Defense Supply Service-Washington, 5200 Army Pentagon, Rm. 1D245, Washington, DC 20310-5200

70 -- RENTAL OF NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS SOL DASW01-97-Q-0686 DUE 090297 POC Denise Roberts, Contract Specialist 703/693-0767; Sidney M. Koss, Contracting Officer 703/695-2434 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contract specialist via e-mail, roberda@hqda.army.mil. The Defense Supply Service-Washington, on behalf of the United States Air Force Scientific Advisory Board, is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are hereby requested. A written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46, March 1997. This solicitation is 100% set aside for small businesses, GSA Schedule holders, or GWAC IDIQs. The Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) for this requirement will be 7377, size standard $18 Million. The award of a Firm Fixed Price award is anticipated. This requirement is divided into two separate delivery schedules. The government reserves the right to make multiple awards for this requirement, if in the best interest of the government. Quotes made on an "allor none" basis must be duly annotated. Award will be made to the contractor or contractors whose quotation/s offer/s the lowest evaluated price. This requirement includes option years. Please format your quotation as follows: number of units x months x unit price per month. Faxed quotations will be accepted: (703)695-9750. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES TO BE ACQUIRED: RENTAL OF ADP EQUIPMENT TO BE SUPPLIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATEMENT OF WORK. Clins 0001-0004 cover the period 01 October 1997 through 30 September 1998 (12 months). CLIN 0001, Notebook computer, Quantity four (4), with the following characteristics: 7 lb. (max); 150 MHz clock speed (min); 64 MB RAM (min); 2 G hard drive (min); Swappable floppy/CD ROM, battery; W95; Ethernet capable; Fax modem (54 kbps min); CLIN 0002, Docking Station or port replicator for notebook supplied, Quantity four (4); CLIN 0003, Extra set of power cord/adapters, Quantity four (4); CLIN 0004, Carrying case, Quantity (4); Clins 0005-0007 cover the period 01 April 1998 through 30 September 1998 (5 months). CLIN 0005, Notebook computer, Quantity six (6), with the following characteristics: 5 lb. (max); 150 MHz clock speed (min); 32 MB RAM (min); 1 G hard drive (min); Swappable floppy/CD ROM, battery; W95, Ethernet capable; Fax modem (54 kbps min); CLIN 0006, Port replicator only, for notebook supplied, Quantity six (6); CLIN 0007, Carrying case, Quantity six (6); CLIN 1001, Option year one, same as CLIN 0001 except includes a product refresh at 6 month period (01 April 1999); CLIN 1002, Option year one, same as CLIN 0002; CLIN 1003, Option year one, same as CLIN 0003; CLIN 1004, Option year one, same as CLIN 0004; CLIN 1005, Option year one, same as CLIN 0005, except includes a product refresh option at the beginning of the Option year (01 October 1999; CLIN 1006, Option year one, same as CLIN 0006; CLIN 1007, Option year one, same as CLIN 0007; CLIN 2001, Option year two, same as CLIN 0001, no refresh; CLIN 2002, Option year two, same as CLIN 0002; CLIN 2003, Option year two, same as CLIN 0003; CLIN 2004, Option year two, same as CLIN 0004; CLIN 2005, Option year two, same as CLIN 0005; CLIN 2006, Option year two, same as CLIN 0006; CLIN 2007, Option year two, same as CLIN 0007. DEFINITIONS: The "refresh" option defined in the 1000 Series Option year one Clins is identified as the exchange of the original equipment for more technologically current or "refreshed" equipment. The type of equipment, including peripherals, will be mutually agreed upon by the contractor and the USAF. APPLICABLE PROVISIONS: FAR 52.232-18, Subject to the Availability of Funds; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and ditions -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes and Executive Orders -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options; and FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract: (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided, that the Government shall give the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include the option provision. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 36 months. STATEMENT OF WORK: The USAF Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) conducts studies of interest and importance to the Secretary and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force. These studies are 12month efforts beginning in January and concluding with an outbrief and written report delivered to the Secretary and the Chief in December. The studies are aided by technical writers and executive officers who travel with study teams between April and September. These persons help produce draft copies of the report and briefing while on the road. Portable computing capability greatly aids in producing these products. As draft input is provided from the technical writers, full-time SAB staff edit and prepare the final report and briefing. This staff also travels periodically with the study teams and collects data. Portable computing capability for this staff is also essential. SAB therefore requires the specified equipment and services in order to properly support SECAF- and CSAF-directed studies. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS: Technical support (at least via phone line) must be provided by contractor, Monday through Friday, 0800-1700 Eastern Standard Time. Contractor shall provide this information to the Point ofContact identified at time of contract award. In the event of equipment failure, contractor must either repair suspect unit or supply replacement unit within 24 hours. Delivery of equipment will be at the following address on 01 October 1997 and 01 April 1998, as applicable: HQ USAF/SB, 1180 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC. Units specified in this requirement will be used primarily in the Pentagon; however, units will travel throughout the United States and occasionally overseas. The contractor shall permit return of defective equipment and return of replacement equipment, as necessary, to anywhere within CONUS. (0233)

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