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.

Quotes are being requested via this synopsis and a written solicitation will not be issued. Requisition Number W81EWF22120338 is being issued as a request for quotes (RFQ) with the intent to award as a simplified acquisition. The solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26. This requirement is a 100% set-aside for Small Business Concerns under NAICS Code 334419 (SIC 3679) with a size standard of 500 Employees. All cost associated with delivery to Vicksburg, MS shall be included in the quote.

The US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Geotechnical and Structures Optical Laboratory intends to purchase a laboratory optical fiber splicer kit.

The USACE, Engineer Research & Development Center, Geotechnical Engineer and Geosciences Branch, Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) has a requirement for the following:

Line Item 0001: Fujikura Optical Fiber Fusion Splicer Kit (Brand name or equal), Quantity 1, Unit: Each, Unit Price: _______,
Total Amount_______

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements for the Fujikura Optical Fiber Fusion Splicer Kit are as follows:

SPECIFICATIONS FOR A FIBER OPTIC SPLICING SYSTEM

A fiber optic fusion splicer operates by heating the ends of two fiber optic cables and joining them together. The laboratory splicer is intended as a research instrument and will remain fixed in the lab. It will be equipped with a split V-groove clamping system designed to hold the two fiber optic cables ends in place and precision motors to make adjustments to the fibers' positions until they're properly aligned. The system will be capable of maintaining polarization of the fibers, and the alignment process automated. The system will be equipped with two video cameras and monitors so during the alignment process the fiber optic technician is able to view each end of the fiber alignment.
The splicer will come as a kit equipped with a precision cleaver and disposable supplies including: optical fiber preparation fluid, optical fiber holder pairs, AC adapter and power cord, cleaning supplies, and transit case.

Maintain fiber polarization
Splicing capability up to 1200 m fiber cladding diameter, 2,000 m coating diameter
Fiber clamping system to hold a range of fiber diameters from 60 to 2000 m
Motorized electrodes to change electrode gap to optimize plasma zone shape
Adjustable vertical height to position fiber within plasma zone
Dual monitors with user-selectable information display
PC connectivity functions (for software upload, data upload/download, PC control


Delivery: Delivery shall be made no later than 30 October 2012 to:
US Army Corps of Engineers
Engineer Research and Development Center
ATTN: TBD
3909 Halls Ferry Rd
Vicksburg, MS 39180

Deliveries are limited to 0700-1630, Monday through Friday - exclusive of Federal holidays. All delivery trucks shall enter and exit through ERDC Gate 3 at 3909 Halls Ferry Road.

Award shall be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is determined to be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clauses cited within the clause as indicated below are applicable: FAR clauses 52.219-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.225-1, 52.223-18, 52.225-3, 52.225-13, and 52.232-33. Award can only be made to contractors registered in the SAM web page, https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ .

Quotes are due 25 September 2012 by 1200 hrs (12:00 pm) Central Standard Time at ERDC Contracting Office, Attention: Vendeck Davis, 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180. Quotes will also be accepted by email: [email protected] . Faxed quotes will not be accepted. For information concerning this solicitation contact Vendeck Davis at 601-634-4091, or use the above email address. This requirement is 100% set-aside for Small Businesses under NAICS Code 334419. Offerors should check the FedBizOpps website often for new solicitations and/or changes (AMENDMENTS) to existing ones.

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