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; quotes are requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is advertised as Unrestricted. The NAICS Code for this synopsis/solicitation is 335921, Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing, Size Standard, 1000 employees.

Solicitation/Purchase Requisition Number F2KBAD1244A001 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53 effective 4 August 2011.

NOTE: Please provide a BRAND NAME OR EQUAL quote for the item(s) below. If an "or equal" quote is submitted, the proposal will be sent to the technical advisor for compatibility and verification. ANY OFFEROR PROVIDING AN OR EQUAL PRODUCT SHALLDESCRIBE THOUROUGHLY HOW THEIR PRODUCT MEETS ALL THE REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS LISTED BELOW IN THE STATEMENT OF OBJECIVES. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL MAKE THAT OFFEROR NON-RESPONSIVE AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.

The Government intends to award one (1) contract with four (4) contract line item numbers:

CLIN 0001:
Product: Polarization Maintaining 10/25 photosensitive germanosilicate fiber
Description: Part # -FUD-4112 PS-PLMA-GSF-10/125 or equal
Qty: 150 Meters
Desired Delivery Date: 21 November 2011
FOB: Destination
Inspection and Acceptance: Destination

CLIN 0002:
Product: Polarization Maintaining 20/400 ytterbium-doped fiber
Description: Part # -PLMA-YDF-20/400-VIII or equal
Qty: 100 Meters
Desired Delivery Date: 21 November 2011
FOB: Destination
Inspection and Acceptance: Destination

CLIN 0003:
Product: Polarization Maintaining 10/125 ytterbium-doped fiber
Description: Part # -PLMA-YDF-10/125-VIII or equal
Qty: 100 Meters
Desired Delivery Date: 21 November 2011
FOB: Destination
Inspection and Acceptance: Destination

CLIN 0004:
Product: Shipping & Handling
Qty: 1 EA
Desired Delivery Date: 21 November 2011
FOB: Destination
Inspection and Acceptance: Destination

The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2 Acquisition of Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms & Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, [in paragraphs (b) and (c) the following clauses apply; 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-6, 52.219-28,52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.222-37,52.222-40, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.239-1 52.222-41,; FAR 52.219-1, Small Representations Alt I; FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran, Business Program FAR; 52.232-1, Payments; 52.232-23, Assignment of Claims; 52.232-18, Availability of Funds; FAR 52.233-1, Disputes; FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.249-1, Termination for the Convenience of the Government (Fixed Price)(Short Form); 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference;

DFAR 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product; DFAR 252.204-7004 Alt A, Central Contractor Registration; DFAR 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation; DFAR 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items within DAFRS 252.212-7001, the following clauses apply: DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Programs; DFARS 252.225-7036, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreement, DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment requests; DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications; DFARS 252.247-7023 ,Alt III, Transportation of supplies by sea.

AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman

Provisions and clauses incorporated by full text:
FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items, Alt I, (Apr 2011) (all offerors shall include a completed copy of this provisions with their proposal); an offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (m) of this provision.

FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provision Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil

FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil

In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(a) (2) offerors are notified that award will be made on the basis of lowest price technically acceptable.
All payments are to be paid via the Internet through the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system. WAWF may be accessed at https://wawf.eb.mil. WAWF training may be accessed online at http://www.wawftraining.com. Payment information may be accessed using the DFAS website at https://www.dfas.mil . Your purchase order/contract number or invoice will be required to inquire status of your payment.

All quotes are due no later than 9 November 2011 at 12:00 noon (Mountain Daylight Time). Quotes may be E-mailed (preferred) to [email protected] or mailed to AFNWC/PKOA, ATTN: Jason Evans, 2000 Wyoming Blvd., SE, Bldg 20604, Rm B-22, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117, or faxed to (505) 846-4262 ATTN: Jason Evans.

Be advised that all interested parties must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) Databases in order to receive an award. You can register with CCR at (888) 227-2423 or through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov , and ORCA at https://orca.bpn.gov/

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