81 CONS/LGCS, 200 Fifth Street, Suite 103, Keesler AFB MS 39534-2104

58 -- PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS SOL F22600-98-Q0612 DUE 090898 POC TSgt Sharod Holmes, 228-377-1843 or Joy K. Bissonnette, 228-377-3130 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 provided in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. A quote is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number F22600-98-Q0612 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The standard classification code is 3651, small business standard size is 750 employees. The incorporated document and provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-05. This requirement is for Line Item 0001: Flightline Public Address Sound System. Line item 0002: Phase 2 Public Address System. All interested offerors may request specifications by fax (228) 377-3298. Delivery terms shall be FOB Destination with delivery to be made to 81 CS/SCMG, Keesler AFB, MS 39534, no later than 10 Oct 98. Inspection and acceptance shall be made at destination. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and will remain in full force in any resultant purchase order; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -Commercial Items (AUG 1998) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition and is amended to read, submit signed and dated offer to 81 CONS/LGCS, 200 Fifth St., Rm 104, Keesler AFB, MS 39534-2102 at or before 3:30 p.m. CST, 08 Sep 98. Quotations must be signed and dated and may be submitted on your company letterhead or your standard company quotation forms, and can be submitted by fax (228) 377-3298 to the attention of TSgt Sharod Holmes. Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (OCT 1997)-Evaluation Factors are past performance and price. The evaluation factors will be evaluated as being substantially equal. The Government reserves the right to make award on the initial quote received without discussions. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (JAN 1997) with its quote. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (APR 1998) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5 (JUN 1998) and DFARS 252.212.7001 (JUN 1998), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items) is incorporated by reference, however for paragraph (b) only the following clauses apply: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 1984); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (APR 1998); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (APR 1998); and 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Supplies (JAN 1994). These clauses also apply: DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (MAR 1998), DFARS 252.225-7007, Buy American Act-Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program (MAR 1998), DFARS 252-225-7036 Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate (MAR 1998), DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (for solicitations and resultant awards) issued after 01 Jun 98. All contractors are required to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. In order to register, the contractor must have a DUNS No. (available @ 800-333-0505). Registration via Internet (ccr.edi.dis.mil) takes approximately 48 hours, all other methods take approximately 30 days. DFARS 252.232-7009 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer. The contractor shall extend to the Government full coverage of any standard Commercial warranty offered in a similar commercial sale. Acceptance of the warranty does not waive the Government's right with regard to the other terms and conditions of the contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the warranty. The warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the items listed in the schedule. This is a DO rated order with a program identification symbol of A7O. A firm-fixed price purchase order will be issued under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. All questions concerning this RFQ must be submitted in writing, no telephonic responses will be processed. Questions should be faxed to TSgt Sharod Holmes, 228-377-3298, to arrive not later than 03 Sep 98. Posted 08/26/98 (W-SN242233). (0238)

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