Department of Defense, Television-Audio Support Activity (T-ASA), Contracts Division, 3116 Peacekeeper Way, McClellan AFB, CA 95652- 1068

70 -- COMPUTER NOTEBOOK SOL MDA112-98-Q-0400 DUE 092298 POC Contact Carolyn Mallory, Contract Specialist, or Richard H. Talbert, Contracting Officer, (916)364-4222 17. 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-06. This solicitation is a 100% for small business set-aside; the associated Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 3571 (Size: 1000 employees). The Television-Audio Support Activity intends to procure the following items: CLIN 0001 -- 5 EACH COMPUTER, PERSONAL NOTEBOOK; PORTABLE; 300MHZ; MODEL: POWERBOOK G3 WITH THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS: FLOPPY DISK DRIVE EXPANSION MODULE (P/N M6396G/A), ADDITIONAL 128MB MEMORY (P/N APL128/SPBG3), ADDITIONAL LITHIUM-ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERY z(P/N M6385G/A), AND VST ZIP DRIVE FOR GS POWERBOOK (P/N ZIPG3); APPLE MDL M7111LL/A W/OPTS. Standard commercial warranty is required. Date of delivery is 30 DAYS AFTER AWARD. Ship to American Forces Information Service, Alexandria, VA. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items and FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. The evaluation criteria for this solicitation is lowest priced, technically acceptable and past performance. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their offer. The clauses at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. DFARS 252.212-7000 and the following subclauses also apply: 252.225-7001; 252.225-7007. The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions also apply: DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration, DFARS 252.232-7009, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (CCR) and DLA 52.233-5112, Agency Protests. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this quotation, contractor must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database, NO EXCEPTIONS. Contractors may register through the internet [http://ccr.edi.disa.mil/ccragent/plsq/ccr.welcome]. Offers must be submitted not later CLOSE OF BUSINESS 9/22/98. Offerors must provide the manufacturer of the item being offered for each CLIN, including part number, with delivery time or the offer may be considered unacceptable. Any offeror who proposes to furnish an equal item must submit descriptive literature under separate cover by facsimile or mail to the POC listed which must be received prior to the closing date or the offer may be considered unacceptable. All offers must be submitted in writing by either mail, facsimile ((916)364-4209/643-4730), or e-mail (mallory@tasa1.army.mil). Responses may be mailed to Television-Audio Support Activity, Directorate of Contracting, ATTN: T-ASA-DC-SC (Carolyn Mallory), 3116 Peacekeeper Way, McClellan AFB, CA 95652-1078, or if using courier (overnight) services deliver to Television-Audio Support Activity, ATTN: T-ASA-DC-SC (Carolyn Mallory), 10481 Armstrong Avenue, Room 113, Mather, CA 95655. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. Posted 09/11/98 (W-SN248591). (0254)

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