United States Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Randolph AFB Contracting Office, 395 B Street West Suite 2, Randolph AFB, TX, 78150-4525

59 -- TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT SOL F41691-99-Q0255 DUE 042699 POC Cynthia Gates, Contract Specialist, Phone 210-652-5171, Fax 210-652-7486, Email gatesc@randolph.af.mil -- Ernesto Cruz, Contract Specialist, Phone 210-652-5171, Fax 210-652-7486, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F41691-99-Q02 55&LocID=464. E-MAIL: Cynthia Gates, gatesc@randolph.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subparts 12.6 and 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation F41619199Q0255 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97 -- 11. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business concerns. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed price Purchase Order under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). 12 CONS, Randolph AFB, TX has a requirement for Telecommunication Equipment to include the following items: (1) Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (TFP2A Fiber Master) P/N FG1315-1310/1550 nm Singlemode, Option 34-SPTPC (119-4513 _00), Qty 1 ea., manufactured by Tektronix Federal Systems, Inc. and (2) X75 Microprocessor-Controlled Fusion Splicer P/N X75-OSM-T-H, Qty 1 ea., manufactured by SIECOR. Equals are acceptable. If offering an equal, specifications must be submitted with the quote. Award will be based low price and offeror _s quote representing the _Best Value_ to the government. Offerors must provide warranty information specific to all equipment. The Government requires FOB destination. FOB point is 12 CS/SCMPP, C Street East, Bldg. 379, Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4342. Desired delivery is 15 days after receipt of award. Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, and transportation necessary to deliver the above mentioned items. The following clauses and provisions can be viewed through internet access at the Air Force FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212 -- 1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Aug 98). Offerors must include with their offer a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212 -- 3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items (May 99); DFARS 252.212 -- 7000, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Nov 95); 52.212 -- 4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May 99); FAR 52.212 -- 5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (May 99); 52.222 -- 26, Equal Opportunity (Feb 99); 52.222 _ 35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 98); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Jan 1999); DFARS 252.212 -- 7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jan 99); DFARS 252.225 -- 7001; Buy American Act and Balance Payment Program (Mar 98); 252.225-7035, Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act -- Balance of Payments Program Certificate (Mar 98); 252.225-7036, Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act -- Balance of Payments Program (Mar 98). 252.204 -- 7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (Mar 98); 252.232 -- 7009, Payment By Electronics Funds Transfer (CCR) (Jun 98). Offers must be sent in writing to the Purchasing Agent above not later than 26 Apr 99, 4:30 P.M., CST. Award will be made on or about 30 Apr 99. Effective 1 Jun 98, contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to receiving any contract award. You can register in the CCR by calling 1 888 227 2423, or via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which, if timely received, will be considered by the office. Posted 04/16/99 (D-SN321384). (0106)

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