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70 -- GENERAL PURPOSE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT SOL 6TSA-99-JAG-0102 DUE 041999 POC Jackie Gentry, Contract Specialist, Phone (816) 823-3282, Fax (816) 823-3322, Email jackie.gentry@gsa.gov WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=6TSA-99-JAG-0 102&LocID=211. E-MAIL: Jackie Gentry, jackie.gentry@gsa.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations document (FAR) subpart 12.6, 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. Solicitation number 6TSA-99-JAG-0102 is being issued as a request for proposals (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-10. The Government anticipates awarding at least one Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity, Firm-Fixed Price Contract. The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards, if we determine it to be in the best interest of the Government. This procurement is for the following items: 8K DES Smartcard with the following specifications: 8K EEPROM Version: a) Uniform card type and operating system version.(b) Chip Size:8 Kilobyte 3 DES EEPROM microprocessor with card operating system installed (operating system must be approved by the Government), (c) Magnetic Stripe -- Standard American Banking Standard Three track, ISO 7810, top mounted Magnetic stripe on back of card, and Magnetic stripe to be high coercivity (4000 Oersted), (d) Standards: ISO 7816 & EMV, (e) Physical Characteristics: 30 mm PVC plastic, Signature Panel on the back with the word "SIGNATURE" printed above, "PROPERTY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE" printed in the center on the bottom of the back of the card, RBA Logo printed in bottom right corner(Optional-To be provided on Request). All artwork must be approved by the department of defense smart card project office prior to delivery, (f) Initialization (Loading of file structure): Cards will be delivered with the following pre-loaded: Department of Defense Joint Service Data File Structure. Shipment: Manufacturer will inventory and ship cards to DoD Smart Card Project Office designated locations. Cards will bestored and shipped in a standard secured manner (Manifesting logs and audibility are required). Note: Release of COS technical documentation and user instruction will be required. Vendor, at its own expense, must have their product incorporated into the Government Smart Card User Interface (SCUI) and the B-Smart interface, if not already incorporated. The DoD Smart Card Project Office reserves the right to waive this requirement at anytime. Delivery Schedule is anticipated to be as follows: JUN 1, 99 -- 60K Cards, JUL 1, 99 -- 50K Cards, AUG 2, 99 -- 20K Cards, SEP 1, 99 -- 20K Cards, OCT 1, 99 -- 25K Cards, NOV 1, 99 -- 14K Cards, and DEC 1, 99 -- 11K Cards. Quantities shown above are an estimate of DOD's requirement. FOB to be determined, but will be within US. No partial quotes will be considered. Please acknowledge all requirements in your proposal. Please indicate FOB destination in proposal. In addition to pricing, include card operating system for your proposal (final approval of card operating system will be determined by the end user. Include in your proposal the standard ARO for delivery. In addition, include 3 references for past performance, involving Smart Card Technology (8 Bit). Include POC and phone and fax numbers, and email addresses if available. Evaluation Criteria will be 1) Card Operating System, 2) Delivery (please state your ARO dates in proposal), 3) price, and 4) past performance and evaluation will be based on best value. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, applies to this acquisition. 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 FAR 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. Invoices received without proof of delivery will not be accepted. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by COB, April 19, 1999, and can be submitted by fax to 816-823-3322, Attn: Jackie Gentry. Inquiries regarding the solicitation will only be accepted via FAX. Posted 04/13/99 (D-SN319680). (0103)

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