GSA, FTS, 819 Taylor St. (7ZRE), Fort Worth, TX 76102-6105

D -- AUSPEX EQUIPMENT SUPPORT SERVICE SOL 7TF-99-0014 DUE 030599 POC Dorothy M. "Shan" Clark, 817-978-3984 E-MAIL: Dorothy M. "Shan" Clark, Contracting Officer, shan.clark@gsa.gov. 17(i). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, the test program in FAR Subpart 13.5, and FAR Part 15, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued!! 17(ii). Solicitation Number 7TF-99-0014 Request for Proposal!! 17(iii). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-9!! 17(iv). This is a full and open procurement under SIC 7378, Computer Maintenance and Repair!! 17(v). There are several contract requirements: REQUIREMENTS LISTED UNDER 17(vi)!! 17(vi). Description: The purpose of this Request for Proposal is to acquire the following support: Auspex premier service (or equal) for NS7000/700 Base and Exp. Cab. APS Support including, but not limited to, 24 hour per day, 7 day per week support; 4-hour on-site response with option for 2-hour on-site response; toll-free telephone support; 99% up time guarantee; "Secure Site Uplift," (Auspex service mark); "DataGuard Support," (Auspex service mark). 17(vii). Period of performance is no later than 30 days after receipt of contract for a period of one year. Place of Delivery and Acceptance is: AFIWA/DBII (Dave Padilla), 102 Hall Blvd., Suite 349, San Antonio, TX 78243-7055. FOB destination!! 17(viii). Solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (AUG 1998) is hereby incorporated by reference.!! 17(ix). The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous, representing the best value to the Government price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Evaluation will be based on (1) Technical (a) Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement (b) Past Performance (see below) and (c) Delivery Terms -- ability to meet required delivery schedule and (2) Price. Factors are listed in their relative order of importance. Past performance will be evaluated as follows: Evaluation of past performance shall be based on information provided by the offeror (see below) and any other information the Government may obtain by following up on the information provided by the offeror and/or through other sources (i.e., offeror's performance on previously awarded delivery orders/contracts and/or contracts with other Government entities). The offeror must identify two Federal, state, or local government and private contracts or delivery/task orders for which the offeror has performed work similar to the statement of work in this solicitation. References should include the most recent contracts completed within the last two years. The offeror shall provide a point of contact, current telephone number and fax number for each contract. This list is due bythe date established for receipt of proposals. 17(x). Offerors are reminded to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (JAN 1999) with its offer.!! 17(xi). Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (APR 1998), is hereby incorporated by reference.!! 17(xii). Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (JAN 1999), is hereby incorporated by reference. The following paragraphs apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract(b)(3)52.219-8,(b)(9)52.222-26,(b)(10)52.222-35,(b)(11)52.222- 36,(b)(12)52.222-37,(b)(13)52.225-3.!! 17(xiii). Additional Contract Terms and Conditions applicable to this procurement are: (i) N/A (ii) Type of Contract: A firm fixed-price definite quantity, definite delivery contract will be awarded. (iii) Period of Performance: Not later than 30 days after receipt of contract.!! 17(xiv). The Defense priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is unrated.!! 17(xv). N/A!! 17(xvi). Signed and dated offers (one original) must be submitted to GSA, 7T-1, 819 Taylor Street, Room 14A02, Fort Worth, TX 76102-6105, Attn: Dorothy M. "Shan" Clark, Contracting Officer at or before 4:30 p.m.(CST), March 5, 1999.!! 17(xvii). Contact Dorothy M. "Shan" Clark at 817/978-3984!! Posted 02/25/99 (W-SN302533). (0056)

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