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61 -- PANEL TO PANEL CABLING SYSTEM SOL F01600-99-Q0730 DUE 060999 POC Gail Bumgardner, Contract Specialist, Phone 334-953-2772, Fax 334-953-2198, Email gail.bumgardner@maxwell.af.mil -- Nancy Feeney, Contracting Officer, Phone 334-953-7212, Fax 334-953-2198, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=M&;ProjID=F01600-99-Q07 30&LocID=512. E-MAIL: Gail Bumgardner, gail.bumgardner@maxwell.af.mil. 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. Solicitation number F01600-99-Q0730 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Award will be made using simplified acquisition procedures. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. This is an unrestricted procurement.. The solicitation line item is as follows: Panel to panel cabling system for modular furniture. Multi-circuit connection system. Includes in-feed, CDA and fin tap for panel to panel connection. Must be compatible with Haworth furniture. Specs for in-feed: Enclosure size is 15.5_x13.5_x6_. Bottom skirt hides entry from view and provides egress into furniture. Mounts externally onto furniture with a UniGroup, PLACES or PREMISE mounting background. bracket. Specs for CDA: Lay inside the furniture raceways. Snap together to form a continuous communications line and are labeled and color-coded for easy identification. Can be grouped together to form 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36 or more circuits. Available to meet all fire code requirements. Vary in lengths: 8_, 16_, and 25_. Specs for fin tap: One-piece, oven-molded, strain-relieved. Available in four standard lengths: 2_, 8_, 16_, and 25_. Utilize bonded-pair technology that is predetermined on both ends. Are mechanically keyed to prevent improper insertion. May be inserted and withdrawn without tools. Haworth DataThing or equal. QTY: 1 lot. Delivery: F.O.B. Destination Within Consignee_s Premises to Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex, AL 36114. The Standard Industrial Classification code is 3669 and the size standard is 750 employees. The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors_Commercial Items (AUG 1998) and FAR Clauses 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions_Commercial Items (MAY 1999) and FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer _ Central Contractor Registration (MAY 1999) applies to this acquisition. Addendum to this clause and provision include DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (MAR 1998). The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders_Commercial Items (MAY 1999) applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited within that clause are also applicable: FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. FAR Clause 52.232-18 Availability of Funds applies to this acquisition. The provisions at DFARS 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 DFARS clause cited within that provision is also applicable: DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (MAR 1998). The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating assigned to this acquisition is C9E. This requirement is subject to availability of funds. The vendor responding to this acquisition should provide the following: a price quote on company letterhead, stating unit price, extended price, F.O.B., prompt payment terms, remittance address, and a completed copy of FAR clause 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications_Commercial Items (MAY 1999). Responses must be received in this office by 1200, 9 June 1999. Posted 06/07/99 (D-SN340099). (0158)

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