Regional Contracting Office, MARFORRES, 4400 Dauphine Street, New Orleans, LA 70146-5400

D -- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, INCLUDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES SOL M67861-99-Q-A602 DUE 112098 POC Ssgt Margaret R. Blunt (504)678-0348 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number M67861-99-Q-A602 applies and is issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-37 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-10. The standard industrial code is 7378 and the business size standard is 500 employees. This requirement is for a fixed priced contract for service for a period of 10 months with a option to extend into two (2) additional years to provide Cisco "Smartnet" for Cisco routers, software upgrades, telephonic/electronic support and 24 hour hardware replacement services. Model no. CISCO7513, 3 each, Model no. AS5101-A, 2 each, Model no.CISCO4700, 15 each, Model no. CISCO2503, 5 each, Model no. CISCO 1604, 1 each, Model no. CISCO 1004, 1 each, CISCO 1005, 1 each CISCO 766, 1 each, Model no. WS-C5000, 12 each, WS-C5500, 1 each,WS-C2800, 1 each, WS-C1700, 10 each. Additionally, there is a projected requirement to add Cisco 766, 1004, 1005, 1604, 2503,WS-C1700, WS-C1900, WC-C2800 devices in the course of network operations during the period of performance. Period of performance is from 01 December 1998 thru 30 September 1999, for a period of 10 months. Delivery of all software upgrades is desired within seven days after the release of a new revision. Deliveries shall be FOB Destination to: Network Operations Center, Reserve Network, Marine Corps Reserve Support Command, 15303 Andrews Road, Kansas City, MO 64147-1207. The provisions at FAR52.212-2, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items applies. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1: Paragraph (d), product samples -- delete in its entirety. Paragraph (g) Contract award (not applicable to invitation for bids) -- delete in its entirety, and substitute Award. The Government plans to award a single contract resulting from this solicitation. Offerors are required to complete and include a copy of the following provisions with their proposals: (1) FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representation and Certifications -- commercial items; (2) DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items; and (3) DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act and Balance of payments Program Certificate. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial items, applies. Addendum to FAR 52.212-4: paragraph (o) Warranty: Add " Additionally, the Government will accept the contractors commercial warranty." Add the following addendum clause: FAR 52-211-5, New Material. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive orders -- Commercial items applies with the following applicable clauses for paragraph (b): FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunnity; FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans: FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. DFARS 252.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside is Applicable. FAR 52.214-21, Descriptive Literature is Applicable.FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity. (Mar 1989) The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 10 days. Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree. FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. (Mar 1989) (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided thatthe Government shall give the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b)If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option provision. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5(years). Quotes must be received no later than 2:00 pm, Local time 20 November 1998. Quotes sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to the Regional Contracting Office, Marine Forces Reserve, 4400 Dauphine Street, New Orleans, LA 70146-5400. Hand carried quotes must be delivered directly to and placed in the bidders mailbox located outside room number 1B454 in Building 601 at the above address. Direct deliveries of bids is only possible during weekdays, excluding holidays, between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00pm. Payment of services can be made utilizing the Governmentwide Commercial Purchase card (VISA). "See Note(s) 1" Posted 11/09/98 (W-SN269778). (0313)

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