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60 -- PROFILE ALIGNMENT FUSION SPLICER SOL DAHA45-99T0151 DUE 100699 POC Darrin Knapp @ 509/247-7222, Darryl B. Wachob/Contracting Officer @ 509/247-7221 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared IAW the format in 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. DAHA45-99-T0151 is issued as request for quote(RFQ). This solicitation incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13. This acquisition will be a Small Business Set-Aside, SIC Code: 3357, Size Standard: 1,000. CLIN 0001; Qty 02 Each, Profile Alignment Fusion Splicer, to include the following features: Automatic compensation for humidity, atmospheric pressure and temperature variation. Automatic core-core low loss splicing regardless of fiber quality or age. Arc power is optimized automatically splice by splice. Splicing modes added for cutoff wavelength shifted (CS) in addidtion to SM, DS and MM fiber. Built in tube heater has programmable sleeve length andheating profile. Operating modes provided to create an in-line attenuator. Mode field diameter compensation program. Menu driven for all functions including maintenance. Tube heater programmability and other options. 4" LCD monitor. Fiber cleaver, case and spare electrodes. Description based on Fujikara FSM-30S. Item is not required to be brand name specific. All or equal items must be identified be manufacture and appropriate information included to compare acceptability. Must be Y2K compliant. Delivery will be FOB Destination Everett WA. Delivery time is 30 days ARO. The following provisions apply to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS(AUG98). All offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 OFFERORS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS(JAN97). The following clauses apply: 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS(APR98), 52.212-4 is ammended to replace FAR 52.232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment with DOD FAR 252.232-7009 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer(CCR)(JUN98). 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS(JUN98). The contractor aggrees to the following FAR Clauses, which are incorporated in any resulting contract(s) by reference, to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.225-18 European Union Santion for End Products, 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels, 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Excutive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitons of Commercial Items(MAR98), 252.225-7036 Buy American Act-North America Free Trade Aggreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program, Alternate I(MAR98), 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications(DEC91), 52.239-1 Privacy and Security Safeguards, NOTE: The contractor shall ensure, if applicable, products provided under this contract, to include hardware, software, firmware, and middleware whether acting alone or combined as a system are year 2000 compliant as defined in FAR part 39. Evaluation will be based on the best value to the government, such as price, quality, warranty and past perfomance. Warranty shall be, as a minimum, the industry standard for this item. All quotes, to include representations and certifications shall be mailed to address above NLT COB 06 Oct 99. POC is Darrin Knapp 509/247-7222. See CBD Numbered Notes 1 and 12***** Posted 08/19/99 (W-SN370110). (0231)

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