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70 -- GENERAL-PURPOSE AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING FIRMWARE), SOFTWARE, SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT SOL 6TSA-98-CSC-0087 DUE 031998 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: quotations are being requested and A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation number 6TSA-98-CSC-0087 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) 97-03. CLIN 1. Gateway 2000 (E-3110 333), Intel 333 MHz Pentium II processor with 512K Cache, 256 MB SDRAM, EV700 17" color monitor (15.9") viewable area), Accel Graphics Permedia 2 AGP 8 MB VideoCard, 6.4 GB Ultra ATA hard drive, 3.5" 1.44 MB diskette drive, 13X min./ 32 max, CD-ROM, Ensoniq waveable card & Altec ACS 41 spkrs, Mid tower case (3 COM ISA Ethernet Combo) IOMEGA Internal ZIP drive w/ zip drive disks, 104+ keyboard, MS IntelliMouse mouse & mouse pad, Intel LANDesk Client Manager Software v. 3.1, Windows NT 4.0, PCMCIA card reader, Gateway GoldTM premium support and service, Qty. 1. CLIN 2. Gateway 2000 (NS-8000 333), Intel 333MHZ Pentium II w/512K ECC Cache, ECC memory system w/ 512 MB of EDO buffered DIMM, Integrated 32 bit PCI graphics w/ 2 MB DRAM (total 2, 6.4 GB EIDE Drive), NS datastation Ultra-8, 3.5" 1.44 MB diskette drive, 13X min./ 32 max. CD-ROM, 3 COM ISA Ethernet Combo, 104+ keyboard, PS/2 compatible mouse, mouse pad, NT server 4.0 (1-4 CPUs) InfoManager Server with ActiveCPR, 3year parts, 3 year on site, 1 year network operating support, Qty. 3. Substitutions will not be allowed. Offeror must provide proof of ability to deliver referenced requirements. Date of Delivery is 30 days ARO. FOB Destination -- Arlington, VA. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, instructions to offerors, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation is based on best value including 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. 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, March 19, 1998, at the fax number shown above Attn: Sue Cumpton. Inquiries will only be accepted by FAX at the number shown above. (AC0312026-06) (0071)

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