General Services Administration, Federal Technology Service (FTS), Acquisition Services Division (6TS-A), 1500 Bannister Road, Kansas City, MO, 64131

D -- LOCAL TELEPHONE ACCESS & TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES SOL 6TSA-99-DJH-0184 DUE 092499 POC Jackie Gentry, Contract Specialist, Fax (816) 823-3322, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=6TSA-99-DJH-0 184&LocID=211. E-MAIL: Jackie Gentry, jackie.gentry@gsa.gov. 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-99-DJH-0184 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) 97-13. The simplified acquisition procedures of FAR Part 13.5 are applicable to this procurement. GSA/FTS is seeking competitive pricing for Switched Access Services in Topeka, Kansas and Wichita, Kansas. We are seeking pricing on a Month-to-Month agreement, a 1-year agreement, and a 3-year agreement for the following types of services: DS-0, DS-1/T-1, DS-2/T-2, DS-3/T-3, Digital data at speeds varying between 56kbps up to or over 1.55 Mbps, ISDN BRI, ISDN PRI, Business lines, and CO trunking. The Government's existing requirements for Topeka and Wichita, Kansas are listed as follows: TOPEKA at 444 Quincy S.E. Street. There are approximately 600 stations utilizing 1 (one) T-1 for DID services, and 1 (one) T-1 for DOD services. WICHITA at 401 Market Street. There are approximately 275 stations utilizing 1 (one) T-1 for DID services, 1 (one) T-1 for DOD services and 1 (one) T-1 to be used as a tie-line to 301 Market St. 301 Market Street. There are approximately 275 stations utilizing 1 (one) T-1 for DOD services. It should be noted that all incoming calls are currently terminated at the 401 Market Street address and forwarded (if necessary) of the T-1 Tie-line to the 301 Market Street address. Formal bids should be addressed to Anthony D. Marion, GSA/FTS/6TT-R, 1500 E. Bannister Road, Kansas City, MO. 64131. PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE ALL REQUIREMENTS ON QUOTATIONS. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation is based on best value including cost and ability to meet service requirements. 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 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. Questions concerning this solicitation should be addressed to Mr. Marion at 816-926-5307. Responses are due by close of business September 24, 1999. Posted 09/16/99 (D-SN381001). (0259)

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