HQ SSG/PKT, 375 Libby Street, Building 501, Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, AL 36114-3207

70 -- SCO DOCTOR AGENT SOFTWARE, VERSION 2.0 AND MAINTENANCE SOL 98T0268 DUE 022698 POC MSgt Paul Banis, 334/416-3382 (voice), 334/4161231 (fax), e-mail banisp@ssg.gunter.af.mil; Contracting Officer, Marie Amos, 334/416-4038 (voice), 334/416-1231 (fax), e-mail amosm@ssg.gunter.af.mil; ESC Ombudsman, Col Lee H. Hughes, 781/377-5106, fax 781/377-4659 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contract specialists via e-mail, banisp@ssg.gunter.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. A quote is being requested from all responsible/responsive offerors. Solicitation number 98T0268 is being issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-01. Award for this solicitation falls under the $5 million threshold and will be made using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This is a small business set-aside. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is 7372, and the size standard is based on annual receipts is less than $14.5 million. The Provisions at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors-Commercial Items (Jun 1997) and FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions-Commercial Items (May 1997) apply to this acquisition. HQ SSG/PKT seeks quotes for 102 each SCO DOCTOR AGENT Software Ver 2.0 and Software Maintenance on Doctor Basic (102 each) Part No.: SWM34 SCL-02. SCO Doctor provides a rich selection of system management facilities, including proactive management with automatic correction actions to prevent system problems before they cause degradation or failure. The SCO Doctor systems management platform is designed to address the wide spectrum of SCO UNIX system configurations in use today powered by an intelligent inference engine, SCO Doctor automatically monitors and manages your system to provide the possible reliability and availability to users. Delivery is required 30 days from award. In accordance with the provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 1997), the government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, will be the most advantageous to the government with the lowest price. Offerors are to include with their offer a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Jan 1997). The provisions at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Aug 1996) applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited within that provision are also applicable: 52.222-26 (Apr 1996), Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action For Handicapped Workers (Apr 1984); FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports On Special Disabled Veterans And Veterans Of The Vietnam Era (Jan 1988). The Provisions At DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statues Or Executive Orders, Applicable To Defense Acquisitions Of Commercial Items Acquisition (Jul 1997) applies to this procurement. The following DFARS clause cited within that provision is also applicable: DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act And Balance Of Payments Program (Jan 1994). All quotes received before 4:00 P.M. C.S.T. on 26 Feb 98, will be considered for information regarding this solicitation, Contact: MSgt Paul E. Banis, HQ SSG/PKT, 375 Libby Street, Building 501, Maxwell AFB -- Gunter Annex, AL 36114-3207; Telephone 334-416-3382 or FAX 334-416-1231. Faxed quotes will be accepted.***** (0047)

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