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70 -- GENERAL-PURPOSE AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING FIRMWARE), SOFTWARE, SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT SOL GS6KS96BNM0036 DUE 090996 POC CONTACT DELTA HELM 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 GS6KS96BNM0036 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. FORE Systems Gold Support Plan for the following items: ASX1000BXE/7.5 AC, Qty. 1; ASX-200GX-AZ, Qty. 3, NM4/155MMSTC, Qty. 26; ESA-200/OC3ST-FG,Qty. 6; SBA-200E/OC3ST-FG, Qty. 7; CLIN 2. Xylan One Year Full Partnership Program for the following items: Pizza 10, Qty. 5; PSM-155fm-1, Qty. 5; PS-SW-2.0, Qty. 5; ESM-C-12, Qty. 26; OMNI-9, Qty. 2; OMNI-PS9, Qty. 2; MPM Management Module, Qty. 11;ASM-155FM-1, Qty. 11; OMNI-5, Qty. 9; OMNI PS-5, Qty. 9; ESM-U-6, Qty. 4; ESM-AB-FL, Qty. 24; MPM-SW-2.0, Qty. 16. This combined synopsis/solicitation is subject to availability of FY'97 funding appropriations. Offeror must provide proof of ability todeliver referenced requirements. Date of Delivery and acceptance 30 days ARO. FOB Norfolk, VA. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, instructions to offerors, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation is based on best value, cost and ability to meet servicerequirements. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, offeror representation and certification - commercial items with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, contract terms and conditions - commercial items applies tothis 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 receivingoffice. Invoices received without proof of delivery will not be accepted. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders - commercial items applies to this acquisition. Offers are due byclose of business September 9, 1996, at the address shown above Attn: Delta Helm. Inquiries will only be accepted by FAX at the number shown above.(0239)

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