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J -- MAINTENANCE SUPPORT OF BAY NETWORKS EQUIPMENT SOL USZA92-99-Q-0003 DUE 111298 POC Karen Glass, Contract Specialist (910)432-6145, Jane Sutherlin, contracting Officer, (910) 432-2146 17(i). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, and FAR 13.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued!! 17(ii). The solicitation number, USZA92-99-Q-0003, is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). 17(iii). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. 17(iv) This procurement is unrestricted. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered!! 17(v). This contract action is for Software and Hardware Maintenance of Bay Networks Equipment. Maintenance service will include telephone diagnostic, system software updates and parts replacement. The software maintenance will include delivery of licensed (operating/executive systems) programs and updates. Service must cover the command entire spectrum (multiple generation of Operating Systems OS) system software, One copy of user/operator's manual, telephonic referrals and trouble shooting. The Hardware Maintenance will include "on-call" service in accordance with Bay Networks maintenance support program, (BF2300 -- Next Day). Period of performance shall be from date of award through 30 September 1999. The equipment is as follows: 50 of Model 2813-04 (Hub), 7 of Model 2813SA (Hub), 1of Model 2800A (Hub), 6 of Model 2814-05 (Hub), 4 of Model 2813-05 (Hub), 8 of Model 3030-01 (Hub), 24 of Model 3030-04 (Hub), 6 of Model 3000N (Hub), 5 of Model 3304-ST (Module), 5 of Model 3305 (Module), 5 of Model 3308 (Module), 5 of Model 3313-A (Module), 5 of Model 3313-SA (Module), 8 of Model 5000N (Hub), 8 of Model 5001 (PS), 8 of Model 5110 (Module), 2 of Model 5308A (Module), 7 of Model 5304P (Module), 9 of Model 5310 (Module), 2 of Model 5005N (Hub), 2 of Model 5115 (Module), 3 of Model 5308 (Module), 7 of Model 5378-F (Module), 6 of Model 5308P (Module), 1 of Model 5310SA (Module), 92 of Model 810M (Hub), 23 of Model 2803 (Hub), 4 of Model 5308AF (Module)!! 17(vi). N/A!! 17(vii). N/A!! 17(viii). FAR provisions and/or clauses referenced will be furnished in full text upon receipt of written request. Solicitation Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (June 1997) is hereby incorporated by reference!! 17(ix). Solicitation Provision FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -Commercial Items (Oct 1995) is hereby incorporated, the evaluation factors are price, and past performance!! 17(x). Contractors are reminded to submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Jan 1997) with their quote!! 17(xi). Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May 1997) is hereby incorporated by reference!! 17(xii). Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Aug 1996) is hereby incorporated by reference, as well as the following clauses cited in the clause which apply to this solicitation, 52.222-0026, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10)!! 17(xiii). Additionally, the following clauses are applicable to this solicitation, 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, 52.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration!! 17(xiv). The Defense priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is unrated!! 17(xv). NA!! 17(xvi). Signed and dated quotes (unit price and total extended amounts) referencing the RFQ number USZA92-99-Q-0003 must be submitted, no later than 4:30 p.m. 12November 1999, to Karen Glass at FAX (910)432-9345!! 17(xvii). Karen Glass is the point of contact regarding this solicitation Posted 10/24/98 (W-SN265114). (0297)

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