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70 -- GENERAL-PURPOSE AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING FIRMWARE), SOFTWARE, SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT SOL 6TSA-97-CSC-0172 DUE 070997 POC Point of Contact -- CONTACT SUE CUMPTON BY FAX (816)823-3322 E-MAIL: GSA/FTS/6TS-A, Kansas City, MO, 62704710@eln.attmail.com. 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-CSC-0172 is being issued as a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 90-46. This solicitation is set aside for small business in accordance with FAR 13.105(a). CLIN 1. 100 BaseT card for MAX TNT high speed LAN card with 4 10BaseT & one 100BaseT ethernet interfaces, part # TNT-SL-E100-TX, Qty. 1. CLIN 2. 48 Port series 56 digital modem slotcard for MAX TNT.V.34BIS and K56FLEX technology, part # TNT-SL-48MOD-S5, Qty. 2. CLIN 3. Ascend Netclarity software bundle consists of console mgmt. appl. mgmt.agents, part # NETCLARITY-NMS, Qty. 1. CLIN 4. MAX TNT mgmt. agent, part # NETCLARITY AGENT, Qty. 1. CLIN 5. Capacity planning pkg: historical trend reporting tools for Netclarity, provide for capacity planning needs includes WDB-Based reporting cap, part # NETCLARITY CAP PLANNING, Qty. 1. CLIN 6. Multivendor support: supplies support for the multi-vendor network including devises from Cisco, Bay Networks, 3Com, Digital and Novell, part # NETCLARITY MULTI, Qty. 1. Offeror must provide proof of ability to deliver referenced requirements. Date of Delivery and acceptance 30 days ARO. FOB Bethesda, MD. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, instructions to offerors, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation is based on best value, cost, ability to meet requirements and past performance. 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 4:00 p.m. CST, July 9, 1997, at the address shown above Attn: Sue Cumpton. Inquiries will only be accepted by FAX at the number shown above. (AC0702004-17) (0184)

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