Deputy Chief of Staff for Contracting, US Army Space Command, Attn: MOSC-SC, 1670 N. Newport Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80916-2749

70 -- SGI ONYX2 SOL DASG62-98-R-0007 DUE 042498 POC Diane L. Rayburn 719-554-8824 E-MAIL: CLICK HERE TO E-MAIL CONTRACT SPECIALIST, rayburnd@arspace-emh2.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format set forth in Federal Acquisitions Regulation, 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. This solicitation is issued as Request for Proposal (RFP) Number DASG62-98-R-0007 and is 100% set aside for small business. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 3571, and the Business Size Standard is 1000 employees. DESCRIPTION: The following specifications are issued as Brand Name or equal specifications. With that, the term "or equal" is not added to each item/component description, but is instead stated here and applied to all items and components discussed hereafter. The offeror shall provide equipmentwhich shall consist of 1 each ONYX computer system and four O2 computer systems as set forth in the following. All components shall be fully integrated prior to delivery. CONTRACT LINE ITEM 0001: The offeror shall provide 1 each Silicon Graphics ONYX2 Base InfiniteReality RK, 2XR10K (195MHz) system (to include all documentation and licenses) which includes 4MB Cache and 256 MN Node; CDROM, Model Number R1-6402-4-1R; Upgrade Node Board consisting of 2XR10K (195 MHz) with 4MB cache and 256MB Memory for Onyx2, Model Number HU1-H6402-4; two First 256MB (2banks-16Mbit) for Onyx2, Model Number OPN-256NC-2; one upgrade 4.5GB to 9.1GB SE Ultra SCSI System Disk for Onyx2, Model Number FTO-4GBU9; one 9.1GB SE Ultra SCSI Disk for Onyx2, Model Number P-S-9; one First 64MG Texture Memory Raster Manager for Onyx2, Model Number OPP-TRM-64; one First 2-Channel Display Generator for Onyx2, model number OPP-DG5-2; one 20" monitor for all Onyx2 Systems, model number FTO-M20G; one IRIX 6.4.1 Operating System Software for Onyx2,model number SC4-IRIX-6.4.1; one Rack System and Rack Expansion Chassis Destination Kit for Onyx2 (220 VAC/1PH), model number DK-LR2-003; one 7GB, SE F/N SCSI, Int. 8mm 8505XL Tape Drive, model number P-S-8MMXL-S-IPC. CONTRACT LINE ITEM 0002: The offeror shall provide four each O2 computer systems (to include all documentation and licenses) consisting of four 02 Modeler Bundle, 195 MHz R10000SC which includes 64MB Memory, 4GB System Disk, 20" Monitor, NFS Model number W10-195S-4G64-MOD; twelve 64MB Memory Upgrade for 02 Systems model number MEM-64-02; and, four IRIX 6.3 Operating Systems Software and Manual for 02, model number SC4-IRIX.6.3. CONTRACT LINE ITEM 0003: Warranty/Extended Maintenance shall be one year on-site. In terms of on-site warranty, this equipment will be located at Osan, Korea (2 each O2 systems) and Kelly Barracks, Stuttgart-Mohringen, Germany (1 each Onyx system and 2 each O2 systems) which constitutes the on-site warranty location. Response time for Germany shall be 24 hours from notification of system deficiency, Korea shall be 48 hours from notification of system deficiency. Response is defined as initial contact by a qualified technician in order to assess deficiency. All repairs, regardless of location, shall be completed and system restored to full operational capacity within 72 hours of initial notification. Warranty/extended maintenance shall include all documentation/version releases for the one year term. Third party memory is not preferred, however if it is accepted, it shall have a lifetime warranty. Products offered under the terms of a Federal Supply Schedule contract shall be so stated to include GSA contract number and terms. A copy of the pertinent pages of the schedule shall be provided with the offeror's proposal. Products not provided under a Federal Supply Schedule shall fully articulate and demonstrate technical capabilities set forth herein. Catalog cuts and other information required to substantiate the offeror's claims shall be provided with the offeror's proposal. See in this respect DFARS 52.211-7003, Brand Name or Equal. All items are desired to be delivered FOB Destination no later than 1 June 1998 which presumes contract award no later than 1 May 1998. The required delivery is FOB Destination no later than 1 July 1998. Delivery/Acceptance point is HQ US Army Space Command, 1670 N. Newport Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80916. Government workdays are between the hours of 0800 and 1600 MT. FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition, with the following addenda: Per FAR 12.603(b) the SF 1449 is not used. Period of acceptance of offers -- Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 days after Government receipt of proposals. Any interested/qualified small business sources that believe they can provide the required equipment must respond no later than 2:00 PM, Mountain Time, 24 April 1998. Award is anticipated no later than 1 May 1998. All such responses will be evaluated IAW FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items. The following evaluation criteria shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Technical Capability -- ability to provide the products stated herein of the same or better functional and physical characteristics; (2) Schedule -- ability to meet or exceed required delivery dates; (3) Past Performance -- ability to consistently deliver and maintain, during term of warranty, quality products and technical support in a timely manner and (4) Total Proposed Price, inclusive of warranty price -- most advantageous price considering all other factors; Evaluation Criteria is listed in descending order of importance. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: The Offeror shall clearly demonstrate how the products proposed meet the requirements set forth herein regardless of how offered (e.g., open market, Federal Supply Schedule). The Offeror shall provide proposal information (e.g., catalog cut sheets, etc) that substantiate the equivalency of the product offered to the product stated and required herein. Offeror's that offer products against Federal Supply Schedules shall provide copies of the pertinent pages of the schedule to verify the offeror is an authorized agent/supplier under the FSS and relevant pages to validate prices offered. Prices shall be structured in accordance with the CLIN structure stated above. The Offeror shall provide a minimum of 3 references to which the same or similar products and services have been delivered within the last 2 years. References shall include the product/services delivered, contract number, date of contract award, date of acceptance by the receiving organization, contracting office point of contact, technical office point of contact, current telephone and fax numbers for both, and statement regarding problems with the product, contract and/or delivery. The Government will only consider the information provided in the offeror's proposal. Award will be made without discussion, therefore each offeror is encouraged to submit their best terms with their proposal. Special attention is directed to FAR 52.212-1 (b). Failure to submit the information set forth therein for evaluation may render the offer nonresponsive. Offerors shall include a fully executed copy of the FAR provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR clause 52.212.-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, along with the following additional FAR clauses: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 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 Vietnam Era, 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies, 52.225-9, Buy American Act- Trade Agreements Act-Balance of Payments Program, 52.225-21, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program. DFARs provisions 252.211-7003, Brand Name or Equal, 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; 252.227-7015, Technical Data -- Commercial Items and 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data; 252-247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Offers sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to US Army Space Command, ATTN: SMDC-AR-CM, 1670 N. Newport Rd, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80916. All RFP's not sent through the US Mail will be considered hand carried and subject to FAR 15.412. Proposals may be submitted by facsimile, however, it is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure receipt -- see also in this respect FAR 52.215-17, Telegraphic Bids. Offerors are responsible for ensuring proposals are received no later than 2:00 PM MT, 24 April 1998. The point of contact for all information regarding this acquisition is Diane Rayburn at (719) 554-8824. Numbered note 1 applies to this acquisition. (0100)

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