U.S. Agency for International Development, Administrative Purchasing Division, RM 1600E, SA-14, Washington, D.C. 20523-1409

70 -- ADP SOFTWARE SOL 96102102 DUE 121796 POC Contact Point: Daisy Matthews, (703) 875-1198, Diane L. Maxwell, Contracting Officer, (703) 875-1302. TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (INTERNET ACCESS) SOL A.I.D. RFQ #96102102 DUE 121796 POC CONTACT POINT, DAISY MATTHEWS, PURCHASING AGENT, (703) 875-1198, OR DIANE L. MAXWELL, CONTRACTING OFFICER, (703) 875-1302 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES-POC: Daisy Matthews, Purchasing Agent, (703) 875-1198, or Contracting Officer, Diane L. Maxwell, (703) 875-1302. In accordance with the requirements set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Sections 6.302.1 and 5.201, the Agency for International Development intends to issue a purchase order for the renewal of internet services. The Agency intends to procure a maximum of one calendar year of services (not to exceed the end of Calendar Year 1997). Services include two SMDS connections to the internet. SMDS Connection 1 supports internal users' access to the internet, as well as all Internet Electronic Mail. SMDS Connection 2 is for public access to data housed on platforms that are not connected to the USAID AIDNET. The SMDS (Switched Multimegabit Data Service) service should offer multicast mechanisms, IP Addressing, and security features required for communications with USAID's business partners. Additional services will be required for network monitoring, technical assistance and help line information service, redundant equipment to minimize downtime, High speed dial up service during extended outages (periods in excess of 6 hours), SMD Connectivity, synchronization/domain addresses/IP address coordination, and direct National access point connectivity. This synopsis of intent shall not be considered a solicitation document. No award will be made based solely on the basis of any responses to this synopsis. Responsible sources capable of meeting the Government's requirement may respond by furnishing their corporate capabilities or qualifications statement (including but not limited to technical specifications statements, price lists, and service plan descriptions). Responses received without the required information may be considered non-responsive to the synopsis. All questions regarding this synopsis must be submitted in writing to Daisy Matthews or Diane L. Maxwell via letter, fax (703/875-1870), or e-mail. No verbal communications will be honored. Questions regarding this synopsis will be only honored if sent by letter, fax, or e-mail. Responsible sources capable of meeting the Government's requirement may respond furnishing clear and convincing data substantiating the offeror's ability to furnish the required services. All responses must be received within fifteen days (15) days of publication of this notice. If no responses are received showing that a comparable source is available at a lower overall cost for the exact same services, a contract will be awarded. All responses should indicate business size. Those on the GSA Schedule should include their contract number. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause is incorporated into this synopsis by full text: FAR 52-232.18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984) -- Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. (0303)

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