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25 -- VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS SOL RFQ 80156 DUE 072498 POC Denise E. Dunn, Contract Specialist, (202) 324-5790 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) #80156, and the provisions and clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-04. This solicitation is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for small business-small purchase set-aside. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 7699 and the business size standard is $5.09 million. This will be a Firm-Fixed Price contract for "all or none" on a "Brand Name or Equal" basis. The brand name or equal product shall meet or exceed the following salient characteristics: 1997-8 Buick Park Avenue Transponder Key (26 each); Ford P.A.T.S. Transponder Key (8-cut) (26 each); Ford P.A.T.S. Transponder key (10-cut) (26 each); Cadillac Catera Transponder Key (26 each); Chrysler Transponder Key (26 each); Dodge Transponder Key (26 each); Jeep Transponder Key (26 each); Lexus Transponder Key Code Series O 001-5000 (26 each); Lexus Transponder/3 button remote key code series 40,000-50,000 (26 each); Lexus Transponder/3 button remote key code series O 001-5000 (26 each); Lexus Immobilizer (4 each); Lincoln Mark VIII Transponder Key (26 each); Lincoln P.A.T.S. Transponder Key 8-cut (26 each); Mercury P.A.T.S. Transponder Key 8-cut (26 each); Toyota Avalon Transponder Key (26 each); Toyota Camry Transponder Key (26 each); Jet ED-1 Jet Transponder Key Reader (4 each); New Generation STAR Tester Transponder Key Reader for Ford/Lincoln/Mercury (4 each); Diagnostic and Reprogramming Tool Transponder Key Reader for Chrysler/Dodge (4 each). The equipment shall be of the original car manufacturer keyblanks; have the car manufacturer logo stamped on the keyblank; and keys shall be able to work with transponder ignition system. The above-listed characteristics are intended to be descriptive, but not restricted. Unless clearly marked that the vendor is quoting on an "equal", the offered item shall be considered as the brand name product referenced in this announcement. If the vendor proposes to furnish an "equal product", the brand name, if any, of the product to be furnished shall be inserted on the offer. The evaluation of quotations and the determination as to the equality of the product shall be the responsibility of the Government and will be based on information furnished by the vendor. The purchasing activity is not responsible for locating or securing information which is not identified in the quotation and reasonably available to the purchase activity. To insure that sufficient information is available, the vendor must furnish as the technical part of this quotation, all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, or other information) necessaryfor the purchasing activity to determine whether the product meets the salient characteristics of the requirement. If the vendor proposes to modify a product so as to make it conform to the requirements of this announcement, it shall include a clear description of such proposed modifications and clearly mark any descriptive material to show the proposed modifications. Warranty Period -- One year on parts after 30 days acceptance -- FOB-Destination -- Quantico, VA, within 60 days A. R. O. All offers shall be submitted to the address listed above no later than 4:30 p.m. EST, July 24, 1998, and be clearly marked with RFQ #80156. The point of contact is Denise E. Dunn, Contract Specialist, at the address and phone number listed above. The following FAR clauses and provisions can be obtained from the Internet Address: http://www.far.npt.gov, or by a written request to Denise E. Dunn on Facsimile number 202-324-8031 or 8040. Offerors are hereby notified that if your offer is not received by the date/time sent and at the location specified in this announcement, it will be considered late/non-responsive in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. FAR Provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Jan 1997), shall be completed and returned with the offer. FAR Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Oct 1997), offerors will be evaluated and award will be made to the responsive, responsible offeror submitting the lowest price, technically acceptable offeror, considering Past Performance information which shall include the same or similar products sold to at least three of your most recent customers within the last three years, stating the company name, point of contact, address, and telephone number, and meeting all the terms and conditions set forth in this solicitation. This solicitation includes by reference, FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Apr 1998). The following U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) clauses can also be obtained by written request to Denise E. Dunn on Facsimile number 202-324-8031 or 8040. DOJ Clause 2852.201-70 Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) (Jan 1985); DOJ Clause 2852-211-70 Brand-name or Equal (Jan 1985) and DOJ Clause 2852-233-70 Protests Filed Directly with the DOJ (Jan 1998). All responsive, responsible sources may submit a quotation which, if received timely, shall be considered. Facsimile offers will be accepted at (202) 324-8031 or 8040. No telephone inquires will be accepted. Posted 07/10/98. (0191)

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