45CONS, 1201 Edward H. White II St, MS 7200, Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3237

66 -- CURRENT PROBE AND SHIELD SOL F08650-98-TA126 DUE 072198 POC JOSEFINA BRUNELL, Purchasing Agent (407) 494-2766, or BONNIE PRUETT, Contracting Officer (407) 494-5206 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation # F08650-98- TA-126 is issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect thru Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13 and Air Force Space Command Circular 96-3. This procurement is a sole source requirement; however, all responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the 45th Space Wing. The SIC code and business size standard are 3825/500. This requirement is for a fixed price contract for 2 line items, both Brand Name Only No Substitutions. Line Item 0001: Quantity 2 each ; item description: Current Probe, clamp on current monitor probe, useable frequency 10 HZ 8 MHZ, internal diameter 7.275"; Fischer Custom Communications P.N.: F 89. Line Item 0002: Quantity -- 2 each; item description: Shield, current probe environmental shield for F 89 current probe; Fischer Custom Communications P.N.: F 89ES. Two FCC current probes are currently in use and these new ones will be part of a Lightning Instrumentation System to be installed. Required delivery is 30 days after contract award with acceptance and FOB at destination. Delivery will be to the Transportation Officer, Bldg. 310 (between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM), Patrick AFB, FL 32925-5270. FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998), This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ (All letters in lower case.) (End of provision). FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, DFARS 252.225-7000 Buy American Act -- Balance of Payments Program Certificate and DFARS 252.225-7035 Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate (offerors shall provide a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, DFARS 252.225-7000 and DFARS 252.225-7035 with offer). FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998), This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Uponrequest, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ (All letters in lower case.) (End of clause). FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (without addenda); FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items with the following applicable clauses for para 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 and FAR 52.222-37 Employment Records on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items with the following applicable clauses -- DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program and DFARS 252.225-7036 North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act; FAR 52.219-6 Total Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.225-11 Restrictions on Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements; FAR 52.247-34 FOB Destination; DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (***as of 01 Jun 98 it is mandatory for all vendors to be registered in this system in order to receive a Federal Government contract. To register call 1-888-227-2423 or register on-line at http://www.safaq.hq.af.mil/contracting/ccr0.html (All letters in lower case.)***); DFARS 252.232-7009 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (CCR) (JUN 1998); and AFSPCFARS 5352.212-9500 Commercial Warranty. 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 (DPAS) (15 CFR 700). The Government intends to make a single award to the responsible offeror whose offer is the most advantageous to the Government considering price and price-related factors to include past performance. FAR (provision) 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, complete para (a) with the following: Award will be made to the offeror who meets the solicitation's minimum criteria for technical acceptability at the lowest price and has a satisfactory past performance record; technical and past performance, when combined, are more important than price. To be determined technically acceptable, the offeror must furnish product literature which demonstrates that the products offered meet each and every requirement stated in the purchase descriptions given above for Items 0001 through 0002. **THE FOLLOWING MUST BE COMPLETED, AS APPLICABLE, & RETURNED WITH YOUR QUOTE: 1. IF YOUR QUOTE IS FOB ORIGIN, PLEASE PROVIDE THE TOTAL SHIPPING WEIGHT _________ AND/OR THE SHIPPING COST ________. 2. IF THIS/THESE ITEM(S) IS/ARE ON ANY GOVERNMENT CONTRACT, PLEASE PROVIDE COPY OF THE CONTRACT AND: CONTRACT NUMBER -- _________; EXPIRATION DATE -- ______; PROMPT PAYMENT TERMS -- _______; FOB POINT -- __________. 3. FOR WARRANTY PURPOSES, PLEASE FURNISH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR EACH LINE ITEM: THE WARRANTY EXTENDS FOR A PERIOD OF ___ DAYS OR ___ YEARS FROM ( ) DATE OF SHIPMENT, ( ) DATE OF RECEIPT OR ( ) DATE OF INSTALLATION. 4. CONTRACTOR DUNS NUMBER -- ____________. 5. CONTRACTOR CAGE CODE -- ________. 6. IS THE "REMIT TO" THE SAME AS THE ORDERING ADDRESS? __YES/__NO IF "NO", PLEASE FILL IN CORRECT "REMIT TO": NAME OF COMPANY -- ________________ NO/STREET OR PO BOX NO. -- ______________ CITY/STATE/ZIP -- ____________.** Offers are due no later than 4:00 PM EST on 21 Jul 98 at 45 CONS/LGCSB, 1201 Edward H. White II St., Bldg. 423, Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3237. For information contact Josefina Brunell, Purchasing Agent, at (407) 494-2766, Fax (407) 494-2983. See Numbered Note 22. Posted 07/12/98 (W-SN222042). (0193)

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