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 9TFZ-03-CAD-0001 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC)03-12. The simplified acquisition procedures of FAR Part 13 are applicable to this procurement. This procurement is to provide the Dept of the Army CIO/G6 Information System Security Program with the following items: Known System Part Number-CTGS-IWF- (QTY3) Data Protocol Management System (DPMS) Server provides the ability to connect GSM handsets with NSA-approved, Type 1 Secure modules to other secure wireless and wireline terminals and includes the following components: 2U rack-mountable computer server running Windows 2000 Server software; Secure Node Application Program (SNAP) Version 1.2; (Qty 2) T1-PRI 24-DSP server cards. Known System Part Number-CTGS-BR6045- (QTY6) 45Mb Point-to-Point Microwave Radio System-System provides Line of Sight (LOS) connection between HDQ & remote facilities as well as between multiple remote facilities and includes the following: 45Mb DS3 Microwave Radio; 48VDC Microwave Power Unit; 0.6 Meter Panel Antenna with Mounting Hardware, Cabling & Connectors. Known System Part Number-CTGS-TW7300- (QTY6) Multi-Service ATM Multiplexer to provide bandwidth management & includes: TW7300 Chassis; Network Access Unit providing (2) DS3, (2) 10/100baseT & (4) T1 connections; SIM module providing (8) E1 connections. (QTY3) Basic Training on MilWave GSM Cellular Communications System to include 5 Students for a 1-Week Class The government will award a contract resulting from this RFQ to the responsible offeror representing the best value. The following "Best Value" factors will be used in descending order of importance for evaluating the offers: (1) Price, (2) Warranty provisions. Type of contract: A firm fixed price definite quantity, definite delivery contract shall be awarded. All prices are to be quoted "FOB Destination". Destinations: Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703; Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613; Fort Bragg, NC 28307 Delivery due date for these items is April 23, 2003. Please acknowledge all requirements. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, 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 at 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. The potential awardee is required to register in IT Solutions Shop at http://www.it-solutions.gsa.gov/ for post-award processing. All responses received by 4:00 p.m., PST, 4/14/03 will be considered by the government. IMPORTANT!! THE POINT OF CONTACT IS CECIL DYER. Quote responses and inquiries will only be accepted electronically by email at:
[email protected]. Quote responses sent to anyother email address will not be accepted. Original Point of Contact Cecil Dyer, Contracting Officer, Phone (480) 663-9721, Email
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