Commander, Attn CTQ2JC, MARCORSYSCOM, 2033 Barnett Avenue, Suite 315, Quantico, VA 22134

70 -- ADPE EQUIPMENT DUE 040797 POC Mr. Jeff Campbell, FAX (703) 784-5826. The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) is requesting information for the following ADPE equipment. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. The U.S. Marine Corps is conducting market research to seek sources, contract vehicles, technical information, and approximate costing for Portable Servers. The Portable Servers shall have the following technical specifications: 1) Compatibility: The system shall be certified to operate Microsoft Windows NT version 4.0 and/or Banyan VINES version 6.x without modification. Please state on your response which operating systems the proposed system is certified to operate and which are not. 2) Dimensions: The system chassis or enclosure shall be capable of mounting into a standard 19" rack without modification. 3) Processor(s) and Motherboard: a. The system shall use an Intel chipset. b. The system shall be capable of supporting an Intel 200MHz Pentium Pro with 512KB Level 2 Cache. c. The system board shall be upgradeable to incorporate a second 200MHz Pentium ProCPU with 512KB Level 2 Cache. d. System RAM shall be upgradeable to a minimum of 1GB ECC RAM. e. The system shall have a minimum of 4 PCI and 2 EISA expansion slots. f. System Bus shall be 100% compatible EISA/PCI. g. The system shall be of Slot Independent Architecture design thus allowing for the adding of additional network cards and/or communications controllers irrespective of slot position. h. The system shall include an upgradable Flash BIOS. i. The system shall include a dual channel SCSI controller. j. The system shall at a minimum have 1 multi-mode bi-directional parallel port and 2 high-speed 16550 UART compatible serial ports. k. The system shall include an auto-terminating external SCSI port. l. The system shall include real time clock and calendar. 4) Hard Disk Storage: The system shall be capable of supporting a minimum of two, front accessible, hot swappable, SCSI disk drives. 5) Front Accessible Media Bays: The system shall be configured with a minimum of four, front accessible, media bays to support the following devices: a. A CD-ROM drive. b. A DDS-2 DAT tape drive with a minimum capacity of 8GB. c. A 3.5" 1.44MB floppy disk drive. d. A PC Card Reader. 6) Monitors: The system shall be capable of supporting a 15" color monitor with a minimum resolution of 1024x768 @ 75Hz and a dot pitch of .28, as well as 12.1", 14" and 16" LCD displays. 7) Keyboard: The system shall include a keyboard with an integrated pointing device and be able to fit in a 19 inch rack sliding drawer. 8) Power Supply: a. The system shall include a Dual Hot Swappable power supply capable of supporting the system under maximum load. The power supply system shall include with visual and audible alarms. b. The system shall include an UPS interface cable for server shutdown. 9) Transportability: Information is also requested regarding solutions to transport the system specified above. Potential solutions include but are not limited to: A carrying case capable of transporting: a. The system unit. b. An LCD display of up to 16". c. A Portable UPS. d. The keyboard. e. Interface cables. f. System Manuals. A mobile communications hub based on a 19 inch rack enclosure capable of transporting the items listed above. This request is for information only. Interested sources should send information by no later than 07 APR 97 to: Commander, Attn CTQ2JC, MARCORSYSCOM, 2033 Barnett Ave Suite 315, Quantico, VA 22134-5010. Any questions should be directed to the contact person listed above. THE MARINE CORPS DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED. (0064)

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