55 Contracting Squadron, 106 Peackeeper Dr STE 2N3, Offutt AFB, NE 68113-4009

58 -- FASCINATOR ENCRYPTION SOL F25600-96-B0116 DUE 091796 POC Susianne Patterson Contract Specialist (402) 294-4103/5114. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, but a written solicitation will NOT be issued. (ii) This solicitation is issued as a Invitation For Bid (IFB). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-32. (iv) This solicitation is unrestricted as to business size participation. The Standard Industrial Classification Code and associated small business size standard are 3661 and 1,000 employees, respectively. (v) The sole item being acquired is fifty (50) Fascinator Encryption Systems. (vi) Description; Saber I W/IS and Fascinator Encryption. H99QX (System Saber I), 106H (UHF-High Power), H223 (Intrinsically safe), H796 (Fascinator Encryption), H124 (Heliflex Antenna). P/N: SSABERIFIS. Mfr: Motorola or equal. (vii) Delivery date to be quoted by vendor. Place of delivery, acceptance, and FOB point is Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. (viii) FAR 52-212-1, instructions to offerors - Commercial, applies to this solicitation. (ix) FAR 52.212-2 is applicable to this solicitation, and the evaluation criteria will be: adherence to the salient characteristics, price, and delivery terms. (x) Prospective offerors may contact the contract specialist for a copy of FAR 52.212-3. Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial items, which shall be submitted with the offer. (xi) FAR Clause 52-212-4 applies to this solicitation. (xii) FAR Clause 52.212-5 applies to this solicitation, and clauses al, a2, b1, b2, b5, b6, b7, b8, b9, and b15 apply. (xiii) Prospective offerors are required to submit descriptive literature with their proposal. (xiv) This solicitation is assigned a Defence Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating of C9E. (xv) Commerce Business Daily numbered notes are not applicable. (xvi) Offers are due not later than 4:30 p.m., local time, 17 September 1996, in the 55th Contracting Squadron. Offers may be tendered by facsimile to (402) 294-1503, with original signed offers to follow by mail or courier delivery. (xvii) Contact Susianne Patterson or 1Lt M. Lavonne Shingler (402) 294-4103 for further information. (0247)

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