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70 -- GENERAL-PURPOSE AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING FIRMWARE), SOFTWARE, SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT SOL 6TSA-97-CSC-0240 DUE 100297 POC Point of Contact -- CONTACT SUE CUMPTON BY FAX (816)823-3322 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations document (FAR) 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. Solicitation number 6TSA-97-CSC-0240 is being issued as a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 90-46. CLIN 1. Advisor v. 2.0 Network Edition Software with first and second year of upgrades, Qty. 40. Must be compatible with Windows 3.1, Windows 95 and Windows NT. The network version must, for each network allow for 5 users at a time. The first year of technical support shall provide all minor and major upgrades to the software (network version). It shall also provide the necessary technical support, training and documentation required to install and implement the software into the existing base. Included in the first year technical support shall be telephone technical support when needed during the integration process of the software. Date or delivery and acceptance is October 17, 1997 FOB NAS Pensacola FL. No substitutions will be permitted. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, instructions to offerors, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation is based on best value, cost, ability to meet requirements and past performance. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, offeror representation and certification -- commercial items with its offer and a copy of 52.225-1, Buy American Certificate. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, contract terms and conditions -- commercial items applies to this acquisition as well as clause FAR 52.225-3 Buy American Act -- Supplies. In addition to the guidance contained in FAR 52.212-4, contractors shall submit proof of delivery with their invoices. Proof of delivery may be in the form of a bill of lading or other shipping document signed by the receiving office. Invoices received without proof of delivery will not be accepted. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders -- commercial items applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by 12:00 noon CST, October 2, 1997, at the address shown above Attn: Sue Cumpton. Inquiries will only be accepted by FAX at the number shown above. (AC0929065-01) (0272)

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