USDA Forest Service, Mt. Hood National Forest, 16400 Champion Way, Sandy, OR 97055

75 -- SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW PHONE SYSTEM SOL R6-6-99-046 DUE 021299 POC Ed Elliott, 541/386-2333 WEB: PO341093, http:www.abc.gov. E-MAIL: Supply and Installation of a new phone system, jhunt@usa.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; prposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be is- sued. R6-6-99-046 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorpor- ated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-09. This is not set aside for small business concerns. The intent of this procurement is for the supply and installation of a new phone system. Our needs in a new system are that the system be digital rather than analog; that it consist of a PBX at the front desk and 48 existing ports. Of this number five (5) are to be handsfree and six (6) are to be digital phones with display. Equipment provided should be similar to the Nortel Meridian 1 Option C Compact PBX, including (but not limited to): NTKS 1001 Option C Compact Base System, 5 each M2008HF digital handsfree telephones w/display, 6 each M2616 digital telephones with display, 37M2006 single line digital telephones, with a capacity of 128 ports to allow for future expansion. Also needed is a T-1 interface from our Newbridge unit to the Option C Compact (or similar) to interface with our existing tie lines to Gresham, OR. In addition, we need training provided for up to 2 of our employees to make software moves and changes, and to act as a helpdesk for employees. A listing of warranty(s) involved should also be provided, and the maintenance costs. Bids should include a listing of all items needed to make up the system, listing supply cost and installation cost for each line separately. This equipment is to be delivered and installed at the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area office. Delivery and installation shall be completed by March 15, 1999, FOB destination. The provisions at 52.212-Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provisions at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, the following criteria, required by the Federa l Acquisition Regulations will be applied in evaluating the firms for award. 1. Specialized exprience and technical competence in the type of supply and installation required, 2. capacity to accomplish work in the required time, 3. past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules, NO SOLICITATION EXISTS. Interested firms shall submit their proposal, which shall include information concerning the firm's general qualifications, experience, technical capabilities, and pricing for the requirements of the project. Written responses are due no later than 4:30 PM, local time, February 12, 1999. Faxed proposals are acceptable (503/668-1763). Further information may be obtained from Ed Elliott, Lead Procurement Officer, 541/386-2333. It is anticipated an award decision will be made and an order placed on February 16, 1999. Posted 01/28/99 (W-SN292334). (0028)

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