42d Contracting Squadron/LGCS, 50 LeMay Plaza South, Bldg 804, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6334 Attn:/MARY LOU CROOK

60 -- FIBER OPTIC CABLE AND MATERIALS SOL F01600-96-Q3241 DUE 111396 POC MARY LOU CROOK tel: 334/953-2560 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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 is F01600-96-Q3241; award will be made using the simplified acquisition procedures. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-40. This acquisition is unrestricted. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3496. To qualify as a small business the size standard is 500 employees or less. This requirement is being solicited on a brand name or equal basis. All responsible sources may submit a bid which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. The government intends to procure the following items: DESCRIPTION: (1) 985 ft cable, 36-F hybrid loose tube, GRP, armored cable, 18 fibers single-mode - .4/.3; 18 fibers 62.5 um multimode 3/5/l.0 160/500 Siecor PN: 036X15-AI910-20 or equal; (2) 985 ft cable, 48-F hybrid loose tube, GRP, non-armored cable 24 fibers single mode - .4/.3 - 24 fibers 62.5 um multimode 3.5/1.0 160/500 Siecor PN: 048X14-AC259-20 or equal; (3) 985 ft cable, 84-F hybrid loose tube, GRP, non-armored cable 42 fibers single-mode - .4/.3 42 fibers 62.5 um multimode 3.5/1.0 160/500 Siecor PN: 08X14-AI836-20 or equal; (4) 1097 ft cable, 96-F hybrid loose tube, GRP, non-armored cable 48 fibers single mode - .4/.3 48 fibers 62.5 um multimode 3.5/1.0 160/500 Siecor PN: 096x14-AI234-20 or equal; (5) 2 each FDC-001 Fiber Distribution Center-144 fiber capacity, Termination and Splicing Capabilities, Accepts 0.2'' Tall Splice Trays, Siecor PN: FDC-001 or equal; (6) 3 each FDC-002 Fiber Distribution Center - 72 fiber capacity, Termination and Splicing Capabilities, accepts 0.2'' Tall Splice Trays, Siecor PN: FDC-002 or equal; (7) 5 each FDC-003 Fiber Distribution Center - 24 Fiber Distribution Center - 24 Fiber capacity Termination and Splicing Capabilities, Accepts 0.2'' Tall Splice Trays, Siecor PN: FDC-003 or equal; (8) 73 each FDC-CP16-25-063 Connector Module 6Fibers, PST 62.5 micron, Siecor PN: FDC-CP16-25-063 or equal; (9) 31 each FDC-CP16-42 FDC 6-fiber connector module w/3 m, 900 um, SM MIC pigtails and ST/SPC connectors, Siecor PN: FDC-CP16-42 or equal; (10) 34 each Splice Tray, Single Mode, Siecor PN: M67-041 or equal; (11) 6 each Splice Tray, Fus SL, Siecor PN: M67-060 or equal; (12) 7 each Wall-Mountable Distribution Center, 24 Fiber Capacity, Termination and Splicing Capabilities, Siecor PN: WDC-001 or equal; (13) 8 each FDC-CP16-37 CON MOD 6f STPC Single Mode, Siecor PN: FDC-CP16-37 or equal; (14) 20 each Splice Tray, HT SH FUS, RL, Siecor PN: M67-068 or equal; (15) 7 packs Heat Shrink Sleeves (50 per pack), Siecor PN: 2806031-01 or equal; (16) 12 each SPLC Tray TRW/HT SH FUS, Siecor PN: M67-048 or equal; (17) 8 each Cable assembly: single mode ST SUPER PC CERAMIC to single mode, ST SUPER PC CERAMIC 1-fiber SFC 01 SMF Non-Plenum 1.0/0.75, 6 feet in length, Siecor PN: 424201R3131006F or equal; (18) 8 each FDC 6-Fiber connector module w/3 m, 900 um, SM MIC pigtails and FC/SPC connectors, Siecor PN: FDC-CP16-40 or equal; (19) 6 each Cable Assembly: mm ST COMPOSITE to mm ST COMPOSITE, single fiber, 62.5, plenum, 3.75/1.5 160/500, 6 feet in length, Siecor PN: 252501K3841006F or equal; (20) 6 each Cable Assembly: single mode FC SUPER PC CERAMIC to sm FC SUPER PC CERAMIC 1-Fiber SFC 01 SMF Non-plenum 10/07 6 feet in length, Siecor PN: 404001R3831006F or equal; (21) 2000 ft 96-F hybrid Loose tube, GRP, ARMORED CABLE, 48 fibers single-mode - .5/.4 48 fibers 62.5 um multimode 3.5/1.0 160/500, Siecor PN: 096x15-AC256-20 or equal. Award will be made on an all or none basis. Items are to be delivered FOB Destination, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112. Required delivery date shall be within 60 days after receipt of contract award. Final acceptance shall be at destination. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS IS 3:00 P.M., Central Standard Time, 13 November 1996. Facsimile offers are not accepted. BIDDERS ARE INSTRUCTED TO INCLUDE A COMPLETED COPY OF 52.212.3 ''OFFERORS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERICAL ITEMS'', (JUN 1996) WITH THEIR BIDS. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-Commercial Items, (Oct 1995) and FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. There is no addendum to those provisions. The provision at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-- Commercial Items (AUG 96) applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited within that provision are also applicable. FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. The vendor responding to this acquisition should provide this office with the following: a price quote on company letterhead for the requested item, stating unit price, extended price, FOB, prompt payment terms, correct remittance address, and a completed copy of FAR clause 52.212-3 (Jun 96). Include the following information in FAR Provision 52.212-2(a), ''The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer is technically acceptable and is the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered - technical acceptability and price are equally important.'' The Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) is A70. For additional information regarding this solicitation, contact Mary Lou Crook, 42 CONS/LGCS, 50 LeMay Plaza South, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6334; Phone 334/953-2560. Offers are due on the 15th day after publication of this notice. Offers received after that time will not be accepted. Please reference Solicitation Number: F01600-96-Q3241 on your offer. (0296)

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