FISC Norfolk Acq Group, Hampton Roads Detachment, 1968 Gilbert St., Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23511-3392

61 -- CABLE THOF-500 SOL N00189-99-R-0131 DUE 051399 POC Marlene K. Chambley, Contracting Officer, Code 02H3E, (757) 443-1362 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer via, Marlene_K_Chambley@nor.fisc.navy.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in Subpart 12.6 of the FAR, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the request for quote for the required item. Proposals are hereby requested under RFP N00189-99-R-0131, a subsequent solicitation document will not be issued. FISC Acquisition Department Norfolk intends to purchase the following: (1) CLIN 1001, Cable, THOF-500, 3 conductor 500 MCM copper 600 volt type, similar to type THOF in MIL-C-915 but a commercial version which is not QPL listed. Low smoke insulation not acceptable. Cable to be delivered in increments of no less than 510 feet and no longer than 510 feet. Cable must be delivered on wooden reels, with 3.5 inch hole in center. Cable must have a suitable nonhygroscopic, polypropylene filler which shall be used in valley to form round cable. Low moisture paper or jute filled is not acceptable. Each conductor shall be insulated with an ultraviolet resistant black EPR compound. One conductor shall be black. A heavy neoprene jacket shall be applied over the assembly. Low smoke insulation is not acceptable. Each offeror shall forward one foot of cable as per specification and shall be marked with the solicitation number and the company's name. Failure to submit a product sample shall make the offeror non-responsive. Company will be responsible for picking up empty reels. This solicitation is 100% small business set-aside. SIC Code: 3357; Business Size Standard: 1000 employees. FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUL 1996) Alternate I (OCT 1995) applies. Delivery requirement is 60 days after date of award. FOB Destination to Norfolk, VA 23511. Offers other than FOB Destination shall be ineligible for the award. Inspection and acceptance by the Government in Norfolk, VA. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-2 Eval-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders: The following numbered subparagraphs under paragraph (b) of this apply: (1), (7), (12), (13), (14), and (15), FAR 52.232-33 Mandatory Information For Electronic Funds Transfer Program. The RFP document, (N00189-99-R-0131), provisions and clauses that have been incorporated are those in effect through FAC 97-11. The following Defense FAR Supplement (DFAR) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference, with the exception of DFAR 252.204-7004, which will be in full text. DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (JAN 1999), The following clause under paragraph (b) of this clause apply:DFAR 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (MAR 1998). Award will be made to the eligible, responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation, and is the most advantageous in price to the government. DFAR 252.204-7004, (MAR 1998), Required Central Contractor Registration, (a) Definitions. As used in this clause- (1) "Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database" means the primary DOD repository for contractor information required for the conduct of business with DOD. (2) "Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number" means the 9-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet Information Services to identify unique business entities. (3) "Data Universal Numbering System +4 (DUNS+4) number" means the DUNS number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet plus a 4-digit suffix that may be assigned by a parent (controlling) business concern. This 4-digit suffix may be assigned at the discretion of the parent business concern for such purposes as identifying subunits or affiliates of the parentbusiness concern. (4) "Registered in the CCR database" means that all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the DUNS+4 number, if applicable, and the corresponding Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, is in the CCR database; the DUNS number and the CAGE code have been validated; and all edits have been successfully completed. (b)(1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee must be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation, except for awards to foreign vendors for work to be performed outside the United States. (2) The offeror shall provide its DUNS or, if applicable, its DUNS+4 number with its offer, which will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the offeror is registered in the CCR database. (3) Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror ineligible for award. (4) DOD has established a goal of registering an applicant in the CCR database within 48 hours after receipt of a complete and accurate application via the Internet. However, registration of an applicant submitting an application through a method other than the Internet may take up to 30 days. Therefore, offerors that are not registered should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation. (c) The Contractor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the data within the CCR, and for any liability resulting from the Government's reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the CCR database after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to confirm on an annual basis that its information in the CCR database is accurate and complete. (d) Offerors and contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. As a minimum, responsible sources should provide this office: a price proposal on letterhead or a SF1449 for the request items with unit prices, extended prices, a one foot sample labeled with solicitation number and company's name to be evaluated, and a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3. Responses to this solicitation are due by May 13, 1999 4:00p.m. (Local Time). All offers shall be mailed to: Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Acquisition Department Code 200, Attn: Marlene K. Chambley Code 02H3E, phone: (757) 443-1362, 1968 Gilbert St, Suite 600, Norfolk VA 23511-3392. Reference RFP N00189-99-R-0131. Note #1 applies. Posted 04/27/99 (W-SN325045). (0117)

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