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J -- SOFTWARE UPGRADES AND MAINTENANCE RENEWAL SOL JT0C413600D2 DUE 082900 POC Andy Eiermann, Contract Specialist, 256-876-8278, Judy Lundy, Contracting Officer, 256-876-1430 THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION, SOLICITATION NUMBER: JT0C413600D2, NOUN: OSCARE/COOP SOFTWARE SUPPORT RENEWAL FOR SIX SILICON GRAPHICS MACHINES, CLOSING DATE: 29 AUG 00, SIC CODE 7379, email eiermann-an@redstone.army.mil 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. The solicitation number is:JT0C413600D2, the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-18. The associated standard industrial classification code is 7379 and small business size standard is 18.0. The contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure are: CLIN 0001 -- OSCARE Renewal for R5K 180MHZ SC 2GB/64MB 02, Quantity -- 1, Unit -- Year. CLIN 0002 -- OSCARE Renewal for IMPACT 10000 195MHZ SLD 64M/2GB, Quantity -1, Unit -- Year. CLIN 0003 -- OSCARE Renewal for IMPACT 10000 195MHZ SLD 64M/2GB, Quantity -1, Unit -- Year. CLIN 0004 -- COOP Renewal for ORIG200 1P R10K 180MHZ 2MB Cache, Quantity -1, Unit -- Year. CLIN 0005 -- OSCARE Renewal for VTX Rack 8-CPU 150 MHZ System, Quantity -1, Unit -- Year. CLIN 0006 -- OSCARE Renewal for CHAL DM 1X200MHZ 1MB Cache Server, Quantity -1, Unit -- Year. Description of requirements for the items to be acquired are as follows: Software upgrades and maintenance for Silicon Graphics computer system software for six machines, for the period 01 SEP 2000 to 31 August 2001. The proposed contract action is for services for which the government intends to solicit and negotiate only with one source. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. The specific source for software upgrades and software mnaintenance is required because the software is unique to Silicon Graphics Inc, is proprietary software, and maintenance or upgrades to this software is available through no other source. Date of performance is 01 SEP 2000 through 31 AUG 2001. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, is applicable, the specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) are technical capability and price. The evaluation factor technical capability is significantly more important than price. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The additional FAR clauses cited at paragraph (b) in the clause and applicable to this acquisition are:clause (11), (12), (13), (14), (15) and (22). The date, time and place offers are due: Offers are due via email, fax or mail by 29 AUG 2000, 1630 PM Local Time, in the contracting office, building 5400, Redstone Arsenal, AL The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding this solicitation is Mr. Andy Eiermann (256)876-8278; fax (256)876-1631; email eiermann-an@redstone.army.mil. Posted 08/18/00 (W-SN487692). (0231)

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