81 CONS/LGCS, 200 FIFTH STREET, ROOM 104, KEESLER AFB, MS 39534-2102 Attn:/Margarette Trone

66-FTESTER, DATA NETWORK SOL F2260097T0310 DUE 121996 POC Margarette Trone tel: 601/377-1841/Joy K. Bissonnette, Phone 601-377-3130 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 provided in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. A quote is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number F22600-97-T0310 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The standard classification code is 3825, small business size standard is 500 employees. The incorporated document and provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-42. Contract Line item 0001 is for 4 each, Testers, Data Network, small battery powered network tester with Optional RS-449 and Optional LNX-704 for framed and unframed 2.048 MBPS. It also has built in breakout box. Its size makes it ideal for the suitcase size instrument package being developed for field testing. Request certificate of calibration traceable to NIST. Size 130MM X 200MM X 83MM. Consultronics Part No. LYNX. If quoting on an equal product, submit specifications, drawing, brochures, etc on the equal item. Delivery terms shall be FOB Destination, with delivery to be made to Chief of Supply, Bldg 4002, Dock #1, Z Street, Keesler AFB, MS 39534. Delivery shall be made within 60 days after award of contract. Inspection and acceptance shall be made at destination. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and will remain in full force in any resultant contract: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Oct 1995), is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition and is amended to read, submit signed and dated offers to 81 CONS/LGCS, 200 Fifth St., Room 104, Keesler AFB, MS 39534-2102, at or before 3:30 p.m. CST, 19 Dec 96. Offers must be signed and may be submitted on your company letterhead or stationary, or your standard company quotation forms. Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Oct 1995) -- Evaluation Factors are past performance and price. The evaluation factors will be evaluated as being substantially equal. The Government reserves the right to make award on the initial offer received without discussions. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Jun 1996) with its quote. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Aug 1996) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Aug 1996) is incorporated by reference, however for paragraph (b) only the following clauses apply: 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-3 Buy American Act and 52.232-32 Electronic Funds Transfer Payment Methods. 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 right with regard to the other terms and conditions of the contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions shall take precedence over the warranty. The warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the items listed in the schedule. This is a DO rated order with a program identification symbol of A70. A firm-fixed price purchase order will be issued under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. All questions concerning this RFQ must be submitted in writing, no telephonic responses will be processed. Questions should be faxed to Miss Margarette Trone, 601-377-3298 to arrive not later than 13 Dec 96. (0340)

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