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58 -- ZHONE/PREMISYS IMACS EQUIPMENT SOL RQ65-00WN54433 DUE 071200 POC Janna Buwalda (916) 353-4471 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer., buwalda@wapa.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for modified commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number RQ65-00WN54468 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The incorporated document and provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-17. This action is set aside for small business. The Government intends to purchase on a firm fixed-price basis, the following ZHONE/PREMISYS IMACS equipment: 1 each 8 T1 CPU cards, 1 each CPU firmware host version 5.x.y, 1 each DSX Plug in module, 1 each CSU Plug in module, 1 each 8-port 4Wire E&M, 1 each 8-port 2Wire FXS (600 ohm), 1 each 4-port high speed unit (RS530.V.35) and 1 each 4-port external alarm card. All items will be shiped to Elverta CA, 95626. The quotation along with completed representations and certifications is due by 3:30 P.M. Pacific Standard Time on 12 JULY 2000. The offeror shall provide back-up information verifying the price offered. This means a copy of the most recent catalog or price list, invoices from previous sales for identical equipment, etc. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Award is expected to be 17 JULY 2000 with a required delivery schedule of 15 September 2000. Partial Deliveries will be accepted. Inspection and acceptance shall be made at destination. The contractor shall extend to the Government full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale. Acceptance of the warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the Inspection clause, nor does it limit the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of a conflict the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the warranty. The warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the applicable deliverable listed in the schedule. FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 1999) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) applies to this acquisition and paragraph a is completed "adherence to requirement, past performance and price." Technical (which is adherence to the requirement) and past performance, when combined, are more important than price. Oferor shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND C ERTIFICATIONS ALT I -- COMMERCIAL (FEB 2000) with its quotation. FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 1999) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2000) applies to this acquisition. The contracting officer hereby identifies the following clauses as applying per Paragraph (b)of the clause: (11) 52.222-21, Prohibited Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999); (12) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); (13) 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era Veterans; (14) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; (15) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; (16) 52.225-1, Buy American Act -- Balance of Payments Program -- Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10a -- 10d). (16) 52.225-1, Buy American Act -- Balance of Payments Program -- Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10a -- 10d) (17)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement -- Israeli Trade Act -- Balance of Payments Program; (18) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). (19) 52.225-15, Sanctioned European Union Country End Products (E.O. 12849) (20) 52.225-16, Sanctioned European Union Country Services (E.O. 12849). (23) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Other than Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). (e) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to include any FAR clause, other than those listed below (and as may be required by an addenda to this paragraph to establish the reasonableness of prices under Part 15), in a subcontract for commercial items or commercial components (1) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); (2) 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); and (3) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793). The Government reserves the right to process the procurement on a sole source basis based upon the responses received. The Government will not pay for any information received. Facsimile quotations shall be accepted. For information regarding this contact Janna Buwalda, Tel 916-353-4471 or via e-mail. If an offeror is not able to contact the Contracting Office via e-mail, please fax correspondence/requests to the point of contact above @ facsimile (916-985-1933). Posted 07/03/00 (W-SN471109). (0185)

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