70 -- MS PROJECT 98 SOFTWARE AND LICENSES This is a combined synopsis/solicitation 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; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and identified as SSA-RFQ-98-3584. The RFQ and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. This acquisition is being conducted as a small business set-aside with the standard industrial code (SIC) as 7372 and small business size standard as $18.0 million in annual receipts. For this RFQ, there is only one line item: Microsoft Project 98 on CD WITH fully legal license only (no documentation required), quantity of 275. In lieu of the 275 software CDs, the following alternative is acceptable: 25 CDs of the Microsoft Project 98 software, plus 275 licenses for the software (no documentation). Delivery date and place for shipment required: within 30 days ARO to Social Security Administration, Receiving Clerk, Operations Building, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235. F.O.B. and Acceptance Points shall be Destination. Evaluation Criteria of Offers (Quotes): The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government will place an award with the offeror who meets the Government requirements stated herein at the lowest price. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Under paragraph (b) of this clause, only the clauses numbered (6) through (9) are hereby indicated for incorporation by reference. Under paragraph (c) of this clause, none of the clauses are being incorporated by reference. DUE DATE: within 10 calendar days from the publication of this notice. PLACE WHERE OFFERS ARE DUE: Social Security Administration, Office of Acquisition and Grants, Attention: Ms. Junghie Elky, 1710 Gwynn Oak Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21207-5279. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, shall apply. For preparation of responses, offerors shall provide all information that is required according to this clause. Respondents should note in particular that they must include the warranty period/terms and conditions on the software; a completed copy of the provision at 52.212- 3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. [Note: A Word 97 file attachment containing this provision is included with this synopsis for respondents' convenience]; respondent's DUNS number; and an authorized signature and date for the offer/quote. In addition, respondents shall indicate whether a Government credit card (Visa) order for this requirement is feasible. GSA schedule or GWAC pricing may be offered. However, those providing GSA or GWAC pricing must reference the applicable GSA or GWAC contract number. Note: GSA or GWAC respondents are not restricted by the small business set- aside requirement, nor are they required to complete the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications. If an order is placed under GSA or GWAC contract for this requirement, then whatever terms and conditions under that contract shall apply, in lieu of the clauses mentioned herein. WEB: Download Solicitation when/if available, http://www.ssa.gov/oag. E-MAIL: Contracting Officer, SSA/OAG, JUNGHIE.ELKY@ssa.gov. Posted 07/10/98.

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