Commanding Officer, NCTAMS LANT, 9625 Moffett Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23511-2784

D -- COMMERCIAL CELLULAR TELEPHONE SERVICES FOR BASE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE, NAS KEY WEST FL SOL N68057-98-Q-7003 DUE 091498 POC Pam Hamlin, EMAIL: hamlinp@nctamslant.navy.mil, FAX: (757) 445-2572 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the POC or submit your quote., hamlinp@nctamslant.navy.mil. The Base Communications Office at Naval Air Station, Key West FL has a requirement for the procurement of Commercial Cellular Telephone Service for a minimum of 72 analog phones. Companies offering digital service may also respond with best possible rate plan and equipment prices to meet the Government's need. Government will determine the feasibility of upgrade to digital service and reserves the right to upgrade as a result of this solicitation. This is a combined CBD synopsis/solicitation for commercial items on a fixed-price basis prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number N68057-98-Q-7003 is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulation Circular 97-7. The Standard Industrial Classification code is 4812 and the Business Size Standard is 1,500 employees. The Government reserves the right to award this contract to a small business depending upon responses to this solicitation. Price will be evaluated based on rates and service area covered. Technical capability will be evaluated on how well the quotation meets Government requirements as stated in this solicitation. Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jun 1997); FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Jan 1997); FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 1997); and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Aug 1996). The clause FAR 212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Jan 1997) shall be completed and returned with the contractor's offer. No addends apply. NON-PERSONAL SERVICES: The contractor shall provide service 24 hours per day, seven days per week, in the Key West FL area for a period of 12 months with two 12-month option years. Service shall be provided as follows (1) commercial cellular phone service for a minimum of 72 analog cellular phones in the Key West FL area on a monthly unlimited usage flat rate basis; (2) commercial cellular phone service and associated roaming fees for all areas not serviced by the contractor on a flat fee per minute of airtime basis; (3) Voice mail; (4) Directory assistance; (5) All long distance charges will be billed by the prime contractor only at a fair and reasonable market rate; and (6) The contractor shall provide a service area map showing the home calling area and all expanded calling areas served by the contractor. The Government shall provide all cellular phones for service purchased at award and clauses FAR 52.245-1, Property Records and FAR 5t2.245-4, Government Furnished Property (Short Form) are included by reference and apply to this solicitation. All interested responsible parties may FAX a proposal to this office no later than 4PM EST, 14 September 1998. Questions or requests for clarification may be directed to the POC by fax or email. FAX NO. (757) 445-2572; EMAIL:hamlinp@nctamslant.navy.mil Posted 09/06/98 (W-SN246657). (0249)

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