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

70 -- ANNUAL LICENSE RENEWALS SOL DAAE0797QQ060 POC For a solicitation copy or for information on this procurement, Call: Dale Friedly (810) 574-7078 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR sub -part 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 90-46, dated 17 Mar 97. the U.S. Army tankautotomotive and armaments command (TACOM) intends to negotiate solely with hibbitt, karlsson & sorensen, Inc, 1080 Main Street, pawtucket, RI. the associated 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: three abaqus standard software programs being run on three existing TACOM SGI computers -- 1 SGI challenge and @ SGI onyx machines, system ID no's 3440952, 3351681 and 3352902 respectively and three abaqus explicit programs being run on these same three SGI machines, the same system ID numbers. no options will be included. maintenance is to include periodic upgrades, enhancements and support. Services are the 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 factor 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. offerors are due no later than 12:00 noon, 25 Sep 97. proposals should be addressed to: USA TACOM, Acquisition Center, amsta-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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