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D -- TELOQUENT DISTRIBUTED CALL PROCESSING SYSTEM AND INSTALLATION SOL 98E022231 POC Tory West, Contracting Officer, 301-443-4779 E-MAIL: twest@psc.dhhs.gov, twest@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 in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a quotation is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This request for quotation (RFQ) number 98E022231, is for Teloquent Communications Corporation's Distributed Call Processing System, available on a sole source basis from Bell Atlantic Federal Information Systems, 13508 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Hardware and related support is also included for a total turnkey package: (1) 026-2021, Release 4 PhoneServer system, single-user database, 2 BRI cards (includes PC); (2) 010-0080, PhoneServer software for SCO (1 per user); (3) 075-0163, R4 VSM module, 16 port, license and HP E40 computer (3 slots); (4) 027-2011, Release 4 Supervisor System with 1 BRI card (includes PC); (5) 060-0020, Agent set with handset and cradle; (6) 037-0001,HP next day on-site support for Vectra PC; (7) 037-0003, HP on-site support for HP LaserJet printers; (8) 037-0010, HP same day on-site support for E Netserver; (9) 031-0002, HP 15" ultra VGA non-interlaced color monitor; (10) 033-0002, HP LaserJet 6MP, 3mbt, postscript; (11) 039-0002, Box of 5 DAT tapes; (12) 090-2005, Distributed Call Center Manager Course, Release 4 (13) 090-2006, Distributed Call Center System Administrator Course, Release 4; (14) Installation; (15) 074-0161, Release 4 VSM 16 port add-on (card and license); (16) Installation. All deliveries shall be made to the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Cohen Building, Room 5140, 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20201. Award is required not later than 05/12/98. Solicitation documents, provisions and clauses herein are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (APR 1998) and the clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (APR 1998), applies to this acquisition. The 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 Statutes or Execute Orders -- Commercial Items (APR 1998), applies to this acquisition as well as the following clauses sited therein: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 1984); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disables and Vietnam Era Veterans (APR 1998); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (APR 1984); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (APR 1998); 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies (JAN 1994). Quotations will be evaluated on an all-or-none basis. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Firms having the ability to provide the line items state above shall provide clear and comprehensive information supports its claim, inclusive of references listing contact person(s) and phone number(s); technical literature, GSA schedule number, if applicable; and pricing. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Direct all questions or inquiries, referencing RFQ number 98E022231, by fax (301-443-8488) or telephone (301-443-4779). Quotation shall reference the RFQ number and be sent to the attention of Tory West at the address above. Receipt of quote shall be within 5 days from the date if this publication. (0121)

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