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70 -- GENERAL-PURPOSE AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING FIRMWARE), SOFTWARE, SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT SOL 6TSA-98-DJH-0065 DUE 012998 POC Point of Contact -- Contact Delta Helm by fax (816)823-3322 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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 6TSA-98-DJH-0065 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) 97-02. CLIN 1. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Internet Product Specialist (MIPS) training consisting of the following courses: a) Essentials of Networking (length 1 day + exam 70-58); b) Administering Windows NT 4.0 (length 3 days + exam 70-67); c) Windows NT 4.0 Core Technologies (length 5 days + exams 70-67, 70-73); d) Windows NT Server in the Enterprise (length 5 days + exam 70-68); e) Networking/Microsoft TCP/IP (length 4 days + exam 70-53). Deliverables shall be in the form of student certification as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Internet Product Specialist (MIPS). Classes described herein shall be provided at the Contractor's facility for a maximum of 8 students total. These (8) people will attend the above training during the period of 1 February 1998 through 31 January 1999. The Contractor shall schedule each class several times throughout the year to provide several opportunities for Government participation. Saturday classes shall be provided. In coordination with the Contractor, the Government will schedule one or more students to attend classes as appropriate during the period of this contract. Eight (8) students may attend a single class or be spread across several classes, or there may be occasions when it is impractical to schedule anyone. Please include instructor qualifications in quote. Qualifications will be considered in the award process. The Contractor shallprovide classroom and testing facilities, provide hardware and software required for textbook and hands-on training, along with other materials necessary for class completion, provide complete access to Transcender sample tests, provide each student with Windows NT Server & Workstation software for a 120-day evaluation period beginning with the first day of class, and provide additional home study guides to the Government at Contractor cost plus shipping. The client requires training to be held in the Salt Lake City, UT area. Vendor must provide training facilities in that area to assist in student access to training and minimize overall cost to the government. Travel requirements will be a price factor when considering quotes for award. Please include travel, per diem and shipping costs in all quotes. In addition, please include location of training. No partial quotes will be considered. No substitutions will ge allowed. Please acknowledge all requirements on quotations. Please indicate FOB destination on quote. This procurement is set aside for small business in accordance with the provision at FAR Part 13.105(a). The provision at FAR 52.212-1, instructions to offerors, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation is based on best value, cost and ability to meet service 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. In addition to the guidance contained in FAR 52.212-4, contractors shall submit proof of delivery with their invoices. Proof of delivery may be in the form of a bill of lading or other shipping document signed by the receiving office. Invoices received without proof of delivery will not be accepted. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders -- commercial items applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by close of business January 29, 1998, and can be submitted to the address shown above Attn: Delta Helm or sent by FAX to the number shown above. Inquiries regarding the solicitation will only be accepted via FAX. (AC0122033-02) (0022)

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