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60 -- FIBER OPTICS MATERIALS COMPONENTS, ASSEMBLIES, ACCESSORIES!! SOL DAHA2198-Q-4068 DUE 050498 POC Point of Contact -- TSgt Paul G. Nephew, Purchasing Agent, (218) 723-7242, Contracitng Officer -- SMSgt Mark D. Horngren, (218) 723-7241 WEB: Notice of intent by the Government, http://www.dlh.ang.af.mil. E-MAIL: Notice of intent by the Government, pnephew@mndlh.ang.af.mil. 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. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC)90-46. This solicitation is being issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ) DAHA2198-Q-4068. This solicitation is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for Small Business-Small Purchase Set-Aside. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is 3663, and the Business Standard is 750 employees or less. This will be a "Brand Name or Equal" solicitation consisting of Item (1) 30 ea. Bonding/Grounding kit for armored fiber optic cable. For use with ADC FL2000 fiber patch panel system (MFR: ADC Telecommunications P/N FL2-ACC006). Item (2) 38 ea. Cable clamp kit for fiber optic cable, outer diameter .50", .60", .70" and .80". For use with ADC FL2000 fiber patch panel system. (MFR: ADC Telecommunications P/N FL2-ACC007). Item (3) 25 ea. Horizontal interbay management panel for fiber optic jumper storage. For use with ADC FL2000 fiber patch panel system. (MFR: ADC Telecommunications P/N FL2-ACC014). Item (4) 14 ea. 24 fiber termination/spice module, wall or rack mount. Hinged termination panel for complete access to interior of panel's termination section. For use with FL2000 fiber patch system. (MFR: ADC Telecommunication P/N FL2-24TS525). Item (5) 2 ea. 48 fiber termination/splice module, wall or rack mount. Hinged termination panel for complete access to interior of panel's termination section. For use with ADC FL2000 fiber patch panel system. (MFR: ADC Telecommunication P/N FL2-48TS875). Item (6) 9 ea. 72 fiber termination/splice module, wall or rack mount. Hinged termination panel for complete access to interiors of panel's termination section. For use with ADC FL2000 fiber patch panel system.(MFR: ADC Telecommunication P/N FL2-72TS14). Item (7) 58 ea. Blank 6 pak plate to fill unused positions in the FL2-24TS525, FL2- 48TS875 and the FL2-72TS14 fiber optic term/splice racks. For use with ADC FL2000 fiber patch panel system (MFR: ADC Telecommunications P/N FL2-6PBLNK). (8) 62 ea. Mini splice tray 12 fiber capacity, heat shrink fusion type. For use with ADC FL2000 fiber patch panel system. (MFR: ADC Telecommunication P/N FL2- RSPLCE-HS). Item (9) 3600 FT of fiber optic, 60 fiber non armor, outside, single-mode fiber optic cable (MFR Siecor P/N 060R11- 14101-20). Item (10) 3500 FT of fiber optic cable, 36 fiber non armor, outside, single-mode fiber optic cable (MFR: Siecor P/N 036R11-14101-20). (11) 86 ea. 6 Pak connector plug-ins with pigtails and adapters. Single mode pigtail with 6 ST connectors on panel. For mounting in ADC FL 2000 term/splice racks. (MFR: ADC Telecommunications P/N FL2-6P4SC603) Item (12) 36 ea. 6 Pak connector plug-inswith pigtails and adapters, single mode fiber pigtail with 6 FC/APC connector on panel. For mounting in ADC FL2000 term/splice racks. (MFR: ADC Telecommunications P/N FL2-6PFSC603W). The above listed characteristics are intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive. Unless clearly marked that the vendor is quoting on an "equal" the offered item shall be considered as the brand name product referenced in this announcement. If the vendor proposes to furnish an "equal" product, the brand name, if any, of the product to be furnished shall be inserted on the quotation. The evaluation of quotations and the determination as to equality of the product shall be the responsibility of the Government and will be based on information furnished by the vendor. The purchasing activity is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the quotation and reasonably available to the purchasing activity. To insure that sufficient information is available, the vendor must furnish as a part of its quotation all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, or other information) necessary for the purchasing activity to determine whether the product meets the salient characteristics of the requirement. If the vendor proposes to modify a product so as to make it conform to the requirements of this announcement, it shall include a clear description of such proposed modifications, and clearly mark any descriptive material to show the modifications. This requirement will be awarded on an "All or None" basis. Delivery shall be 30 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. All quotations shall be submitted to the address listed above no later then 4:30pm May 04, 1998, and be clearly marked with RFQ #DAHA2198-Q-4068. The point of contact for all information is TSgt Paul G. Nephew, Purchasing Agent, at the address and phone number listed above. Any quotation that is not received by the date time and at the location specified in this announcement will be considered late. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial items applies. The provision at FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items, applies . Addendum 52.212-2, Para. (a) The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical capability of the item offered to meet the government requirement, Price. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certification -- Commercial Items applies and is required with quotation. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial items applies. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies with the following applicable clauses: FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246). FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam ERA; FAR 52.225-3, Buy American -- Supplies. Add the following addendum clause: FAR 52.211-5, New Material. Technical acceptability will be determined solely by the information submitted by the offeror in response to this notice. Fax quotations are encouraged and must state name, address and solicitation number, (218) 723-7403. Phone calls will not be accepted. A technically acceptable quotation must show that the offeror can meet the minimum requirement of the Government. (0107)

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