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70 -- CUSTOMIZED IT EQUIPMENT SOL 9-4196 DUE 061299 POC Sandra Souders (301) 713-0854 70 -- The U.S. Dept. of Commerce/NOAA/NESDIS/NODC/Ocean Climate Laboratory (OCL) has a requirement for one (1) DEC AlphaServer DS20 6/500 server customized to meet specific OCL performance requirements (i.e. assemble, configure and test all hardware and software to comply with manufacturer's specifications and configuration requirements of OCL; eligible for Compaq/DEC maintenance; install second CPU, power supply, memory, and install disk drives in metal carriers and format the disks; configure internal StorageWorks shelf with a SCSI split bus and install all Tru64 UNIX/Digital licenses and load the Fortran media and documentation onto the system; in-house testing of the system and all components prior to shipment; maintenance and support services to be provided by authorized Compaq/DEC representative). The government intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Digital Basics, Inc. to provide the requested customized product. The proposed vendor has unique knowledge of OCL's hardware and software performance needs and will be able to use this knowledge to customize the AlphaServer to OCL's specific performance requirements. This is a notice of intent and cannot be considered a solicitation; therefore, no solicitation package exists. Award will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. (Reference No. 9-4196) Posted 05/28/99 (W-SN337132). (0148)

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