55 Contracting Squadron/LGCS 101 Washington Sq., Offutt AFB, NE 68113-2107

70 -- 3COM ITEMS SOL F25600-98-QA042 DUE 091198 POC Contact Cheryl Haun 402-294-9605 WEB: 55th Contracting, http://www.offutt.af.mil/55. E-MAIL: contract specialist, cherylhaun@offutt.af.mil. 17. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items issued by the Contracting Office, Offutt AFB, NE and prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations document (FAR) 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. Solicitation number F25600-98-QA042 is being issued as a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-03. Request purchase of the items identified as follows: Corebuilder 7000HD OC-12 ATM Physical Module (single mode), 3COM p/n 3C37081, 6 EA; Corebuilder 7000 OC-3 ATM 4 port carrier module, 3COM p/n 3C37005, 3 EA and CoreBuilder 7000 OC-3 ATM (single mode), 3COM p/n 3C37058, 5 EA. NO PARTIAL QUOTES WILL BE CONSIDERED. NO SUBSTITUTES WILL BE ALLOWED. Pricing that is reflectedon quotes must be valid through 1 Oct 99. The purchase contemplated herein will incur no obligation unless funds become available. This procurement is set aside for Small Business in accordance with FAR part 13.105 (a). Please acknowledge all requirements on quotations. Please indicate FOB destination on quote. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, instructions to offerors, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation is based on best value including cost and ability to meet requirements. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, offeror representation and certification -- commercial items, with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, contract terms and conditions -- commercial items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders -- commercial items applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by close of business 20 March 1998, and should be submitted in writing to: Cheryl Haun, 101 Washington Square, Bldg 40, Offutt AFB, NE 68113-2107, or you may send a fax to number (402)-232-6571. Address any questions to Cheryl Haun at above address or call (402) 294-9605 or e-mail to cheryl.haun@offutt.af.mil SEE NOTE 22.***** Posted 09/09/98 (W-SN247411). (0252)

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