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70 -- NETWORK INTERFACE CARDS SOL M00681-99-Q-ELMACO DUE 051099 POC Carol Amano, 760-725-8134 and fax 760-725-4346 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 M00681-99-Q-ELMACO. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 97-11 and DAC 91-13. This is a 100% small business set aside utilizing simplified acquisition procedures; the standard industrial code is 5734 and the small business size standard is $6.5 million. The procurement consists of Network Interface Cards, fast etherlink 10/100, PCI, 3Com P/N 3C905B-COMBO, 20 pack, no substitution will be accepted, estimated quantity is 115 packs. All responsible sources may submit an offer by providing past performance of at least two recent references (location, name, telephone number, dollar value) where the contractor has sold the same products, furnish a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items and DFAR 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, and provide a statement that addresses each of the following areas: (1) the specific warranty the contractor is offering (parts, labor, and shipping information), how the contractor will arrange for an exchange of an exact item when the Government exercises the warranty and the costs involved for the Government, if applicable, and the procedures the contractor will utilize to pickup the failed item and replace with a new part; (2) the minimum order the contractor may require in any one shipment, if applicable; (3) how soon and in what quantities the contractor can supply the first delivery. The Government will evaluate technical capabilities (to include past performance, warranty, delivery) and price. All Contractors submitting an offer are reminded that you are required to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database to be considered for award. The following FAR/DFAR provisions apply: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items with the following applicable clauses for para (b): FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, Alt I, FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Concerns, FAR 52.219-14 Limitation on Subcontracting, FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 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, and FAR 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels; DFAR 252.225-7008 Supplies to be Accorded Duty-Free Entry, DFAR 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration, DFAR 252.232-7009 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer, and DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items with the following applicable clauses for para (b): DFAR 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program, DFAR 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, DFAR 252.225-7036 Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act -- Balance of Payments Program, DFAR 252.233-7000 Certification of Requests for Equitable Adjustment, DFAR 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. FAR and DFAR clauses may be viewed on the internet at www.arnet.gov/far and www.acq.osd.mil/dp/dars/dfarmail.htm or at your local library. Offers are due by 2 PM (PST) on 10 May 1999 and may be sent by mail or fax. Offers sent via US Postal Service should be mailed to the Contracting Office, PO Box 1609, Oceanside, CA 92051-1609; offers sent by FEDEX should be sent to the Contracting Office, Bldg 22180, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5027; offers sent by facsimile transmission should be sent to 760-725-4346. Offers are solicited FOB destination only to Camp Pendleton, CA. The Government anticipates a firm-fixed priced requirements contract with various quantities and deliveries over appx a six month period. Posted 04/30/99 (W-SN326456). (0120)

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