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58 -- COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS SOL TISA98001 DUE 102997 POC Point of Contact -- Thomas C. Robel, Contracting Officer, (202) 708-7650 E-MAIL: Office of Information Security, thomas.robel@gsa.gov. The General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Technology Service (FTS), Office of Information Security (OIS), intends to procure commercially available communications security equipment and components from the lowest priced technically acceptable offer(s) for the items listed. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The provisions of FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. There are no addenda referred to in this solicitation. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a GSA, FTS, OIS solicitation, number TISA98001 and is a request for proposal (RFP). The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. This solicitation is being conducted as a small business set-aside. SIC Code 3669 and Business Size Standard for 750 employees. Quote price and price extension for each item, description, and quantity in your response to this CBD notice, no further solicitation will be issued. Item #0001, ILEX 760B Secure Facsimile Machines or equal, 10 each. The secure facsimile machines must meet the minimum specifications listed: MIL-STD 188-161D and NATO STANAG 5000 standards for digital facsimile. RS232C data port for STU-III connection. Dual mode RS-232-C STU-III and RJ-11C Group III transmission. Synchronous data modes from 2400 to 9600 bps. Asynchronous data modes 300 to 19200 bps. Automatic protocol detection for incoming transmission. Capable of interfacing with KG84A, KG84C, KG94A, KY57-58, and KY68. Document Feeder 30 sheet. 16-level grayscale halftone. Transmission verification receipts. Must have a Dual 115 and 230 volt, 50 and 60 Hz switchable power supply. Delivery shall be within 30 days of contract award. Delivery shall be FOB destination via the US mails to the following ZIP Code: APO AE 09050-7585. Evaluations of proposals shall be conducted in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provisions of FAR 52-212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. Clause 52.215-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items with the following clauses; 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3), 52.225-3 Buy American Act -- Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10) and 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards (5 U.S.C. 552a). The following Commerce Business Daily numbered notes apply: 01, 09, and 13. All proposals are due by mail or facsimile No Later Than Close of Business (5:00 PM), Wednesday, October 29, 1997. For information regarding this contact Thomas C. Robel, (202) 708-7650 Fax (202) 708-7027. (0293)

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