Department of the Air Force, Air Combat Command, 55 CONS, 101 Washington Sq Bldg 40, Offutt AFB, NE, 68113-2107

70 -- PREMIER LEVEL TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR MICROSOFT HARDWARE/SOFTWARE SOL F25600-00-Q-5042 DUE 091099 POC David Long, Contract Specialist, Phone 402-294-4098, Fax 402-294-7280, Email david.long@offutt.af.mil -- Robert Luksa, Contract Administrator, Phone 402-294-9811, Fax 402-294-7280, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F25600-00-Q-5 042&LocID=601. E-MAIL: David Long, david.long@offutt.af.mil. The government intends to award an order using simplified acquisition procedures on a sole source basis (via request for quote) to Microsoft Corporation, 1 Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington, 98052, to provide United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), J6613, Offutt AFB, NE. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number F25600-00-Q-5042 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. Premier Level Technical Support to provide immediate, dedicated technical conversion planning, life-cycle management, and compatibility resolutions for all products supporting USSTRATCOM Command Management Local Area Network (CMLAN). This includes Desktop applications, Windows environment, LAN Manager, Windows New Technology Advanced Server (NTAS), Systems Management Server (SMS), Structured Query Language (SQL) Server, MS Mail, Enterprise Messaging System, and Gateway Product Support. The required services shall be provided by phone, electronic mail, and postal mail. Contractor shall be capable of handling calls 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. No partial quotes will be accepted. Please acknowledge all requirements on quotations. Period of performance: 1 Oct 99 through 30 Sep 00. Pricing that is reflected on quotes must be valid through 1 Oct 00. The purchase contemplated herein will incur no obligation until FY00 funds availability have been certified. Competition is not limited to small businesses. FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds, is included in this solicitation. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, applied to this acquisition. Evaluation is based on best value including cost and ability to meet requirements. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial Items, with its offer.The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by the close of business 11 Sep 99 and should be submitted in writing to: Capt Long, 101b Washington Square, Bldg 40, Offutt AFB, NE 68113-210, or via fax to number (402) 294-7280. Address any questions to Capt Long at the above address or call (402) 294-4098 or e-mail to david.long@offutt.af.mil. Posted 09/01/99 (D-SN375157). (0244)

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