CABLE, ARAMID FIBER, STRANDED. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations document (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 number F23606 97 BA001 is being issued as an invitation for bids (IFB). The solicitation is 100% small business set-aside and size standard is 500 employees. The Standard Industrial Code is 2298. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is C9E. Evaluation/Award: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose bid to this solicitation is the lowest overall price. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. CLIN 0001. Quantity 40 (5000 ft) rolls, Cable, Aramid fiber, stranded, 1/2" diameter, 17000 lb tensile strength minimum, UV protected, non-conductive and dielectric. Delivery within 60 calendar days ARO. F.O.B. Destination, Whiteman AFB MO. Failure to adhere to specified delivery terms selected shall render your bid non responsive. The following FAR Clauses and Provisions apply to this acquisition: Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (October 1995) with the exception of subparagraphs (d), (e), (g), (h),and (i); Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (June 1996). Clause 52.212-4, Contracts Terms and Conditions -- -Commercial Items (Aug 1996); Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- - Commercial Items (Aug 1996) the following subparagraphs apply: (a), (b) (3), (5), (6), (7), (8), and (9). DFARS Provision 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (NOV 1995). DFARS Clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (NOV 1995).Bidders shall include a completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3 and DFARS Provision 252.212-7000 with their bid. The above Provisions and Clauses may be obtained via Internet http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Sealed Offers will be received at the address shown above, or if handcarried placed in the depository located in building 706, room 76 no later than May 14, 1997, 1:00 PM local time. Late bids are subject to late bid provisions incorporated herein. Offers are subject to such provisions, representations, certifications, and specifications as are stated herein or incorporated by reference. Point of contact for this solicitation is Naida Fenner (816)-687-5414. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Administrator via e-mail., fennern@cons509.whiteman.af.mil.

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