55 Contracting Squadron/LGCS 101 Washington Sq., Offutt AFB, NE 68113-2107

70 -- ATM SWITCHING EQUIPMENT (IBM) SOL fF25600-98 T2362 DUE 092498 POC Kevin W. Geary / 402 294-2628 WEB: F25600-98-T2362, http://www.offutt.af.mil/55cons/. E-MAIL: Contracting Specialist, kevin.geary@offutt.af.mil. The government intends to issue a purchase order for ATM Switching Equipment as follows: Item 0001/ (1ea) IBM p/n 58G5885, 17 slot ATM and packet channel backplace chassis Item 0002/ (3ea) IBM p/n 80G3375, system controller Item 0003/ (5ea) IBM p/n 80G3344, 415 watt a/c power supply Item 0004/ (7ea) IBM p/n 58G5818, 20 port utp Item 0005/ (1ea) IBM p/n 51H4933, ethernet LAN switch module, 2-slot Item 0006/ (1ea) IBM p/n 41H6988, ATM ethernet UFC **LAST ITEM** This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items issued by the 55th Contracting Squadron, to purchase the aforementioned equipment for USSTRATCOM at Offutt AFB, NE, and prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations document (FAR) 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. Solicitation number F25600-98-T2362 is being issued as a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-7 NO PARTIAL QUOTES WILL BE CONSIDERED. NO SUBSTITUTES WILL BE ALLOWED. Please acknowledge all requirements on quotations. Please indicate FOB destination on quote. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offorers, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation is based on best value including cost and ability to meet requirements. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certification -- Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items: Terms and Conditions are as follows: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action For Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 USC 4212); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, AS Amended (41 U.S.C. 351 et seq.) (Applicable to Service Contracts only); 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq) (Applicable to Service Contracts only); 252.232-7009, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (CCR); 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41 U.S.C. 10, E.O. 10582); 252.225-7036, North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Alt I) applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by close of business 22 Sept 1998, and should be submitted in writing to: Kevin W. Geary, 101 Washington Square, Bldg 40, Offutt AFB, NE 68113-2107, or you may send a fax to number (402)-232-6571. Address any questions to Kevin W. Geary at above address or call (402) 294-2628 or e-mail to kevin.geary@offutt.af.mil**SEE NUMBERED NOTE 22** Posted 09/17/98 (W-SN251435). (0260)

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