USA ARMY SOUTH, FORT BUCHANAN CONTRACTING OFFICE, ATTN: S0FB-DOC -- BUILDING 556, FORT BUCHANAN PR 00934-5049

59 -- 59 -- COMMUNICATION CABLES AND EQUIPMENT SOL wf3fm6-8233-0001 POC Contract Specialist B. NICHOLAS WOLFE (787) 273-3251 Contracting Officer DEBBIE A. CURBELO (787) 273-3323 (Site Code DAJN02) This is 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is identified as "WF3FM6-8233-0001" and is issued as a request for quotations. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-7. This acquisition is set-aside exclusively for small businesses. The SIC code and size standard are 3577 and 1,000 employees. The following are the line items, quantities and descriptions of the items required: Item No. Description Quantity Unit 0001 Jelly filled telephone 5,000 FT cable, 600 pair, 24 AWG 0002 Jelly filled telephone 400 FT cable, 200 pair, 24 AWG 0003 Jelly filled telephone 2,000 FT cable, 50 pair, 24 AWG 0004 Galvanized steel 5/16" 5,000 FT messenger cable 0005 Central office connector 6 EA 100 pair w/100 foot stub 6 AWG, Reltec Part no. RG7103L or equal, requires standard ground, gold plate sockets, stub cable guage 24 AWG, stub length 50 feet, stub direction up left mount 0006 5 pin protectors gas 925 EA module, Reltec part no. R4B1E or equal 0007 Building entrance protector 6 EA 50 pair w/25 foot stub, Reltec part no. BEPC50SC25 or equal 0008 Aerial closure 2" X 24" 10 EA preformed floating bond 0009 Aerial closure 5" X 24" 1 EA preformed floating bond 0010 Lashing Wire Coil 12 EA minimum 600 ft/coil 0011 Galvanized 3 bolt clamp 30 EA 0012 Galvanized bolt, 5/8" X 16" 30 EA continuous thread 0013 Galvanized 5/8" square nut 36 EA 0014 Galvanized bolt 5/8 X 16" 24 EA 0015 Galvanized 5/8" square washer 150 EA 0016 Strand vise 5/16" 20 EA 0017 E lashing clamps 100 EA 0018 Sheath bond connectors, 3M 100 EA part no. 4460 or equal 0019 Jelly filled RB connectors 6 EA blue tip, Reltec part no. 190 or equal 0020 8 foot grounding rod, copper 10 EA cover 0021 Pole anchor with 1/2" nut 10 EA 0022 Anchor rod 8 feet with 10 EA 1/2" thread 0023 Electrical wire no. 4 solid 1 RO (for grounding use) Items must be delivered within 28 calendar days, f.o.b. destination to USA South, HQ Fort Buchanan, Director of Information Management, Attn: Property Book Officer, Building 220, Fort Buchanan, PR 00934-5055. Interested parties are advised that FAR clause 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors-Commercial" applies to this acquisition. Quotes will be evaluated to determine the best value to the Government in consideration of prices quoted and past performance. Accordingly, quoters must include three references able to advise the Government as to the quoters ability to correctly and timely deliver similar or larger quantities of the required materials to Puerto Rico or other locations outside of the 48 contiguous states. Interested parties are advised to include a full-text copy of FAR clause 52.212-3, "Offeror Representations and Certifications," with their quote. FAR clause 52.212-4, "Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items," is applicable to this acquisition. FAR clause 52.212-5, "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive orders- Commercial Items," applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited within 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.222-26 (Equal Opportunity), 52.222-35 (Affirmative Action for Special Dabled and Vietnam Era Veterans), 52.222-36 (Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers), 52.222-37 (Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era), 52.225-3 (Buy American Act-Supplies), and 52.247-64 (Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels). Quotes are due on Friday, September 18, 1998 at 12:00 Noon to the following address: USA South, Fort Buchanan Contracting Office, ATTN: SOFB-DOC (Wolfe), Building 556, Fort Buchanan, PR 00934-5049. Hand-carried or express mail delivery may be made to the receptionist at the above address. Quotes will be accepted via facsimile to (787) 273-3751. Quoters are encouraged to to call Mr. Nick Wolfe at (787) 273-3251 to confirm receipt of all facsimile transmissions. Information regarding this requirement may be obtained by calling Mr. Wolfe at the above telephone number. See Posted 09/08/98 (I-SN246948). (0251)

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