D -- NEWS WIRE SERVICES

Notice Date

December 7, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of the Air Force, Direct Reporting Units, 11th CONS, 110 Luke Avenue Building 5681, Bolling AFB, DC, 20332-0305

ZIP Code

20332-0305

Solicitation Number

F4022013200100

Response Due

December 20, 2001

Point of Contact

Melanie Moore, Contract Specialist, Phone 202-767-7936, Fax 202-767-7814, Email melanie.moore@bolling.af.mil -- Anthony Amerson, Contract Specialist, Phone 202-767-7935, Fax 202-767-7814, Email anothony.amerson@bolling.af.mil

Description

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. This is a request for proposal (RFP). The 11th Contracting Squadron intends to procure solicitation number F4022013200100 as sole source, Firm Fixed price contract. The award date is expected to be not later than 31 Dec 01. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-27. The negotiation authority for this requirement is 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1). The NAICS Code assigned to this project is 514191 and the size standard is $18,000,000.00. The period of performance is 01 Jan 02 ? 31 Dec 02. The contract is to be awarded to Reuters New Media Inc., a large business located in Reston, VA. The contractor will provide News Wire Services for up to 25 nodes on the local area network at the National Military Command Center (NMCC) for The Air Force Pentagon Communications Agency (AFPCA/COSP) located at 1600 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia. Additionally, the offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (ALT I) (FEB 2001), and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (NOV 1995), with this offer. The contractor must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be eligible for award. Contractors may register in the CCR by visiting the CCR website at www.ccr2000.com. Solicitation closing date is 20 Dec 2001. All offers must be received by 10:00 AM EST. An original copy of the required documentation shall be sent to 11th Contracting Squadron/LGCN, Attn: NCR Support Flight-Melanie Moore, 110 Luke Avenue, Bldg. 5681, Room 250, Bolling AFB, DC 20332-0305. Copies maybe faxed to 202-767-7812, or sent via e-mail to melanie.moore@bolling.af.mil No telephone inquiries will be accepted. The following clauses are incorporated by reference, and are applicable to this acquisition. Full text versions of the clauses may be reviewed at http://farsite.hill.af.mil=20 52.212-1,Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items OCT 2000 52.212-4,Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items MAY 1999 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Deviation)APR 1999 52.222-21,Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FEB 1999 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era JAN 1999 52.225-13,Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUL 2000 52.226-1 Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises JUN 2000 52.223-11,Ozone Depleting Substances JUN 1996 52.232-33,Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration MAY 1999 =09 52.233-3,Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.239-1,Privacy or Security Safeguards AUG 1996 52.246-19 Warranty of Systems and Equipment Under Performance Specifications or Design Criteria DEC 1989 52.247-34,F.O.B Destination NOV 1991 52.252-1,Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by ReferenceFEB 1998 52.252-2,Clauses Incorporated by Reference FEB 1998 52.252-6,Authorized Deviations in Clauses APR 1984 252.204-7003,Control of Government Personnel Work ProductAPR 1992 252.243-7001,Pricing of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.246-7000,Material Inspection and Receiving Report DEC 1991

Web Link

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20011211/DSOL002.HTM (D-341 SN5146C4)