Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Code 1164, 300 Highway 361, Crane, In 47522-5001

60 -- FIBER OPTIC CABLE SOL N00164-99-Q-0234 DUE 090199 POC Ms. Hilda Quillen, Code 1164, telephone 812-854-2422, fax 812-854-5666, e-mail quillen_h@crane.navy.mil WEB: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, www.crane.navy.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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals Are Being Requested and A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. Solicitation number N00164-99-Q-0234 applies and is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. The standard industrial code is 3644 and the business size standard is 500. This requirement is for a firm fixed price contract for as follows. Line item 0001: Fiber Optic Cable, p/n M85045/16-01. Qty: 500 feet. Line item 0002: Four Fiber Cable, p/n M85045/18-01P. Qty: 3280 feet. Line Item 0003: Fiber Optic Cable, p/n 225045/17-01P. Qty: 1000 feet. All items are to be manufactured, in accordance with the applicable military specifications, which are available for downloading at www.crane.navy.mil. Delivery is required F.o.B. Crane for all items within 45 days after contract award. Final inspection and acceptance/rejection will be at destination. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the Agency. A fixed price purchase order will be awarded based on Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This procurement is 100% reserved for Small Business concerns. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms & Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items; 52.222-3 Convict Labor; 52.233-3 Protest After Award; 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate 1; 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small disadvantaged Business Concerns; 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting; 52.222-35Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-3 Buy American Act -- Supplies; 52.225-9 Buy American Act -- Trade Agreements Act -- Balance of Payments Program; 52.225-18 European Union Sanctions for End Products; 52.225-19 European Union Sanctions for Services; 52.225-21 Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act -- Balance of Payments Program. The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Offerors responding to this announcement must provide the information contained in 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items and must include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. The offeror should also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, Contractor Establishment Code (DUNS number) and Tax Identification Number. Special Notice: Central Contractor Registration (CCR) requires contractors to be registered in the CCR as a condition for receipt of contract award. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors that respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Quotations and the above required information must be received at the above contact point in this office on or before 1 September 1999 at 12:00 PM (Noon) Eastern Standard Time. Posted 08/12/99 (W-SN367067). (0224)

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