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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 3,1997 PSA#1774

42d Contracting Squadron/LGC, 50 LeMay Plaza South, Bldg 804, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6334 Attn:/Gail Bumgardner

70 -- DIGITAL LINEAR TAPE LIBRARY SOL F0160097R0006 DUE 021997 POC Gail Bumgardner tel: 334/953-2772/James C. Ossandon, 334-953-7212 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. This office has a requirement to purchase a hardware and compatible software backup solution to archive and restore data from UNIX, Windows NT, and Banyan Vines servers/workstations. System must meet speed, accuracy, and reliability criteria minimums. System must have storage capacity to allow full system backup and retrieval of data without interfering with software development or mission accomplishment. The following is a representative system of what is required: (a) digital linear tape library with 24 slots, 2 DLT 20-40GB drives, bar code. ADIC Model 224 or equal; (b) 1-64 slot autochanger module; (c) Network for Sun OS/Solaris; (d) TurboPak (includes 10 clients); (e) five client connection; (f) ClientPak for Windows NT; and (g) installation and training of five people. QTY: 1 EA. Hardware specification: System must provide integrated storage management and storage library functions. Media may be tape. If tape media, an automchanger with minimum capacity is required. Tape drive capacity minimum is 20 Gigabytes (GB) uncompressed and up to 400 GB compressed. Tapes must be bar coded to facilitate library functions of archive and retrieval. Bar code reader function must be integral to system. Library capacity must support 24 tapes minimum. Media desired is DLTape IV with minimal length of 1800 feet. Minimum transfer rate required is 75MB/minute (nominal/uncompressed) and capable of 150MB/min (nominal/compressed 2:1). Date buffer should be 2MB minimum. Tape recording must support 82,000 bits/in and 128 tracks per tape minimum. File access time msut be sub 70 seconds average. Hard error rate must not exceed 1 in 10M/bits read. Minimum tape shelf life is 25 years. Mean time between failures for system and components is 80,000 power on hours. System must have built-in diagnostics for all major components. Major components must be field replaceable. Interface may be Fast SCSI-2 or wide SCSI-2. Cartridge change time may not exceed 10 seconds max. LEDs for power, fault indicator, menu items are required. Error checking must compare storage media to cached or buffered data for integrity. A CRC check on block data and each record are a minimum requirement for data integrity. System power must comply with 100-12-VAC, 47-63 Hz. Noise should be 45dBA or less at peak operation level. System must operate at 600 BTU/hour or less. Software specification: Suite or modules must support full or user selectable partial backup of servers running UNIX, Microsoft NT, or Banyan Vines operating system (OS). Full or partial restores of data is required. A graphical user interface is highly desired. A single, uniform point of administration to configure, schedule or monitor network-wide backups is required. GUI interface should provide intuitive icons, on-line help, and consistent user and administration interface. Daily automated reporting and event notification is required. Interoperability support across UNIX, MS Windows, and Banyan Vines OS is mandatory. Function should include scheduled backup over 24-hour period. System or modules must support electronic labeling, and bar codes. Client users must be able to browse and recover own files from an on-line index without administrator help. Technical support: Vendor shall provide toll-free telephone technical support for software and hardware for three years from date of installation. Software upgrades shall be provided for three years. Hardware upgrades are not required to maintain basic functionality. Vendor may offer this in proposal. Solicitation number: F01600-97-R0006. The solicitation is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-42. This is an unrestricted procurement. Required delivery: 60 days ARO. Deliver equipment to: CADRE/WGXR, 401 Chennault Circle, Bldg 1406, Maxwell AFB AL 36112-6428. Inspection and acceptance will be at Maxwell AFB. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. There are no addenda to this provision. Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, is applicable and states: "The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: price and delivery -- with price being first in importance. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with offer. A company not in possession of the representations and certifications may contact this office, and a copy of theclause will be faxed to you. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. There are no addenda to this provision. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited within that provision are also applicable: 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; and 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. The provision at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following DFARS clause cited within that provision is also applicable: 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program. Standard commercial warranty applies to the items purchased under this solicitation. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating assigned to this acquisition is A70. Point of contact is Gail Bumgardner at 334-953-2772. Proposals must be in writing; oral responses will not be accepted. Proposals may be mailed to 42 CONS/LGCS, 50 LeMay Plaza South, Maxwell AFB AL 36112-6334 or faxed to 334-953-6792. Offers are due not later than 3:00 P.M., 19 February 1997. Please reference the solicitation number of your proposal. (0029)

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