Brandname or equivalent seven-conductor double armored instrumentation cable Rochester 7-H-472A or 7-H-464A

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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.

Requisition Number W81EWF22263324 is being issued as a request for quotes (RFQ) with the intent to award as a simplified acquisition. The solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26. This requirement is for a NAICS Code 331422 (SIC3357) with a size standard of 1000 Employees. All cost associated with delivery to Kitty Hawk, NC shall be included in the quote.

The Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory's (CHL) Field Research Facility (FRF) in Duck N.C. requires the purchase of double armor instrumentation cable for installation of new and existing oceanographic equipment. The cable will support future and on-going R&D projects related to wave climatology and sediment transport.

The USACE, Engineer Research & Development Center, CHL, Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) has a requirement for the following:

Line Item 0001: Double armor, 7 conductor cable, Quantity 4, Unit: Each, Unit Price: _______,
Total Amount_______

The requirements for each armored cable are as follows:

1. The cable type must be seven-conductor double armored instrumentation cable (slammer cable) Rochester 7-H-472A for compatibility with existing splicing materials and methods.
2. Cables should be delivered on four spools with nominal lengths of 5000 feet range (4500 minimum, 5500 maximum).

Equipment shall be delivered no later than 4 weeks after contract is awarded to the following address:


Field Research Facility
1261 Duck Road
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Attn: Brian Scarborough (252-261-3511)


Award shall be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is determined to be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clauses cited within the clause as indicated below are applicable: FAR clauses 52.219-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.225-1, 52.223-18, 52.225-3, 52.225-13, and 52.232-33. Award can only be made to contractors registered in the Central Contractor Registration web page, http://www.ccr.gov. Quotes are due 11 SEP 2012 by 1200 hrs (12:00 pm) Central Standard Time at ERDC Contracting Office, Attention: MAJ Vendeck Davis, 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180. Quotes will also be accepted by email: vendeck.davis@usace.army.mil . Faxed quotes will not be accepted. For information concerning this solicitation contact Anna Crawford at 601-634-5320, or use the above email address. This requirement is 100% set-aside for Small Businesses under NAICS Code 331422 . Offerors should check the FedBizOpps website often for new solicitations and/or changes (AMENDMENTS) to existing ones.