58 -- Encryptor

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is FA4625-04-Q-0020. This solicitation incorporates the provisions and clauses as those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-20. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334220, COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, MOBILE AND MICROWAVE, MANUFACTURING with a size standard of 750 employees. This requirement is a 100% small business set aside. This request is for procurement of Quantity 3 Each: KG-175 TACLANE E-100 ENCRYPTOR (160+ MB/S IP THROUGHPUT) or equal. The procurement is FOB destination to Whiteman Air Force Base, MO. All Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions referenced below may be reviewed and/or obtained from the Federal Acquisition Regulations web site at Internet address http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 202-1 Definitions; FAR 203-5 Covenant against Contingent Fees; FAR 203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; FAR 52-203-7 Anti-kickback Procedures; FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible bidder whose quote, conforming to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. Price is the determining factor used to evaluate quotes. FAR 52.212-3, Offerors, Representation and Certification -- Commercial Items; Quotations shall be accompanied by a completed representations and certifications. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; the following clauses under paragraph (b) apply: (11) 52.222-21; (12) 52.222-26; (13) 52.222-35; (14) 52.222-36; (15) 52.222-37; (16) 52.222-19; (19) 52.225-3; (21) 52.225-13; and (24) 52.232-33; FAR 52-216-24 Limitation of Government Liability; FAR 223-13 Certification of Toxic Chemical Release Reporting; FAR 223-14 Chemical Release Reporting; FAR 225-13 Restrictions of Certain Foreign purchases; FAR 232-1 Payments; FAR 233-3 Protest after Award; FAR 53.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items; DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; Quotations in response to this notice from responsible sources shall be submitted no later than 30 July 2004, 2:00 Central Standard Time (CST) by mail or by fax to (660) 687-4822, ATTN: TSgt Robert Goeke, or the Contracting Officer, MSgt James McCoy at (660) 687-5434.