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.The solicitation number is N00178-13-Q-4540 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-66. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334419 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees.This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified offerors may submit quotes.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2013-06-13 12:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be DAHLGREN, VA 22448

The NAVSEA NSWC - Dahlgren requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following:
LI 001: Cable, fiber, SM (OS2), 96 strand, loose tube, indoor/outdoor, riser, 12000, FT;
LI 002: Pull tape, polyester, 1800lbs, 5/8", detectable, (muletape) P/N: DT1800P MFG: Neptco, 10000, FT;
LI 003: Pull tape, polyester, 1800lb, 5/8", (muletape) P/N: WP1800P MFG: Neptco, 10000, FT;
LI 004: Connector, fiber, hot melt, SM, SC P/N: 8300 MFG: 3M, 192, EA;
LI 005: Fiber Optic pulling grip, flexible eye, 2,800lbs, (.42"-.61") P/N: 33291003 MFG: Kellems, 2, EA;
LI 006: Cable, fiber, 12 strand, fan out kit, SM/MM, Corning P/N: FAN-BT25-12 MFG: Corning, 16, EA;
LI 007: Optical Splice Enclosure, 3RMU P/N: DPS3U-STD MFG: Leviton, 1, EA;
LI 008: Key Lock kit P/N: DPLOCK-KIT MFG: Leviton, 1, EA;
LI 009: Universal Cable Clamp Kit (.25"-1.25" Dia) P/N: DPCMP-UNV MFG: Leviton, 1, EA;
LI 010: Splice sleeve, protection for bare fiber P/N: FP-3M MFG: Fujikura, 288, EA;
LI 011: Splice Tray, Siemon, 24-fiber fusion, w/sleeves P/N: TRAY-3 MFG: Siemon, 12, EA;
LI 012: Pulling swivel, 2,250 maximum safe working load, Model # A-13L P/N: 20308001A MFG: Kellems, 2, EA;
LI 013: Lubricant, pulling, 5 gal. P/N: F640 MFG: American Polywater Corp., 2, EA;
LI 014: Patch Panel, Corning, 12-pack, SM, SC P/N: CCH-CP12-59 MFG: Corning, 8, EA;
LI 015: Rack Mount Interconnect Center, Siemon, 48/192-port, black, 3RMU P/N: RIC3-48-01 MFG: Siemon, 2, EA;
LI 016: Rack Mount Interconnect Center, Siemon, SC-SC adapter plate, 12-pack, SM/MM, black P/N: RIC-F-SC12-01 MFG: Siemon, 16, EA;

Solicitation and Buy Attachments

***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.***

For this solicitation, NAVSEA NSWC - Dahlgren intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing quotes, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. NAVSEA NSWC - Dahlgren is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time quotes.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their quote using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a quote on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at [email protected]. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith quotes, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or [email protected] of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive.

New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

Bid MUST be good for 60 calendar days after close of Buy.

Offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in SAM, it may do so through the SAM website at http://www.sam.gov.

Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination.

Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov.

The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; 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, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/.

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