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61 -- SUBMERSIBLE ELECTRICAL POWER CABLE, 3C, 250 MCM, 5 KVAC SOL DTMA92-98-R-00117 DUE 030298 POC Glen Spears, Contracting Officer, (757) 441-3245, FAX (757) 441-6080 E-MAIL: glen.spears@marad.dot.gov, toni.kimbrough@marad.dot.gov. 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 DTMA92-98-R-00117 is issued as a request for quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-03. This a total small business set-aside under Standard Industrial Classification Code 5063; the size standard applicable is a maximum of 100 employees. Description of requirement: three conductor, 250 MCM submersible cable (ground conductor is optional) having a minimum insulation rating of 5 KVAC; cable to be delivered on non-returnable reels in lengths of not more than 1,100 feet nor less than 500 feet; conductors shall be bunched strands of coated copper dead soft per ASTM B3 consisting of not less than 300 strands per conductor; insulation shall be ethylene rubber (EPR) meeting ASTM D-2802 or equal; insulation thickness on each conductor shall be 0.094 inches minimum and shall be marked or color-coded to identify each separate conductor the entire length of the cable; insulation shall be rated heat resisting to 90 degrees C; cable shall have suitable fillers to provide for high impact resistance and high flexibility; cable shall be jacketed with 90 degrees C rated neoprene or equal; jacket shall have minimum thickness of 0.245 inches which exceeds requirement of ASTM D-4247 and have double belted construction; jacket shall provide protection from abrasion, impact, heat, oil, ozone, flame, alkali, acids and water penetration; jacket shall, at set intervals, have identifying data which is branded into jacket with indented or embossed letters that are highly resistant to scuffing; ampacity rating of cable shall be a minimum 320 amps 600 volts continuous duty at 90 degrees C copper temperature when operating at 40 degrees C in open air; cable must be suitable for submersible application for normal expected life of the product; vendor to provide manufacturer's standard commercial limited warranty guaranteeing the cable to be free of defects in material and workmanship valid for a period of not less than one year. Quantity required: 5,000 feet. The cable is to be delivered within 120 calendar days following receipt of order FOB at James River Reserve Fleet, End of Harrison Road, Building 2606, Ft. Eustis, VA 23604. The providion at FAR 42.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, does not apply to this acquisition. Offers will be evaluated on the basis of price alone. A completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, shall be included with quotes (the provision may be obtained from the contracting officer). FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. In addition, FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies, applies to this acquisition. Offers are to be submitted to Maritime Administration, South Atlantic Region Office, ATTN: Glen Spears, Contracting Officer, 7737 Hampton Boulevard, Building 4D, Room 211, Norfolk, VA 23505. Offers are due by 1430 EST, March 2, 1998. Offers may be faxed to (757) 441-6080. For more information regarding this acquisition, contact Glen Spears at (757) 441-3245. (0040)

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