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, and using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is N65538-02-Q-0080, and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-23. The associated NAICS code is 513310. Line Item 0001 is as follows: Installation of a DS3 Data Circuit at: NAVFAC Southern Division Charleston; First Floor Computer Room; 2155 Eagle Drive; North Charleston, SC 29406. This circuit will connect to the Navy Smart Link Hub in Norfolk, VA. Line Item 0002 is the Monthly Recurring Costs for the circuit installed under Line Item 0001. Line Item 0002 is "Not Separately Priced". Line Item 0002AA is the Base Period of Performance, which will run from the date of circuit activation, plus six months. Line Items 0002AB, 0002AC, 0002AD, 0002AE, 0002AF, 0002AG, 0002AH, 0002AJ, and 0002AK are successive six-month Option Periods which must be priced at this time. Line Item 0003 provides for the "Universal Service Fee" which applies to the Interstate portion of this circuit. Line Item 0003 is "Not Separately Priced". Line Item 0003AA is the Base Period of Performance, which will run from the date of circuit activation, plus six months. Line Items 0003AB, 0003AC, 0003AD, 0003AE, 0003AF, 0003AG, 0003AH, 0003AJ, and 0003AK are successive six-month Option Periods which must be priced at this time. The provision FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offeror will include a completed copy of the provision FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. Clauses FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer, Central Contractor Registration, DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration apply to this solicitation. Offers are due on 18 April 2002, by 4:00 PM ES, to the Naval Sea Logistics Center, 5450 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, by 4:00pm, Eastern Standard Time. All interested parties may submit proposals to the POC reflected above. "No telephonic responses will be accepted" . Offers may be transmitted by e-mail, faxed or mailed. Offerors may contact Francis Duggan at (717)605-1481 for information regarding this solicitation. EMAILADD:
[email protected] SYNOPSIS NOTES: NOTE 22: THE PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION IS FOR SUPPLIES OR SERVICES FOR WHICH THE GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO SOLICIT AND NEGOTIATE WITH ONLY ONE SOURCE UNDER AUTHORITY OF FAR 6.302. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY IDENTIFY THEIR INTEREST AND CAPABILITY TO RESPOND TO THE REQUIREMENT OR SUBMIT PROPOSALS. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. HOWEVER, ALL PROPOSALS RECEIVED WITHING 45 DAYS (30 DAYS IF AWARD IS ISSUED UNDER AN EXISTING BASIC ORDERING AGREEMENT) AFTER DATE OF THIS POSTING WILL BE CONSIDERED BY THE GOVERNMENT. A DETERMINATION BY THE GOVERNMENT NOT TO COMPETE THIS PROPOSED CONTRACT BASED UPON RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE, IS SOLELY WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE GOVERNMENT. INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL NORMALLY BE CONSIDERED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER TO CONDUCT A COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT.