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70 -- DATABASE ENGINE UPGRADE SOL N66001-97-Q-4272 DUE 040197 POC POC Ms. Irene Solis, Code D221, Purchasing Agent, (619)524-2081. Ms. Chris Lewis, (619)524-2728, Contracting Officer. The Government intends to award a contract sole source to Sequent Computer Systems, Inc. to include, 1ea PRO-0095.00 processor board. Sequent Symmetry; 1ea TPU -- 4mm2-01 Six tape auto-loader; 1ea. PRO-0115-00 5000 processor board; DSK-4000-33 Sequent 3.5" 4.5gb disk drive for PBay. Note 22 applies, however, all offers received within 15 days (in lieu of 45 days) after date of publication of original synopsis will be considered by the Government. The applicable Standard Industrial Code (SIC) and Size Standard is 3577 1000 emp. No RFQ will be prepared or made available for distribution. Award will be based on evaluation of responsive, responsible quotations received in response to this CBD advertisement. Competitive awards may be based on the evaluation criteria stipulated in NRaD Blue Ribbon Vendor Program (BRVP) provisions. The evaluation criteria is available upon request at (619)524-2809. Questions may be directed to Irene Solis at (619) 524-2081. Facsimile quotations are acceptable and must be received on or before the COB on the closing date stated above. Facsimile quotations may be sent to (619)524-2440, 2412, or 3407. See Note(s): 1, 22. (0073)

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