70--**Reposted with requirement clarification** Communication Equipment for NAVFAC CFAO

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FOB Destination shall be FPO, AP 96370 The GSA FTS Region 9 requires the following items, BRAND NAME OR EQUAL, to the following: LI 001, 24AWG / 25 pair Gel-filled Cable, 4000, FT; LI 002, 24AWG / 200 pair Gel-filled Cable, 1000, FT; LI 003, 4288/Protected Entrance Terminal, 25pair, 1, EA; LI 004, Unit Protector Module, #C4B1S, 25, EA; LI 005, Preformed Splice Case / 9.5"x28.4", 1, EA; LI 006, 4000-DWP/TR PIC Waterproof System Modules, 2, EA; LI 007, 2" Panduit Cable management #WMPSE, 2, EA; LI 008, Preformed Splice Case / 6.5"x28.4", 1, EA; LI 009, 24AWG / 1200 pair Gel-filled Cable, 1000, FT; LI 010, Preformed Splice Case / 12.5"x28.4", 1, EA; LI 011, Preformed Splice Case / 9.5"x28.4", 1, EA; LI 012, 4000-DWP/TR PIC Waterproof System Modules, 96, EA; LI 013, Fiber 12SC SM, part# BX12-100K, 1400, FT; LI 014, Cisco WS-C3550-24-SMI with two GBIC slots (24 port NIPR), 1, EA; LI 015, Cisco WS-X3500XL Gigstsck GBIC to connect to bldg switch, 1, EA; LI 016, APC UPS 650, 1, EA; LI 017, Wall Mount Cabinet 24" (NIPR), part# GL36WSGD5, 1, EA; LI 018, Rack Mount Enclosure 2 panels CCHO1U, 1, EA; LI 019, Fiber Patch panel SC 12 port, 1, EA; LI 020, CAT 5E 24 port patch panel, 1, EA; LI 021, LAN Cable CAT 5E 1000 ft Green, 1, BX; LI 022, LAN Cable CAT 5E 1000 ft Blue, 1, BX; LI 023, CAT 5E connectors, 50, EA; LI 024, Connectors SM SC Unicam, 24, EA; LI 025, Fan out Kit 12-25, 2, EA; LI 026, Ship to: UIC: N32434 ACTIVITY: FISC YOKOSUKA DET OKINAWA ADDRESS: PSC 480 BOX 0006 FPO AP 96370-0006 CFAO/Public Works Department Facilities Planning Division, Code N4F1A , 1, EA; For this solicitation, GSA FTS Region 9 intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. 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The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. In addition to providing pricing at www.FedBid.com for this solicitation, each Offeror must provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) directly to contact@example.gov (NOT THROUGH FEDBID.COM) so that they are received at that email address no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation. Please put Ben Amarante as the focal point of contact as a receiver for all materials procured in CONUS to be shipped at FISC Yokosuka Detachment Okinawa, Japan. UIC: N32434 ACTIVITY: FISC YOKOSUKA DET OKINAWA ADDRESS: PSC 480 BOX 0006 FPO AP 96370-0006 ATTN: Mr. Ben M. Amarante CFAO/Public Works Department Facilities Planning Division, Code N4F1A