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70 -- NETWORK SYSTEM SOL N00164-98-Q-0007 DUE 102797 POC Pat Sturgis, Code 1163W3, telephone 812-854-1826, Kelly Siffin, Contracting Officer WEB: click here to download, http:/www.crane.navy.mil/supply. E-MAIL: click here for questions, sturgis_p@crane.navy.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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 N00164 98 Q 0007 is issued as a Request for Quotation. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90 41 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91 10. This action is a 100% Small Business Set Aside in accordance with FAR 19.502 2(a). The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3577. The Small Business size standard is 1000 employees. The following is a list of the requirements: Line Item 0001: Qty. One (1) each Network System In Accordance With the following Specifications: Maximum frame size of 1,518 bytes, Minimum of 1,024 bytes address per module with upgrade capability to 2,048 bytes, Minimum port count of 12, Data rate of 10 and 100 Mbps, Support routing protocols IP and IPX, Compatible with FDDI, Dual Ring, SAS, and Dual Home, Certification requirements -- UL1950, CSA-C22.2, EN 60950, FCC Class A (Part 15), EN 55022, Class B on shielded UTP, VCCI Class 2 on shielded UTP, and CE Mark. Also request a maintenance program be solicited for a minimim of one year/maximum of three years. Request contractor be requested to identify their maintenance program, addressing telephone support, internet access, software releases, training, time frame for replacement parts shipment. The shipping terms will be f.o.b. destination, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, IN, with the inspection/acceptance at destination. Delivery of Line Item 0001 will be required within 30 days from contract award. FAR Clauses/Provisions 52.203 3 Gratuities, 52.212 1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, 52.212 4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, 52.212 5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (incorporating FAR 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 the Vietnam Era, 52.225 3 Buy American Act Supplies, 52.225 16 Buy American Act Supplies under European Community Agreement certificate, 52.225 17 Buy American Act Supplies under European Community Agreement, 52.225 18 European Community Sanctions for End Products, 52.225 19 European Community Sanctions for Services, 52.225 21 Buy American Act North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Balance of Payments Program), 52.219 6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside, 52.219 14 Limitation on Subcontracting, DFARS Clause 252.227 7015 Technical Data Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Offerors responding to this announcement must provide the information contained in 52.212 1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items and must include a completed copy of provision 52.212 3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. The offeror should also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, Contractor Establishment code (DUNS Number) and Tax Identification Number. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors that respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. The written quotes and the above required information must be received at this office on or before 27 October 1997 at 4:00 PM. Eastern Std. Time. Point of contact for information regarding this requirement is Ms. Pat Sturgis, 812 854 1826, FAX 812 854 1841, or e mail sturgis_p@crane.navy.mil. All responsible small business concerns may submit a quote which will be considered by the agency. (0290)

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