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D -- FIBER OPTIC CIRCUITS SOL IA-2105-S823-4782 POC Herman Shaw, Tele.: (202) 205-5414 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 INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; PROPOSALS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. SOLICITATION NO. IA2105-S8234782 IS ISSUED AS A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) AND A CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED USING THE CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION PROCEDURES. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-03. The Standard Industrial Classification is 4899. The U.S. Information Agency, Office of Cuba Broadcasting (OCB) has an immediate requirement, subject to the availability of funding, for two (2) fiber optic circuits to its offices located in Miami, Florida. Contractor shall provide broadcast quality video switching facilities and subsequent switching services capable of obtaining an alternate route to Washington, DC using the most cost-effective means. Contractor shall provide, at a minimum, access to video providers/services such as Telemundo, AT&T, VYVX, TeleNoticias and HERO. Further, the Contractor shall provide two (2) fiber optic circuits (one transmit and one receive) with appropriate terminating equipment at each end to/from OCB's facilities located at 4201 NW 77th Ave., Miami, Florida. The anticipated term of this contract is from date of contract award through September 30, 1998 with three (3)yearly options. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items and FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items applicable to this acquisition. The following clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, including subparagraphs (b)(3,6,7,8 and 9); and FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds. The Government will award a contract resulting from this RFP to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the RFP will be most advantageous to the Government, based on price, past performance and other factors. NOTE: Offerors are advised that before any proposal is evaluated a determination of responsiveness will be made of their offer with respect to the following criteria: 1. The offeror shall have a minimum of five (5) years experience in the management of Broadcast Production facilities and services. 2. The offeror shall demonstrate that the switching facilities being provided shall have been in full-time commercial service for a period of at least two (2) years prior to the date of this requirement. 3. The offeror shall demonstrate that it has previously and successfully delivered similar circuits and services. 4. The offeror shall provide a narrative explaining its approach to meeting the specifications of this requirement, including an estimated time schedule for completion. Offerors responding to this solicitation in addition to the above shall submit the following items to the contracting office: 1. Price through September 30, 1998, including options. 2. A completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offer Representatives and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Proposals must also include prompt payment terms and correct remittance address if different from mailing address. Failure to provide any of the above items may result in the rejection of your proposal. A company not in possession of the above referenced clauses in full text, may contact the contracting office for a copy of the clauses which will be faxed to you. Proposals shall be in writing and must be signed by an official authorized to bind your organization. Oral or faxed proposals will not be accepted. Written proposals are due at the U.S. Information Agency, Office of Contracts, 301 4th Street, SW., Room M-22, Washington, DC 20547 on April 10, 1998 at 11:00 A.M., Eastern Time. All responsible sources may submit an offer for consideration. (0085)

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