Department of the Air Force, Air Force Space Command, 50CONS (T-66), 66 Falcon Parkway, Ste 49, Schriever AFB, CO, 80912-6649

D -- CELLULAR TELEPHONE AIR TIME SERVICE SOL FA2550-00-Q-0097 DUE 092499 POC Darren Cole, Contract Specialist, Phone (719) 567-3837, Fax (719) 567-3850, Email darren.cole@schriever.af.mil -- Ronald Hirtle, Flight Commander, Phone 719-567-3847, Fax 719-567-3809, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=FA2550-00-Q-0 097&LocID=887. E-MAIL: Darren Cole, darren.cole@schriever.af.mil. Synopsis/Solicitation: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included with this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, FA2550-00-Q-0097 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13. The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 4812 and the Business Size Standard is 1500. The proposed contract listed here is Unrestricted. NONPERSONAL SERVICES: The contractor shall provide Cellular Telephone Air Time for period of performance 1 Oct 99 through 30 Sep 00. Cellular phone service is for Schriever AFB CO 80912. The home area includes the greater Colorado Springs area north to Monument, south to Fountain, east to Ellicot, and west to Manitou Springs. The contractor shall provide Local Analog and Digital Air Time, Nationwide Roaming to include Colorado, Call Waiting, Call Forwarding, Three Way Calling, No Answer/Busy, Mobile Data and Voicemail for Analog and Digital Equipment, Aggressive Long Distance and Roaming Rates, Caller ID, service to support Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) Technology, Defense Switched Network (DSN) access on all cellular telephones, 24 hour/7 days a week customer service, support of 300+ cellular phones with the ability to handle increases on an as needed basis, and Activate and Deactivate cellular telephones at the request of the government. Optional features: as requested, service such as additional access lines features and other services shall be called in telephonically by the government. If the request is made before 1200 hours, the service shall be provided no later than close of business the same day. If the request is made after 1200 hours, the service shall be provided no later than 0900 hours the following business day. There will be no service charge to establish or restore cellular service, to change phone numbers or optional features. Termination of one or more cellular telephone numbers/features shall be on an as needed basis at no additional charge to the government. Contractor shall respond to emergency requests to restrict outgoing calls on lost or stolen cellular phones within two hours of notification, 24 hours/ 7 days a week. Contractor shall provide monthly; one detailed electronic invoice that reflects billing for airtime actually used. Preferred electronic method is CD-ROM. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors_Commercial Items, applies (vii) with the following evaluation factors: past performance, price evaluation factors are weighted equally, home base signal strength information which should include a map of service area, and price must be considered fair and reasonable. The government reserves the right to award to an offeror other than the low priced offeror. Offerors must include with their offer a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications_Commercial Items. The clauses at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions_Commercial Items, and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders_Commercial Items, 52.232.33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer_Central Contractor Registration, and DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration, are applicable to this acquisition. The more information provided, the better able the Government will be to judge the merits of the offeror_s proposal and select the best value for the Government. Offers will be received either by e-mail or fax, until 3:30PM Mountain Standard Time (MST) on 24 Sep 99. The fax number is (719) 567-3850. For information contact SSgt Darren L. Cole via e-mail (darren.cole@schriever.af.mil) or by telephone at (719) 567-3837. You can also contact TSgt Julia E. Johnson via email (julia.johnson@schriever.af.mil)or by telephone at (719) 567-3852. Posted 09/15/99 (D-SN380402). (0258)

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