58 -- Aviation Flight Tracking System for Colombia, South America

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 Solicitation number is 0110-395089 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The NAICS code is 334220. Destination shall be to the freight forwarder FOB Miami, FL with actual cost included in the billing invoice. The government plans to award a Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to a best value offeror who can provide the required items. This IDIQ contract will be for one year with four option years. The base year will be for a minimum of 76 units (85 units max). The government anticipates a minimum order of two units per option year with a maximum of 80 units per year during the next four year option periods. The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs requires installation of 76 satellite tracking systems the first year including accessories, antennas, feedline and connectors, wiring, and special tool kits (if required) in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). An electronic or paper copy of the SOW may be obtained by FAX request with email address to the Department of State, Attn: Eric Hainzer, Fax number 202-776-8775. 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; 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). Point of Contact is Eric Hainzer, 202-776-8705,email: HainzerEM@state.gov and Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, Contracting Officer, 202-776-8373; email: Hayes-CrowMP2@state.gov . RFQ closes at 1700 hours ET, April 24, 2003.