55 Contracting Squadron/LGCS 101 Washington Sq., Offutt AFB, NE 68113-2107

D -- SOFTWARE UPGRADE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR FY 99 SOL F25600-99-Q8031 DUE 102398 POC SSgt Elizabeth V. Hanson (402) 294-2883 WEB: 55th Contracting Squadron Home Page, http://www.offutt.af.mil/55cons/. E-MAIL: Contracting Specialist E-mail Address, elizabeth.hanson@offutt.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item issued by the Contracting Office, Offutt AFB, NE and 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 F25600-99-Q8031 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) 97-03. Software Upgrade Maintenance and Technical Support for the GQL software identified as follows: Bay Networks Phone Plus Support for the Link Node; Serial Number BE2300006, 12 ea; Bay Networks Phone Plus Support for the Concentrator Node (CN) with 1-4 Boards; Serial Number BE2300007, 2 ea; Bay Networks Phone Plus Support for the Concentrator Node (CN) with 5-8 Boards; Serial Number BE2300008, 2 ea. NO PARTIAL QUOTES WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please acknowledge all requirements on quotations. Period of Performance: 1 Oct 98 through 30 Sept 99. Pricing that is reflected on quotes must be valid through 31 Oct 99. Competition is not limited to small businesses. FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds, is included in this solicitation. 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 requirements. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, offeror representation and certification -- commercial items, with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, contract terms and conditions -- commercial items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders -- commercial items applies to this acquisition. **All FY99 GSA orders will contain ACC AFR SUP 5308.404-1: This delivery order is issued against GSA Contract__________. All terms and conditions, including prices, of contract ________ are incorporated and shall remain in effect until new GSA Contract becomes available. When the new contract is available and if the contract has been awarded to the same vendor(s), modification to this order will be issued to show the new contract number and to incorporate any changes in terms, conditions or prices. If the new contract is awarded to other than the holder of this delivery order, the order will be terminated for convenience under the terms of the above-numbered contract and the government will have no further liability under the order. In the event no new GSA Contract is executed, the government reserves the right to terminate this order under the above-numbered contract. Due to the urgency of this requirement and results of prior solicitations for like items, offers are due by close of business 23 Oct 1998, and should be submitted in writing to: Elizabeth Hanson, 101 Washington Square,Bldg 40, Offutt AFB, NE 68113-2107, or you may send a fax to number (402)-232-6571/294-7280. Address any questions to Elizabeth V. Hanson at above address or call (402) 294-3546 or e-mail to elizabeth.hanson@offutt.af.mil Posted 10/19/98 (W-SN263212). (0292)

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