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D -- OFF PREMISES SWITCHED BASED VOICE AND DATA SERVICE SOL GS05T99BMD0003 DUE 111898 POC Donna Patterson, Contracting Officer (312) 886-7750/ Dore Fessler Contract Officer (312) 886-0507 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This written announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is GS05T99BMD0003 and is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP). The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-06. This requirement is not set-aside for small business. SIC 4813, Telephone Communications, size standard 1,500 employees applies. The Government contemplates the award of a firm-fixed price, indefinite quantity contract with a one (1) year base period with four (4), one (1) year options. The base contract period is December 1, 1998, or date of award (whichever is later) through November 30, 1999, excluding options. For purposes of clause 52.216-22 the following estimated requirements apply: "minimum" $100; "maximum" $700,000. The General Services Administration, Federal Technology Services is seeking proposals for off premises switch based voice and data services for Federal agencies located in Madison, and Green Bay, Wisconsin. Estimated number of lines: 100 -- 1,250. Potential service area NPANXXs are as follows: 608264, 608221, 608240, 608231, 608224, 608276, 608242, 608249, 608275, 608241, 608257, 608258, 608238, 608244, 608255, 608274, 608682, 608829, 608833, 920336, 920391, 920432, 920433, 920438, 920448, 920494, 920496, 920497, 920499, and 920532. Services should include local telephone exchange access, Centrex like service, long distance commercial access, access to the Federal Government long distance network (FTS 2000/2001), inter-system connection, and voice mail. Automatic Number Identification (ANI) to the FTS 2000/2001 network is required, as well as call trace on internal and external calls and Caller ID Blocking. The primary service requirement is local access, transport channel services and related functions within the defined area for Federal users located in either federally owned or leased facilities. Number portability for the current exchange DID numbers shall be provided when and where available. The vendor shall have the capability to acquire additional DID station numbers. Access to the local exchange shall include emergency 911 service and functions, access to directory number information, e.g., NPA-555-1212 or 411 and access to operator services. At the discretion of the Government orders under any resultant contract may be issued in writing, orally, facsimile, or by electronic methods. The Government shall pay the Contractor, in arrears, upon submission of invoices for services furnished in accordance with the terms of this contract, at rates and charges for the services as awarded. In accordance with the payment provision of this solicitation, contractor may be required to receive all payments via Electronic Funds Transfer. Vendors should furnish detailed data concerning their capability to meet Government requirements, addressing specific geographic locations and services available, along with pricing applicable to basic service, any options, including voice mail and related services as separate line items. Offerors are encouraged to make multiple offers, as applicable, for the various quantities and locations within the scope of this requirement. The following clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, (pay particular attention to paragraph (b)); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (a); (b)(1), (3), and (7) -- (10); 52.216 Ordering; 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity; 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items, specific evaluation criteria include, ability to meet technical requirements, past performance and price, (technical capability and past performance, when combined, are relatively more important than price); and 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options. Offers will be evaluated in accordance with 52.212-1(e) and 52.212-2. Offerors are also required to include a completed copy of 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification -- Commercial Items with their proposal. Please contact Dore Fessler at (312)886-0507 to obtain a copy of the referenced clauses. Offers are due by 3:30 PM local time on November 18, 1998. Offers can be mailed to the address indicated above, faxed to (312)886-3805 or e-mailed to dore.fessler@gsa.gov. Posted 11/04/98 (W-SN268634). (0308)

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