Naval Air Warfare Center TSD, Code 27, 12350 Research Parkway, Orlando FL 32826-3275

58 -- CENTIGRAM SERIES 6 HOST SOL N61339-97-Q-1532 DUE 092597 POC Point of Contact: Larry Duncan, Purchasing Agent, 407/380-4090 or John Christopher, Contracting Officer, 407/380-8491 17. 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number N61339-97-Q-1532 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). All references to "offers" are understood to be "quotations." The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. The (SIC) standard industrial classification code is 3661 and the business size is 1000 employees. This is a Firm Fixed Price requirement (FFP) and will be awarded on an "all or none." basis. Due to warranty and maintenance requirements, only quotes from authorized Northern Telecom and Centigram distributors will be accepted. The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), 12350 Research Parkway, Orlando, FL 32826, intends to acquire hardware, software, labor, and supervision to expand the Centigram Release 6 Voice Mail system with the addition of a second host cabinet, to include installation and testing of related circuit boards, cables, shelving/racks, and all miscellaneous equipment, materials and incidental related work, complete and ready for use at NAWCTSD. Quotes must include a price breakdown for parts and labor and other expenses. The following items are to be provided as a minimum. The most recent release level available at the time of contract award will be used for all items listed below. The Contractor is required to provide any and all parts necessary to ensure that the intent of this contract is met and that the equipment is complete and ready for use. Provide and install the following parts: (1) P/N 62552 Model 640 host unit (Ms 120/0, Pentium processor, 32MB, 48V, W/AMPS, MOD 2) Qty: 1; (2) 6205L 8-Port Line Card, Qty: 1; (3) 6107-MS120-64 MS120 Drive Kit, Qty: 1; (4) 6257 Serial Expansion Module, Qty: 1; (5) 514B Memory Expansion Kit with 2-16MB SIMM, Qty: 1; (6) 6901-95 Storage Hours, Qty: 20; (7) 6406 Continuous System Operation Software. Other requirements: The Contractor shall evaluate the system configuration resulting from this action to ensure power levels are in accordance with Northern Telecom and Centigram Standards and Practices. If the resulting system configuration fails to meet the required standards, the Contractor shall submit noted deficiencies and proposed solutions. The new system will be installed independently of existing systems so that work will not interfere with systems operations or function until new work is ready for complete integration. The warranty for parts and labor shall be one year. Period of Performance: The Contractor shall be required to complete the hardware installation and programming within 45 days of contract award. Failures that result in the loss of communications to two or more circuit boards located in the host installed under this contract shall be considered "major" failures. The contractor shall respond with an on-site visit by a qualified technician within four (4) hours of notification by the Government. The Contractor shall correct major failures within 24 hours of original notification. The Government reserves the right to perform work on the equipment installed under this contract when work is accomplished under the cognizance of a properly certified technician. Station Regulations: The Contractor and his employees and subcontractors shall become familiar with and obey all applicable Federal, State, local and station regulations, including fire, safety, traffic, and security regulations. No employee of the Contractor shall be admitted to the work site without satisfactory proof of U. S. citizenship. The Contractor shall be required to have all appointments, certifications, or licenses required for this work. Proof of such certifications or licenses may be requested by the Contracting Officer. Upon completion of this contract this installation must meet or exceed all pertinent Centigram and Northern Telecom requirements. Working Hours: Work shall be accomplished within regular working hours. Regular working hours shall consist of an 8-hour period established by the Contracting Officer between 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Government holidays. System down-time, cutover, testing, etc., will be performed after normal working hours, between 1800 and 0600. If system down-time is anticipated, advance arrangements must be made with the contracting officer for after hours scheduling. The following FAR/DFARs clauses and prescriptions apply and are incorporated my reference: FAR 52.212-1 "Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (OCT 1995)" with the following addenda: Inspection and acceptance shall be made at destination; Provision 52.212-2 "Evaluation -- Commercial Items" with the following addenda: The Government intends to award a contract without discussion to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforms to the solicitation and provides the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate quotations: (1) Past Performance, (2) Price, (3) Technical Capability. Offers are to include a completed copy of the provision at 52-212-3, "Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (JAN 1997); 52-212-4, "Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items" (MAY 1997); 52-212-5, "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (AUG 1996); 52.222-26, "Equal Opportunity (E.O.11246); 52.222-36, "Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 USC 793)"; 52.225-3, "Buy American Act -Supplies (41 U.S.C.10)." FAR Clause 52.232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment (AUG 1996). DFARS Clause 252.212-7001 "Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (FEB 1997)"; Under DFARS 252.212-7001, the following clauses are applicable: Clauses 252.206-7000 "Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders (10 U.S.C. 2416); 252-225-7001 "Buy American and Balance of Payment Program (41 U.S.C. 10,E.O. 10582); 252-225-7007, Trade Agreements (10 U.S.C. 2501-2582). The Government anticipates an award date of 29 Sep 1997. All responsible offerors shall submit fax quotes to Larry Duncan, FAX (407)380-8318 to arrive NLT 4:00 p.m., 25 Sep 1997. Technical questions and site visits should be directed to Sean Flannery at (407) 380-8095. Upon request, this office will provide the full text of the FAR/DFARS provisions and clauses listed herein. (0254)

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