This is a synopsis 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote. The NAICS code is 443120. The items required are listed below. Please submit your electronic quote on or before Wednesday December 6th, 2006 12:00pm. Include the following information: Item number, manufacturer, Model, Model number, Quantity, Price, and total price per item. The period of performance shall be from December 6, 2006 to December 5, 2007. This is for software maintenance on these following items: Line Items (24 Separate Line Items): 01-Subscription Support D5 SWMA for AIX Number of Processors 2 Chargeable Processors 2 Full Shift Serial #: 000AD1EA Type 9111 Model 520 02-Support Subscription SWMA for AIX D5 Number of Processors 2 Chargeable Processors 2 Full Shift Serial #: 0000E8AG Type 9131 Model 52A 03- Support Subscription SWMA for AIX D5 Number of Processors 2 Chargeable Processors 2 Full Shift Serial #: 00000E8BG Type 9131 Model 52A 04- Support Subscription SWMA for AIX D5 Number of Processors 2 Chargeable Processors 2 Full Shift Serial #: 00000E88G Type 9131 Model 52A 05- Support Subscription SWMA for AIX D5 Number of Processors 2 Chargeable Processors 2 Full Shift Serial #: 00000E89G Type 9131 Model 52A 06- Support Subscription SWMA for AIX D5 Number of Processors 2 Chargeable Processors 2 Full Shift Serial #: 000085E2A Type 9111 Model 520 07- Support Subscription SWMA for AIX D5 Number of Processors 2 Chargeable Processors 2 Full Shift Serial #: 000085E3A Type 9111 Model 520 08- Support Subscription SWMA for AIX D5 Number of Processors 2 Chargeable Processors 2 Full Shift Serial #: 000085E0A Type 9111 Model 520 09- MCP Remote Support Chargeable System Full Shift Serial #: 0000D01CA Type 7310 Model CR3 10- Support Subscription SWMA for AIX F5 Number of Processors 4 Number of Processors 4 Chargeable Processors 8 Full Shift SERIAL #: 000085E1A Type 9117 Model 570 11- Disk Tape Disk Tape Group A Full Shift SL Disk and Tape Group 12- CHARGEABLE SYSTEM FULL SHIFT MCP REMOTE SUPPORT SERIAL #: 0000A770A Type 7310 Model CR3 13- SUBSCRIPTION SUPPORT SWMA for AIX D5 NUMBER OF PROCESSORS 2 NUMBER OF PROCESSORS 2 FULL SHIFT SERIAL #: 0000799BA Type 9110 Model 510 14- SUBSCRIPTION SUPPORT D5 SWMA for AIX NUMBER OF PROCESSORS 2 NUMBER OF PROCESSORS 2 FULL SHIFT] SERIAL #: 000079AEA Type 9110 Model 510 15- SUBSCRIPTION SUPPORT SWMA for AIX D5 NUMBER OF PROCESSORS 2 NUMBER OF PROCESSORS 2 FULL SHIFT SERIAL #: 000079BEA Type 9110 Model 510 16- SUBSCRIPTION SUPPORT SWMA for AIX D5 NUMBER OF PROCESSORS 2 NUMBER OF PROCESSORS 2 FULL SHIFT SERIAL #: 0000798EA Type 9110 Model 510 17- Chargeable System Full Shift MCP Remote Support Serial #: 000A76DA Type 7310 Model CR3 18- Chargeable System Full Shift MCP Remote Support Serial #: 000A76EA Type 7310 Model CR3 19- SUBSCRIPTION SUPPORT D5 SWMA for AIX NUMBER OF PROCESSORS 2 NUMBER OF PROCESSORS 2 CHARGEABLE PROCESSORS 2 FULL SHIFT SERIAL #: 0000795EA Type 9110 Model 510 20- SUBSCRIPTION SUPPORT D5 SWMA for AIX NUMBER OF PROCESSORS 2 NUMBER OF PROCESSORS 2 CHARGEABLE PROCESSORS 2 FULL SHIFT SERIAL #: 0000796EA Type 9110 Model 510 21- SUBSCRIPTION SUPPORT D5 SWMA for AIX NUMBER OF PROCESSORS 2 NUMBER OF PROCESSORS 2 CHARGEABLE PROCESSORS 2 FULL SHIFT SERIAL #: 0000797EA Type 9110 Model 510 22- SUBSCRIPTION SUPPORT D5 SWMA for AIX NUMBER OF PROCESSORS 2 NUMBER OF PROCESSORS 2 CHARGEABLE PROCESSORS 2 FULL SHIFT SERIAL #: 0000930CA Type 9110 Model 510 23- SUPPORT SUBSCRIPTION SUPPORT D5 SWMA for AIX NUMBER OF PROCESSORS 2 NUMBER OF PROCESSORS 2 CHARGEABLE PROCESSORS 4 FULL SHIFT SERIAL #: 00007941A Type 9113 Model 550 24- SUPPORT SUBSCRIPTION F5 SWMA for AIX NUMBER OF PROCESSORS 4 NUMBER OF PROCESSORS 4 CHARGEABLE PROCESSORS 8 FULL SHIFT SERIAL #: 000078FEA Type 9117 Model 570 Award will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable quote from an authorized IBM partner. BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION The IBM AIX Server OS maintenance, support and services is for the E-Auth and Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) initiatives. The AIX Server OS software is required to operate the IBM hardware for the E-Auth and EDW Initiatives. The hardware that stores the AIX Server OS is located at the Enterprise Data Warehouse and Disaster Recovery Facility. If the maintenance, support and services are not purchased the hardware would not operate and the Department would be unsupported. Electronic offers are due on Wednesday December 6th, 2006 by 12pm to Steve Gagnon, Contract Specialist at [email protected]. Please contact Steve Gagnon via email for information regarding this request for quote. The period of performance shall be from December 6, 2006 to December 5, 2007 FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, is applicable to this RFQ. FAR 52.212-2 is not applicable; evaluation criteria will be technically acceptable low cost. