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70 -- GENERAL PURPOSE AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT SOL M/OP/A/P99-001 DUE 012799 POC POC Daisy Matthews: Purchasing Agent, M/OP/A/P, Fax: 202-216-3052, Tel: 202-712-0512, Internet: dmatthews@usaid.gov, Contracting Officer, Joyce E. Frame 17. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) subpart 12.6, 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. This CBD notice can be viewed and downloaded using the Agency Web Site. The Worldwide web address is http://www.info.usaid.gov. Select Business and Procurement Opportunities from the home page, then "USAID Procurements." On the following screen, select "Download Available USAID Solicitations." The Solicitation Number for this Request For Quotations (RFQ) is M/OP/A/P99-001. The Government anticipates awarding a single award purchase order. This procurement is for the following items:CLIN 1. SmartGate Training/1 day per student part #SGT01UX, Qty. 3 dys, CLIN 2. SmartGate WindowsNT,part #SGW00, Qty. 1, CLIN 3. Annual Maintenance for SmartGate Windows NT, part #ESGAUP, Qty. 1, CLIN 4. Annual Maintenance for USAID's SmartGate Servers, part #ESGASUP, Qty. 3, CLIN 5. SmartGate 500 seat licenses, part #SGS500, Qty. 1, CLIN. 6. On-site Installation, part # INSTALL, Qty. 7, CLIN 7. Annual Maintenance for SmartGate 500 seat licenses, part #SGS500SU, Qty. 1, FOB Washington, DC. Date of Delivery: No later than February 19, 1999. Days after award. No partial quotes will be considered. Please acknowledge all requirements on quotations. Please indicate FOB destination on quote. 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 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 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. In addition to the guidance contained in FAR 52.212-4, contractors shall submit proof of delivery with their invoices. Proof of delivery may be in the form of a bill of lading or other shipping document signed by the receiving office or representative of USAID. Invoices received without proof of delivery with their invoices will not be accepted. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Status or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by close of business 01/27/99, and can be submitted by fax to (202)216-3052 Attn: Daisy Matthews. Inquiries regarding the solicitation will only be accepted via Fax.**** Posted 01/20/99 (I-SN289690). (0020)

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