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. The reference number is 1019-373144 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). FOB Destination shall be SPRINGFIELD, VA 22153. We anticipate award for this purchase order to be on or before JULY 30, 2003. The government plans to award a commercial item purchase order to the bidder with the most advantageous bid to the government. Therefore, all bidders MUST submit their best price and best delivery capabilities through www.FedBid.com. The U.S. Department of State, requires the following items with NO SUBSTITUTIONS:001 NIH ECS III Pricing for all products: Straight Blade 20A NEMA 5-20 P [pn 5366C AC Plug] 40 EA 002 1/4x1" Plastic Anchors [pn K12C, Anchor Kit w/100] 50 EA 003 EMT [pn 1652, Box Connector 1"] 200 EA 004 3/4" EMT [pn 1651, Box Connector] 200 EA 005 3/4" FUW Flex Conduit [pn LTB75, Bosx Connector] 200 EA 006 3/4" Knockouts [pn 58361, Bos Utility 4x4] 40 EA 007 Shielded [pn 9035, Cable 4 PR 22AWG] 1000 FT 008 Fiber Optic 62.5/125; Micron, Orange Zip Cord (note must be in 1000 ft. Spools) [pn IZT12002, Cable Dual) 50000 FT 009 SC Unicam [pn SCR95-OC, Connector FO] 2000 EA 010 ST Unicam [pn SCR 95-0C, Connector FO] 2000 EA 011 SC 625/125 [pn STA01C, Connector FO] 2000 EA 012 ST 62.5/125 [pn ASCA02, Connector FO] 2000 EA 013 Length [pn Conduit EMT 1, 10 FT] 200 EA 014 Length [pn Conduit EMT 3/4 x 10 FT] 200 EA 015 Gray 3/4" at 100FT length spool; 500FT In Lot [pn EF12, Conduit Flex] 1 LT 016 Body LB 1" [pn LB37, Condulet Outlet] 50 EA 017 Body LB 3/4" [pn LB27, Condulet Outlet] 50 EA 018 Body LL 1" [pn LL37, Condulet Outlet] 50 EA 019 Body LR 3/4" [pn LR27, Condulet Outlet] 50 EA 020 Plug DB25 [pn 205208-1, Connector] 50 EA 021 Receptacle DB25 [pn 205207-1, Connector] 50 EA 022 Male Crimp Type [pn 205089-1, Contact Socket] 1250 EA 023 Female Crimp Type [pn 205090, Contact Socket] 1250 EA 024 AMP Sockets [pn 200893, Insertion Tool] 50 EA 025 Insertion/Extraction Tool DB25 [pn 910672] 50 EA 026 #662, Coupling 1" EMT 300 EA 027 #661S, Coupling 3/4" EMT 300 EA 028 Blank 1" [pn #370, Condulet Cover] 200 EA 029 Blank 3/4" [pn #270, Condulet Cover] 200 EA 030 Recepticle 2x4x4 [pn 10002, Cover Duplex] 40 EA 031 Dubplex 20A NEMA S-20 [pn 1XC14, Recepticle] 80 EA 032 KIT DB25 [pn 2059801, Retainer Screw] 100 EA 033 Electrical 3/4 Inch Blank Vinyl; 100 rolls [pn mmm1700, tape] 1 LT 034 Electrical 3/4 Inch Red Vinyl; 100 rolls [pn mmm1700, tape] 1 LT 035 3/4" [pn P1007503, Chase Nipple] 50 EA 036 #1052, Chase Nipple 1" 50 EA 037 Clip 3/4" [pn 1000159 (DESA), Conduit] 400 EA 038 #16M, Conduit Clip 1" 400 EA 039 Coupling PVC 3/4" [pn ECC75] 40 EA 040 Coupling PVC 1" [pn ICC100] 40 EA 041 3/4" [pn BL112, Knockout Seal] 80 EA 042 #10S, Knockout Seal 1/2" 40 EA 043 #30S, Knockout Seal 1" 80 EA 044 #60S, Knockout Seal 2" 40 EA 045 32X1/2 [pn RM33, Screw MAchine 10] 500 EA 046 One Hole [pn L601T, Strap Pipe 3/4"] 400 EA 047 Hole [pn 502, Strap Pipe 1" one] 400 EA 048 Surface Raceway [pn LD10IW10EI, Panduit LD] 1000 EA 049 Coupler Fitting [pn CFX10IWEI, Panduit LD] 200 EA 050 Drop Ceiling End [pn DCEFXIWEI, Panduit LD] 200 EA 051 End Cap [pn ECFX10IWEI, Panduit LD] 200 EA 052 Inside Corner Fitting [pn ICFC10IWIE, Panduit] 200 EA 053 Outside Corner Fitting [pn TFC10IWEI] 200 EA 054 Fitting [pn TFC10IWEI, Panduit TEE] 200 EA 055 Junction Box [pn JB1EIA, Oanduit LD] 50 EA 056 Modules [pn JB1DEI, Panduit Mini-com] 100 EA 057 Mini-Com Faceplate Single [pn UIT70FH2EI, Panduit] 100 EA 058 Mini-Comduplex SC Adapter [pn CMDEISCEI, Panduit] 100 EA 059 Mini-Comsimplexst Adapter [pn CMSTEI, Panduit] 200 EA 060 Termination Tool [pn CJTX, Panduit MIni-Com] 10 EA 061 Jumper Cable [pn MTRJST] 300 EA 062 Panel ST [pn FAP6WST, Panduit 6 Port] 160 EA 063 Fiber Housing [pn FWME8, Panduit Wallmount 8 EA 064 Enclosure [pn FMD2, Panduit E Rack Mt] 4 EA The Government intends to conduct an on-line competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by a third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid.com. FedBid.com has developed an on-line, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. All part numbers and functional specifications are provided on FedBid.com. Participants will submit a series of quotes, which descend in price during the specified period of time. All responsible sources MUST submit a quote/offer to the US State Department using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make an offer on line for 1019-373144. Offerors that are not currently registered to use FedBid.com Exchange 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 or via email at [email protected]. The Government is taking this action in an effort to improve vendor access and awareness of requests while expediting its ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time quotes for products. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the bidding process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive bidding process. The reverse auction will start on Tuesday, July 01, 2003 on/about 3:00 PM ET, and end on Monday, JULY 7, 2003 at 3:00 PM ET. The selected contractor must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The selected offeror MUST submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following provisions in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) apply to this acquisition to include any addenda to the provision. This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text: FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items will apply: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. As proscribed by FAR 52.252-2, the full text of DOSAR clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.statebuy.inter.net/acpolicy. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far. In addition, the selected offeror must certify that they: (a) do not comply with the Arab league boycott of the State of Israel, by taking or knowingly agree to take any action with respect to the boycott of Israel by the Arab League countries, which Section 8(a) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 as amended (50 USC Ap 2407a) prohibits a U.S. person from taking, and (b) do not discriminate in the award of subcontracts on the basis of religion. (DOSAR 65.225-70). FEDBIZOPPS note code 1 applies. Should Offerors require additional clarification, contact FedBid.com at (877) 9FEDBID or [email protected], OR Harry Lundy at [email protected]

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