Deputy Chief of Staff for Contracting, US Army Space Command, Attn: MOSC-SC, 1670 N. Newport Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80916-2749

J -- MAINTENANCE OF SILICON GRAPHICS EQUIPMENT SOL DASG62-97-R-0012 DUE 092697 POC POC: Tommi Rupe (719)554-8821 E-MAIL: Click Here to e-mail the Contract Specialist, rupet@arspace-emh2.army.mil. 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. This solicitation is issued as Request for Proposal (RFP), Number DASG62-97-R-0012. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 7378, and the Business Size Standard is $18.0 M. This acquisition will be procured on an unrestricted basis. Delivery is FOB destination to US Army Space Command, 1670 N. Newport Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80916. Period of Performance shall be 01 Oct 1997 through 30 Sept 1998. Award of any resultant contract is subject to availability of FY98 funds appropriated for purposes stated herein. DESCRIPTION: Maintenance and technical support services to include all technical personnel, labor, tools, supplies, and transportation necessary to provide on-site maintenance support on the following Silicon Graphics hardware, firmware and software. Support is stated in terms of Silicon Graphics Maintenance program (e.g., Silver, 7 X 24, full support to include technical phone support). Offerors shall submit support coverage that meets the Silicon Graphics standards set forth in Silicon Graphics Federal Supply Schedules. Technical personnel shall be certified by Silicon Graphics to repair and maintain Silicon Graphics equipment. All replacement parts shall be new standard manufacturer parts or parts equal in performance, form, fit and function. The Government may add, delete, or replace equipment listed under this contract with like equipment at any time. The computer systems are as follows to include a variety of peripherals and commensurate operating system software and technical documentation to be covered under a Silicon Graphics full support, or equal: R4000 Indigo, 50mhz Elan GFX System (1 each); GR2 EG Indigo, 24 Bit Z 4GE Systems (1 each); Iris 4D/320GTXB SUPWKSTA W/O Alpha Systems (2 each); Personal Iris 36mhz, Elan Graphics System (3 each); ONYX RERM5, 4X25mhz, 4mb DS-B (1 each); Indigo II, CPU, 200mhz, 32MB RAM, 19", 2.0GB to include CDROM Update Support Media (8 each); Indigo II, 250mhz, 128MB, 19", 4.0GB, to include CDROM Update Support Media (2 each); and Impact 10000, 195mhz, 128mb/4gb to include CDROM Update Support Media (6 each); NOTE: All systems include the CS-Secure support uplift for hardware replacement. Prices offered shall be the monthly rate extended over a 12 month period (e.g., monthly rate, quantity of 12, unit of measure is months, total which is the extended amount of monthly rate times 12 months) for each system and associated peripherals stated herein. Services offered under the terms of a Federal Supply Schedule contract shall be so stated to include GSA contract number and terms. Services not provided under a Federal Supply Schedule shall be fully articulated and shall demonstrate compliance with the standards set forth in the Federal Supply Schedules, and herein to include response times, equipment restoral times, technical documentation updates and software updates. FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition, with the following addenda: Per FAR 12.603(b) the SF 1449 is not used. Paragraph (c), Period of acceptance of offers -- Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 days. Any interested/qualified sources who believe they can provide the required equipment must respond no later than 2:00 PM, Mountain time, September 26, 1997. All such responses will be evaluated in order to determine the ability to meet the above stated capabilities. The Government will award a contract, or multiple contracts resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government priceand other factors considered. Multiple awards may be made, ONLY TO, accommodate awards between Federal Supply Schedules and Open Market pricing. The following evaluation criteria shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Technical Capability -- ability to meet the maintenance/support requirements stated herein to include response time, availability of parts, availability of Silicon Graphics certified technicians and ability to provide technical documentation and software upgrades; (2) Total Proposed Price; and, (3) Past Performance -- ability to consistently deliver and maintain, during term of maintenance, quality products and technical support in a timely manner. Evaluation Criteria is listed in descending order of importance. Price is half as important as technical capability. Past performance is less than half as important as price. The Offeror shall clearly demonstrate how the products/service proposed meets the requirements set forth herein. The Offeror shall provide a minimum of 5 references to which the same or similar products and services have been delivered within the last 2 years. References shall include the product/services delivered, contract number, date of contract award, date of acceptance by the receiving organization, contracting office point of contact, technical office point of contact (if available), current telephone and fax numbers for both, and statement regarding problems with the order and/or delivery. The Government will only consider the information provided in the offeror's proposal. Responses may include literature, brochures, and other such information corresponding to the required items which demonstrates the offeror's capability to fulfill the requirements set forth herein. Special attention is directed to FAR 52.212-1 (b)(4). Failure to submit technical specifications for evaluation may render the offer nonresponsive. Offerors shall include a fully executed copy of the FAR provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR clause 52.212.-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, along with the following additional FAR clauses: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of Vietnam Era, 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies, 52.225-9, Buy American Act- Trade Agreements Act-Balance of Payments Program, 52.225-21, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program. Offers sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to US Army Space Command, ATTN: MOSC-SC, 1670 N. Newport Rd, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80916. All RFP's not sent through the US Mail will be considered hand carried and subject to FAR 15.412. Proposals may be submitted by facsimile, however, it is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure receipt -- see also in this respect FAR 52.215-17, Telegraphic Bids. Offerors are responsible for ensuring proposals are received no later than the date/time set forth herein. The point of contact for all information regarding this acquisition is Tommi Rupe at (719) 554-8821. (0248)

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