Office of the Secretary of Defense, Pentagon Renovation Management Office, 100 Boundary Channel Drive, Arlington, VA 22202

D -- MAINTENANCE FOR TELENEX MATRIX SWITCHES SOL MDA947-00-T-0003 DUE 050600 POC Mr. Al Moore, (703)692-6037; Ms. Pat Hanson, (703)693-8055 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via, mooreaj@army.pentagon.mil. 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 announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Responses shall reference "Request for Quotation No. MDA947-00- T-0003. This combined synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-16. The Pentagon Renovation Project Office intends to purchase one (1) year of maintenance for the following: Line item one (1): Quantity 1 each, 2700 Telenex Matrix Switch (4K); Line item two (2): Quantity 1 each, MSC; Line item three (3): Quantity 1 each, 2700 Telenex Matrix Switch (2K); Line item four (4): Quantity 1 each, ASC; Line item five (5): Quantity 1 each, VC-1000 Annual Maintenance; Line item six (6): Quantity 1 each, RTM Annual Subscription; Line item seven (7): Quantity 2 each, Sun Ultra 5; Line item eight (8): Quantity 1 each, Tape Drive Unit. Delivery shall be made on or before May 15, 2000. The delivery and acceptance point is Pentagon Renovation Project Office, Contracts, 100 Boundary Channel Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22202. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. All commercial provisions and FAR clauses referenced in this solicitation are available in full text at the following website location: http://www.doeal.gov/cpd/acq-dig.htm. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. All quotes received will be evaluated based on the following factors: (1) Interoperability/Accessibility: The US Army currently has installed a multiple Telenex Matrix Switch configuration within the Pentagon. The Government requires Telenex 2700 switch series manufactured parts and software due to the proprietary code of the operational software and the uniqueness of the card connectors and switch engines. All parts and software must be manufactured for the Telenex 2700 series switches. No substitutes will be accepted. The Government additionally requires timely availability to all software patches and upgrades by the manufacturer. Accessibility to the proprietary software and internal port cards is another key evaluation factor. Renewal capability for annual software licensing is also required by the Government. Any support proposed by the bidding vendors must not introduce new operational or support procedures/processes to the operational community. Additional training for the Government operators shall not be required for interfacing with the maintenance contractor. (2) Remote Management, Monitoring and Testing Capability: The Government additionally requires that the vendor support the remote management system (VC1000) software, hardware and licensing. Additionally, the Government has hardware and software for the Matrix Switch Controller(MSC) and the software to perform Remote Testing (RTM). Timely supportability, upgrades and licensing renewal for these systems is also a mandatory requirement. (3) Responsiveness: The US Army requires response to outage/operational trouble calls within 10 minutes of a call by a Government Representative. Additionally, the US Army requires the vendor to provide qualified and trained support technicians on-site within two (2) hours of any trouble call. Any failed part will be replaced on-site by the vendor within 24 hours of identification. Only those Offerors who can furnish the service will be considered. No substitutes will be accepted. In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). Firms may obtain information on registration in the CCR by calling 1-888-227- 2423, or via the Internet at http://www.ccr2000.com. Please note that defense payment offices may not make payment unless the contractor is established to receive electronic funds transfer (EFT). EFT payments are based on the contractor's EFT information contained in the CCR database. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with the offer. The clauses at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. In addition, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Under FAR 52.212-5, paragraph (b), the Contracting Officer has indicated that the following clauses are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.222- 21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; and FAR 52.232-34, Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer. Offerors may find the FAR provisions on the internet at www.arnet.gov/far. Only written responses/offers to this combined synopsis/solicitation shall be accepted and should be faxed to (703) 614-6329 or mailed to the attention of Al Moore, Contracting Officer, at the address listed herein. Primary Point of Contact is Mr. Al Moore at (703) 692-6037. Alternate Point of Contact is Ms. Pat Hanson at (703) 693-8055. Responses/offers are due no later than 2:00 p.m. EST, May 6, 2000. Posted 04/06/00 (W-SN441967). (0097)

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