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70 -- IBM COMPATIABLE S-390 CMOS SERVERS WITH RELATED ITEMS-MODIFICATION SOL RFP-689553 DUE 032498 POC Glenn W. Armfield (202) 324-3309 This modification to a previously published combined synopsis/solicitation shall serve as amendment number three, answers to additional vendor questions. No further questions will be accepted after the issuance of this amendment. The following question is in reference to subject acquisition: "For evaluation purposes Technical Approach and past performance, when combined are equal to price." 1. Does the FBI plan to evaluate purchase pricing only? If not, what will be included in the pricing evaluation (i.e., maintenance)? Answer: Price evaluation will include all cost associated with the delivery, installation and maintenance of the equipment as stated in the combined synopsis/solicitation (i.e., purchase price of equipment, installation, maintenance, as was specified, etc.). 2. Will the FBI accept leasing options? If so, what types and how will they be evaluated? Answer: No. (0078)

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