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D -- PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF 3COM CORPORATION PRODUCTS SOL 98X200113 POC Nickie McKenna, Contracting Officer, 301/443-7078 WEB: Program Support Center, http://cbd-submit@gpo.gov. E-MAIL: PROGRAM SUPPORT CENTER, nmckenna@psc.dhhs.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This request for quotation (RFQ) number 98X200113 is for the following 3COM Corporation products: (1) #3C16684 3COM 100BASE FX Distance Extenders for SS II DS HUB 500, quantity 7; (2) #3C16611 3COM Superstack II Dual Speed HUB 500 24RJ45 Ports/1AUI, quantity 17; (3) #3C16695 3COM Superstack II Dual Speed 500 HUB Cascade Cable, quantity 10; (4) #3C16685 3COM Mngmnt Module for Superstack II DS HUB 500, quantity 7; (5) #3C16980 3COM Superstack II 3300 24 Port 10M 100M Bit Per Sec, quantity 17; (6) #3C16965 3COM Superstack II Switch 1100/3300 Matrix Stacking Cable, quantity 12; (7) #3C16970 3COM Superstack II Switch 100BFX Fiber Module SC Connector, quantity 8; (8) #3C16960 3COM Superstack II Switch 1100/3300 Matrix Stacking Module, quantity 3; and, (9) #3C6651-203 3COM Lanplex 6000 FESM 8-Port RJ-45 Module, quantity 1. All items shall be delivered FOB Destination to the Information Technology Branch/PSC, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857. Solicitation documents, provisions and clauses herein are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-05. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 5045 with a small business size standard of 100. 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), apply to this acquisition. Any offeror shall submit a fully executed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (JAN 1997) with the offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (JUN 1998), applies to this acquisition, as well as the following clauses cited 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 an all-or-none basis with award going to the lowest overall bidder. Any firm having the ability to provide the line items stated above shall provide clear and comprehensive information supporting its claim. This RFQ will close on September 29, 1998. Questions or inquiries must reference RFQ number 98X200113 and may be faxed to 301/443-8488. Quotations shall reference the RFQ number and shall be sent to the attention of Nickie McKenna at the address above. Posted 09/25/98 (W-SN254436). (0268)

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