U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Acquisition Center (AMSTA-AQ-DS), Warren, MI 48397-5000

70 -- ANNUAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT & FIELD ENGINEERING SOL DAAE0797QQ055 POC POC: Elaine Chutorash (810) 574-7252 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR sub -part 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. The combined synopsis/request for quotation (RFQ) number is DAAE07-97-Q-Q055. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through federal acquisition circular 90-46, dated 17 Mar 97. the requirement is 100% set-aside for small business and the associated standard industrial classification code is 7372, with a size standard of $7 .0 million. the requirement is for 1 year of maintenance for the following software: dss agent, dss architect, dss executive, and dss Server, & dss web. No options will be included. maintenance is to include upgrades, telephone support, and field Engineering. Services are for TACOM/AMSTA-IM-OEPI, Warren, MI and the performance period will begin at date of award. FOB destination will apply. provision at FAR 52.212-1, instructions to offerors -- commercial, applies to this acquisition. the following factors shall be used to evaluate offers. 1) technical capability of the item offered to meet the government requirement; and 2) price. offerors are advised to include a complete copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, offeror represenatations and certifications -- commercial items. The clauses at FAR 52.212-4, contract terms and conditions -- commercial items, applies to this acquisition. the clause of FAR 52.212-5, contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders -- commercial items, applies of this acquisition. this acquisition is rated D04. see numbered Note 22. offers are due no later than 12:00 noon, 15 Sep 97. proposals should be addressed to: USA TACOM, Acquisition Center, AMSTA-AQ-TCA, Attn: Elaine Chutorash, Warren, MI 48397-5000. requests for information concerning this solicitation should be made to Elaine Chutorash (810) 574-7252. see NOTE: 22. (0246)

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