DHHS, Program Support Center, Division of Acquisition Management, ADP Branch, Room 5-95 Parklawn Bldg., 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857

D -- MICRON NETFRAME 7X24 MAINTENANCE SOL 99X200115 DUE 112498 POC Tory West, Contract Specialist, 301-443-4779 E-MAIL: twest@psc.gov, twest@psc.gov. 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 in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This request for quotation (RFQ) number 99X200115 is for Micron NetFRAME 7x24 support, available on a sole source basis from Data Systems Marketing Corporation, located at 375 Prince Georges Blvd., Upper Marlboro, MD. The Contractor shall provide on-demand break/fix hardware support for the Program Support Center's Administrative Operations Service, Division of Technical Support, Information Technology Branch (PSC/AOS/DTS/ITB) Micron NetFRAME server equipment. Equipment includes one (1) NetFRAME 9008 (SN P0000238), two (2) NetFRAME 8500s (SN K00567, K00566), two (2) AIWA/Core Arrays (6 x 4.2GB) and one (1) AIWA/Core LightingArrays (4 x 9GB). The Contractor shall provide one (1) hour callback and 4-hour on-site support seven days a week, 24 hours a day for a one year period. The Contractor shall be a Micron Authorized Service Provider. Engineers shall be Micron certified. Dispatched engineers shall be Novell certified as well. Mission critical parts shall be provided by Micron. Mission critical parts must be warehoused in the Washington Metropolitan area. Only Micron supplied components will be covered. Mission critical parts include, but are not limited to, processors, system boards, memory boards, RAM, cables, fans, fixed disk storage, tape drive storage, CD storage, controllers and modems. The Contractor shall provide pro-active support to the NetFRAME hardware and software system updates as well. Pro-active support includes site survey of firmware and patch revisions; updates to firmware and NetFRAME specific drivers; network operating system patches and updates as required; and configuration recommendations for optimum performance and fault tolerance. The period of performance shall begin at contract award and continue for one (1) year. All items shall be delivered FOB Destination to the PSC/AOS/DTS/ITB, Parklawn Building, Room 2A-53, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Solicitation documents, provisions and clauses herein are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-08. The Standard Industrial Classification code is 7378 with a small business size standard of $18.0 million. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (AUG 1998), and the clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (APR 1998), applies to this acquisition. The Offeror shall submit a fully executed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (OCT 1998), with their offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (OCT 1998), applies to this acquisition as well as the following clauses sited therein: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity(APR 1984); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (APR 1998); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (APR 1998); 52.225-3, Buy American Act Supplies (JAN 1994). Quotations will be evaluated on a best value, all-or-none basis. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Firms having the ability to provide the service stated above shall provide clear and comprehensive information supporting its claim, inclusive of references listing contact person(s) and phone number(s); technical literature GSA schedule number, if applicable; and pricing. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Direct all questions or inquiries, referencing RFQ number 99X200115 by fax (301-443-8488) or telephone (301-443-4779). Quotation shall reference the RFQ number and be sent to the attention of Tory West at the fax number stated above. Receipt of quote shall be not later than 4:00 P.M. on November 24, 1998. Posted 11/16/98 (W-SN271767). (0320)

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