Commander, United States Army Yuma Proving Ground (USAYPG), Directorate of Contracting, Attn: STEYP-CR-C, Bldg 2100, Yuma, AZ, 85365-9106

60 -- INSTALLATION OF MISCELLANEOUS FIBER OPTICS COMPONENTS SOL DAAD01-98-Q-0031 DUE 092498 POC Linda J. Renteria, Contract Administrator, 520-328-6355 E-MAIL: lrenteri@yuma-emh1.army.mil, lrenteri@yuma-emh1.army.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. This requirement is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) DAAD01-98-Q-0031. This order will be issued under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) as a 100% small business set-aside. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-05 (August 1998) and Defense Acquisition Circular (DAC) 91-13 (March 1998). The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is 3357 with a size standard of 1000 employees. This requirement for Cold Region Test Center (CRTC), Ft. Greely, Alaska for the installation of approximately 17,250 feet of underground communications cable from the Texas Range Complex to the Condo Area with an additional 4,000 feet from Texas Range Compound to the road intersection. Cable will consist of 50 pair copper, 22 gauge direct burial fiber with 5 combination junction pedestals. Burial depth will be 36 inches. The Contractor's quote shall consist of Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001 For Underground Communication Cable. 1. Required fiber optics and copper cables be laid from Texas Range Complex to Condo Area. (a) Cable can be either trenched or plowed depending on soil conditions. Cable path will be at least 15' from existing roads except where the road has to be crossed. Burial depth will be at least 36 inches with warning tape and marker stakes installed. (b) Cable and pedestals will be provided by the contractor and will consist of the following. Parts listed are for examples only. Actual items provided must be at least equal to those listed. (1) Telephone cable will be 50 pair copper, 22 gauge direct burial, color coded with standard telephone industry code, filled with water blocking agent, shielded and complies with REA specification 7CFR 1755, 890, latest issue. An example of the type of cable required is Essex Group Inc, SEALPIC-FSF. (2) Fiber Optics cable will be hybrid 8 strand single mode, 16 strand multi mode, armored, with water blocking, jacketed for direct burial, -55C temperature rated jacket, dry fill preferred. An example of the type of cable required is Siecor part number 024XW5-141XXA20. (3) Pedestals will be double wide to allow for correct radius for fiber optics cable bend, will provide front and rear access so copper can be put on one side and fiber on the other side. An example of the type of pedestal required is Reliable Electric Co. UPCBD-7. (c) One run of the above cable group will be installed from Texas Range Buildings to Texas Condo, a distance of approximately 2.7 miles, with 5 combination junction pedestals provided and installed at places of use as designated by CRTC. (d) A second run of the above cable group will be installed from Texas Range Compound Buildings to the intersection of Meadows Road and the Texas Range Road a distance of approximately of a mile. This cable will be terminated at a pedestal provided and installed at the intersection. If a trench is dug for the cable, all cable can be placed in the same ditch. (e) Splicing and terminating of all cable will be done by CRTC. (f) Prior to job acceptance, all cable runs will be tested for continuity of all copper and fiber optic strands to insure no breakage in cable. Cable with underground brakes will not be accepted. Contractors should install the cable following the recommended guidelines of the cable manufacturer. All fiber optic cables should have a test report which is shipped with the fiber from the factory, this report will be provided to CRTC. 2. A Site-Visit is schedule for 21 September 1998, Monday at 0900 in Building 610, CRTC, Ft. Greely, AK. 3. Final cable path drawings will be provided to Ft. Greely, DPW. A digging permit must be obtained from DPW prior to the start of work. 4. POC is Linda Spears, DSN 317-873-7743, and commercial 907-873-7743. The job shall be completed within 10 months from date of award depending on weather and soil conditions at CRTC. Quantity 1 Job. All quotes shall be clearly marked with the RFQ number DAAD01-98-Q-0031 and submitted to the Commander, United States Army Yuma Proving Ground (USAYPG), Office of Contracting, Attn: Ms. Linda J. Renteria, Building 2100, Yuma, Arizona 85365-9106 no later than 12:00 PM MST, September 24, 1998. The Provision at FAR 52.212-3 "Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items" (Jan 1997) and DFARS 252.212-7000 "Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items" (Nov 1995) applies to this acquisition. A completed, signed copy of both provisions shall be submitted with any quotations. FAR Provision 52.212-1, "Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items" (Aug 1998) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. FAR Clause, 52.212-4, "Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items" (Apr 1998) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4 includes DFAR Clause 52.204-7004, "Required Central Contractor Registration" (Mar 1998) and FAR Clause 52.232-33, "Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment" (Aug 1996), and FAR Clause 52.247-34 "F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991). FAR Clause 52,212-5, "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statures or Executive Orders-Commercial Items" applies to this acquisition and the following clauses are applicable, 52.203-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-14, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36 and 52.222-37. Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Clause 252.212-7000, "Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items" (Nov 1995) and 252.212-7001, "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statures or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items" (Feb 1997), applies to this acquisition and the following clause is applicable, 52.225-7036. DAFR Clause 252.211-7003 (Dec 1991) also applies to this acquisition. All Far and DFAR Clauses may be obtained through this website: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar1.htm Facsimile quotes will be accepted. SEE Note 1. Posted 09/16/98 (W-SN250554). (0259)

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