Marine Corps Regional Contracting Office (Northwest Region), P. O. Box X24, MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, CA 92278-0124

60 -- FIBER OPTIC CABLE SOL M67399-98-Q-0048 DUE 091098 POC Purchasing Agent, Desirae Haase 760/830/5124, Contracting Offier, GySgt M.R. Olson 760/830/5336 E-MAIL: haased@29palms.usmc.mil, haased@29palms.usmc.mil. 1. 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 written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is M67399-98-Q0048 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-05. The proposed solicitation listed here is unrestricted. This requirement is for a fixed price contract for one (1) line item as follows. 0001 Fiber optic cable, multi-mode, 144 strand, outdoor, gel-filled, double sheet, conduit system, continuous reel measured in feet. Quantity 2,000 feet. Reference Seicor, Part Number: 144kw4-14110A20, Delivery of all items is 15 days after award of contract to be delivered FOB Destination, Twenty-nine Palms, Ca 92278. Acceptance shallbe made at destination. The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Aug 1998) applies to this acquisition. Offerors are required to complete and include a copy of the provisions FAR 52.212-3 Offer Representation and Certification-Commercial Items (Jan 1997) with their proposals. The FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Apr 1998) applies to this acquisition. FAR Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jun 1998) applies with the following applicable clauses from paragraph (b). FAR 52.206-6 Restriction on Subcontractor Sales to the Government -Alternate I FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action of Handicapped Workers. FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. FAR 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies. FAR 52.225-21 Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program. DFARS 252.212.7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies with the following clauses applicable from paragraph b. DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program. DFAR 252.225-7036 North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. DFAR 252.204-7004 REQUIRED CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (MAR 1998) The Government intends to make a single award to the responsible offeror whose offer is the most advantageous to the Government considering technical specifics, price, and price-related factors. Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Oct 1997), applies with paragraph (a) completed as follows. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers. (1) Technically acceptable, (2) Price. To be determined technically acceptable, the offeror must furnish product literature that demonstrates the products offers meets all requirements stated in the above purchase descriptions along with make, model, and manufacture for Line Item 0001. Mail, or fax copy offers must be received no later than 4:00 PM PST, on 10 September 1998 to the Purchasing Agent, Desirae Haase, (760)830-5124, Fax (760)830-5104, Quotations sent by U.S. Post Office should be mailed to Marine Corps Regional Contract Office (NW Region), Attn: Desirae Haaes, P.O. Box X24, Twenty-nine Palms, Ca 92278-0124, Federal Express should be sent to Marine Corps Regional Contracting Office (NW Region), Attn: Desirae Haase, Bldg. 1525, MCAGCC, Twenty-nine Palms, Ca 92278 Posted 08/25/98 (W-SN241782). (0237)

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