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70 -- CABLE ITEMS SOL 00Q045 DUE 022500 POC George Robertson, 202-406-6940 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 No. 00Q045 is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular No. 97-14. This action is a 100% small business set-aside. The SIC code is 5045 and the size standard is 500 employees. The U.S. Secret Service has a requirement for brand-name Computers To Go (CTG) or other brand-name as specified; any substitutions must be documented by brand-name and model number offered, and technical documentation must be provided by the quoter providing adequate support that the offered product is the equal to the product stated herein -- if such technical documentation for substituted items is not provided for items 0001 through 0009, the quote will be unacceptable in its entirety. Item 0001 -- CTG 21 Piece PC toolkit (screwdrivers, etc.), 133 each; Item 0002 -- CTG 3-foot (50 Cond) SCSI Peripheral Cable, 133 each; Item 0003 -- CTG 3-foot Micro DB68M -- Micro DB50m SCSI III to SCSI II cable, 133 each; Item 0004 -- CTG 3.5-foot MD50-C50 M SCSI II to SCSI I Cable, 133 each; Item 0005 -- CTG 3.5-foot Micro DB850 M/M SCSI II to SCSI II Cable, 133 each; Item 0006 -- CTG Micro DB50M -- 50 Centronics F Adapter, 133 each; Item 0007 -- CTG Terminator C50M Active SCSI I, 133 each; Item 0008 -- CTG Terminator C50M Passive SCSI I, 133 each; Item 0009 -- CTG Terminator MD50M Passive SCSI II, 133 each; Item 0010 -- Belkin Parallel to SCSI Adapter F5B001, 133 each; Item 0011 -- 2.5 HDD Adapter, Internal, 40 PINs, w/2 PIN mini power cable (no part number available); Item 0012 -- Wescorp ESD Wrist Strap, 133 each. Delivery is requested to be staggered as follows: First quantity of 33, 2 weeks ARO or sooner; second lot of 25, for receipt by 3/17/00; third lot of 25, for receipt by 4/28/00; fourth lot of 25, for receipt by 6/23/00; and fifth lot of 25, for receipt by 8/4/00. Shipment is FOB Destination (all freight included in the offered price) to the U.S. Secret Service Financial Crimes Division, 950 H Street, NW, Suite 5300, Washington, DC 20001. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses are applicable: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Nov 1999); 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Oct 1999); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items ((May 1999); and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (May 1000)(additional clauses cited in 52.212-5 that apply to this acquisition are: 11,12,13,14,15, 16 and 23 Fill-in for item 23: The Government will make any and all payments via electronic funds transfer through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Payment System). EVALUATION PROCEDURES: Quoters shall provide points of contact by name, telephone number, and organization with whom you have had contracts within the last eighteen months. If the company has not been in existence for eighteen months, provide resume information on corporate staff. This past performance information shall be graded as acceptable, unacceptable or neutral. Award shall be made to the lowest priced, responsible quoter with acceptable past performance whose offer conforms to the terms of the solicitation as stated herein. Quoters must include a signed copy of the Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.212-3) and Veterans Reporting Requirements with their offers. Copies of the FAR clauses cited herein are available on the Internet at www. arnet.gov/far. A copy of the required Representations and Certifications may be obtained from the U.S. Secret Service Procurement homepage at www. treas.gov/usss/proc, then click "Procurement Opportunities" and scrolldown to click number 1, FAR Clause 52.212-3, and number 3, Compliance with Veterans Employment Reporting Requirements, and print the applicable clauses from your Web browser for completion and return with your quotation. Quotes are due by not later than February 25, 2000 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Quotes shall be addressed to the following: U.S. Secret Service, 950 H Street, NW, Suite 6700, Washington, DC 20001, Attn: George Robertson. Facsimile proposals are acceptable and may be sent to 202-406-6801. Quoters are cautioned that facimile quotations will be reviewed for timeliness based on the time the fax prints out at the U.S. Secret Service Procurement Division; early facsimile transmission of a complete proposal well in advance of the due date and time is encouraged. See Note 1. Posted 02/16/00 (W-SN425998). (0047)

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