GSA/FTS/6TS-A, 1500 E. Bannister Road, Kansas City, MO 64131-3088

70 -- GENERAL-PURPOSE AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING FIRMWARE), SOFTWARE, SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT SOL 6TSA-98-CRG-0209 DUE 092998 POC Point of Contact -- Contact Celeste Gorman, Contracting Officer (816)926-1366 or Robert Courtade, Telecommunications Manager (307)261-6441 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-CRG-0209 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. This acquisition shall cover installation and maintenance of 3 Digital NEC 2400 PBX in Missoula, The vendor will be required to install and maintain (3) Digital NEC 2400 PBX systems in Missoula, MT. The proposed installation includes approximately 900 digital station lines, 300 analog station lines, Primary Rate Interface local trunking, Federal Telephone Service Primary Rate Interface trunking, digital CCIS network, and a fully integrated voice mail system. The project requires the cut-over from (3) existing analog PBXs to the new system without disruption of service to the users, complete user training on all station and ancillary equipment, coordination with Local Exchange & FTS Carriers for trunking requirements, station review and planning, system analysis, design, and configuration, materials acquisition and staging, documentation of cable and wire records, system pre-testing and burn in, development and implementation of system/station database, manufactnrer's warranty coverage, and post installation support for adds, moves & changes. The new system must be installed, cutover and accepted by GSA not later than March 15, 1999. Mandatory minimum requirements for qualification and evaluation on this project is as follows: (1) Vendor must be a licensed distributor for the NEAX 2400 Integrated Multimedia exchange digital PBX with unrestricted access to NEC technical support facilities. Offeror must provide dealer number and NEC contact name and telephone number for verification; (2) Vendor must maintain service support facilities, located in Missoula, MT with technicians certified on the NEAX 2400 IMX. Offeror must provide documentation listing the local technicians with associated manufacturer certificates; (3) Vendor must provide references of similar NEAX 2400 IMX installations within a 150 mile radius of the Missoula calling area. Offeror must provide documentation with account name, location and contact number; (4) Vendor must demonstrate proficiency in ISDN Primary Rate Interface trunking, BRI (Basic Rate Interface) applications, fiber optic networking and digital carrier facilities. Offeror must provide list examples, scope of service, and in-house digital testing equipment located at Missoula facility; (5) Vendor must provide location of maintenance spares; (6) Vendor must complete installation, ready for GSA acceptance not later than March 15, 1999; (7) Vendor must provide manufacturer certification for the voice mail systems supported (i.e.: Octel, NEAXMail, etc). Please acknowledge all above requirements in your offer. 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 the above listed 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. 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 September 29, 1998, and can be submitted to the address shown above Attn: Celeste Gorman, General Services Administration, Federal Technology Service, 1500 E. Bannister Road, Rm 1067, Kansas City, MO 64131-3088. (AC0916016-01) Posted 09/15/98 (I-SN250229). (0258)

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