Deschutes National Forest, 1645 Highway 20 East, Bend, Oregon 97701

58 -- NETWORK VOICE MAIL SYSTEM FOR THE DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST, BEND, OREGON!! SOL RFQ-0-2013!! DUE 073100 POC Ellen Holroyd, Supv.Purchasing Agent, (541) 383-5552, Fax (541) 383-5544!! Networked Voice Mail 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, proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number RFQ-0-2013 is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-17. The SIC code for this solicitation is 3661 and the size standard is 1000 employees. This solicitation is for the following: One Networked Voice Mail System for the Deschutes National Forest, hereafter referred to as System. The RFQ is for Brand Name or Equal meeting the following requirements: Four Nortel Meridian 1 PBX's, networked using Nortel's proprietary ISDN PRI signaling, would be served with voice mail from a single centrally located System attached toa DC-powered Nortel Meridian 1 Option 61 PBX running Release 19 software. Software on other PBX's in the network described above includes Release 23 and Release 24 running on the Option 11C platform. More Nortel Meridian 1 PBX's may be added to the networked voice mail System in the future. DC-powered Nortel Meridian Mail EC option running Release 13 software, with no less than twelve I/O ports and no less than 24 hours voice storage, or equivalent. We will consider proposals for either a new System, or a refurbished System that is the newest release of both hardware and software. This RFQ is for System purchase only and does not include System installation. Proposals must include any PBX upgrades necessary to support the networked voice mail system. Proposals must include a detailed list of hardware and software offered and must also address the System requirements listed in this document. Delivery is FOB destination to Deschutes National Forest, 1645 Highway 20 East, Bend, Oregon, 97701, on or before November 1, 2000. The System must be expandable to allow for servicing more Nortel Meridian 1 PBX's than the four described above. Ability to expand must include capability for more hardware I/O ports and greater voice storage capacity made available by key code. The voice mail System interface to the PBX must be accomplished by network-level connection rather than station line connection(s). The System must have a 12-month or greater warranty. The System must have the ability to turn on message waiting lamps or provide intermittent dial tone at both local PBX and remote PBX extensions when a message has been recorded for users. The System must allow a per-mailbox, user-programmable revert "operator" number, allowing callers to dial "0" to escape automated recordings and reach a human. The System must have automated out-calling ability including user-programmable remote notification when a message has been recorded in a mailbox. The System must have automated attendant capability. The System must have dual redundant hard disk drives as well as tape backup. The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive/responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government. The provisions at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items, 52.212-3, Offeror/Representations and Certifications_Commercial Items apply to this solicitation. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues of Executive Orders _Commercial Items with the following clauses also applies: 52.222-21, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, and 52.232-36. Full text of the clauses may be accessed electronically at the internet site: http://www.arnet.gov/far. The Government procurement card (VISA) will be used under this contract/order for procurement and payment. The parties agree that the price reflected in this order reflect use of the purchase card. The contractor notes that it is a violation of VISA regulations to charge a premium for card transactions, but that the vendor is permitted to offer discounts for cash payment. The Contractor will not process a transaction for payment through the purchase card clearinghouse until the purchased supplies have been shipped. Contractors who are not set up to accept VISA payments will be paid by Purchase Order /check after receipt and acceptance of the item. Responses are due July 31, 2000.***** Posted 07/11/00 (W-SN473563). (0193)

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