Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1310 24th Ave., S., Nashville, TN 37212

U -- ASYNCHRONOUS TRANSFER MODE TRAINING SOL 626-98-37-jo DUE 091898 POC Clarence Oakes 615/327-5311 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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 626-98-37-jo is issued as a RFQ. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; VAAR 852.210-77 Brand Name or Equal. This acquisition is unrestricted. SIC is 8243; small business size standard is $5.0 million. This solicitation is for training for a two days class of instruction for 16 individuals, and is to be provided at the VA Medical Center, Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This RFQ isfor three items and is to include all travel and expenses, instructor fee, all necessary equipment, course set up, and course manuals. Vendor also to provide FORE Systems ASX-200BX ATM Switches, Newbridge Networks CS1000 ATM Switch, Newbridge Networks Route Server, Newbridge Networks Yellow Ridge, RADCOM ATM protocol analyzer, SUN ATM workstations, Ethernet laptop PC's. (1) -- Provide ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) Essentials Training consisting of as a minimum -- Networking Overview on Existing LANs, Ethernet, Token Ring, Existing MANs and WANs, ISDN, Statistical Time Division Multiplexing, Frame Relay, IP Switching, ATM Background, Deployment Strategies, Real-World Networking Case Studies, ATM Basics; (2) -- Authorized CISCO Cirriculum Catalyst 5000 Series Training for configuring and managing the Catalyst 1900, 2820, and 3200 LAN Switches; (3) -- Cisco Catalyst 5000 kits for sixteen participants. Companies wishing to respond to this solicitation should provide this office with the following.A price quote on company letterhead for the requested item showing solicitation number, unit price, extended price, FOB, prompt payment terms and correct remittance address along with a completed copy of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Those companies not in possession of the clause in full text may contact this office and a copy will be faxed to you. In addition the bidder shall furnish as part of its bid all descriptive literature and technical data sheets necessary for the purchasing activity to determine whether the product offered meets the salient characteristics/requirements of the solicitation. Failure to provide this information will cause your bid to be rejected as nonresponsive. Award of Best Value for the government contract will be based on pricing, Course content and course execution. Offers are due by close of business September 18, 1998 and may be faxed to 615/321-6351. No oral offers will be accepted. For information, contact Jack Oakes at 615/327-5311 or fax 615/321-6351. Posted 09/09/98 (W-SN247396). (0252)

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