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70 -- GENERAL-PURPOSE AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING FIRMWARE), SOFTWARE, SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT SOL GS6KS96BNM0044 DUE 092096 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 GS6KS96BNM0044 is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document andincorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 90-38. CLIN 1. NFS Server, Network Appliance, plus 3 racks, one with 7 ea. 4.3Gb disks, Qty. 2; CLIN 2. Tape Auto Changers for Backup System, Qty. 2;CLIN 3. HP C100, Qty. 6; CLIN 4. HP C160, Qty. 4. Offeror must provide proof of ability to deliver referenced requirements. Date of Delivery and acceptance 30 days ARO. FOB White Sands Missile Range, NM. 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 September 20, 1996, at the address shown above Attn: Delta Helm. Inquiries will only be accepted by FAX at the number shownabove. (0249)

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