Bureau of Reclamation, Contracts Group, 1150 N. Curtis Road, Suite 100, Boise, Idaho 83706-1234

70 -- FACET SOFTWARE SOL 1425-98-SQ-10-510Q DUE 100998 POC Sue Fraser, 208-378-5103 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer via, sfraser@pn.usbr.gov. The Bureau of Reclamation, PN Regional Office, Boise, Idaho, has a requirement for Facet software. We are looking for software equal to Facet software. At this time we anticipate a sole source award to Facet Decision Systems, Inc., 305-1505 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6H 3Y4 Candada, 304-606-8063. Submit your commercial specifications and basis for stating your software is equal to the Facet software to Sue Fraser, Bureau of Reclamation, 1150 N. Curtis Road, Suite 100, Boise, ID 83706-1234. All sources responding to this synopsis shall submit information relating to business status, including identification as to whether small, large, minority-owned, and/or woman owned. The size standard is 7372 the standard industrial classification code is $18 million. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. The Request for Quotes (RFQ) and statement are issued as RFQ 1425-98-SQ-10-510Q. The RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-7. Must be compatible with Facet software. Following are the applicable provisions and contract clauses incorporated by reference: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Apr 1998); 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (Oct 1997); 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Jan 1997); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Apr 1998); FAR Clause 52.212-5 paragraph (b) is tailored to incorporate the following clauses: 52.203-6, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, 52.225-9, 52.225-18, 52.225-21. NOTE: FAR Provision 52.212-3 must be completed and returned with your offer. If you need a copy, contact us at 208-378-5103. FAR Provision 52.212-2 indicated this will be awarded on best value. We will evaluate based on the following criteria: whether your offer meets the requirements and secondly price. Technical compliance will weigh heavier in the evaluation than price. All offerors must submit the following information: Price, item descriptive literature, warranty description, maintenance and what it entails, delivery schedule. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which will be considered by this agency. The RFQ due date is October 9, 1998. See Numbered Note #1. Posted 10/01/98 (W-SN257439). (0274)

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