Social Security Administration, Deputy Commissioner for Finance, Assessment and Management, Office of Acquisition and Grants, 1710 Gwynn Oak Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21207-5279

60 -- EQUIPMENT FOR TESTING OF OPTICAL FIBER CABLES SOL SSA-RFQ-00-0251 DUE 042500 POC Sharon Hall, Contract Specialist, Phone 4109659534, Fax 4109669310, Email sharon.hall@ssa.gov WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=SSA-RFQ-0 0-0251&LocID=2422. E-MAIL: Sharon Hall, sharon.hall@ssa.gov. DESC: (A) The Social Security Administration has a need for contractor to supply the Government with Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTRD) and other equipment for the testing of Optical Fiber Cables. (B) Technical Description: The following equipment and quantities are needed (Brand Name Only): (1) Siecor OTDR Kit, includes OTDR, AC Power cord, Manuals, Deluxe Case, Power Meter, Siecor P/N 340M-DK5710-30-30, 1 Kit; (2) Thermal Printer with cable for use with OTDR, Siecor P/N 340-Printer, 1 ea.; (3) Printer Paper Refills, 10 Rolls Per Package, Siecor P/N 340-Paper-R, 2 PKG; (4) OTDR extra battery, replacement battery 12v Siecor P/N 340-batt, 1 ea.; (5) U.S. Keyboard for OTDR, Siecor P/N 340-key-US, 1 ea; (6) Additional 2 year warranty, P/N 340-warranty-2, 2 years; (7) Single-Mode Handheld Source, Siecor P/N OS-210XD-55, 1 ea.; (8) Multimode Handheld Source, Siecor P/N OS-100D-55, 1 ea.; (9) SC Adapter, Siecor P/N UA-25, 2 ea.; (10) FC Adapter, Siecor P/N UA-35, 2 ea.; (11) OTRD Training Manuals, Siecor P/N 340T Manual, 5 ea.; (12) Siecor Power Meter SC Adapter, Siecor P/N MA-25, 2 ea.; (13) Siecor Power Meter FC Adapter, Siecor P/N MA-35, 2 ea.; (14) Siecor Launch Box Multimode S/T, Siecor P/N 340-TBFM-ST-ST, 1 ea.; (15) Siecor Launch Box Single-Mode St, Siecor P/N 340-TBFS-ST-ST, 1 ea.; (16) Siecor Launch Box Multimode FC, Siecor P/N 340-TBFM-FC-FC, 1 ea.; (17) Siecor Launch Box Single-Mode FC, Siecor P/N 340-TBFS-FC-FC, 1 ea.; (18) Siecor Launch Box Multimode SC, Siecor P/N 340-TBFM-SC-SC, 1 ea.; (19) Siecor Launch Box Single-Mode SC, Siecor P/N 340-TBFS-SC-SC, 1 ea.; (20) Siecor Serial Cable Null 9F to 9F, Siecor P/N 340Serial-FF 3 ea.; (21) Siecor Serial Cable 9F to 9M, Siecor P/N 340-Serial FM, 3 ea. (C)- Additional Information: (1) 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 included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is SSA-RFQ-00-0251 and the solicitationis is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) using the simplified acquisition procedures in FAR Part 13. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-16. Offerors should be alert for any amendments that may permit subsequent submission of proposal dates. (2) Quotes submitted in response to this solicitation shall be submitted by 04/25/00 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Your quote shall be addressed to: Social Security Administration, Office of Acquisition and Grants, Attn: Sharon Hall, 1710 Gwynn Oak Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21207; Telephone: (410) 965-9534 or faxed to (410) 966-9310. (3) This is a total small business set-a-side procurement. Offerors shall bid on All or None of the items identified in this solicitation. (4) Delivery shall be F.O.B. destination basis to : Social Security Administration, National Computer Center, Receiving Clerk, 6201 Security Blvd., Baltimore, Maryland 21235 and within 30 days from date of award. (5) The provision of FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial apply to this acquisition, especially the following paragraphs: (a) SIC CODE is 3357, Size Standard 1,000; (b) (1), (2), (3), (6), (7), (8) and (11); (c), (f), and (g). (6) Offerors must propose firm-fixed prices for all items. (7) Offerors are required to include a completed and signed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer. (8) The provision at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercials Items apply to this acquisition, especially: (b) (12), (b) (13), (b) (14), (b) (15), (b) (16), (b) (23). A copy of the above provisions/clauses may be obtained from the contracting point of contract. Posted 04/17/00 (D-SN445745). (0108)

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