This a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items issued by the Contracting Office, Offutt AFB, NE 68113-2107 and prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Solicitation number F2J66332040100 is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-24. NAICS code for this acquisition is 421610. SIC is 5084. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Department Of Defense (DOD), United States Air Force (USAF), 55th Contracting Squadron (55th CONS) in support of United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) intends to award a commercial based purchase order for the contractor to provide: ITEM NBR DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Qty Unit Price Extended Price 0100 Refurbished Fujikura FSM-40S Fusion Splicer kit (250-1000 arc count, case/ manual/cleaver) 1 0101 1 year extended warranty - Fujikura FSM-40S Fusion Splicer kit 1 0102 Shipping - Fujikura FSM-40S Fusion Splicer kit 1 Please acknowledge all requirements as addressed above. Please indicate FOB destination on quote. No partial quotes will be considered. No substitutes will be allowed unless approved by the Government. If applicable the Government reserves the right to make one award or spilt the award which ever is in the best interest of the Government. The Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, applies to this Acquisition. Evaluation will be based on best value including cost and ability to meet the requirements. Offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certification – Commercial Items, with this offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (which includes: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O 11246); 52.222-35, Affirmative action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37, Employment reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-41, Service Contract of 1965, as amended (41 U.S.C. 351 et seq.) (Applicable to Service Contracts Only); 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) (Applicable service contracts only) and 52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data apply to this acquisition. The Clause at DFAR 252.204-7004, Required Central Contracting Registration applies to this and all future Acquisitions. Offers are due by close of business 21 Aug 03, quotes must be valid for 30 calendar days after receipt of offer. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement or submit proposals. All price quotations shall be submitted to Mr. Eleazar Inungaray. Price quotations shall be sent via fax to 402-294-6786, or by e-mail to [email protected]. No telephone requests/quotes will be honored.

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