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70 -- GENERAL-PURPOSE AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING FIRMWARE), SOFTWARE, SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT SOL 6TSA-98-DJH-0180 DUE 081398 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-0180 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) 97-06. CLIN 1. On-site client training for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer program for 4 students (4 packages) to include the following: Package consisting of eight classes: (1) Windows NT to cover: Administering Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Supporting Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Core Technologies, Supporting Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Enterprise Technologies, Upgrading to Microsoft Windows NT 5.0 Beta 2, Installing and Administering Microsoft Windows NT 5.0, Supporting Microsoft Windows NT 5.0, Supporting Microsoft Cluster Server, Supporting Microsoft Windows-Based Terminal Server "Hydra"; (2) SQL Server to cover: System Administration for Microsoft SQL Server 6.5, Implementing a Database Design on Microsoft SQL Server 6.5, Performance Tuning and Optimization of SQL Server 6.5, System Administration for Microsoft SQL Server 7.0, Implementing a Database Design on Microsoft SQL Server 7.0; (3) Exchange Server to cover: Exchange Server Concepts and Administration 5.5, Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 Series -- Design and Implementation; (4) Proxy Server to cover: Secure Web Access Using Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0; (5) IIS to cover: Creating and Configuring a Web Server Using Microsoft IIS 4.0; (6) TCP/IP to cover: Inter-networking with Microsoft TCP/IP; (7) SNA to cover: Supporting Microsoft SNA Server 4.0; (8) SMS to cover: Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 1.2. The Training must be held at the client location at Suffolk, VA at times predetermined with the client. Students must be given up to 18 months to complete the 8-course package. 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 Representations and Certifications-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 thereceiving 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 August 13, 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. (AC0803001-09) Posted 08/03/98 (I-SN231946). (0215)

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