Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Keesler AFB Contracting Squadron, 310 M Street Rm 102, Keesler AFB, MS, 39534-2147

59 -- EXFO UNIVERSAL TEST SYSTEM PLATFORM WITH ACCESSORIES SOL F2260000Q0051 DUE 011000 POC Toine Pilgrim, Contract Specialist, Phone (228) 377-1833, Fax (228) 377-3298, Email toine.pilgrim@keesler.af.mil -- Joy Bissonnette, Flight Chief, Phone (228)377-3130, Fax (228)377-3298, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=M&;ProjID=F2260000Q0051 &LocID=510. E-MAIL: Toine Pilgrim, toine.pilgrim@keesler.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information provided in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. A quote is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number F22600-00-Q0051 is issued as a Request For Quote (RFQ). The Standard Industrial Code is 3825; small business standard size is 500 employees. Type of set-aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside. The incorporated document provisions and clauses are to be in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. This requirement is for 2 ea of the following items, which are manufactured by Exfo. Item 0001: Universal Test System Platform modular mainframe unit (3 module capacity); FTB-300 UTS hardware instruction manual and certificate of compliance; Toolbox 5 software environment and instruction manual; Up to 100,000 internal OTDR trace storage capacitu (std); Active matrix color 8.4" touchscreen display; Null modem cable, DB9F to DB9F (GP-216); Semi-rigid case (GP-10-008); AC adapter/charger and set of 2 batteries (GP-257X and GP-218); 32 MB RAM; shoulder strap (GP-17); Floppy drive 3.5"; free software upgrades for two years, Part number FTB-300-N4-M1-D2. Item 0002: SM OTDR Module, 1310/1550 nm, 40/38 dB; single slot module; application software (TBOX5-OTDR) and instruction manual; certificate of calibration, Part number FTB-7423B-E1. Item 0003: FC connector adapter, Part number EUI-89. Item 0004: ST connector adapter, Part number EUI-90. Delivery terms shall be FOB destination with delivery 15 days after award and shall be delivered to 738 EIS Maltby Hall, Building 7701, Keesler AFB, MS 39534. Inspection and acceptance shall be made at destination. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and are to remain in full force in any resultant purchase order; FAR Part 52.212-1 Instructions to Offeror-Commercial Items (Jun 99) is incorporated by reference, applies to this acquisition and is amended to read: submit signed and dated offer to 81CONS/LGCS, 310 M Street, Room 102, Keesler AFB, MS 39534-2102 at or before 1530 (3:30 p.m.) CST 10 Jan 00. Quotations must be signed, dated and submitted on your Company's letterhead or quotation form. Quotations may be submitted via FAX (228-377-3298) to Toine Pilgrim's attention or by E-mail to toine.pilgrim@keesler.af.mil. Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 99) Evaluation Factors past performance, technically acceptable product and price will be evaluated as being substantially equal. The government reserves the right to make award on the initial quote without discussions. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items(Oct 99) with its quote. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 99) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition with the following addendum: DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (Mar 98). The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Sep 99) and 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes on Executive Orders applicable to defense acquisitions of commercial items (Sep 99) are incorporated by reference, however, for paragraph (b) only the following clauses apply: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era(38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332), 252.225-7001, and 252.225-7036. This is a DO rated order with an identification symbol of A70. A firm-fixed price purchase order will be issued in writing or faxed to Toine Pilgrim at 228-377-3298 or E-mailed to toine.pilgrim@keesler.af.mil to arrive not later than 10 Jan 2000. No telephonic responses will be processed. Posted 12/27/99 (D-SN411458). (0361)

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