7th Contracting Squadron, 381 Third Street, Dyess AFB, TX 79607-1581

60 -- FIBER OPTIC CABLE AND HARDWARE SOL 98T1749 DUE 081998 POC Marvin Hiner, 915-696-2160 / Contracting Officer, Barbara Giddens, 915-696-5569 E-MAIL: Click here to reach the procurement POC, marvin.hiner@dyess.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. F4165298T1749 is issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. This procurement is being solicited on an unrestricted basis. Both large and small businesses may submit offers. Line Item 0001: Qty 4500 ft.; Cable; (SIECOR P/N: 096XW5-AP076A20), 96-fiber, Hybrid, ALTOS, lose tube cable, dielectric central, single armor, 48 fiber single-mode, 48 fiber 62.5/125 um. Line Item 0002: Qty 3300 ft.; Cable; (SIECOR P/N: 096XW5-AP076A20), 96-fiber, Hybrid, ALTOS, lose tube cable, dielectric central, single armor, 48 fiber single-mode, 48 fiber 62.5/125 um. Line Item 0003: Qty 1300 ft.;Cable; (SIECOR P/N: 096XW5-AP076A20), 96-fiber, Hybrid, ALTOS, lose tube cable, dielectric central, single armor, 48 fiber single-mode, 48 fiber 62.5/125 um. Line Item 0004: Qty 2800 ft.; Cable; (SIECOR P/N: 072XW5-AO089A20), 72-fiber, Hybrid, ALTOS, lose tube cable, dielectric central, single armor, 36 fiber single-mode, 36 fiber 62.5/125 um. Line Item 0005; Qty 6 ea.; FDC Connector Module Housing; (SIECOR P/N: FDC-CMH-096), 96-fiber capacity, accepts only 8-fiber panels. Line Item 0006; Qty 4 ea.; FDC Connector Module Housing; (SIECOR P/N: FDC-CMH-072), 72-fiber capacity, accepts only 6-fiber panels. Line Item 0007; Qty 500 ea.; Connector; (SIECOR P/N: 95-200-51), Universal CamLite (Unicam) ST, Compatible single-mode connector with ceramic ferrule and super PC polish. Line Item 0008; Qty 500 ea.; Connector; (SIECOR P/N: 95-000-50), Universal CamLite (Unicam) ST, Compatible 62.5 um, Multimode connector with composite ferrule. Line Item 0009; Qty 90 ea.; Fan Out Kit; (SIECOR P/N: FAN-OD25-12), Outdoor buffertube Fan-out kit for 3.0 mm buffer tubes with up to 12 fibers per tube; 25 inches of tubing, temperature range of -40C to +70C. Line Item 0010; Qty 74 ea.; FDC Connector Panel; (SIECOR P/N: FDC-CP8P-25), equipped with (8) ST compatible composite multimode interconnect sleeves. Line Item 0011; Qty 50 ea.; FDC Connector Panel; (SIECOR P/N: FDC-CP1P-25), equipped with (6) ST compatible composite multimode interconnect sleeves. Delivery to Dyess AFB, TX shall be no later than 1st of November 1998. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. This is brand name specific, there is no or equal for this solicitation. Only written offers will be accepted. Bidders must specify business size, cage code, duns number, and tax-ID number in their quote. You must be registered, or in the processing of registering, in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to bid on this solicitation. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and the evaluation criteria in paragraph (a) of the provision shall consist of, in descending order of importance: (i) technical capability of the products and services offered to meet the government's requirements; (ii) price: and (iii) transportation costs. FOB point is to be determined by the contractor. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications, -- Commercial Items, with it's offer. The provision at DFARS 252.225-7003, Information for Duty-Free Entry Evaluation applies to this acquisition. The provision at DFARS 252.211-7003 applies to this acquisition. The provision/clause at DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition as well as well as the clauses at FAR 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), and 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212). The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items applies to this acquisition as well as the clauses at DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41 U.S.C. 10, E.O. 10582), and 252.225-7036, North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act with its Alternate I. The clause at DFARS 252.232-7009, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (CCR), applies to this acquisition. Bids are due no later than close of business Wednesday, August 19th, 1998. Marvin Hiner will accept quotations by facsimile at 915-696-3676 or via E-Mail at marvin.hiner@dyess.af.mil. If there are any questions concerning this procurement, contact Marvin Hiner at 915-696-2160. Any of the above FAR provisions/clauses will be provided in full text at the request of the contractor. Posted 08/17/98 (W-SN238077). (0229)

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