GSA/FTS/6TS-A, 1500 E. Bannister Road, Kansas City, MO 64131-3088

70 -- GENERAL-PURPOSE AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING FIRMWARE), SOFTWARE, SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT SOL 6TSA-98-DJH-0066 DUE 020498 POC Point of Contact -- Contact Delta Helm 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-98-DJH-0066 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) 97-02. On-Site cabling and wiring requirement to re-cable local area network (data only/no voice). All components need to be category 5 rated and tested. The Government will be supplying 100,000 feet of category 5 plenum UTP for this project and all patch cords. Other parts and labor will be supplied by the successful bidder. Appropriate building codes must be observed for the installation. The vendor will provide all tools and miscellaneous materials required for installation. The project has 4 parts. The successful bidder must perform all activities detailed in Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4. Part 1 (Desktop wiring): Procure and install cabling for 250 desktops with 2 runs per desktop. There will be 3 cable closets. Installation will include 3 19" racks, 11 RJ-45 48-port patch panels and RJ-45 desk mounts. At least 50% of the work will be performed after 4PM and on weekends to minimize disruption of work. The vendor will clearly label all jacks and cabling. The vendor should include an option per desk of installing additional runs. The office space is predominantly Hayworth system's furniture. Installation needs to follow pre-defined paths and conduits. Cable will be run through baseboard raceways in the furniture with jacks mounted either in or on the furniture's baseboard. Part 2 (Fiber Optic Installation): Procure and install fiber optic cabling from wiring closets to data center. 1,550 feet of 24 strand fiber is required. 750 feet of 6 strand is required. 1,300 feet of fire retardant innerduct is required. 1-12-port fiber breakout box, 2-24-port fiber breakout boxes, and 1-72-port fiber breakout box is required along with appropriate ST terminations. All strands will be terminated and tested. All labor will be performed during normal working hours. Part 2 (Documentation): The vendor will test and certify that the installed cable plant passes category 5 requirements. Both electronic and hard copy test results will be supplied to the Government. The vendor will also provide both electronic and hard copy drawings identifying where the cabling has been installed. AutoCAD 14 is the preferred format for these drawings, but is negotiable. Part 4 (Structured Cabling): The vendor is encouraged to propose a structured cabling solution as an option for the Hubs and patch panels on the 19" racks. The required components of this procurement include but are not limited to the following: CLIN 1. Faceplates and 500 RJ45 Jacks, Qty. 200; CLIN 2. Relay Racks, Qty. 2; CLIN 3. 96 Port Patch Panels, Qty. 5; CLIN 4. 24 Port Patch Panels, Qty. 2; CLIN 5. Miscellaneous materials (ie. Cable ties, fire stop material); CLIN 6. Labor hours (50% Regular hours); CLIN 7. Labor hours (50% Overtime hours); CLIN 8. Certification/Printout/Cable Layout; CLIN 9. Contingencies (ie. Structured cabling, patch cords, additional cable runs, additional labor/equipment moves); CLIN 10. Cable Run from computer room to 72 port wall rack (24 strand fiber, interduct, 24 port wall mount, unicam connectors, labor); CLIN 11. Cable run from lan closet to 72 port wall rack (24 strand fiber, interduct, 24 port wall mount, unicam connectors, labor); CLIN 12. Cable run from lan closet to 72 port wall rack (6 strand fiber, interduct, 12 port wall mount, unicam connectors, labor); CLIN 13. 72 port wall rack (testing & test results, lift rental, materials). FOB Kansas City, MO. No partial quotes will be considered. No substitutions will be allowed. This procurement is set aside for Small Business in accordance with FAR Part 13.105(a). Please acknowledge all requirements on quotations. Please indicate FOB destination on quote. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, instructions to offerors, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation is based on best value including cost and ability to meet service requirements. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, offeror representation and certification -- commercial items, with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, contract terms and conditions -- commercial items, applies to this acquisition. 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 close of business February 4, 1998, and can be submitted to the address shown above Attn: Delta Helm or sent by FAX to the number shown above. Inquiries regarding the solicitation will only be accepted via FAX. (AC0128045-03) (0028)

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