Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, UNIT 2300, APO, AA 34011-2300

60 -- FIBEROPTIC CABLE; 36 FIBERS SOL CSP-94925-MR-29 DUE 112495 POC Nemesio Vaca, Contract Specialist, (507) 272-4676, Luz Pinzon, Contracting Officer, (507) 272-4687 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. CSP-94925-MR-29 is issued as an invitation to bid (IFB). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-32. ITEM 1., DESCRIPTION Fiberoptic cable; 36 fibers, QUANTITY 10000 m, UNIT PRICE ----,EXTENDED AMOUNT----,MANUFACTURER:----, TOTAL CUBIC MEASURMENTS ----Cubic Feet. 10000 m. single reel, outside diameter 0.49'' or less, 8.3/125 um single mode fibers, general purpose OSP 4DNX cable, lightpack core, LXE dielectric sheath, high-density polyethylene outer jacket (HDPE),attenuation: 0.4 dB/km or less @ 1310 nm, 0.3 dB/km or less @ 1550 nm, suitable for underground conduit, direct burial and aerial applications, shall be At&T # 105929442 or equal. Technical data shall be submited by bidder to evaluate the technical acceptability of the product. Failure to submit technical data will render your bid non responsive. Delivery terms shall be as follows: F.O.B. DESTINATION JEFF. LA, Panama Canal Commission, 6140 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, LA 70123-5121 /----/ within 60 days f.o.b. destination Jefferson LA. (For supplies coming from within the U.S., CANADA or MEXICO) or C.I.F./F.O.B. DESTINATION PANAMA, Panama Canal Commission, Electrical Division, Communications Branch, Bldg. 66 Backyard, Balboa, Republic of Panama. /----/ within 90 days C.I.F. destination Panama (For supplies coming from within or outside of the U.S., CANADA or MEXICO). or /----/ within 90 days F.O.B. destination Panama (For supplies coming from within PANAMA) after receipt of notice of award. Failure to check delivery will cause your bid to be rendered non responsive. Note: A differential will be applied to bids quoted on an F.O.B. destination Jefferson LA basis versus those quoted on a C.I.F. or F.O.B. destination Panama basis for compaative evaluation. This differential is the equivalent of $155.00 per measurment ton of 40 cubic feet (MTON) from Jefferson LA, to Panama. This is an average freight factor which includes the cost of inland freight in Panama. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial items, applies to this acquisition, with the exception of D, and H. After bids are publicly opened, an award will be made with reasonable promptness to that responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation for bids, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and price-related factors included in the invitation. Bidders shall include a complete copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with bid. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Oct 1995), The contractor agrees to comply with the following FAR clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755); 52.233-3, Protest After Award (31 U.S.C. 3553 and 40 U.S.C. 759); 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402); 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (41 U.S.C. 423); 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3)); 52.219-9, Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(4)); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212). The contractor shall furnished to the Panama Canal Commission the manufacturer's standard warranty for the item offered. Bids are due no later than November 21, 1995 at 10:00 a.m., by Fax at (507)-272-7661 or by mail via courier to the following address; Local Mail or Courier Services, Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, Bldg. 5, 1st. Floor Balboa/Ancon, Panama. Faiure to send your bid prior to the closing time and date specified above, may resut in the rejection of your bid. ''----'' spaces must be filled. (0306)

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