CECOM Acquisition Center, Washington (CAC-W) ATTN: AMSEL-AC-WA-B, George Davis, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22331-0700

70 -- PERSONAL COMPUTER -- 3 (PC -- 3) SOL DAAB07-98-R-V004 DUE 100598 POC Contract Specialist -- George Davis, 703 325-3312, Contracting Officer -- Ms. Vera Davis, 703-325-3307 WEB: USACECOM Acquisition Center -- Washington, http://issaa-www1.army.mil. E-MAIL: USACECOM Acquisition Center -- Washington, gdavis@hoffman-issaa2.army.mil. CECOM Acquisition Center -- Washington intends to acquire for the Army, other DOD (including Foreign Military Sales) and other federal agencies commercial personal computers, related peripherals, office automation software items and installation services. The anticipated requirements include standard and high performance desktop systems, operating systems, hard disk drives, color monitors, a flat screen color display, a five year warranty and other related items. The planned acquisition method for all items includes (1) straight purchase for all CLINS/SLINS and 2) lease options for specified bundled systems. A final RFP will be released on or about 4 September 1998. It is anticipated that two awards will be made. The ordering period is anticipated to be for 24 months and a 12 month optional ordering period, the exercise of which will be based on contractor performance. An unrestricted Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract is planned. The Source Selection Process is anticipated to use a best value trade off process. The RFP can be accessed at the CECOM Business Opportunity Page web site http://acbop.monmouth.army.mil/. No hard copies of the RFP will be distributed. See Note 12. Posted 07/31/98 (D-SN231174). (0212)

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