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items is applicable. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items is applicable. If this is a "Purchase Order", the following clauses are incorporated by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given full text. Upon request, the contracting officer will make their full text available.(If "Delivery Order" is checked, the order is subject to the terms and conditions of the contract under which it is/was placed.) If any clause referenced below has been superseded, or changed as a result of an authorized deviation, its replacement or the text of the deviation will be shown in the body of the purchase order or in an attachment. Otherwise, the clause text shall be as it appears in the referenced regulation for the date shown. The derivation of these clauses is the Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) and the Education Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 4). Some of the following clauses are limited in their applicability to the order by the conditions shown in a parenthetic remark after the clause date. This list of clauses may be supplemented by the contracting officer. GENERAL. The following clauses apply to all purchase orders: 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) (NA to personal services.) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (APR 1984) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to Govt (JUL 1995) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (JULY 1995) 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)(Unless precluded by FAR 22.2) 52.232-1 Payments (APR 1984) (NA to personal services.) 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002) 52.232-11 Extras (APR 1984) 52.232-25 Prompt Payment (FEB 2002) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) 52.233-1 Disputes (JUL 2002) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (APR 1984) Additional clauses that apply when applicable: 52.204-3 Taxpayer Identification (OCT 1998) (Applicable if Block 9c is marked "Yes".) 52.211-16 Variation in Quantity (APR 1984)(Variations, if any, will be stated in the text of the order.) 52.213-2 Invoices (APR 1984)(Applicable when advance payments are authorized for subscriptions and other pubs.) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (OCT 2000)(Applicable to orders over $10,000 except personal services.) 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act -Overtime Compensation - General (SEP 2000)(Applicable to orders over $2,500 unless precluded by FAR 22.3) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2002)(Applicable if an order, or aggregate orders in a year, exceeds $10,000.) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001)(Orders of $10,000 or more.) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities (JUN 1998) (Applicable to orders over $2,500.) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Vets of the Vietnam Era (DEC 2001)(Orders of $10,000 or more.) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001)(Applicable to orders within individuals.) 52.227-19 Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights (JUN 1987)(Applicable to orders for commercial software.) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986)(May be applicable to orders over $1,000.) EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. Additional clauses applicable to the purchase of equipment and supplies: 52.222-20 Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act (DEC 1996)(Applicable to orders over $10,000 unless exempt by statute or regulation.) 52.225-1 Buy American Act - Supplies (JUN 2003) 52.243-1 Changes - Fixed Price (JAN 1991) 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (NOV 1991) 52.247-35 F.O.B. Destination within Consignee's Premises (APR 1984)(Applicable if "inside delivery" is specified.) 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed Price)(Short Form)(APR 1984) SERVICES. Additional clauses applicable to purchase of services: 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (MAY 1989)(Applicable to orders over $2,500 for services subject to the Act.) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 1989)(If applicable, rates shown in text of order.) 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act - Price Adjustment (FEB 2002) 52.243-1 Changes - Fixed Price (AUG 1987), Alternate I (APR 1984) 52.249-4 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services)(Short Form)(APR 1984) 52.249-5 Termination for Convenience of the Government (SEPT 1996)(For Educational and Other Non-Profit Inst.) PERSONAL SERVICES. Substitute the following if personal services: 52.249-12 Termination (Personal Services)(APR 1984).

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