The Sierra Pacific Network Consolidated Contracting Activity (CCA) is issuing a Commercial Item Request for Quotes (RFQ) in accordance with FAR 12.203 to provide monthly service for dedicated clear channel circuit from VAPIHCS, Honolulu, HI to TE'O Reserve Center, Tafuna, AS. The VA requests pricing for a multi-year contract, one base year with two one-year options. 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; a proposal is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is a sole-source justified action as AST Telecom is the only known firm available to provide this type of service in the region. The simplified acquisition procedures of FAR Part 13 will be used in conjunction with commercial items procedures of FAR Part 12. The NAICS is 517919 the Small Business Size Standard is $25.0 Million, and the Product Service Code is D399. Solicitation number for this RFQ is VA-261-08-RP-0417. The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items and Addendum; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items and Addendum; 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel; 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification; 52.224-2 Privacy Act; 52.232.18 Availability of Funds; 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year; 52.233-2 Service of Protest; 52.237-3 Continuity of Services; 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination; 852.233-70 Protest Content; 852.233-71 Alternative Protest Procedure; 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities; 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers; 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items including clauses incorporated by reference under Section b (1) (3) (7) (15,16) (18-24) (31) and (37); 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services - shall not exceed 6 (six) months; 52.217-9 - Option to Extend the Term of the Contract - (a) 60 days, (c) 3 years. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 2005-26. This is a best-value procurement. Offeror shall submit all information with offer as required in 52.212-1; and a completed copy of provisions 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Offerors may obtain copies of the reference provisions and clauses at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ or by sending an email to the Contracting Officer at
[email protected]. The Contracting Officer may include any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements, personnel security requirements, fingerprints or warranty requirements) determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices. Quotations must be received by Monday, September 27, 2008, at 12:00 noon Pacific Time. Proposal shall be submitted electronically via email to
[email protected] or in hard copy to: Barbara Sentieri (90/CCA) VA Central California Health Care System, Bldg. 11, Room 8, 2615 E. Clinton Ave., Fresno, CA 93703; or via fax to the Contracting Officer at (559) 228-6912. Web based offers will not be accepted.