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70 -- GENERAL-PURPOSE AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING FIRMWARE), SOFTWARE, SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT SOL 6TSA-98-DJH-0080 DUE 030298 POC Point of Contact -- Contact Delta Helm by fax (816)823-3322 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-98-DJH-0080 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) 97-02. StorageTEK 9710 Backup solution as follows: CLIN 1. Hypertape 750 GB managed data solution, part number HT750P, Qty. 1 to include: One (1) Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 control node, One (1) Sequent DYNIX/ptx 4.4.2 backup node, Unlimited service node(s) of any type, One (1) SCH Robot, OpenMedia (unrestricted), Installation and 1 year support, Backup format for each supported host must be in the hosts native backup format, and mustsupport StorageTEK 9710 Automated Tape Cartridge System; CLIN 2. HyperTape Additional Backup Nodes, part number HTABN, Qty. 4 to include: Installation and 1 year support, and must be supported on each of the following operating systems: Sun Solaris 2.5 and above, Sun SunOS 4.1.4 and above, HP/UX 10.10 and above, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0; CLIN 3. On-Line Oracle Hot Backup Utility, part number HTOBU, Qty. 2 to include: installation and 1 year support, must support Oracle version 7.1 and above, and must be supported on each of the following operating systems: HP/UX 10.10 and above, Sequent DYNIX/ptx 4.4.2 and above. FOB San Diego, CA. No partial quotes will be considered. No substitutions will be allowed. This procurement is set aside for Small Business in accordance with FAR Part 13.105(a). Please acknowledge all requirements on quotations. Please indicate FOB destination on quote. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, instructions to offerors, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation is based on best value including cost and ability to meet service requirements. 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 close of business March 2, 1998, and can be submitted to the address shown above Attn: Delta Helm or sent by FAX to the number shown above. Inquiries regarding the solicitation will only be accepted via FAX. (AC0220039-07) (0051)

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