Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Dr., Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315

66 -- OPTICAL TABLE TOP SOL F0561198T0013 DUE 112897 POC Laura Charles, (719)333-3587 This acquisition is approved for a sole source acquisition action for Newport Corporation as authorized by AFFAR Supp 5313.106 under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. A Request for Quote (RFQ) package will be issued. However, all interested sources may identify their product by submitting pricing data, an accurate description of the equipment offered, make, and model numbers of the equipment. Only responses containing this data will be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. If no favorable responses are received by close of business 15 days from the date this notice appears in the CBD, a purchase order will be negotiated with the above named source. 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 beissued. This solicitation is issued as an Request for Quotation (RFQ). Solicitation Number F0561198T0013. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-32. The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 3851 and the Business Size Standard is 500 employees. The proposed contract listed here is Unrestricted. Line Item 0001 -- Top, table, optical, with isolated legs and tie bar and caster system, 4' x 8' 12' to include a set of Isolated Pneumatic Legs -- P/N I-2000-423.5-TC (23.5" High) and a Tie Bar and Caster System -- P/N TBC-48 for 4' x 8' table -- MFR BY: Newport Corporation -- MFR CODE & P/N: RS4000-48-12 -- QTY 2 EA, UNIT PRICE $__ __ __ ____ TOTAL $__ __ __ __ __. Line Item 0002 -- Top, table, optical, with isolated legs and tie bar and caster system, 4' x 8' x 8', to include a set of Isolated Pneumatic Legs -- P/N I-2000-428-TC (28" High) and a Tie Bar and Caster System -- P/N TBC-48 for 4' x 8' tables -- MFR BY: Newport Corporation -- MFR CODE & P/N: RS4000-48-8 -- QTY 2 EA, UNIT PRICE $__ __ __ ___ TOTAL $__ __ ___. Delivery shall be FOB Destination within 60 days after contract award at Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Drivel, USAF Academy, CO 80840. The provision at 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and no addenda applies. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial items applies to this acquisition the evaluation factors being technical capability, past performance, and price, all of which are equal importance. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with it offer. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. No addenda applies. The clause at 52.212.5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. Offers will be received at Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840 until 3:00 p.m. mountain time (date)_28 Nov 97 . Laura N. Charles may be contacted at 719-333-3587 for information regarding this solicitation. (0317)

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