USACE Vicksburg District, 4155 Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180-3435

70 -- TIMBER MARKING AND CRUISE DATA RECORDER POC Mallorie O. Irwin Purchasing Agent 601-631-7270 E-MAIL: Mallorie O Irwin, b4ctcmoi@smtp.lmk.usace.army.mil. The Vicksburg Consolidated Contracting Office (VCCO) proposes to award a purchase order to Juniper Systems under authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) for a Pro 2000 hand-held data recorder with Windows based unit for recording and analyzing forest management timber marking and cruise data. This is a notice of intent to procure on a sole-source basis. The Vicksburg District, Corps of Engineers Forest Management Program is authorized by Public Law 86-717 and DR 1130-2-400. New data recorders and windows based software computation programs are needed to replace DOS based software and outdated recorders. Minimum performance specifications for Forestry Data Recorders and Software Package are as follows: MS DOS 6.0 Operating System; Clock Speed 16 MHz 16 bit AT bus; Internal Storage 2 M RAM storage, 1M of flash memory; Software included DOS shell config program and text editor stored in ROM; Size no more than or equal to 10.75 x 4.5 x 2.0; Weight no more than or equal to 2.5 lbs.; Operating Temperature -22F to 130F; water, dust, and shock proof; Display CGA Graphics 16 line by 24 character with Backlight, 80 character x 25 line screen in memory at all times; two (2) nine (9) pin sub DRS-232C Serial Ports (identical ports as on personal computer); Baud Rate configurable from 110 to 115,000 baud; Keyboard 59 key Elastomeric keyboard with slightly raised keys; PCMCIA Card slots accepts standard PCMCIA 2.0 Type I or II input/output cards, user accessable; Rechargeable nickel cadmium battery pack that will last a minimum of eight (8) hours of continuous use, low battery warning indicator; Backup Battery rechargeable to protect RAM memory if main battery is discharged; Battery Charger wall mounted that recharges batteries in twelve (12) hours, LCD lights to indicate charge rate; Denso TR CCD Scanner or equal CCD barcode scanner to enter timber marking data with one scan; Nylon field carrying case with straps; Standard RS-232 communication cable; GPS capability must be compatible with GPS receiver; Unit and Software shallinclude unlimited Factory support; minimum product warranty shall be twelve (12) months; Custom designed Timber Marking/Cruise program to include barcode data entry and barcode template, shall be capable of providing field foresters with immediate on screen volume summaries; Year 2000 Compliant in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 39. A market analysis was conducted to identify new hand-held data recorderes with window based PC software programs. The units will be utilized at field installations and must be rugged and capable of withstanding harsh weather conditions without the potential for loss of data. Of the units evaluated, the Pro 2000 by Juniper Systems was the only unit meeting or exceeding the criteria. The unit includes a Smartcharger, that is designed to extend battery life and allows charging for an indefinite period of time without damage to the battery. The Pro 2000 is suited for cruising, marking, and global positioning systems application. The Pro 2000 unit is capable of marking applications with the aid of an external scanning device, it has no limits on the number of trees per plot. The Pro 2000 is capable of producing on-screen field summaries. The Pro 2000 will satisfy the current marking and cruising requirements with the potential to satisfy future GPS requirements. No other sources will be sought. There is no solicitation document. Any inquiries should be received within fifteen (15) days from the date of publication. Posted 08/25/98 (W-SN241482). (0237)

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