard .wmv
file format
KLV Metadata mapped to FalconView
Video display
- Ruggedized Laptop via Ethernet
- NTSC/RS-170 Video Port
Power
- BA-5590 form factor batteries
- Battery eliminator that allows AC
or DC input
DC NATO plug cable
DC vehicle accessory power plug cable
AC plug cable
- Alternate laptop power supply
Allows laptop to be powered from any
BA-5590 form factor battery
Extends laptop battery operation by
8-10 hours
Options
- Directional C-band antenna for increased
range (currently available)

Physical Characteristics are as follows:
Receiver
Size: 3.8" x 5.5" x 15.5" (with battery)
Weight: 8 lbs (excluding antennas, displays, battery, etc)
10.25 lbs with battery
Power: Single BA-5590 battery (not included)
10-12 hour operation
Battery eliminator allows DC or AC input
11-36 VDC
95-270 VAC, 47-440 Hz
Immersion: 3 feet of water, 30 minutes
Shock, operating: 9g, 11msec, half sine
Altitude, operating:
Temperature, operating: -20OC to +49OC with Solar
Radiation
Laptop Power
Lithium battery supplies 2-3 hour operation
BA-5590 adapter for extended 10-12 hour operation
Total Equipment Weight: Approx. 48 lbs.

Please quote on Rover 4 antenna or Equal; if quoting an "or equal" product you must provide descriptive literature (with pictures if possible) with your quote. Award will be made on a best value basis, based upon price, delivery, warranty and technical elements. Must be CCR registered in order to receive the award. This RFQ will close on 17 SEP 08 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time. If you have any questions please e-mail me, SrA DeLucia at samantha.delucia@nellis.af.mil or call me at 702-652-8463 AND TSgt Sherri Ashby at sherri.ashby@nellis.af.mil or call at 702-652-3145.

PLEASE INCLUDE DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE AND/OR COMPLETE SPECIFICATIONS