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66 -- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (EDDY CURRENT INSTRUMENTS) SOL N00244-98-Q-0088 DUE 011398 POC Bid Officer, 619-532-2690/2692, fax: 1088/1089, Contracting Officer, Ralph Franchi, 619-532-2568, fax: 2347 WEB: ., http://www.sd.fisc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via e-mail., ralph_a._franchi@fmso.navy.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with format in the FAR Part 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. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number is N00244-98-Q-0051. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-01. This solicitation is issued on a restricted basis for small business manufacturers and distributors. The Standard Industrialization Classification Code is 3829 and the business size standard is 500 employees. FISC-San Diego is announcing a requirement for the following equipment and accessories: The suggested manufacturer is "Hocking". Item 0001: (3) Each: Eddy current instrument, for rotating and manual hole inspection, part number: Phasec 2200 or equal; Item 0002: (3) each: Soft shell carrying cases, p/n: CCSN or equal; Item 0003: (3) each: Scanner standard drive unit, p/n: 072-200-02 or equal; Item 0004: (3) each: Drive unit cable for scanner drive unit, p/n: 078-140-032 or equal; Item 0005: (3) each: Hard shell shipping case for scanner unit; Item 0006: (4) each: Eddy current flaw detector for surface inspections, p/n: MiniPhasec 072-102-000 or equal; Item 0007 (4) each: Shoulder carrying bag, p/n: 071-026-001 or equal; Item 0008: (4) each: Hard shell shipping case for MiniPhasec, p/n: LNMPSC or equal. Delivery date for all equipment is February 23, 1998. Upon award of the contract delivery of all equipment will be made to the Receiving Officer, Bldg. 94, Naval Aviation Depot, Naval Air Station, San Diego, CA 92135. Inspection and acceptance of all material will be performed by Receiving Officer at Destination (government facility). Offeror's are to submit the following information: (1) Firm Fixed Pricing for each line item listed in this announcement (2) Payment terms, Cage code, Duns/Bradstreet#, Taxpayers ID#. THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES ARE APPLICABLE AND ARE HEREBY INCORPORATED INTO THE SOLICITATION BY REFERENCE AND WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER IN FULL TEXT UPON REQUEST. NOTE: THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROVISIONS FROM THE FAR AND DFARS CAN BE ACCESSED VIA THE INTERNET USING THE FOLLOWING WEB-SITE ADDRESS: www.arnet.gov FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, Offerors are required to complete and include a copy of the following provision with their proposals: FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representation and certifications Commercial Items, Clause: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds, Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders commercial Items applies with the following applicable clauses for paragraph (b): FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans: FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers: FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, DFARS 252.225-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies with the following clauses and applicable for (b): DFARS 252.225-7001; Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program, DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. DFARS 252.211-7003 Brand Name or Equal; Contractors submitting a bid for this requirement are required to obtain the above listed clause and provision information. This information must reviewed and the applicable clauses/provisions must be filled out and returned with your offer. The Contracting Officer will provide assistance if necessary. NOTE: If there any questions regarding technical issues or contractual type, it is suggested that you fax or e-mail the list to the Contracting Officer. Any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation will be a DO rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations system. The government intends to make a single award of a Firm Fixed Price contract to the most responsible offeror whose bid provides the best technical and cost value to the government. Quotes must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. (PST) on 1/13/98. Offers from responsible contractors may be FAXED to: Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Regional Contracts Dept., Code 2611, Attn.: Ralph Franchi, San Diego, CA 92132. Fax no.: 619-532-2347. Requests for information regarding this solicitation may be addressed to Contracting Officer. Inquiries may also be addressed via e-mail to: ralph_a._franchi@fmso.navy.mil Do not mail in your quotations. Reference solicitation number: N00244-98-Q-0088 on all requests for information. This solicitation is issued as restricted to small business manufacturers and small business distributors. See numbered Note 1. (0363)

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