70 -- SWITCH CONTROL PROCESSORS This is a 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 and is in accordance with FAR part 13.5. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, F05604-99-R-9007 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular. The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 3571 and the Business Size Standard is 1000 employees. The proposed contract will be full and open competition. Pricing for Item Numbers 0001 shall be priced as the item requested. This is the only product that meets the minimum needs of the government and constitutes a brand name only requirement. DESCRIPTION: Line item 0001: Fore Systems P/N SCP-ASXP5, Pentium _ 64 MB DRAM Switch Control Processor (SCP). Currently installed SCP_s will be returned for credit. Proposal need to be submitted with and without consideration for the return credit. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors _ Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation _ Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with the blanks filled in as follows: Does the delivery schedule meet the delivery objective? Does the contractor_s past performance demonstrate satisfactory service? Offerors should provide company past performance information on at least two contracts with the Federal government that are similar in terms of cost and service, performed over the past two years. Past Performance information should include the governmental contract number and the name and phone number of a governmental point of contact to verify past performance. Technical acceptability, delivery schedule, and past performance when combined, are equally important to price. Price will be evaluated. Technical acceptability is defines as brand name only. Offerors should provide technical information on equal components offered that exceeds the characteristics of the equipment identified. Offerors who fail to meet the technical requirements may be considered non-responsive to the RFP. Past performance will be evaluated using FAR 15.305(a)(2) on a basis of acceptable, unacceptable or not applicable. Delivery schedule and installation schedule will be evaluated by less than 30 days, good; 30-60 day acceptable; greater 60days unacceptable. Items will be graded as follows: Does not meet the standard (-). Meets or exceeds the standard (+). The offeror who has the most (+) signs on the evaluation factors, and is considered to be the most advantageous to the Government will be considered the apparent awardee. The clause FAR 52.215-1 _Instructions to Offerors _ Competitive Acquisition_, and FAR 52.215-1 Alternate I_ applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 _Offeror Representations and Certifications _ Commercial Items_, with its offer. The clause FAR 52.212-4, _Contract Terms and Conditions_Commercial Items_ applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, _Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders _ Commercial Items_ applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR clauses cited within this clause are applicable to this acquisition: Paragraph (b) 1. The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions_, FAR 52.203-12, Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions_, DFAR 252.204-7004 _Required Central Contractor Registration _ (Mar 98), DFAR 252.232-7009 _Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (CCR)_ (Jun 98), AFSPCFAR 5352.212-9500, _Commercial Warranty_. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is DO C9. Proposals will be submitted in writing (electronic submissions via fax are acceptable) to 21 CONS/LGCXD, Attn: Rick Myers, 135 E. Ent Ave., Peterson AFB, CO, Fax # (719)556-8469 and accepted until 2:00 P.M MST, 6 Aug 99. WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=S&;ProjID=F05604-99-R-9 007&LocID=532. E-MAIL: Richard Myers, Richard.Myers1@spacecom.af.mil. Posted 07/26/99 (D-SN358846).

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