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58 -- RACK MOUNTED LOCAL CONTROLLERS SOL DCA200-97-Q-0039 DUE 121296 POC Contact, Dawn Underwood, 618-256-9739 Synopsis number 97040. 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. Solicitation DCA200-97-Q- 0039 is issued as a request for quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-42. The proposed contract is 100% set aside for small business concerns. The Standard Industrial Classification Code and small business size standard is 3661 and 1000 employees respectively. The contract line item numbers, description and quantities are as follows: CLIN 0001, Local Attach Control Units, IBM 3174-21L or equal, 12 each; CLIN 0002, Feature Multiplexor Adaptor, IBM 3103 or equal, 48 each; CLIN 0003, Feature Configuration B Microcode, IBM 5010 or equal, 12 each; CLIN 0004, 1.6 Meter Rack Enclosure with mounting kit, IBM 9309-002 or equal, 4 each; and CLIN 0005, Maintenance, preventive and remedial for one year. Equipment is to be delivered to Defense Megacenter Denver, WEE11, 6760 E. Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80279-8000. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors--Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items; FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; FAR 52.232-34, Optional Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment; FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award. The following DFARS clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation: DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities. See Note 1. The Defense Information Technology Contracting Office (DITCO) will make this solicitation available through an electronic bulletin board, the DISA Acquisition Bulletin Board System (DABBS). WHILE VENDOR CORRESPONDENCE VIA THE DABBS, REGARDING THIS RFP IS ENCOURAGED, VENDORS MAY RECEIVE THE SOLICITATION EITHER ELECTRONICALLY OR BY MAIL. Vendors desiring to correspond with DITCO on this RFP via the DABBS will be able to, through electronic means, dial into the system, download the RFP, check the status of the RFP, receive amendments and other RFP related correspondence. Vendor proposals must continue to be received by DITCO in hard copy. Procedures for receiving the RFP and subsequent correspondence via the DABBS is as follows: the RFP will be placed in the requirements area (bulletin), Area 52, of the DABBS. No pre-registration is required to gain access to the DABBS, the vendor will assign their own userid and password. To access the DABBS, vendors will need an IBM compatible computer, modem (1.2 through 14.4 KBPS), and communications software (i.e., Procomm, QModem, etc.). The RFP will be posted on the DABBS in Microsoft Word for Windows 6.0 format, and vendors will need compatible software to view the RFP after it has been downloaded. Standard communications parameters apply: 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit. The DABBS can be accessed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, by calling (618) 256-9200. Questions pertaining to the RFP should be directed to the Contracting Officer at the phone number noted herein. Questions regarding the use of the DABBS should be addressed to the system administrator at (618) 256-9380. Vendors who desire to receive the RFP in hard copy via the mail may do so; however, it is requested that access to the RFP and related information be received either via the DABBS or mail - not both. If you wish to receive the RFP and related information via the mail, please forward your written request to the Contracting Officer noted above. All written requests must include the Vendor's full name, street address (no P.O. Boxes please, as overnight mail cannot be delivered to a P.O. Box), City, State and Zip + 4 (a full nine digit Zip code is required), company point of contact with telephone and fax numbers, and the company size status under the SIC Code. VENDORS WHO FAIL TO PROVIDE ALL INFORMATION AS REQUESTED WILL NOT BE ADDED TO THE BIDDER'S LIST. Vendors who wish to receive the RFP and related information via the DABBS need not reply in writing as the required information will be requested when you access the DABBS. (0326)

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