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70 -- GENERAL-PURPOSE AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING FIRMWARE), SOFTWARE, SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT SOL 6TSA-98-DJH-0129 DUE 052298 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-0129 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) 97-04. CLIN 1. Gateway NS Series NS-9000 200XL to include: (4) Intel 200 Mhz Pentium Pro w/ 1MB Cache (expandable to 6 Processors); ECC Memory System w/ 1GB of FPM DRAM expandable to 2.0GB; 6-Bay Quick Hot Swap RAID Cage, 3 Channel ADAC RAID Controller, (6) 9.1GB SCA Drives; 3.5 inch 1.44MB Diskette Drive; 13X min./32X max. SCSI CD-ROM; 3COM PCI 10/100 Twisted Pair Ethernet; Fourteen Bay Tower Case; Slots: Seven 32-bit PCI, Four EISA, One PCI/EISA; 2MB PCI Graphics Accelerator; 104 Keyboard; 17 inch EV700 Color Monitor (15.9 inch viewable); TR4 SCSI tape backup with tape; NT Server 4.0; PS/2 compatible mouse & mousepad; 700 watt redundant hot pluggable power supply subsystem; InforManager Server Management Software with ActiveCPR; 3 year parts, 1 year on-site and 30 day network operating system support; Years 2 & 3 of onsite. FOB Virginia Beach, VA. 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 Representations and Certifications-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 May 22, 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. (AC0512022-03) (0133)

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