USDA-ARS-MWA, 1815 N. University St., Peoria, IL

70 -- HORIZON SOFTWARE, TRAINING SERVICES, AND DATA SERVICES SOL 5114-6-3015 DUE 072596 POC Lori J. Houghton, Contract Specialist, 309-681-6616 The U. S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, MidwestArea, has a requirement for Horizon Software, Training Services, and Data Services. 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. 5114-6-3015 is issued as a Request for Proposal. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-36. This solicitation is unrestricted. SIC Code 7379, average annual receipts for prior 3 FY: $14.5 M. CLIN 0001 Horizon Software, Software Modules (License for Less than 10,000 titles); CLIN 0001A, Cataloging, 1 Each; CLIN 0001B Circulation, 1 Each; CLIN 0001C Acquisitions, 1 Each; CLIN 0001D Serials, 1 Each ; CLIN 0001E Public Access Catalog, 1 Each; CLIN 0002 PAC (Client) Workstation Licenses; CLIN 0002A PAC Bundle (1-5 concurrent users) 1 Each; CLIN 0003 Staff (Client) Worstation Licenses; CLIN 0003A Staff License per Workstation (1-10tier), 3 Each; CLIN 0004 Training Services; CLIN 0004A Onsite Training Days (up to six staff members) 5.5 Days; CLIN 0004B System Admin & Follow-Up Days, 2 Days; CLIN 0004C Pre-Installation and Database Design Planning, 2 Days; CLIN 0004D Installation Days, 2 Days; CLIN 0005 Data Services; CLIN 0005A MARC Tapeload and Holdings Creation - Single Source, 1 Each; CLIN 0005B Patron File Load - On-going Customized, 1 Each; CLIN 0005C System Installation/Shipping, 1 Each. Proposal is to be FOB Destination to be Delivered to: USDA-ARS-NCAUR, 1815 N. University St. Peoria, IL. Delivery to be 12-14 Weeks ARO. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition with no addenda. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items does not apply to this acquisition. A completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items is to be completed and submitted with the offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Offers are to be received at USDA-ARS-MWA, 1815 N. University St. Peoria, IL 61604, not later than 2:00 pm on 25 July 96. Refer any questions or comments to Lori Houghton at (309) 681-6616. (0176)

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