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D -- HARDWARE MAINTENANCE OF OSAR SOL PBGC01-RQ-00-0003 DUE 122999 POC Kay Macaluso, Contract Specialist (202) 326-4160 extension 6396 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented, with additional information included in this notice. This requirement is being processed in accordance with FAR 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation to be provided. A written solicitation will NOT be issued and any requests for a solicitation package will NOT be acknowledged. This synopsis will serve as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) PBGC-RQ-00-0004 which seeks written proposals for the type of maintenance outlined herein. The SIC Code applicable to this requirement is 7378 and the dollar threshold is $18.0M. Proposals will be accepted until 3:00pm EST on December 29, 1999. This synopsis and incorporated provisions/clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. This acquisition will be processed using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Questions relating to this notice shall be submitted in writing no later than December 23, 1999 and sent via facsimile to (202) 326-4162. Answers will be provided via the Commerce Business Daily (CBD). The following provisions/clauses are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, FAR 212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. Offerors shall submit a completed copy of provision 52.212-3 with the proposal to be considered for award. Copies of the above provisions to be considered for award. Copies of the above provisions/clauses are available upon written request. The contractor shall provide hardware maintenance for the period of January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000. In addition to the performance period identified above the contractor SHALL propose two (2) one-year option periods for the continued maintenance of the identifiedhardware. The offeror's proposed price must be submitted on a monthly basis for the base period as well as the two (2) option periods. The contractor shall propose scheduled preventive maintenance, and on-call remedial maintenance during the PPM provided through remote and/or on-site support. The principal period of maintenance (PPM) is Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 7:00pm, local standard time, excluding Government Holidays. The offeror shall propose a basic maintenance to include a two (2) hour maximum on-site response time and equipment repair within 48 hours. From time to time, equipment may be moved to different locations supporting the programs of PBGC. Equipment moved under this requirement shall still be maintained by the successful offeror. The hardware installed and required to be maintained in the Washington, DC office is as follows: OSAR 5310-125 FN 107GTL-6dr, Model No. FNTJBWPZ (1 each) and Philips LD6100 Laser Drive, Model No. PHIJBYOZ (6 each). The hardware installed and required to be maintained in the Wilmington, DE office is as follows: OSAR 5310-124 FN 107GTL -- 4 dr, Model No. FNTJBWOZ (1 each) and Philips LD 6100 LaserDrive, Model No. PHIJBY0Z (4 each). In lieu of applying FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items to this acquisition, the maintainenance proposed will be evaluated to confirm compliance with the PBGC maintainence requirement stated herein. Award will be made to the technically acceptable offeror who proposes the lowest price. Facsimile offerors will be accepted at (202) 326-4162. Posted 12/16/99 (W-SN409246). (0350)

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