Contracts Competency Division, Bldg 110, Villa Rd., MS-9, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, St. Inigoes, Maryland 20684-0010

74 -- RICOH FACSIMILE WITH STU-III CABLE AND PRINTER INTERFACE SOL N00421-96-Q-1143 DUE 090996 POC Jeff McDermott, Contract Specialist (301) 862-8928 Michael Leary, Contracting Officer (301) 862-8957. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for 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, proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number N00421-96-Q-1143 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The incorporated document and provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-37 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-9. The applicable SIC is 3661 and the size standard is 1000 employees. The contract line item numbers and items are: CLIN 0001-Model # SFX3700M RICOH FACSIMILE, SECURE FAX W/ STU III CABLE (6 each), CLIN 0002-Model #334231 RICOH PRINTER INTERFACE (6 each) and CLIN 0003-RICOH TONER for CLIN 0001, TYPE 30 (6 each). The contractor shall deliver CLIN's 0001,0002, and 0003 within 15 days after contract award to: Receiving Officer MS 9, NAWCAD Bldg#115 Villa Road, St. Inigoes, MD 20684-0010, m/f Joe Valvonis. Inspection and acceptance shall be made at destination. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (OCT 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation--Commercial Items (OCT 1995) does not apply to this acquisition. Instead, the following information will be used for evaluation of offerors: an award shall be made to that responsible offeror submitting an offer for the Ricoh brand name mandatory items and offering the lowest evaluated price. The offeror shall provide backup information verifying the price offered, e.g. a copy of current catalog, three invoices for the same 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. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial (OCT 1995) with its proposal. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (OCT 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (JAN 1996) is incorporated by reference. With specific reference to paragraph (b) of 52.212-5, only the following clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 1241), 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41 U.S.C. 10, E.O. 10582). This is a DO rated contract. Offers are due to Jeff McDermott, Contract Specialist, Contracts Competency Bldg. 110, M/S 9, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, St. Inigoes, MD 20684-0010 by 2:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, September 09 1996. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. For information regarding this solicitation contact Jeff McDermott, Code 264JM (301) 862-8928. For copies of FAR provision 52.212-3, fax your request to Jeff McDermott, (301) 862-8670. (0235)

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