66 -- Automated Filament Fusion Splicing Workstation

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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Purchase request number F2KBAB5095A100 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This acquisition is 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 334111 The small business size standard is six million dollars. No paper copies will be issued. No telephone requests will be honored. Prospective offerors must register on the FedBizops site in order to receive notification to changes in the solicitation. CLIN 0001: FFS-2000 Automated Filament Fusion Splicing Workstation. A Window-Based PC interface provides complete configuration and process control, as well as an integral database for recording all splicing data. True core imaging for sutomatic fiber alignment and accurate splice loss determination. Filament fusion splicing station with automatic post-fusion fire polishing. CLIN 0002: PM Rotation. 4-axis positioning system for fully automated alignment of polorization - maintaining fiber, using Vytran's end-view alignment technology. CLIN 0003: LDF Upgrade. Optional configuration to accommodate fibers up to 450 microns in diameter. FAR provisions/Clauses incorporated by reference: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003); 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 99); 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors'Commercial Items (JAN 2004); 52.212-3Offeror Representations and Certifications'Commercial Items (MAR 2005); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (OCT 2003) Provisions/Clauses incorporated by full text: 52.212-5 Contract terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders --Commercial items (JUN 2004) [in paragraphs (b) and (c) the following clauses apply: 52.219-6, 52.222-3; 52.222- 21; 52.225-13; 52.232-33 52.222-26; 52.222-35; 52.222-36]; 52.222-22 Previous Contract Compliance Reports (FEB 99) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Referance (FEB 1998) Clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil; 252-2004-7004 Alt I Central Contractor Registration (NOV 2003); 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes--Commercial (SEP 2004) ) [in paragraph (b) the following clauses apply: 252.225-7001, 252.225-7036, 252.232-7003, 252.247.7023 and ALT III]; 252.225-7000 Buy American Act - Balance of Payments Program Certificates (APR 2003); 252.225-7035 Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program Certificate (JAN 2005) Offers may be faxed, in accordance with FAR 52.214-31, Facsimile Bids (Dec 1989) to: 505-846-4083 For the attention of: Ron Riley or mailed to his attention as: 377th Contracting Squadron 2000 Wyoming Blvd. S.E. Bldg #20604, Room B22 Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5606 Offers must be received by 1530hrs (MST) on 29April 2005