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

61 -- ELECTRICAL UNDERGROUND COPPER CABLE SOL N00189-99-T-H481 DUE 082099 POC Linda Coleman, Contract Specialist, 757-443-1406, Marlene K. Chambley, Contracting Officer, 757-443-1362 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 Quotes for the required items and a subsequent solicitation document will not be issued. The solicitation number for this procurement is N00189-99-T-H481 and is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-13 and Defense Acquisition Circular (DAC) 91-13. The Standard Industrial Code is 3357 (for closing purposes only) and offers shall be solicited on the basis of full and open competition. FISC Acquisition Department Norfolk intends to purchase the following: (1) Clin 1001, fifteen (15) reels of copper cables, 35 KV, type MV-90, EPR (ozone resistant ethylene propylene-rubber) insulation with tape shielding, 133% insulationlevel (420 MIL insulation with a 110 MIL PVC jacket.) Conductor size to be 750 KCMIL; 15,000 feet of cable, 1000 feet per reel of cable;(2) Clin 1002, five (5) reels of copper cables for 11.5 KV underground distribution shall be ozone resistant ethylene propylene-rubber-insulated cable conforming to NEMA WC 8, as applicable and AEIC 6. Cable shall be single conductor, employing concentric, class B stranded copper conductors. Cable shall have conductor and insulation shielding. Insulation shielding shall be metal tape according to NEMA WC 8. Cable shall be rated 15KV with insulation and jacket thickness of 220 and 80 MILS respectively. Cable shall have a polyvinyl chloride jacket, cable shall be 500 KCMIL(3000 linear feet per reel/15,000 linear feet total.) All quotes shall specify name of manufacturer, applicable part number, model, make, or catalog number for each and identity of the commercial catalog. Provide commercial catalog description. Quotes received shall specify FOB destination by the contractor. Quotes other than FOB Destination shall be ineligible for award. Inspection and acceptance shall be by the Government in Norfolk, VA. Delivery is required no later than 30 Sep 99. The contract resulting from this solicitation will be a firm fixed price type contract. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, apply the following: all quotes listed on a letterhead or a cover sheet signed and dated that contains the requested items w/unit price, extended price, prompt payment terms, remittance address if different than the mailing address, descriptive literature of items quoted, solicitation number, time specified for receipt of quotes, name, address, and telephone number, terms of any express warranty and all other documentation specified herein. A statement specifying the extent of the agreement with all terms and conditions and provisions in the solicitation should be furnished with quote. Those companies that fail to furnish the required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the low responsible company whose quote conforms to the solicitation. Companies shall include a complete copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (Nov 1995) with their quote. The following clauses apply to this solicitation and are hereby incorporated by reference: FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items Contract type: The resulting contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial items: The following numbered subparagraphs under paragraph (b) of this apply: (1), (3), (5),(9), (10), (11), (12), (13), (14),and (15); FAR 52.232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment, FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest, FAR 33.103 Independent Review of Agency Protests sets forth procedures for inexpensive, informal, procedurally simple, and expeditious resolution of protests. Where appropriate and permitted by law, FISC Norfolk encourages the use of those techniques set forth in FAR 33.103 to resolve agency protests. Therefore, companies may submit protests to the Contracting Officer at the following address: Fleet and Industrial Supply Center(FISC), Acquisition Department, 1968 Gilbert Street, Suite 600, Attn: Ms. Marlene K. Chambley, Norfolk VA 23511-3392, Telephone:(757) 443-1362. Protests should comply with and will be processed in accordance with the protest procedures set forth in FAR Part 33.103. As an alternative, offerors who protest may request FISC Norfolk to review the merits of the protest independent of the contracting officer who is conducting the source selection. FISC Norfolk Acquisition Department Code 200, Chief of the Contracting Office will conduct this independent review. The following NAVSUP clause applies to this solicitation and is incorporated by reference: SUP 5252.243- 9400 Authorized Changes Only By The Contracting Officer. The following (DFARS) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference with the exception of DFARS 252.204-7004, which will be in full text. DFARS 252.225- 7000 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program Certificate;DFARS 252.247-7024 Notification of transportation of Supplies By Sea, DFARS 252.247-7022 Representation of Extent of Transportation By Sea, DFARS 252.204-7004 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 parent business 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., DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items: The following clauses under paragraph (b) of this clause apply: 252.219-7008, 252.225-7001, and 252.233-7000. The Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) rating is C9E. Responses to this solicitation are due by 20 August 1999 at 4:00p.m.(Local Time). All quotes shall be sent to the Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Norfolk, Acquisition Department, 1968 Gilbert Street, Suite 600, Attn: Linda Coleman, Code 202C6, Norfolk, Virginia 23511-3392 or FAX to (757) 443-1424. Companies shall provide names, addresses and phone numbers of 3 customers, either Government or commercial that have received the contractor's supplies for the same or similar items. Companies must acquaint themselves with the new regulations concerning Commercial Item acquisition contained at FAR Subpart 12 and must ensure that all Representations and Certifications are executed and returned as required in this synopsis/solicitation. The point of contact for this solicitation is Linda Coleman,(757) 443- 1406. Offeror is hereby notified that the combined synopsis/solicitation and subsequent amendments will be available by downloading the documents at FISC Norfolk Website: http://www.nor.fisc.navy.mil/contracts/announce/default/.htm or http://www.neco.navy.mil. By submitting quotes, the vendor will be self-certifying that neither the requestor nor the principal corporate officials and owners are currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contracts from any Federal Agency. Failure to do so may represent grounds for refusing to accept quotes. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation in one, and no written solicitation will be issued. Posted 08/13/99 (W-SN367487). (0225)

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