EPA, ADP Placement Section (3803F), 401 M St. SW, Washington, DC 20460-0001

D -- HQ VOICE PROCESSING SYSTEMS (VPS) MAINTENANCE SOL PR-HQ-00-11972 DUE 090800 POC Deborah Darry (202) 564-4459 WEB: Click here to download other information, http://www.epa.gov/oamhpod1/adp_placement/vpsm/index.htm. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contract specialist, darry.deborah@epa.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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. The solicitation number is PR-HQ-00-11972 and is issued as a Request For Quote. The RFQ document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-19. There is no set aside provision associated with this acquisition. The contractor shall provide maintenance services for two (2) Octel Voice Processing Systems (VPS) + 3A translators located in the greater Washington D.C. area. The Octel Overture 250 (System A) is located is located in Crystal City, Virginia. The Octel Overture 350 (System B) is located in Washington D.C. The contractor shall be an Octel Overture 250 and 350 authorized dealer/representative; however, all responsible sources may submit a quote; The proposed contract type will be a Firm-Fixed- Price/Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity . The resultant contract will have a base period consisting of 12 months with three (3) term options of 12 months each for a total potential performance period of 48 months. SCOPE OF WORK: TASK C.4 MAINTENANCE SERVICE REQUIREMENT. The contractor shall furnish labor, replacement parts and provide maintenance support for all items of equipment (wiring, hardware and software) for both systems. The Contractor shall provide (1) Preventive maintenance, including periodic testing and inspections, and; (2) 24-hour on-call maintenance and support. TASK C.5 ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES. The contractor shall provide additional support services to include; (3) design and implementation support of Voice Module applications; (4) design and implementation support of Integrated Voice Response Applications; (5) central office-based 5ESS integration projects; (6) Installation of VPS components and; (7) Troubleshooting of VPS components and peripherals. Task C.6 REPORTS. The contractor shall submit malfunction reports upon the completion of each maintenance call. The contractor shall submit a Preventive Maintenance Plan and Escalation Procedures to the Government Representative within 15 calendar days after the contract award. SCHEDULE: There are six (6) Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for this acquisition. CLIN 0001 is routine maintenance for the Overture 250+3A Translator, at a fixed rate per month for the 12 month base period and three (3) term options; CLIN 0002 is for routine maintenance for the Overture 350+3A Translator at a fixed rate per month for the 12 month base period and three (3) term options; CLIN 0003 is for a certified technician for 50 hours per year at a fixed hourly (standard) rate. CLIN 0004 is for a certified technician for 100 hours per year at a fixed hourly (premium) rate. CLIN 0005 is for a VPS Analyst for 50 hours per year at a fixed hourly (standard) rate. CLIN 0006 is for a VPS Analystfor 50 hours per year at a fixed hourly (premium rate). CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS: The following Commercial Clauses are incorporated by reference. FAR 52.212-4 -- Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, FAR 52.215-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items FAR 52.212-1 -- Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3 -- Offerors Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items. ADDENDA CLAUSES:(1)Minimum/Max Amounts; (2)Period of Performance EP.212-140;(3) Ordering -- by Designated Ordering Officers (EPAAR 1552.216-72); (4) Option to Extend the Effective Period of the Contract -- Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract (EPAAR 1552.217-76), DEVIATION. (5)Fixed Prices for Schedule and Services -- Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract ADP A270-625. (6)Contract Administration Representatives (7) ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (EPAAR 1552.209-71) ALTERNATE I, (8) CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS (EPAAR 1552.209-76). EVALUATION CRITERIA: The following factors shall be used to evaluate offerors: (i) Past Performance (ii) Price. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS. (i) Submit existing product literature with your quote that describes the commercial practices consistent with this requirement (ii) Provide a list of references for projects where you have provided similar services. (iii) Submit a price schedule of supplies and services in accordance with the addendum clause (ADP A270-625). (iv) submit a competed copy of the provision FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certification. Interested parties shall submit an original and two (2) copies of the quotation package to ATTN: Deborah Darry, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania, Avenue, N.W. Washington DC 20004 not later than 2:00 P.M. EST September 8, 2000. Fax/e-mail copies will not be accepted. System A and System B configuration(s), the statement of work, and addendum clauses can be viewed /downloaded from the Internet at http://www.epa.gov/oamhpod1/adp_placement/vpsm/index.htm. All questions and responses to this notice should be directed to darry.deborah@epa.gov Posted 08/17/00 (W-SN487475). (0230)

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