NASA Lewis Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44135

70 -- OARNET/SOMACS INSTALLATION SOL SFQ3-056338 DUE 092796 POC Syreeta Stewart, Contracting Officer, (216) 433-8673 or Internet E- Mail: Syreeta.Stewart@lerc.nasa.gov. Membership enhancement, installation for two (2) T-1 circuits; annual membership fee increment for two (2) T-1 circuits/installation charge for two (2) T-1 lines; annual line cost for two (2) T-1 lines. Four (4) year renewal option. Only quotes on the brand name and model numbers specified will be considered. This notice is for information only. NASA-Lewis intends to contract with Oarnet. 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. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-37. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for this acquisition is 8699 . The Small Business Size Standard is $3.5 M. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) portion of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA). The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors - Commercial; 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders - Commercial Items. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer. All documents related to this procurement will be available via the NASA Internet Acquisition Service (NAIS). The documents will reside on a World Wide Web server, which may be accessed using client browsers, such as MOSAIC or Netscape. The WWW address, or Uniform Resource Locator (URL) of the Lewis Research Center Procurement Home Page is http://www.lerc.nasa.gov/WWW/Procure/home.htm. Award shall be made on best value to the Government, with consideration given to price, delivery, past performance, warranties and other considerations of value. It is anticipated that an award will be made within 10 business days after the date for submission of quotes. Quotes may be submitted via Mail: NASA-Lewis Research Center, Attn: Syreeta Stewart, MS 500-309, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135 or Fax: (216) 433-2480. (0257)

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