DOT/Maritime Administration, MAR-380, Office of Acquisition, 400 -- 7th Street, SW, Room 7310, Washington, DC 20590

70 -- 3COM AND US ROBOTICS TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT SOL OA-97-089 DUE 031097 POC Erica Williams, 202-366-2803 This is a combined synopsis/request for quotation (RFQ) 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation WILL NOT be issued. This solicitation is issued as an Request for Quotation (RFQ). This RFQ and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. This requirement has an estimated value of less than $100,000; therefore is 100% set-aside for Small Businesses. The primary Standard Industrial Classification code is 5065 with a small busines size standard of 100 employees. 3COM AND US Robotics Telecommunication Equipment. One (1) each of the following: 3C96010CH-AP ONC 10SL ADV/PKT UNB HUB, 3C96000M-CMGT ONC DMM W/CONTROLLER, 3C96000M-RCTL FAULT TOLERANT CONTROLLER MODULE, 316900 LINKSWITCH 1000 24PT, 3C16920 100 BASE-FX FIBER MODULE, 3C96604M-F ONC DUAL DAS FDDI, 1 SLOT, 3C515TX NIC CARD 5 PK, 3C905TX NIC CARD 5 PK. Two (2) each of the following: 3C96000PS-HO N+1 415W ONCORE PWR SUPPLY, 3C96604M-FX-SC ONC 4P 100-BFX, 1 SLOT. Five (5) each of the following: 3C250A-TX SUPERSTACK II HUB 100TX, 3C252-TX SUPERSTACK II HUB 100 TX TRANS, 3C597TX NIC CARD 5 PK, US ROBOTICS ALLEGRA T1 FOR NT. The provision at 52.212-1 Instructions for Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this RFQ as follows: Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated quotes to the office specified above on or before the exact time specified in this notice. Offers should be submitted on company letterhead stationary. At a minimum, the following information must be provided: Solicitation number, due date and time, Vendor name, address, telephone number, point of contact, Taxpayer Identification Number, product literature, warranty information, shipping charges, if applicable, business size and estimated delivery date, price and any applicable discount terms, address where purchase order is to be mailed in case of award. A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3. Acknowledgement of any amendments. Length of time quotation is valid. Quotations that do not contain the required representations or information, or do not accept the terms and conditions of this solicitation may be excluded from consideration. Quotations received after the designated date and time may not be considered. Awards will be made based on a combination of lowest price and best possible guaranteed delivery time. Delivery point of equipment will be to DOT/Maritime Administration Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Offerors must include a completed copy of the FAR provision 52-212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. (available on request via facsimile). The following FAR clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive orders-Commercial Items, including the following clauses: 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 Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Suplies, 52.249-1, Termination for convenience of the Government (Fixed Price)(Short Form), 52.232-25, Prompt Payment, 52.233-3, Protest after Award, 52.247-29, F.O.B. Origin, 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination. Quotations are due to this office by 2:00 pm March 10, 1997. Faxed quotes will be accepted at 202-366-3889. A maximum of 5 faxed pages will be accepted. Faxed quotations should be clearly marked "DATE/TIME SENSITIVE QUOTATION. PLEASE DELIVER TO ERICA WILLIAMS IN RM 7316 ASAP." Anticipated award date is March 14, 1997. Hardcopy quotations will be accepted at the above listed address. AWARD NOTIFICATION WILL BE FAXED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO SUBMIT A QUOTATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE WITHIN 5 DAYS OF AWARD. All responsible Small Businesses may submit a quote which shall be considered by MARAD. (0045)

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