70 -- Portable Data Terminals and Bar Code Printers.

PA Government Services, Inc., Procurement Services Agent (PSA) to Alexandria Water General Authority (AWGA) in the Arab Republic of Egypt, requests bids from U.S. firms only who can qualify through experience in providing similar equipment. The required equipment consists of: 210 portable data terminals for batch operation of meter reading, collections, and inventory; various battery chargers and docking stations; applications software; file transfer software; 6 bar code printers; bar code software; and, bar code labels and ribbons; to be furnished and delivered to CIP Destination AWGA, Alexandria, Arab Republic of Egypt. Bidder must have representation for supply of spare parts and service in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The successful bidder will sign a fixed price Host Country Contract (HCC) with AWGA. Payment will be made in U.S. dollars by USAID/Egypt through a direct Letter of Commitment. Interested firms may obtain copies of the Invitation for Bid Document (IFB263-0270-5HC) from PA Government Services, Inc.; 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20006-4506; Attn.: Mr. Doug Hotchkin; Fax No.: (202)-442-2001 or e-mail contact@example.gov. The IFB document is expected to be issued shortly after publication of this notice but not less than 15 days. Bidders will be given 30 days from the date of issuance of the IFB to prepare and submit their bids. A public bid opening will be held at the time, date and address specified in the IFB document. Late submission of bids will not be considered. Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum of 120 days from the date set for bid opening. PA Government Services, Inc., the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the U.S. Agency for International Development encourage, and welcome in this activity the participation, to the fullest extent possible, of minorities and women both as individuals and as members of contracting or, subcontracting firms. In this respect, it is anticipated that the prime contractor will make every practicable use of such personnel and firms. USAID also encourages the participation of small business concerns and disadvantaged enterprises in this project, in accordance with FAR Part 19 (48 CFR Chapter 1), and AIDAR Part 726 (48 CFR Chapter 7). Accordingly, every reasonable effort will be made to identify and make use of such organizations. All criteria being found equal, the participation of such organizations may become a determining factor for selection. As of October 01, 2001, the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps)/(FBO) System is the official Government-wide point on entry for business opportunities for Federal agencies. To obtain access to the FedBizOpps System, type http://www.eps.gov or http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Then go to ?FedBizOpps/Vendors?. Click ?AID/Offices? and go to ?Overseas Missions? and click ?Locations?. Then go to ?Egypt USAID ? Cairo, APO, AE? This Notice as well as the solicitation, once issued, can be downloaded from the FedBizOpps System Web site. You are encouraged to access the solicitation via the web site as this eliminates possible delays associated with mailing, in general, and particularly from overseas Missions. As the recipient of this solicitation document, you are responsible for ensuring that you have received it in its entirety. USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion processes. Further, be aware that amendments to solicitations are occasionally issued and will be posted on the same Web site from which you downloaded the solicitation. Generally, the Contracting Officer will issue amendments to all those who have sent in the written confirmation of solicitation receipt. However, USAID does not guarantee that an amendment will be issued to you directly based upon written confirmation that you have downloaded the solicitation from the Internet. You are therefore advised to regularly check the FedBizOpps System Web site for amendments. Please be advised that the contact person is NOT Mona Beshai as listed above. Contact person is: Mr. Doug Hotchkin, PA Government Services, Inc. Procurement Manager, Tel.: +1 (555) 000-0000, Fax.: +1 (555) 000-0000, E-mail: contact@example.gov. For technical questions, contact Nahla Taha Hassan, Fax: 011-20-3-426-0680 or E-mail: contact@example.gov