U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Acquisition Center (AMSTA-AQ-DS), Warren, MI 48397-5000

70 -- ANNUAL LICENSE RENEWALS SOL DAAE0797QQ057 POC For a solicitation copy or for information on this procurement, Call: Dale Friedly (810) 574-7078 This is a combined sysnopsis/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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through federal acquisition circular 9-46, dated 17 Mar 97. the u.s. Army Tank-Automotive and armaments command (TACOM) intends to negotiate solely with the macneal-schwendler Corp., 26899 northwestern Hwy., Southfield, MI. the associtated standard Industrial classification code is 7372, with a size standard of $18.0 million. the requirement is for 1 year license renewals including maintenance for the following software: 1 year renewals for initial -- 1 user licenses for P3/patron, graphics and hard copy device drivers. analysis integration, pro -engineer CAD access, m-vision support, P3/fatigue andP3 material selector; and 1 year renewals for additional user licenses for P3/PATRAN-6 additional users, P3/patran -- 1 additional user, graphics and hard copy device drivers -- 1 additional user, analysis integration -- 1 additional user and pro-engineer CAD access -- 1 additional user. no option will be included. Maintenance is to include upgrades and telephone support. services are for TACOM/AMSTA-TR-D Warren, MI and the performance period will begin 1 October 1997. FOB destination for software deliverables will apply. Provisions at FAR 52.212-1, instructions to offerors -- commercial, applies to this acquisition. the following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) technical capability of the item offered to meet the government requirement and (2) price. offerors are advised to include a complete copy of the provision at FAR 52.212- 3, offeror representations and certifications -- commercial items. the clause at FAR 52.212-4, contract terms and conditions -- commercial items, applies to this acquisition. the clause at FAR 52.212-5, contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders -- commercial items, applies to this acquisition. This acquisition is rated D04. offers are due no later than 12:00 noon, 25 Sep 97. proposals should be addressed to USA TACOM, Acquisition Center, AMSTA-AQ-TCA, Attn: Dale Friedly, Warren, MI 48397-5000. requests for information concerning this solicitation should be made to Dale Friedly, (810) 574-7078. see not E: 22. (0261)

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