SPAWARSYSCEN, Code D214B, 53570 Silvergate Avenue, Bldg. A33, San Diego, CA 92152-5113

60 -- ALL OPTICAL DEPLOYABLE SYSTEM (AODS) TRUNK CABLE FABRICATION AND TESTING SOL N66001-98-R-0026 POC Contract Specialist, Ms. Gena M. McClain, Code D213, (619)553-7502. Contracting Officer, Mr. Laurence W. Hunt, (619)553-4541. 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is N66001-98-R-0026, and the solicitation is being issued as a request for proposal (RFP) by the Department of the Navy, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, 53560 Hull Street, San Diego, CA 92152-5001. The provisions and clauses which apply to this solicitation are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-03, effective date, 16 Dec 97, and the Defense Acquisition Circular, effective date, 15 Dec 97. The Standard Industrial Classification Code and Small Business Size Standard is 3357 and 1,000 employees. The solicitation closing date is 9 Mar 98 at 3:00 p.m. The anticipated award date is 30 Mar 98. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, technical capability, past performance, and price considered in descending order of importance. (Reminder: FAR 52.212 requires that offers must show past performance information when past performance is included as an evaluation factor. Past performance information should include references for whom offerors have previously produced small diameter (approximately 0.06 in. diameter) cable in continuous lengths of not less than 25 km.). This acquisition is for the fabrication, testing, and delivery of an All Optical Deployable System (AODS) optical-mechanical trunk cable to be used in a Navy underwater surveillance application. Requirements include the capability and demonstrated experience to fabricate small diameter (less than or equal to 0.06 in.) fiber-optic cables, having a parallel lay steel wires strength member, fabricated with optical fibers to the required specification, as well as the performance of successful tests of the fiber-optic cable in accordance with the AODS Trunk Cable Specification and CDRL #A001, as discussed below. The Navy intends to award a one year, firm fixed price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract. The Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) will be 0001; the minimum order for fiber optic cable for the base year will be 125 km with a maximum order of 350 km. Deliverables for the base year will be CLIN 0002, and will not be separately priced. The price proposed shall be by unit, with each unit equal to one meter. The cable is to be delivered in 25 km continuous span lengths with no more than 3 fiber optic splices in a 25 km span. Additionally, one of the 25 km lengths may be delivered in increments consisting of 1 km or 2.5 km cable sections, or any combination thereof which together total 25 km. The actual delivery date and amount of cable required will be determined with issuance of a delivery order; however, the present expectation is that delivery of the first 25 km will be required approximately ten weeks following contract award, followed by delivery of the second 25 km two weeks later. Thereafter, it is anticipated that one 25 km length will be shipped per week until delivery order requirements are completed. There are no military specifications; commercial standards apply as follows: ISO 9001, "Quality Systems -- Model for quality assurance in design/development, production, installation and servicing;" EIA/TIA-455-60, "Measurement of Fiber or Cable length Using an OTDR;" EIA/TIA-455-61, "Measurement of Fiber or Cable Attenuation Using an OTDR;" and EIA/TIA-455-78, "Spectral Attenuation Cutback Measurement for Single Mode Fibers." Requirements include the AODS Trunk Cable Specification, dated 10 Feb 1998, and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) A001, "Test Inspection Report," dated 17 Nov 97. Both documents will be included in the contract by addendum. It is impracticable to include the Specification and the CDRL with this synopsis/solicitation. However, these contract documents maybe examined or obtained at the Bid Office, SPAWAR Systems Center, Bldg. A33, Room 0061, 53570 Silvergate Ave., San Diego, CA 92152-5113. You may also request copies by telephone (619) 553-7502; or access through Internet at the following address: http://www.spawar.navy.mil/contract/ . The AODS trunk cable is to be delivered FOB Destination, Receiving Officer, SPAWAR Systems Center, 53560 Silvergate Ave., San Diego, CA 92152-5001. The Receiving office is open for deliveries Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Deliverables in support of the contract shall be in accordance with the "Test/Inspection Report," DID #DI-NDTE-80809B. Test reports are required with the exercise of each CLIN, and shall be delivered concurrently with the cable. Inspection and acceptance of cable received in response to issuance of a delivery order will be indicated by marking the appropriate boxes and providing the signature of an authorized Government representative in Block 26 of the DD Form 1155, cover page of the originating delivery order. Prior to shipment, a preliminary inspection of the fiber optic cable may be made at the Contractor's facility by the Contracting Officer's Representative. The Clauses at FAR 52.216-18, "Ordering;" FAR 52.216-19, "Order Limitations;" and FAR 52.216-22, "Indefinite Quantity," apply to this acquisition, and will be included in the contract by addendum. In addition, the Provision at FAR 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offers -- Commercial Items," applies to this acquisition. A copy of the Provision at FAR 52.212-3, "Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items," is required to be completed and submitted as part of this offer. FAR Clause 52.212-4, "Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items," is incorporated in the solicitation and contract. FAR Clause 52.212-5, "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items," and the following clauses, under paragraph (b) of FAR Clause 52.212-5, also apply to this acquisition: FAR Clause 52.203-6, "Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government," with Alternate I; FAR Clause 52.203-10, "Price or Fee Adjustments for Illegal or Improper Activity;" FAR Clause 52.219-8, "Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Concerns;" FAR Clause 52.219-9, "Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan, Alternate II;" FAR Clause 52.222-26, "Equal Opportunity;" FAR Clause 52.222-35, "Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans ;" FAR Clause 52.222-36, "Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers;" and FAR Clause 52.222-37, "Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era;". Additionally, it is required that a copy of DFARS Provision 252.212-7000, "Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items," be completed and submitted as part of this offer. DFARS Clause 252.212-7001, "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items," and the following clauses, under paragraph (b) of DFARS Clause 252.212-7001, also apply to this acquisition: DFARS 252.210-7005, "Incentive for Subcontracting with Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions;" DFARS 252.219-7003, "Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan (DoD Contracts);" DFARS Clause 252.225-7001, "Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program;" DFARS Clause 252.225-7012, "Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities;" and DFARS Clause 252.227-7015, "Technical Data-Commercial Items." DFARS Provision 252.225-7000, "Buy American Act -- Balance of Payments Program Certificate," also applies to this procurement. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. The offer is due to BID OFFICER, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Code D214B, Bldg A33, Room 0061, 53570 Silvergate Ave., San Diego,CA 92152-5113, on or before 9 Mar 98, no later than 3:00 p.m., local time. For information regarding the solicitation, contact Gena M. McClain, Code D213, (619) 553-7502. (0051)

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