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70 -- GENERAL-PURPOSE AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING FIRMWARE), SOFTWARE, SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT SOL GS6KS96BNC0015 DUE 082296 POC CONTACT SUE CUMPTON BY FAX (816)823-3322 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations document (FAR) subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Thisannouncement constitutes the only solicitation: proposals are being requested and A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation number GS6KS96BNC0015 is being issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporatedprovisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 90-38. CLIN 1. SSA MOD 112 30X2.1-GB7200RPM (63GB) U.S., part # x792a, Qty 4. CLIN 2. 25MB/SEC Fibre Channelsbus (FC25/S), part # x1057a, Qty 3. CLIN 3. 25MB/SECFibre Channeloptical Module (FC25/OM), part # x595a, Qty. 1. Offeror must provide proof of ability to deliver referenced requirements. Date of delivery and acceptance 30 days ARO. FOB Carlisle, PA. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, instructions toofferors, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation is based on best value, cost and ability to meet service requirements. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, offeror representation and certification - commercialitems with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, contract terms and conditions - commercial items applies to this acquisition. In addition to the guidance contained in FAR 52.212-4, contractors shall submit proof of delivery with their invoices.Proof of delivery may be in the form of a bill of lading or other shipping document signed by the receiving office. Invoices received without proof of delivery will not be accepted. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, contract terms and conditions required toimplement statutes or executive orders - commercial items applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by close of business August 22, 1996, at the address shown above Attn: Sue Cumpton. Inquiries will only be accepted by FAX at the number shownabove. (0219)

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