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74 -- ASCOM 9100 AND WITS TRACKING SYSTEM SOL 00Q0056 DUE 052600 POC George Robertson, 202-406-6940 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; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation No. 00Q0056 is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular No. 97-15. This is a sole source procurement to National Mailing Systems, 1749 Old Meadow Road, McLean, Virginia 22102-4314 for brand-name Ascom equipment and WITS tracking system. The SIC code is 5065 and the size standard is 500 employees. The U.S. Secret Service intends to procure the following equipment on a sole source basis: One (1) each 9100 Ascom Hasler IMCM Mail Center Manager w/ 400 Mhz Computer, 64MB RAM & 4GB HD, Color Monitor, Keyboard & Mouse, Windows 98, HP LaserJet 1100xi Report Printer, 40X CD-ROM & 100 MB Iomega Zip Drive, 3COM NIC & 56K Robotics Modem, 150lb Spectrum Scale w/Differential Weighing, IMCM Tutorials (includes sound card and speakers), All USPS Rates International and Domestic, All UPS Rates International and Domestic, RPS Rates, FedEx Rates International and Domestic, DHL Rates International and Domestic, Airborne rates International and Domestic, Eltron Thermal Label Printer, One (1) WITS Tracking System consisting of One (1) W19512 WITS For Windows 95, 98, & NT (Server Software), Two (2) station licenses, Two (2) Daily Customization Charge, Four (4) WIPP01 Palm Pilot Barcode Scanner, One (1) Eltron Thermal Label Printer, and One (1) WITS52 Barcode Handheld Scanner w/ 30" scan range. No equipment substitutions are accepted. Delivery within 30 days ARO to U.S. Secret Service, AOD Facilities Management Branch, Mail Communications Center, Suite 1700, 950 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20373-5802. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses areapplicable: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Nov 1999); 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Oct 1999); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items ((May 1999); and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (May 1000)(additional clauses cited in 52.212-5 that apply to this acquisition are: 11,12,13,14,15, 16 and 23 Fill-in for item 23: The Government will make any and all payments via electronic funds transfer through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Payment System). Quotation is due by not later than May 26, 2000 at 3 p.m. local time. See note 21; however, quotation due date is as stated herein. Posted 05/23/00 (W-SN457881). (0144)

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