Department of Defense, Television-Audio Support Activity (T-ASA), Contracts Division, 3116 Peacekeeper Way, McClellan AFB, CA 95652- 1068

70 -- LAN SUPPORT SOL MDA112-98-Q-0048 POC Contact Susan Donbroski, Contract Specialist or Richard H. Talbert, Contracting Officer, (916)643-0290 17. This is a combined synopsis/Request for Quotation (RFQ) 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. Quotes are solicited with this notice. A written quotation will not be issued. The quotation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-09. The Television-Audio Support Activity proposes to procure the following: hardware and software support for Cabletron equipment, to consist of 7 X 24 toll free technical support hotline, advance replacement, firmware upgrades, per call on-site engineering response, and escalation procedure. The following Cabletron modules to be maintained: eleven (11) each 9C214-1 modules, six (6) each 9C300-1 modules, eleven (11) each 9C614 modules, three (3) each 9H421-12 modules, thirty-six (36) 9H422-12 modules, forth-eight (48) SEHI100TX-22 ES Hubs, and nine (9) each 2E42-27R modules. Length of service: twelve (12) months, location: Defense Information Schools (DINFOS), Ft George Mead, MD. The Government anticipates negotiating and entering into a contract on a sole source basis with Cabletron Systems Inc., 35 Industrial Way, Rochester, NH 03867, in accordance with FAR 13-106.2(a)(5), the only source reasonably available. However, all responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. Other offeror's proposals shall include specification data sheets/brochures, etc., sufficient to enable the Government to determine the capability of the offeror to meet the specifications as stated in this notice. Responses to this notice must be provided in writing. Responses may be mailed to Television Audio Support Activity, Directorate of Contracting, Attn: T-ASA/DOC/SC (Susan Donbroski), 3116 Peacekeeper Way, McClellan AFB, CA 95652-1068, or if using courier services deliver to: Television-Audio Support Activity, Attn: T-ASA/DOC/SC (Susan Donbroski), Building 209, Room 104, McClellan AFB, CA 95652. Facsimile responses are acceptable, FAX number is (916) 643-4703. All responses to this notice must make reference to quotation number MDA112-99-Q-0048. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to offerors-Commercial Items, and 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. The SIC Code for this acquisition is 3571, size standard 1000 employees. The evaluation criteria for this solicitation will consist of technical capability of the offeror to meet the agency requirement, price and past performance. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this quotation, contractor must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database, NO EXCEPTIONS. In order to register, you may apply through the internet at "http://ccr.edi.disa.mil", you must include your DUNS (Dun & Bradstreet) number in order to apply. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3 and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial items, with their offer. Clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items and 52-212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. The following subclauses under DFARS 252-212.7001 also apply; 252.225-7001, 252.225-7036, 252.227-7015 and 252.247-7024. Quotes must be submitted by 1:00 PM PDT, December 29, 1998. Failure to provide any of the required documents referenced in this notice will render your quote unacceptable and ineligible for an award. Point of contact in this office is Susan Donbroski, (916)643-0290, or e-mail:donbrosk@tasa1.army.mil. Posted 12/14/98 (W-SN280138). (0348)

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