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70 -- UNIX NETWORK SERVER UPGRADE SOL F33601-98-Q-1226 DUE 042298 POC For copy, C. Leimbach/Pkwrs/[937]257-6721, For additional information contact C. Leimbach/Pkwrs/[937]257-6721 This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This notice constitutes the only soliciation; proposal are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ) number F3360198Q1226 and incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 97-03. This RFQ has the following line item: Upgrade from UNIX FAServer Model 450 to NetApp F630 to include the following items NetApp F630 System Chassis, 256 MB memory (expandable to 512 MB), 16 MB NVRAM (expandable to 32 MB), Dual Storage Shelf without disks (supports 13 disks), (1) Fast-Wide-Differential dual-port SCSI disk controller, (1) 10/100Base-T Ethernet card, (8) PCI expansion slots, LED status display, LCD control panel display, Universal (dual voltage) power supply, Current DataONTAP release with license and documentation for NFS, 90-day hardwareand software warranties, installation by qualified NetApp personnel. This solicitation also includes credit for returned FAServer 450 including: FAServer 450 chassis, 64 MB memory, 2 MB NVRAM, (1) Ethernet card, (1) SCSI disk controller, and a serial or VGA card. FOB Destination. DO Rating: A70. Contractors' quotations will be evaluated based on price, delivery, and past performance. The Contractor shall meet all minimum requirements as stated. Offerors are to submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-5 (subclauses 52.222-3, 52.233-3, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37) and 252.212-7001 (subclauses 252.247-7023, 252.225-7001). All responses received from responsible sources on or before 22 Apr 98, 3:00 P.M. E.S.T. will be fully considered. Buyer: Connie Leimbach, Contract Negotiator, (937)257-6721 Ext 4428, Fax (937)257-6390, ASC/PKWRS, Building 1, Area C, 1940 Allbrook Drive, Suite 3, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433. The approximate issue/response date will be 22 Apr 98. The anticipated award date will be 22 May 98. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. Mr. Stephen J. Plaisted has been appointed as Ombudsman to hear concerns from offerors, or potential offerors, during the proposal development. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. Existence of an Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or the contracting officer. Accordingly, the Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, the evaluation of proposals or the source selection process and, therefore, for routine matters on individual solicitations, please contact the buyer at the telephone number listed above. When requested the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. Should you desire to contact the Ombudsman, Mr.Plaisted can be reached at (937) 255-9095, DSN 785-9095. His address is 1790 10th Street, Room 208, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433. (0097)

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