Department of the Navy Contracts Competency Division, Code 2.6.2.1DH, MS 32, Building 588 Patuxent River, MD 20670-5304

70 -- 3COM CORPORATION EXPRESS MAINTENANCE SERVICE SOL N00421-95-F-0101 POC Contract Specialist, David H. Hess; Contracting Officer, Linda Suggs (301) 826-1833 x114. This is a notification of intent to place a delivery order against GSA nonmandatory ADP schedule GS00K94AGS5036 or the current effective GSA schedule with 3Com Corporation. This requirement is for a renewal of a hardware maintenance contract on 3Com IB/1 and IB/1000 internetwork bridges. This includes parts, maintenance, and travel including overnight hardware replacement, software update, and telephone support for the period of performance from 1 April 1995 through 31 March 1996. This maintenance contract shall cover the following hardware items: Internetwork Bridge 1 Broadband to Ethernet Model IB/1, Part number 3C30000012-1 (62 each); S/1-BBC (IB's only), Part number 3C5715 (62 each); S/1-EC/2-512, Part Number 3C5717 (62 each); Network Builders/1000, Thick, Part Number 3C5804 (10 Each); LB3GH 12 slot Dual Power Supply, Part Number 3C9001A (5 each); LB3GH Enhanced System Management, Part Number 3C9020 (5 each); Ethernet Switching Module: FOIRI, Part Number 3C9015-FO (5 each); Ethernet Switching Module: TP, Model Number 3C9015-TP (8 each); LB3GH FDDI Concentrator Module, Part Number 3C9013 (4 each); LB3GH FDDI Module Dual MAC, Part Number 3C9012 (4 each); NB II 4-slot Chassis, Part Number 3C6000 (1 each); NB II 8-slot Chassis, Part Number 3C6001 (4 each); NB II Ethernet Module, Part Number 3C6021 (15 each); NB II V.35/RS-232 HSS Module, Part Number3C6022A (11 each); NB II CEC Module, Part Number 3C6010 (9 each); Netbuilder II FDDI Module, Part Number 3C6020A (3 each). The FAR cite supporting other than full and open competition is FAR Part 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies and services will satisfy agency requirements. The required delivery date is 1 April 1995. THERE IS NO EXISTING SOLICITATION. All written responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. Written responses must contain complete pricing and technical data sufficient to determine capability to meet the requirements. Your response must be received by this office within 15 calendar days after this notice. Responses to this notice will be used to determine whether bona fide competition exists and whether a formal solicitation is appropriate. The government will evaluate according to technical acceptability and overall cost. Overall cost will include the additional costs involved in placing a competitive contract if non-schedule prices are proposed. After analyzing responses to this synopsis of intent, the Contracting Officer may determine that a solicitation will be issued, however no additional synopsis will be published. Any such solicitation will be issued to the intended schedule vendor and all firms that responded to this synopsis of intent, or otherwise requested a copy of the solicitation. Written responses will be evaluated only if they include complete pricing and technical data (information) to enable the government to determine if a solicitation is warranted. The cost/price information must be provided for each item identified in the synopsis and shall include a total price for all items described or all items for which the firm is responding. If no sources more advantageous to the Government are available, an order will be placed against GSA schedule GS00K94AGS5036 with 3Com Corporation. (0072)

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