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70 -- PURCHASE NEXTPOINT SOFTWARE AND ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION SOL SSA-RFQ-00-8079 DUE 090600 POC Madeline Tims, Contract Specialist, Phone 410-965-9488, Fax 410-966-5982, Email madeline.tims@ssa.gov WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www2.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=SSA-RFQ-00-8079&LocID=2422. E-MAIL: Madeline Tims, madeline.tims@ssa.gov. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is interested in receiving quotations from firms that can provide the Nextpoint Software and software subscription listed herein. This is a combined synopsis/request for quotation numbered SSA-RFQ-00-8079 for commercial item software and services prepared in accordance with FAR subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS IS THE ONLY ANNOUNCEMENT. QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED; A SEPARATE, WRITTEN REQUEST FOR QUOTATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This procurement is being conducted as a simplified acquisition in accordance with FAR Part 13. The standard industrial classification code for this acquisition is 7372. The small business size standard is $18 million. This request for quotation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circular. BACKGROUND: The purpose of the prospective order is to provide the SSA, Office of Telecommunications and System Operations, with Nextpoint Software and annual subscription service. Nextpoint software is currently used at SSA to monitor and report performance on the different networks and infrastructure components. It is used to measure token ring infrastructure ring utilization and monitor and report Internet response times. In conjunction with the conversion to MCI FTS2001 Frame Relay and Cisco routing environment, SSA plans to procure additional Nextpoint software that monitors and reports on the frame relay circuits (utilization, congestion and performance) and routers) utilization and performance). Also, a product to monitor the performance of the ATM Wide Are Network Circuits. SSA conducted an evaluation of several software products and the Nextpoint software tools were deemed to possess the necessary capabilities required by the agency. REQUIREMENTS: The agency intends to purchase one (1) each of the Nextpoint Server software; Service Level Manager; Predictive Analysist and Element Polling License (2000). Two (2) each of the Nextpoint Frame Relay Manager and Custom Collector, (all current versions); plus an Annual Subscription Service. DELIVERY: To the Social Security Administration, Receiving Clerk, 6301 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21235 no later than 30 days after award. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 1) Offerors shall quote on all or none of the items identified herein; 2) provide commercial price lists and applicable licenses; 3) must be capable with Windows NT server and/or workstation, and Microsoft Internet Explorer Browser version 4.0 and/or 5.0; and 4) the software will reside on various servers, routers, and/or workstations throughout SSA and the State Disability Determination Services (DDS) sites. RFQ INSTRUCTIONS: The following provisions at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors_Commercial, (tailored) apply to this acquisition: (b)1 through (b)9,(b)11,(c),(f),and (g). There are no addenda to these provisions. The provisions at FAR Part 52.212-2 Evaluation_Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. The Government will award to the responsible offeror whose offer meets the requirements in this request for quotation at the lowest cost to the Government. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Offerors are advised to include a copy of the provision at FAR Part 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications_Commercial Items, with their offer. The provisions at FAR Part 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions_Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. There are no addenda to these provisions. The following provision at FAR Part 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders_Commercial Items (tailored), apply to this acquisition: (a)(1), (a)(2), (b)(1),(b)(11) through (b)(16), and (b)(23). Quotations in response to this request shall be submitted to the Government Contract Specialist by3:00 p.m. EST Tuesday, September 6, 2000(no exceptions). Posted 08/28/00 (D-SN490708). (0241)

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