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58 -- ROLM/SIEMENS EQUIPMENT SOL 53SBNB865048 DUE 012798 POC Linda Shariati, Contract Specialist, (301) 975-5053 WEB: NIST Contracts Homepage, http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/contract.htm. E-MAIL: NIST Contracts Office, Contract@nist.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (request for quote) 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/quotation; quotes are being requested through this announcement and a written request for quotation will not be issued. This announcement is the request for quotation. The solicitation number is 53SBNS865048. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-02. This requirement is not set-aside; The SIC Code associated with this requirement is 3661 and the size standard is 1000 employees. The Government intends to acquire competitive prices for the following items on a Brand Name or Equal basis. The quotes received will be evaluated to determine whether the lowest aggregate price can be obtained from the GSA Contractor and, if so, incorporate into a Blanket Purchase Agreement against GSA Contract Number GS-35F-1163D. These items are not on the GSA contract. In accordance with the United States Court of Federal Claims decision, the Government is obtaining competitive prices for these items and will make a determination based on the receipt of these prices whether incorporation into the BPA provides the Government with the lowest aggregate price. The Government will order these items similar to placing orders against a BPA or an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The period for placement of orders will be from the date of award through September 30, 2000. The minimum amount that may be ordered is 0. The estimated amount that may be ordered is identified with the description of the Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). The Government is not obligated to order the estimate and may exceed the estimate. The Government will evaluate the price based on the price quoted multiplied by the estimated quantities listed below. These items must be delivered within three (3) work days after an order is placed. FOB Destination. These items are components of the current infrastructure and PBX operated and owned by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. NIST Gaithersburg is served by a ROLM CBX II 9000 private branch exchange (PBX). The system has been operating for over ten years and has cost the Government approximately $12 million dollars. These components are needed to further expand usage of the system. The items identified in this RFQ must be certified by Siemens Business Communication Systems and be compatible with the current Rolm CBX II 9000 private branch exchange (PBX) as well as be compatible with any future upgrades to the Siemens HICOM. All items from other than an authorized reseller shall be tested and approved by Siemens prior to delivery to NIST. Proof of this testing and approval must be provided with the equipment when delivered to NIST. The cost of the testing and approval shall be incorporated into the price provided. This certification/testing and approval by Siemens is required in order for NIST to receive the level of service and support required. Salient characteristics for these items are available upon request made by facsimile to 301-963-7732. Offerors shall identify and quote on the CLINs in the following format: CLIN number = 0001; description = Rolm Phone 120; unit = each; quantity = 10; unit price for 1 unit; total price for 10 units; CLIN number = 0002; description = Rolm Phone 240; unit = each; quantity = 40; unit price for 1 unit; total price for 40 units; CLIN number = 0003; description = Cover, lens RP 120; unit = each; quantity = 10; unit price for 1 unit; total price for 10 units; CLIN number = 0004; description = Cover, lens RP240; unit = each; quantity = 10; unit price for 1 unit; total price for 10 units; CLIN = 0005; description = Wall Mount Kit; unit = each; quantity = 50; unit price for 1 unit; total price for 50 units; CLIN = 0006; description -- Phone Mail User Guide; unit = each; quantity = 400; unit price for 1 unit; total price for 400 units; CLIN = 0007; description = RP120 Faceplate 100/pack for use on a Seimens 9000 CBX; unit = pack; quantity = 10; unit price for 1 pack; total price for 10 packs; CLIN = 0008; description = RP240 Faceplate 100/pack for use on a Seimens 9000 CBX; unit = pack; quantity = 10; unit price for 1 pack; total price for 10 packs; CLIN = 0009; description -- Face Plates RP 120 100/pack for use on a Seimens Hicom 300 system; unit = pack; quantity = 115; unit price for 1 pack; total price for 115 packs; CLIN = 0010; description = Face Plates RP 400 100/pack for use on a Seimens Hicom 300 system; unit = pack; quantity = 1; unit price for 1 pack; total price for 1 pack; CLIN = 0011; description = T1DN Cable 100'; unit = each; quantity = 10; unit price for 1 unit; total price for 10 units; CLIN = 0012; description = 80 Amp Circuit Breaker; unit = each; quantity = 7; unit price for 1 unit; total price for 7 units; CLIN = 0013; description = Conduit Couplings, Elbows, Connectors, #1 AWG Wire, Pull Box; unit = lot; quantity = 3; unit price for 1 lot; total price for 3 lots; CLIN = 0014; description = 50 Amp Charger (lease for six months); unit = each; quantity = 3; unit price to lease one 50 Amp Charger for six months; total price to lease three 50 Amp Charger for six months; CLIN = 0015; description = 240 Faceplates 100/pack for use on a Seimens Hicom 300 system; unit = pack; quantity = 43; unit price for 1 pack; total price for 43 packs. The provision at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offerors are responsible for submitting information which addresses FAR 52.212-1, addresses the requirements and provides information relevant to the evaluation of the factors listed below. The Offeror shall identify whether his firm is an authorized reseller. If not an authorized reseller, the Offeror shall describe how the testing and approval of the items will be conducted in accordance with the requirements stated herein. If the Offeror is providing other than the brand name identified, the Offeror shall provide detailed information which describes the items compatibility with the brand name item and furnish information which guarantees performance on the ROLM CBX II 9000 PBX as well as an upgrade environment to the HICOM System. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies with technical and past performance, when combined, being significantly more important than price. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Ability to Meet the Requirements; Understanding the Requirement; and Past Performance. Ability to Meet the Requirements is slightly more important than Understanding the Requirement and Past Performance. Understanding the Requirement and Past Performance are of equal weight. Award will be made on the basis of best value to the Government. Offerors are required to complete and return with the quote 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 -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and incorporates those clauses identified as items (1) through (9). All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. Offers must be submitted to the address above. Offers must be received by January 27, 1998, 3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. If you have any questions regarding this Request for Quotation, please contact Linda Shariati at (301) 975-5053. FAR references can be retrieved in full text at the following url: http://www.arnet.gov/far. Copies of the Representations and Certifications as well as the Agency Level Protest Procedures can be retrieved in full text at the following url: http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/contract.htm. This acquisition incorporates the Department of Commerce Agency Level Protest Procedures Level Above the Contracting Officer (Dec 1996). (0026)

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