U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration & Naturalization Service, 7701 N. Stemmons Freeway (ACDCAP), Dallas, Texas 75247

66 -- FIBER OPTIC FLEXIBLE VEHICLE GASOLINE TANK SEARCH KIT SOL ACD-98-Q-0034 DUE 091098 POC Cheryl Aldridge 214 905-5392 FAX= 214 767-7458 The Immigration and Naturalization Service, Dallas, Texas is issuing 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation ACD-98-Q-0034 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-05. A single award will be made. Term of the contract will be for one year plus 2 one-year options and delivery shall be FOB destination. CLIN 0001: BASE YEAR: Fiber Optic Flexible Vehicle Gasoline Tank Search Kit EST QTY: 8 each. EST QTY: 8 each. Guaranteed minimum (base year only) to be order is six each and the maximum to be ordered is twenty. CLIN 0002: First Option Year: Fiber Optic Flexible Vehicle Gasoline Tank Search Kit EST QTY:8 each. Any items ordered above the guaranteed minimum will be ordered on delivery order(s) issued by any contracting officer located within the 17 state Central Region. As a minimum the scope must have: 1) AC/DC convertible power source with rechargeable mobile battery pack; 2) minimum 100 watt light source or equivalent luminescence; 3) minimum 60" flexible optic cable with a fixed focus for ease of use; 4) 8-12mm diameter flexible cable; 5) 4-way 100 degree articulation with a minimum 60 degree field of view; 6) carrying case to house main unit, light source, external parts and accessories; and 7) service agreement with minimum one year warranty inclusive of parts and labor. Quotes shall include product data information, point of contact names and phone numbers of other customers, information regarding the repair records of products from units already in use by other agencies, include GSA contract number (if applicable) and any additional discount offered, any extended warranty information, and company's DUNS Number. The provisions at FAR 15.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. FAR 12.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, is applicable. Paragraph (a), evaluation criteria is as follows: Award will be made to the low, technically acceptable offeror. Also, OFFEROR SHALL INCLUDE A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISIONS AT FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following additional clauses: FAR 52.216-18, Ordering paragraph (a): insert "date of award for a of one year"; FAR 52.216-19, Order Limitations: paragraph (a) insert "one", (b)(1) "8 each", (b)(2) 8 each, (b)(3) "30 days", (d) "5"; FAR 52.216-22, Indefinite Quantity, paragraph (d) insert "the completion of the last delivery order."; FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services; FAR 52.232-19, Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year, insert "September 30th"; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, and the following additional clauses apply to this acquisitions: FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Actions for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by reference (available at http://www.arnet.gov/far). Delivery orders may be issued via facsimilie. Quotes are due 9/10/98, 1:30pm, at Immigration and Naturalization Service, ATTN: ACDCAP/Aldridge, 7701 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75247. Inquiries and quotes may be faxed to 214 767-7458. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered. Posted 08/29/98 (W-SN243513). (0241)

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