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70 -- NETWORK UPGRADE SOL CS-I-97-26705 DUE 061097 POC Sharon Meltzer, 317-298-1180, ext 1175,POINT OF CONTACT, Bruce Wood, 317-298-1180, x 1185, CONTRACTING OFFICER This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. CS-I-97-26705 is issued as a request for quotation and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. Notice: This acquisition is unrestricted. The Industrial Classification Code is 5045, with a small business standard of 500 employees. The eleven contract line items (CLIN), will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price contract on an all or none basis. ODS Brand Name only will be accepted. Pricing shall include the "trade-in" as stated in this description. P/N equal Part Number. The CLIN are as follows: CLIN 0001: Infinite Switch Management Module, ODS P/N 1094-ISNCI+, Quantity: 4 ea., CLIN 0002, 32 Port Switched 10 BaseT Module, ODS P/N 1094-IS-32BT, Quantity: 16 ea., CLIN 0003, 24 Switched 10BaseT, 2 100BaseFX-Full Duplex, ODS P/N 1094-IS-24BT-2FX, Quantity 4 ea., CLIN 0004, Ethernet Plus Backplane for 1096 Chassis, ODS P/N 1096-EBP+, Quantity: 3 ea., CLIN 0005, Infinite Switch Management Module, ODS P/N 1094-SSM, Quantity: 2 ea., CLIN 0006, 12 Port Switched 100BaseTX Module-Full Duplex, ODS P/N 1094-IS-12TX, Quantity: 4 Ea., CLIN 0007, 12 Port Switched 100BaseFX Module-Full Duplex, ODS P/N 1094-IS-12FX, Quantity: 2 ea., CLIN 0008, 8 Slot Infinity Platform, ODS P/N 1096, Quantity: 1 ea., CLIN 0009, Control Backplane for 7 Slot Chassis,ODS P/N 1096-CBP, Quantity 1 ea., CLIN 0010, Power Supply for 7 Slot Chassis, ODS P/N 1096-PS, Quantity 2 ea., CLIN 0011, Ethernet Plus Backplane for 1095s Chassis, ODS P/N 1095S-EBP+, Quantity: 3 ea. Trade-In credit on Twenty (20) ea Module, ODS P/N 1094-IS-32BT/BTFL and Five (5) ea, Module, ODS P/N 1094-ENC2. Delivery shall be within 30 days after contract award, FOB Destination, to: FinCEN, 2070 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA 22182. The following FAR Provisions and Clauses apply: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995), FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- -Commercial Items (Oct 1995)...the following factors shall be used to evaluate criteria:Past Performance: 60%, Technical Expertise 10%, Price 30%. Technical and Past Performance when combined are 70%. Further Information may be requested regarding Past ormance/Technical Expertise., Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (JAN 1997), also applicable: FAR 52.212-4. Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (MAY 1997), FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms an Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Aug 1996), will apply with the following addenda:52.219-14, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36,52.222-37, 52.225-3, 52.239-1, also included: FAR 52.215-12,Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data (APR 1984), 52.204-6, Contractor Identification Number -- Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number (DEC 1996), 52.233-1, Disputes (Mar1994), 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991), All hardware shall be certified Year 2000 capable/compatible. This acquisition will be acquired Sole Source, as authorized pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source, Brand Name 41 U.S.C. 253 (c)(1). Pursuant to FAR part 5.203 2. (b), June 10, 1997 has been established as the response time. Offers are due to the attention of Sharon Meltzer, Contract Specialist by 5:00 pm (local time) Tuesday, June 10, 1997, at: U. S. Customs Service, Field Procurement Services Group, 6026 Lakeside Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46278. Facsimile transmittals are acceptable. Fax to 317-298-1344, attn: Sharon Meltzer. By accepting an order, the Contractor shall agree to be paid via Electronic Funds Transfer. Any Award shall be made pursuant to FAR part 13.601 Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered by the agency. (0148)

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