SOFTWARE UPGRADE/MAINTENANCE 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-0014 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 restricted, Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is 7379 and small business size standard is $18Mil. The following evaluation factors will be used: (1) Price, (2) Technical Capability. 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 USAMEDCOM PA&E office, Bldg 2792 Room 129, Ft Sam Houston, Tx 78234-5015 for: CLIN 0001: Non-Personal Service to install computer software upgrade service and maintain network operating system, computer, hardware and peripherals. Anticipated award date:20 Dec 99. A statement of work to provide on-site maintenancesupport for first-line support and operation of the Decision Support Center (DSC) and the PA&E Conference/VTC room can be provided upon request. SPECIFIC TASKS REQUIRED: Install computer software upgrade service and maintainnetwork operating system, computer, hardware and peripherals for the period 01 Jan thru 30 Sep 00. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered. 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 15 Dec 99 at 1600 (4:00 pm) 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 "rachael.espinoza@cen.amedd.army.mil or faxed to (210) 295-4937. For informatin regarding this solicitation contact Rachael T. Espinoza, (210) 295-4912 and reference the solicitation number. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the purchasing agent via e-mail, Rachael_Espinoza@Cen.Amedd.Army.Mil. Posted 11/30/99 (W-SN404429).

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