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70 -- GENERAL-PURPOSE AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING FIRMWARE), SOFTWARE, SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT SOL 6TSA-97-DJH-0068 DUE 010997 POC CONTACT DELTA HELM BY FAX (816)823-3322 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations document (FAR) 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 6TSA-97-DJH-0068 is being issued as a request for quotations (RFQ). This procurement is set aside for small businesses only through the simplified acquisition procedures as referenced by FAR Part 13.105(a). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 90-38. CLIN 1. Cisco Smartnet 12-month Maintenance, part number CON-SNT-2501, Qty. 9; CLIN 2. Cisco Smartnet 12-month Maintenance, part number CON-SNT-2502, Qty. 4; CLIN 3. Cisco Smartnet 12-month Maintenance, part number CON-SNT-2503, Qty. 4; CLIN 4. Cisco Smartnet 12-month Maintenance, part number CON-SNT-4500, Qty. 4; CLIN 5. Cisco Smartnet 12-month Maintenance, part number CON-SNT-3101, Qty. 5; CLIN 6. Cisco Smartnet 12-month Maintenance, part number CON-SNT-7010, Qty. 1; CLIN 7. 7000, Qty. 2; CLIN 8. Ciscoworks HP Openview/HP Smartnet Maintenance, part number CON-SNT-NMS-OVH, Qty. 1. Maintenance requirements include: Telephone callback by Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for all calls within one hour, for hardware, configuration, and software problems from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pacific time, Monday through Friday; 242-hour, 7-day Priority 1 and 2 telephone support; Critical problem escalation; electronic mail inquiries and responses; software updates via Cisco Information Online or media upon request; One set of new manuals with each software update, or CD documentation for each unit under contract; Access to Cisco Information Online; and Guaranteed next-business-day delivery of replacement hardware on calls received prior to 3:00 p.m. Pacific time. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, instructions to offerors, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation is based on best value, cost and ability to meet service requirements. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, offeror representation and certification -- commercial items with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, contract terms and conditions -- commercial items applies to this acquisition. In addition to the guidance contained in FAR 52.212-4, contractors shall submit proof of delivery with their invoices. Proof of delivery may be in the form of a bill of lading or other shipping document signed by the receiving office. Invoices received without proof of delivery will not be accepted. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders -- commercial items applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by close of business January 9, 1997, and can be submitted to the address shown above Attn: Delta Helm or sent by FAX to the number shown above. Inquiries regarding the solicitation will only be accepted via FAX. (0359)

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