LEASE SUPPORT FOR DIGITAL DICTATION SYSTEM This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation number is DADA10-00-T-0003 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. This acquisition is unrestricted, Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is 7377 and small business size standard is $18Mil. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, with addenda: paragraphs (h) and (i) of this provision do not apply and change paragraph (c) from 30 calendar days, to 60 calendar days. This requirement is for brand name or equal and includes DFARS provision 252-211-7003. Far provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this RFQ with the following addenda: Paragraph (a) is filled in with (1) Price and (2) Technical Capability of the item to meet the Government requirement; Price is equal to Technical Capability, paragraph (b) does not apply. The following evaluation factors will be used: (1) Price, (1a) Will the solution be of minimal cost since the requirement has only a three-month duration; (2) Technical Capability, (2a) Will the solution be Y2K compliant, (2b) Will the solution be in place and fully operational by 31 Dec 99, (2c) Will the solution minimize or eliminate the need for additional training for dictation and medical staff, and (2d) Will the solution minimize or eliminate the need for data conversion from the current system. Quotes shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, without addenda is applicable to this acquisition. FAR 52.215-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, without addenda, applies to this acquisition (including: 52.203-6, 52.217-8, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, and 52.232-33). DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. In addition DFARS 252.225-7006, Buy American Act-Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program Certificate, applies. The following FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5, in full text, can be found at URL http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The U.S. Army Medical Command intends to award a firm fixed price Purchase Order for: CLIN 0001: Lease of VoicePower 2000 Digital Dictation and Voice Information System, to include: 1 each VoicePower 2000 System; 32 each Voice Ports; 1 ea 1000-Hour Module: RAID V with Hot-Spare and Hot-Swap (four 9.1 GB Disks, actually 1190 hours); 10 each PC-Based Management Workstation Software; 1 each Interface to MDXpress Medical Transcription System (one-way); and 1 each NT Smart Power System Option (UPS). Quantity: 3 Months, Duration: 12/31/99 through 3/31/00; CLIN 0002: Installation and Training of CLIN 0001. Quantity: 1 Each. Delivery date: 12/31/99. Anticipated award date:1 Dec 99. A listing of the hardware and software comprising the current medical dictation system can be provided upon request. Location is at Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston Texas. SPECIFIC TASKS REQUIRED: Upgrade the current system or partially/ totally replace the current system with a total sulution, to include but not limited to hardware, software, third party software (if required), training, installation and travel. The solution must be in place and fully operational by 31 Dec 99. Support the solution until 31 Mar 00 with on site hardware maintenance and telephonic support for both hardware and software problems. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered. Lease period will commence upon installation and training of equipment. Year 2000 Warranty -- Commercial Supply Items: The contractor warrants that each hardware, software, firmware and middleware product delivered under this contract, whether acting alone or combined as a system, are Year 2000 compliant as defined in FAR Part 39. NOTICE : REFERENCE DFARS CLAUSE 252.204-7004, "REQUIRED CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION". AS OF 31 MAY 1998, ALL CONTRACTORS WISHING TO DO BUSINESSWITH THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ARE REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED IN THE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRY. IT IS THE OFFEROR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REGISTER AND/OR CONFIRM THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THE REGISTRY IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE. ANY OFFEROR THAT IS NOT REGISTERED OR WHOSE INFORMATION IN THE REGISTRY IS INCORRECT WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE AN AWARD. Quotes must be received by 29 Nov 99 at 1600 (4:00 p.m.) central time. Quotes shall be mailed to: MEDCOM CONTRACTING CENTER, BLDG 4197, 2107 17th St, STE 15, FT Sam Houston, TX; hand carried; E-Mailed to "thomas.dickerson@cen.amedd.army.mil or faxed to (210) 295-4937. For information regarding this solicitation contact Thomas K. Dickerson, (210) 295-4631 and reference the solicitation number. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contract specialist via, thomas.dickerson@cen.amedd.army.mil. Posted 11/18/99 (W-SN402000).

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