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70 -- 3COM COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS SOL 98L480224 POC Frantz Y. Richard, Contracting Officer E-MAIL: Program Support Center, frichard@psc.dhhs.gov. This is 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This request for quotation (RFQ), number 98L480224, is for the purchase and delivery of 3COM communications products. Solicitation documents, provisions and clauses herein are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. The Standard Industrial Classification code is 3577 with a small business size standard of 1000. The Contractor shall provide the following 3COM communications products: 1) 100 pack ISA 3COM Ethernet Cards, Quantity: 2, Part Number 3C509B; 2) 24 Port 3COM Ethernet Hub, Quantity 10, Part Number 3C19971A; 3) Netbuilder II Extended Chassis, 8 Slots, Easy Build, Quantity 1, Part Number 3C6905; 4) 3COM FDDI Module (SC Connector), Quantity 1, Part Number 3C6055; 5) 3COM Ethernet 2 Port Filter, Quantity 1, Part Number 3C6026; 6) 3COM Power Supply, Quantity 1, Part Number 3C6029; 7) 3COM FDDI Base Unit, Quantity 1, Part Number 3C780; 8) 3COM Hub Expansion Cable, Quantity 10, Part Number 3C625; NOTE: LINE ITEMS 9 through 12: If cable cannot be cut to specified length, i.e. Precut sizes, please quote longer not shorter length. 9) Cat5 cable, guaranteed to run 100 MHZ, 6 feet each, Quantity 200; 10) Cat5 Cable, guaranteed to run 100 MHz, 15 feet grey, Quantity 100; 11) Cat5 Cable, Guaranteed to run 100 MHz, 75 feet grey, Quantity 15; 12) Cat5 Cable, Guaranteed to run 100 MHz, 100 feet grey, Quantity 10. All line items shall be delivered to the HHS/PSC/HRS/SND, Silver Spring Center, 8455 Colesville Road, Suite 700, Silver Spring, MD. Delivery is required 2 weeks from the date of issuance of a purchase order. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (OCT 1995), and the clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (MAY 1997), applies to this acquisition. Offeror shall submit a fully executed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (JAN 1997) with their offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (AUG 1996), applies to this acquisition as well as the following clauses cited therein: FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 1984); FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (APR 1984); FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (APR 1984); FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (JAN 1988); and FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies (JAN 1994). Quotation will be evaluated on an all-or-none basis. Firms having the ability to provide the 3COM products, as stated above, shall provide documentation that they are 3COM authorized resellers in order to receive the award. In addition, the Offeror shall provide clear and comprehensive information supporting its claim, inclusive of references listing contact person(s) and phone number(s); technical literature; GSA schedule number, if applicable; and pricing. Direct all questions or inquiries, referencing RFQ number 98L480224, by fax to (301) 443-8488 and/or telephone (301) 443-7077. Quotation shall reference the RFQ number and be sent to the attention of Frantz Y. Richard at FAX 301-443-8488. Receipt of quote shall be within 8 days from the date of this publication. (0092)

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