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70 -- GENERAL PURPOSE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT SOL 6TSA99MTV0172 DUE 081299 POC Matt Verhulst, Contract Specialist, Fax (816) 823-3322, Email X -- Sue Cumpton, Contracting Officer, Fax (816) 823-3322, Email xxxx WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=6TSA99MTV0172 &LocID=211. E-MAIL: Matt Verhulst, X. 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 and following the simplified acquisition procedures in FAR part 13.5. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: proposals are being requested and A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation number 6TSA-99-CSC-0158 is being issued as a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-13. This procurement is for the following: CLIN 1 -- 10 ea. Part No. ("PN") 600542, Optiva Secure Plus w/2-Yr. 8/5 Support; CLIN 2 -- 159 ea. PN 501821 Palladium FORTEZZA modem w/2-Yr. 8/5 Support; CLIN 3 -- 40 ea. PN 501879 RASP Media Encryptor (NT4.0) w/2-Yr 8/5 Support; CLIN 4 -- 20 days of services from a consultant/trainer versed in the installation and utilization of CLIN's 1-3 above; CLIN 5 Travel Expenses for training/installation at Ramstein, Spangdahlen, Incirlik, Aviano, and Mildenhall. Pre-installation checklists are required as are training manuals. Please include all requirements on quotations. No partial quotes. Include line item price of shipping of deliverables to destinations including 2 ea. of CLIN 1 and 22 ea. of CLIN 2 to Lakenheath AB, England, 48 CS/SCBBL, M/F TSgt Byan Brookey, Unit 5180 Box 305 Bldg. 1065, APO AE 09464; 2 ea. of CLIN 1 and 26 ea. of CLIN 2 to Spangdahlem AB, GE, 52 CS/SCBBE, Attn: MSgt Heroux, UNIT 3705 Bldg. 107, APO AE 09126-3705; 37 ea. of CLIN 2 to Ramstein AB, GE, 786 CS/SCBAS, Attn: TSgt Charles Thompson, Unit 10045 Bldg. 2126 Door 0, APO AE 09094; 2 ea. of CLIN 1 and 26 ea. of CLIN 2 to Aviano AB, Italy, 31 CS/SCBBMC, Attn: TSgt Tim Roeland, Base Americana, Bldg. 933: Area F, Aviano, Pordenone, Italy 33081; 2 ea. of CLIN 1, 26 ea. of CLIN 2 and all of CLIN 3 to USAFE CSS (Ramstein), USAFE CSS/SCBT, Attn: MSgt Mark Kirkpatrick, Blgd. 530, Room 214, Jefferson Street, Ramstein Flugplatz (Ramstein AB, GE), Ramstein, 66877; and 2 ea. of CLIN 1 and 22 ea. of CLIN 2 to Mildenhall AB, England, 100 CS/SCBBN, Attn: SrA Esser, RAF Mildenhall, Bury St. Edmonds, Suffolk, IP28 8NS on quote. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation is based on best value including cost, past performance 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 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 close of business August 12, 1999, and can be submitted by fax to 816-823-3322 Attn: Matt T. Verhulst. Inquiries regarding the solicitation will only be accepted via Posted 08/04/99 (D-SN363158). (0216)

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